LEBills Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ralph Wilson did this all the time and we rightfully blasted him....Pegula does it and it's wonderful because he's learning and realizes his mistakes....ridiculous Yea Pegs are bad owners. Only thing I'll give them is a willingness to spend money. They love McD it seems so hopefully his plan can work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 a consensus poll from TBD would have done better than whaley good riddance McD hit his first draft out of the park......refreshing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 You watch and see how many candidates won't even interview for position. They will reject right away. (a) it's unlikely we will know who every candidate is that they contact; and (b) no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET1062 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) It's not even worth responding to your alternate reality. WTF does enamored with EJ even mean? He played him in a game we wanted to lose? Yet you responded anyways, post 32,171. Edited April 30, 2017 by TikiTailgateRentals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Actually this is becoming the normal model around the league these days, so shouldn't be an issue at all. Well it could be. I am wondering how they're going to attract a GM candidate who is going to be subservient to a coach. Who the hell would want that situation? So just becasue that was publicly stated means it's 100% true. It's amazing how many people around here take things so literally about everything stated. What would you expect them to state publicly at that point. Funny how the KC GM had only discussions with Whaley. Complete guesswork on this being the "coach" draft. Whaley and the scouts had done the work and the reasearch. Very disturbing overall From now on I can't trust what the owners or HC say I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 When do the Pegulas live up to their "we don't like firing people" mantra? So far it is all they have done both here and at the Sabres. They say they have never hired their GM, which is actually true. Lafontaine hired Murray and Brandon hired Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 El Pegual on a firing streak. New coaches and GM's for everyone! We're a Clown Show. Name some self-respecting GM's and a hockey coach who'd jump at this opportunity, please. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) So you think giving a rookie head coach the power that Belichick and Carrol have a good idea? McDermott is not Bill Parcells. More and more rookie HCs are getting full control. Gase got it on Miami and I believe Shannahan in SF as well. Clearly Whaley was on his way out which is why they started the entire "one voice" thing. Edited April 30, 2017 by Bangarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 When do the Pegulas live up to their "we don't like firing people" mantra? So far it is all they have done both here and at the Sabres. I'd place a hefty wager that they started taking some outside advice on both their teams. Polian would be the obvious guess for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The next GM will be McDermott's hire. Make no mistake. We have an Andy Reid structure now.... the GM works for Andy..... our GM will work for Sean. I think that is the wrong way around but it is much better than the "they both report to Terry" structure. We have one voice and one man in charge - that man is Sean McDermott. We now live and die by whether he is the guy. I have optimism.... let's hope he delivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 You watch and see how many candidates won't even interview for position. They will reject right away. A lot of people want to be GMs. Problem is finding a good one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 We're a Clown Show. Name some self-respecting GM's and a hockey coach who'd jump at this opportunity, please. Seriously. All of 'em. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Hix Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Wake me up when Russ is canned, as long as he is president as has influence the failures will continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 We're a Clown Show. Name some self-respecting GM's and a hockey coach who'd jump at this opportunity, please. Seriously. Sounds like they will bring in McD's buddy from Carolina. Considering the situation that may be their best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan692 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 a consensus poll from TBD would have done better than whaley good riddance McD hit his first draft out of the park......refreshing This guy gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) 4/30/17, 6:55 AM In addition to firing GM Doug Whaley, ITL has learned #Bills have dumped their entire scouting department. New GM will hire all new scouts. That would incluse Manos i would think. Edited April 30, 2017 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voodoo poonani Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) 4/30/17, 6:52 AM BUF interest in Trubisky stemmed from Whaley. Once McDermott became clear leading voice, he advocated for Tyrod Taylor as the team's QB. It did seem like the first personnel decision of the new rigime started a turf war. McD won the battle and the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'd place a hefty wager that they started taking some outside advice on both their teams. Polian would be the obvious guess for the Bills. Hopefully not, as Polian has some pretty big mental issues going on right now. Old age has taken a bigger toll on his mind than it does on most people his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I don;t mind the move but the timing is strange. Why not do that before the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodman19 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 They had to wait until now, teams won't let an executive go and give them their own draft plans and years worth of scouting knowledge to be used against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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