TPS Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Git her done Russ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NeckBeard Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Hopefully he will not be the Beane of our existence. OMG I am so glad that Berman isn't doing that much anymore. Otherwise, if Beane gets hired, this would become a Berman thing. "Nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills, but that was in times past, so now, THE BILLS. WHAT IS THIS?! BEANE IS THE BEANE OF THE AFC EAST'S EXISTENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!" I could honestly see that happening. Edited May 4, 2017 by NeckBeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 This is shaping up to be the most unsurprising and predictable GM hire in decades. I expect the Rooney Rule candidate to interview via Skype. Or be tricked via text: Bills: Our friend Doug made THOUSANDS/MONTH doing almost nothing!!! Emailing PRON at work, chilling on his bosses YACHT! Getting crazy haircuts! CLICK HERE if you are interested!!! Rooney Candidate: Who is this? How'd you get my #? Bills: We're sorry, this interview is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I hope when this guy gets to the podium and someone stupidly asks why do you think you are qualified for the job he replies "Well I suggested we draft cam newton, next question"I would ask how many rings he won you. Who else they were looking st without a qb. And its newton. It was obvious. But destined to fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 "It is inneveible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 "It is inneveible" "what good is a phone call if you can not speak???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Every time I read "Beane" my brain goes immediately to Mr. Bean. Hopefully he's better.... At least press conferences would be more amusing then. Question about the Rooney Rule...not related to the Bills GM search, just a thought that crossed my mind. Let's say a team is really narrowed in on the coach or GM they want but have to interview someone for the Rooney Rule, but all of the likely minority interviewees refuse the offer because they know it would just be a formality and they don't really have a shot? I mean, what if you couldn't get a qualified minority candidate to actually interview, then what? You do not fill the office like Washington's team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Won't be needing those sunglasses much anymore Separated at birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psuscott16 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Not trying to start a whole debate but the Rooney Rule is so dumb. If I was a black GM interviewing for a job that I knew already belonged to someone else I would feel disrespected, just a formality. Seems more racist than what the rule is trying to stop but what do I know. Has any team really changed their mind on who they wanted to hire just from an interview? Supposedly, Mike Tomlin was interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule and they liked him so much they hired him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I would ask how many rings he won you. Who else they were looking st without a qb. And its newton. It was obvious. But destined to fall. It was a suppose to be a joke boyst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Supposedly, Mike Tomlin was interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule and they liked him so much they hired him. If it works once I guess it's worth it, though I hate the entire idea. I'd like to think the entire world just wants the best guy, regardless of everything else. Maybe some disagree? If you're disinclined to hire a black coach, I suspect interviewing one would not change your mind. I just don't get the whole way of thought.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 If it works once I guess it's worth it, though I hate the entire idea. I'd like to think the entire world just wants the best guy, regardless of everything else. Maybe some disagree? If you're disinclined to hire a black coach, I suspect interviewing one would not change your mind. I just don't get the whole way of thought.... The Rooney Rule was less intend to solve the problem of "not wanting to hire a black coach" than it was to break the good ol' boys network that would recycle coaches rather than take a risk on an unknown, which made it much more difficult to even get an interview as a minority coach. In that regard, it's actually ended up being a very smart rule. It's gotten a lot of candidates exposure at higher levels than they would have otherwise received, but they still succeed or fail on their own qualifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 The Rooney Rule was less intend to solve the problem of "not wanting to hire a black coach" than it was to break the good ol' boys network that would recycle coaches rather than take a risk on an unknown, which made it much more difficult to even get an interview as a minority coach. In that regard, it's actually ended up being a very smart rule. It's gotten a lot of candidates exposure at higher levels than they would have otherwise received, but they still succeed or fail on their own qualifications. Yeah, I'll buy that, but I still hate that it's even necessary. Exposure is great. Ignorance sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 @christrapasso #Panthers GM Dave Gettleman, whom #Bills GM candidate Brandon Beane works under, was scout for BUF from '87 - '93. Part of some good drafts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Separated at birth. Haha! That's what I thought also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 From Joe B: "Kind of interesting. The Bills did not announce Beane as a GM interview. All they said was that he interviewed, and he's a "candidate." Hmm." Could this be for a position higher than GM? VP of football ops and then get a GM. Could end up being a top tier front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I'm interested in the wording as well here. Maybe the Bills do follow in the footsteps of the 'Skins and don't really have a true GM title holder. I wouldn't mind a new approach to the FO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) From Joe B: "Kind of interesting. The Bills did not announce Beane as a GM interview. All they said was that he interviewed, and he's a "candidate." Hmm." Could this be for a position higher than GM? VP of football ops and then get a GM. Could end up being a top tier front office. They did let a D.C. run a pretty complete offseason as HC and GM... so why not bump an AGM up to VP and have him hire a GM I won't say eithers a flop but both are big jumps (I'd still venture it's a gm role but who knows) Edited May 5, 2017 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I am available. Just sayin'. Sure it's a jump, but.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PABillsfan23 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Getting old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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