YoloinOhio Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/71467/57/nfls-best-gms-2017?pg=3 Only GMs ranked below him were just hired this offseason They ranked him 17th last year 29. Doug Whaley, Bills Last Years Ranking: 17 The Buffalo News believes its only a matter of time until Doug Whaley is fired. If true, Whaley wont be able to claim he didnt see it coming. Whaley tied one hand behind his back before he was even officially hired, orchestrating the Bills doomed selection of E.J. Manuel at No. 16 overall in 2013. Since, hes trafficked in big names and bold moves, but not enough wins. Whaley has been a bad drafter whose best pick, Sammy Watkins, was made only after a questionable trade up in the deepest receiver class of all time. Even when Whaley makes good moves he has trouble reaping the benefits. Tyrod Taylor was an afterthought stroke of genius in Whaleys typically expensive 2015 free agent class. Instead of trying to build around Taylor, he sabotaged him, benching him in Week 17 last season for Manuel(!). He lost the argument he never should have started when ownership sided with new coach Sean McDermott on Taylor, retaining him on a restructured contract. Whaley has never lacked for big ideas. Its a brave way to attack roster building. What we forget about bravery is that it often ends in failure. It appears thats what the Bills have deemed Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/71467/57/nfls-best-gms-2017?pg=3 Only GMs ranked below him were just hired this offseason They ranked him 17th last year ........sounds like Sullivan writes for Rotoworld as well....hmmmmmm......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfaninwtn Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He's definitely the worst in the league. I'm still shocked the guy is here. Horrible move not to can him months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 If the Pegulas really thought that they'd have fired him. They may yet make that move after the draft but if Whaley starts the 2017 scouting round then he is our GM for at least the first couple of years of McDermott in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Borgia Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He's definitely the worst in the league. I'm still shocked the guy is here. Horrible move not to can him months ago. If Whaley was a Tennessean, would he be much better as a GM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I must be the only one who doesn't think he is all that bad CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 So he gets knocked for bringing Tyrod back at a low rate? Silly article. What has Les Snead done? Or Telesco? Or the Jags GM? So dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He's not the best but he's also far from the worst, he's somewhere in the middle of the pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I must be the only one who doesn't think he is all that bad CBF I think he's good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 We had 3 draft picks that either did not play or were limited in their play from this last draft If Lawson, Ragland, and Listenbee have significant contributions this year......Whaley will look much better and he signed 2 pro bowlers off the scrap heap....and had 2 players that were runner for defensive rookie of the year so frankly....i dont get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I must be the only one who doesn't think he is all that bad CBF i am with you CBF. I'd put him higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Lean more on McD this draft , Rex had the last 2 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud420 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He is no longer GM. McDermott is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He's not the best but he's also far from the worst, he's somewhere in the middle of the pack Exactly. His trades for Hughes and McCoy are some of the best deals in recent NFL history. He needs to stop trading up for non qbs however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 He is no longer GM. McDermott is.ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Whaley puts together a team based on their Madden speed rating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 We had 3 draft picks that either did not play or were limited in their play from this last draft If Lawson, Ragland, and Listenbee have significant contributions this year......Whaley will look much better and he signed 2 pro bowlers off the scrap heap....and had 2 players that were runner for defensive rookie of the year so frankly....i dont get it YES. I read until they mentioned the Buffalo News, so less than one sentance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Whaley puts together a team based on their Madden speed rating He puts a team together based on what the head coach wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 He puts a team together based on what the head coach wants Yup. Funny everyone forgets he helped get the pieces for a #4 defense and #10 offense during his tenure. Clearly, he is worse than the Jags or Rams GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 From 6 months ago: @VicCarucci's #Bills Wake-Up Call: Whaley an NFL Executive of the Year candidate? Believe it. The new [bN] Blitz: http://buffalonews.com/2016/10/12/vic-caruccis-bills-wake-call-whaley-nfl-executive-year-candidate-believe/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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