thunderingsquid Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Long list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 When is the last time the Bills did an open GM search? Still waiting for a time when we cast a wide net and hire the best in the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jeffismagic Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It would be different had the Pegulas not hired the head coach before the GM. It's good to see the status quo at OBD is gone, still fans have to hope McEgo was the right choice as Head Coach/GM/Head Scout. His track record is pretty mediocre but the word seems to be he is all business. That's great, but as may have pointed out, he will still need talent to win in the league and he's said adios to some good Bills players this offseason(Gilmore, MG) and doesn't seem to be concerned that a star talent in Watkins could follow suit. McEgo is putting his stamp on the team. Hopefully the team doesn't resemble the 2007 Jauron led Bills any time soon. Well, this year could very well look like one of the Jauron years. What it comes down to is does he have a plan to do something more? This draft was let #1 corner go, draft a corner. Let #2 WR go, spend a 2nd and 3rd on WR, a steep price even with the lower pick back. Spend 3 picks on a right tackle (after previous Bills teams had spent 2 picks on RT recently) I can't imagine this team really has anyone in the AFC very worried. Now they need to hire a new GM who won't be a GM who is tasked with hiring an entire scouting department and key positions for a team with a bad reputation and a coach that could be gone in 2-3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It would be different had the Pegulas not hired the head coach before the GM. It's good to see the status quo at OBD is gone, still fans have to hope McEgo was the right choice as Head Coach/GM/Head Scout. His track record is pretty mediocre but the word seems to be he is all business. That's great, but as may have pointed out, he will still need talent to win in the league and he's said adios to some good Bills players this offseason(Gilmore, MG) and doesn't seem to be concerned that a star talent in Watkins could follow suit. McEgo is putting his stamp on the team. Hopefully the team doesn't resemble the 2007 Jauron led Bills any time soon. Exactly how did you deduce this? Not picking up the option has been almost universally acknowledged as being the prudent (not egotistical) decision. And are you now attempting to be clever with the McEgo moniker? Because you're pretty much a boor, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The whole idea was minorities were never considered because they never got these jobs. It's certainly better today but it doesn't hurt to encourage interviewing more people. I personally thought it should be the best candidate for the job. Most teams that do the token don't give the minority interviewed a chance because they already have made up their mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @BuffRumblings The #Bills are noticeably omitting the words "general manager" from their search for a general manager. Why? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/5/5/15557398/buffalo-bills-front-office-restructuring-possible-brandon-beane-sean-mcdermott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @BuffRumblings The #Bills are noticeably omitting the words "general manager" from their search for a general manager. Why? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/5/5/15557398/buffalo-bills-front-office-restructuring-possible-brandon-beane-sean-mcdermott Good. Honesty is the best policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @buffalobills The Bills interviewed Houston Texans Director of Player Personnel Brian Gaine for the team’s GM position today. http://bufbills.co/irljhx @JoeBuscaglia Brian Gaine has interviewed with the #Bills for the GM job. They've also clarified that Brandon Beane's interview was for GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Am I the only one who thinks it would be a disaster to not hire the guy who will know and work with McDermott at this point? I think this is all a charade with the interviews. But, if at the end of the day the Pegulas pick someone who McDermott doesn't know or his second or third choice......Ugghh! I don't know if that isn't a recipe for disaster. Let's hope this gets done soon. @BuffRumblings The #Bills are noticeably omitting the words "general manager" from their search for a general manager. Why? http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/5/5/15557398/buffalo-bills-front-office-restructuring-possible-brandon-beane-sean-mcdermott https://twitter.com/SalSports/status/860577659125944320 7 minutes agoMore Also, team clarifies that Carolina Panthers Assistant GM Brandon Beane interviewed for the Bills general manager position yesterday. 0 replies2 retweets1 like Edited May 5, 2017 by horned dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @buffalobills The Bills interviewed Houston Texans Director of Player Personnel Brian Gaine for the team’s GM position today. http://bufbills.co/irljhx @JoeBuscaglia Brian Gaine has interviewed with the #Bills for the GM job. They've also clarified that Brandon Beane's interview was for GM. @viccarucci #Bills weren't intending to be vague about type of spot they're filling. Definitely GM. Mistakenly left that out of Beane announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @viccarucci #Bills weren't intending to be vague about type of spot they're filling. Definitely GM. Mistakenly left that out of Beane announcement. It's too late. Detective Jeff has already read the tea leaves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @viccarucci #Bills weren't intending to be vague about type of spot they're filling. Definitely GM. Mistakenly left that out of Beane announcement. I thought they had a new comms group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I thought they had a new comms group. So you want Bertchold back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 So you want Bertchold back? Ah... let me think ...big fat NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @viccarucci #Bills weren't intending to be vague about type of spot they're filling. Definitely GM. Mistakenly left that out of Beane announcement. Pissboy to Coach McDermott didn't sound right... I keeeed, I keeeeed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Pissboy to Coach McDermott didn't sound right... I keeeed, I keeeeed... Vic, ruining conspiracy theories throughout Bills Nation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 When is the last time the Bills did an open GM search? Still waiting for a time when we cast a wide net and hire the best in the business. Under our last owner we would have just promoted one of the scouts whose name Ralph recognized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Bills interviewing Eagles director of college scouting Trey Brown Here's commercial #Eagles Trey Brown was in for Microsoft Surface back in 2016. He's interviewing w/#Bills http://youtube.com/watch?v=idDUQCzn_nA @rapsheet #Bills owners are interviewing #Eagles Director of College Scouting Trey Brown for the vacant GM job today. My post: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000806857/article/bills-interviewing-trey-brown-for-vacant-gm-position Trey Brown is also an ex-patriots scout per Rapaport Edited May 6, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Obviously Beane has the McD connection. But I wonder how the Bills are deciding who to interview? You need a lot of insider knowledge to know who the good personnel guys are (guys who don't currently sit in the top spot). Did we hire a search firm? Does Pegs have a retired GM or HC as an unofficial adviser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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