BillsFan4 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Lateral move to go from Houston to Buffalo? Makes me wonder why. Did the Pegulas throw a pile of cash his way or something?This guy is well respected, so I trust what he says - Neil Stratton @InsideTheLeague "Had heard this was coming. Seemed unlikely due to lateral move, but league sources made it clear Gaine was seeking a fresh start w/#Bills. " Sounds like maybe he was ready to move on from the Texans, plus wanted to be a part of the Bills. I also heard Beane on the Nohn Murphy show today. He said they are going to give Gaine even more responsibility than what he had in Houston. He said they plan to help Gaine grow and, basically, ready himself even more for a GM job. He did also get a raise and a promotion. So I'm sure it was a lot of things that factored in. Edited May 16, 2017 by BillsFan4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) This guy is well respected, so I trust what he says - Neil Stratton @InsideTheLeague "Had heard this was coming. Seemed unlikely due to lateral move, but league sources made it clear Gaine was seeking a fresh start w/#Bills. " Sounds like maybe he was ready to move on from the Texans, plus wanted to be a part of the Bills. I also heard Beane on the Nohn Murphy show today. He said they are going to give Gaine even more responsibility than what he had in Houston. He said they plan to help Gaine grow and, basically, ready himself even more for a GM job. He did also get a raise and a promotion. So I'm sure it was a lot of things that factored in. someone mentioned it in another thread that basically the owner overstepped with the osweiller deal that left a bad taste in the fo. When they signed him that is. Edited May 16, 2017 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) My friend was telling me a story of old VP of player personnel John Guy. An Intern was interested in being a part of football ops - he basically brought him into the film study room and embarassed him for not knowing anything. How are you supposed to develop talent when you squash everyone, and don't let anyone into the inner circle? John Guy was our player personnel guy when we signed studs like Dockery, Walker, and TO. Needless to say - he was deservedly canned. And hasn't been in football since. This guy seems like he was brought up through the ranks... like most people are within like every other organization in football. Edited May 16, 2017 by dneveu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 My friend was telling me a story of old VP of player personnel John Guy. An Intern was interested in being a part of football ops - he basically brought him into the film study room and embarassed him for not knowing anything. How are you supposed to develop talent when you squash everyone, and don't let anyone into the inner circle? John Guy was our player personnel guy when we signed studs like Dockery, Walker, and TO. Needless to say - he was deservedly canned. And hasn't been in football since. This guy seems like he was brought up through the ranks... like most people are within like every other organization in football. wow... and I know a guy who was a DPP with another team at the time the GM was open before they hired Buddy. They requested to interview for GM and he said he would be open to discussing the role if he could fire John Guy (apparently must have had awful reputation). Bills said no, he couldn't fire him. Then they hired Buddy. Never interviewed him. He's now a GM elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 He looks like a successful good looking young man with a fire and passion for what he does. Can't ask for more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) wow... and I know a guy who was a DPP with another team at the time the GM was open before they hired Buddy. They requested to interview for GM and he said he would be open to discussing the role if he could fire John Guy (apparently must have had awful reputation). Bills said no, he couldn't fire him. Then they hired Buddy. Never interviewed him. He's now a GM elsewhere. Lol - tight ship we were running back then. Guy got the job after Levy retired. This all screams Russ Brandon. And we ended up with a lousy GM because of it. But nooooo he's a marketing geeeenius! Edited May 16, 2017 by dneveu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 We can keep an eye out for any cuts from Houston, Carolina and Miami JaDaveon Clowney, Devin Funchess & Jay Ajayi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 My friend was telling me a story of old VP of player personnel John Guy. An Intern was interested in being a part of football ops - he basically brought him into the film study room and embarassed him for not knowing anything. How are you supposed to develop talent when you squash everyone, and don't let anyone into the inner circle? John Guy was our player personnel guy when we signed studs like Dockery, Walker, and TO. Needless to say - he was deservedly canned. And hasn't been in football since. This guy seems like he was brought up through the ranks... like most people are within like every other organization in football. wow... and I know a guy who was a DPP with another team at the time the GM was open before they hired Buddy. They requested to interview for GM and he said he would be open to discussing the role if he could fire John Guy (apparently must have had awful reputation). Bills said no, he couldn't fire him. Then they hired Buddy. Never interviewed him. He's now a GM elsewhere. Thanks for the intel, not surprised at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 What's amazing is that someone like Guy can be so bad on a consistent basis on players.Dealing with NFL players who are not even rookies, so they have a track record in the league, it seems like you would hit on at least 50% of your pro personnel signings. Back to the topic at hand: this is an exciting hire! I love the look of the new front office. Young, up and coming, very experienced in the league at the same time. Hungry. Smart. Analytical. Maybe this is the start of something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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