Inigo Montoya Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 NFL rules limit the ability of other teams to interview assistant coaches / coordinators if the coach's team is still in the playoff hunt. If the Bills had earned a first round bye this year other teams could have interviewed Daboll during the bye week, so the lack of a bye week helps a bit in that regard. If the Bills continue to win, the earliest any team can legally interview Daboll for a head coaching gig would be the two week period between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. Let's hope that the Bills continue to win and that head coach needy teams start hiring head coaches ASAP so there are fewer partners left for Daboll once he can finally join the dance. I would love to see Daboll back as the OC next year if we don't win it all this year. Once we win a Super Bowl, I will officially give my blessing for Daboll to move on. Until then, I want Daboll whispering in Josh's ear in Orchard Park on Sundays. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: NFL rules limit the ability of other teams to interview assistant coaches / coordinators if the coach's team is still in the playoff hunt. If the Bills had earned a first round bye this year other teams could have interviewed Daboll during the bye week, so the lack of a bye week helps a bit in that regard. If the Bills continue to win, the earliest any team can legally interview Daboll for a head coaching gig would be the two week period between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. Let's hope that the Bills continue to win and that head coach needy teams start hiring head coaches ASAP so there are fewer partners left for Daboll once he can finally join the dance. I would love to see Daboll back as the OC next year if we don't win it all this year. Once we win a Super Bowl, I will officially give my blessing for Daboll to move on. Until then, I want Daboll whispering in Josh's ear in Orchard Park on Sundays. Didn't I read Bienemy has an interview today? https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-dc-robert-saleh-chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemy-set-for-head-coaching-interviews-o Edited January 4, 2021 by wjag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, wjag said: Didn't I read Bienemy has an interview today? Chiefs are on their bye. Hopefully someone snaps him up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Inigo Montoya said: Chiefs are on their bye. Hopefully someone snaps him up! Gotcha. That seems like a silly nuanced rule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I'm starting to wonder how many jobs will be open next year, and how many such jobs might be attractive to someone like Daboll. LAC is a no-brainer, if it opens. Jax probably would be, too, with Lawrence on the way. But a reclamation project in Detroit? Or a "one last gasp" effort in ATL? Not sure I'd want that. The Jets? Why waste the shot on that dysfunction. Better off waiting for a year on the Chargers. So maybe he's not gone after all. We will see how many openings pop up today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTruster Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: NFL rules limit the ability of other teams to interview assistant coaches / coordinators if the coach's team is still in the playoff hunt. If the Bills had earned a first round bye this year other teams could have interviewed Daboll during the bye week, so the lack of a bye week helps a bit in that regard. If the Bills continue to win, the earliest any team can legally interview Daboll for a head coaching gig would be the two week period between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. Let's hope that the Bills continue to win and that head coach needy teams start hiring head coaches ASAP so there are fewer partners left for Daboll once he can finally join the dance. I would love to see Daboll back as the OC next year if we don't win it all this year. Once we win a Super Bowl, I will officially give my blessing for Daboll to move on. Until then, I want Daboll whispering in Josh's ear in Orchard Park on Sundays. Should be interesting. He's a home town guy with a young family. He'll be torn, as he may get an offer or two. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 We should root for Daboll to get his dream job. He’s earned it. I ONLY want Daboll back if he chooses to stay and not because his success placed him at a disadvantage. To me, hoping he doesn’t get a job is like being happy someone’s car broke down and they can’t leave town. 13 minutes ago, SectionC3 said: I'm starting to wonder how many jobs will be open next year, and how many such jobs might be attractive to someone like Daboll. LAC is a no-brainer, if it opens. Jax probably would be, too, with Lawrence on the way. But a reclamation project in Detroit? Or a "one last gasp" effort in ATL? Not sure I'd want that. The Jets? Why waste the shot on that dysfunction. Better off waiting for a year on the Chargers. So maybe he's not gone after all. We will see how many openings pop up today. Not long ago the Bills were one of those hopelessly dysfunctional teams. It’s what good coaches WANT to do. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, SectionC3 said: I'm starting to wonder how many jobs will be open next year, and how many such jobs might be attractive to someone like Daboll. LAC is a no-brainer, if it opens. Jax probably would be, too, with Lawrence on the way. But a reclamation project in Detroit? Or a "one last gasp" effort in ATL? Not sure I'd want that. The Jets? Why waste the shot on that dysfunction. Better off waiting for a year on the Chargers. So maybe he's not gone after all. We will see how many openings pop up today. I think if Lynn gets fired Daboll will go there. If not I think we might have a chance to keep him another year looking at the fits of who seems to be favoured in each spot. Looks very much like Urban Meyer is Jacksonville's guy, Bienemy seems to be the favourite in Houston..... and I agree with you Lions, Atlanta and the Jets are less natural fits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 56 minutes ago, SectionC3 said: I'm starting to wonder how many jobs will be open next year, and how many such jobs might be attractive to someone like Daboll. LAC is a no-brainer, if it opens. Jax probably would be, too, with Lawrence on the way. But a reclamation project in Detroit? Or a "one last gasp" effort in ATL? Not sure I'd want that. The Jets? Why waste the shot on that dysfunction. Better off waiting for a year on the Chargers. So maybe he's not gone after all. We will see how many openings pop up today. What about Houston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Inigo Montoya said: NFL rules limit the ability of other teams to interview assistant coaches / coordinators if the coach's team is still in the playoff hunt. If the Bills had earned a first round bye this year other teams could have interviewed Daboll during the bye week, so the lack of a bye week helps a bit in that regard. If the Bills continue to win, the earliest any team can legally interview Daboll for a head coaching gig would be the two week period between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. Let's hope that the Bills continue to win and that head coach needy teams start hiring head coaches ASAP so there are fewer partners left for Daboll once he can finally join the dance. I would love to see Daboll back as the OC next year if we don't win it all this year. Once we win a Super Bowl, I will officially give my blessing for Daboll to move on. Until then, I want Daboll whispering in Josh's ear in Orchard Park on Sundays. NFL really needs to block any and all interviews until all games are played. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Never been a big fan of holding anyone back from a promotion. Daboll deserves to be an NFL HC if that’s what he wants to be. Rooting against that is bad mojo. McDermott and Beane will figure out a new OC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 If Daboll receives an offer he has to take it - with all the bad football there are only what, 6 openings Jets lions jags falcons Texans chargers. If Bills even take a minor step back to 11 wins he doesn’t have this kind of profile and opportunity again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Max Fischer said: We should root for Daboll to get his dream job. He’s earned it. I ONLY want Daboll back if he chooses to stay and not because his success placed him at a disadvantage. To me, hoping he doesn’t get a job is like being happy someone’s car broke down and they can’t leave town. Not long ago the Bills were one of those hopelessly dysfunctional teams. It’s what good coaches WANT to do. 3 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Never been a big fan of holding anyone back from a promotion. Daboll deserves to be an NFL HC if that’s what he wants to be. Rooting against that is bad mojo. McDermott and Beane will figure out a new OC. This is the way the coaching carousel works in the NFL. A hundred different factors go into who gets a job each off season, and one of those factors is who is available to interview at the start of the off season, which for 18 teams, starts today. The internet musings of one Inigo Montoya will have no karmic effect on what happens or doesn't happen to Mr. Brian Daboll. I think it's fair for a fan of the Bills to hope that we can keep the band together for one more year if we don't win the Super Bowl this year. I think it's inevitable that Daboll ends up a head coach, it's just my wish that he does it off the glory of a recently won Buffalo Bills Super Bowl. 🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: I think if Lynn gets fired Daboll will go there. If not I think we might have a chance to keep him another year looking at the fits of who seems to be favoured in each spot. Looks very much like Urban Meyer is Jacksonville's guy, Bienemy seems to be the favourite in Houston..... and I agree with you Lions, Atlanta and the Jets are less natural fits. I forgot about Houston, but I think you’re spot on there. Didn’t Watson say/hint something about Bienemy there? If Bienemy doesn’t get that job, though, Houston would be a fit. I’m a little skeptical they go for a guy trained by Belichick after the BOB saga. 1 hour ago, Max Fischer said: We should root for Daboll to get his dream job. He’s earned it. I ONLY want Daboll back if he chooses to stay and not because his success placed him at a disadvantage. To me, hoping he doesn’t get a job is like being happy someone’s car broke down and they can’t leave town. Not long ago the Bills were one of those hopelessly dysfunctional teams. It’s what good coaches WANT to do. I agree, to a point. But good ones also have a career arc in mind, too. Daboll will get his shot, either this year or next year. I don’t see this as a Brian Schottenheimer (or maybe McDaniels Part II) situation where one is a bit too picky and the opportunity passes him by. We have a good situation here with Allen, we’re in a pretty lousy division that we should run for the next couple of years, cap is in good shape, and we’re positioned to keep the “pieces” around Allen that have helped him to succeed. So maybe cleaning up the Jets mess isn’t as attractive as waiting a year for an opportunity with better culture/ownership/weather/QB situation/division prospects, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domitian Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: Never been a big fan of holding anyone back from a promotion. Daboll deserves to be an NFL HC if that’s what he wants to be. Rooting against that is bad mojo. McDermott and Beane will figure out a new OC. That's why you root for him to CHOOSE to stay, not root for him to not get offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponch Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 50 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: This is the way the coaching carousel works in the NFL. A hundred different factors go into who gets a job each off season, and one of those factors is who is available to interview at the start of the off season, which for 18 teams, starts today. The internet musings of one Inigo Montoya will have no karmic effect on what happens or doesn't happen to Mr. Brian Daboll. I think it's fair for a fan of the Bills to hope that we can keep the band together for one more year if we don't win the Super Bowl this year. I think it's inevitable that Daboll ends up a head coach, it's just my wish that he does it off the glory of a recently won Buffalo Bills Super Bowl. 🍻 Well spoken sir! I second that motion. May Daboll gets his ring in Buffalo (which for him I would assume would be sweeter than any he got in New England) ...and then send the man off into the sunset as he goes to conquer the NFL world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBobs Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 If we're in Super Bowl contention, you've got to think teams are going to wait on the chance to interview Daboll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Inigo Montoya said: NFL rules limit the ability of other teams to interview assistant coaches / coordinators if the coach's team is still in the playoff hunt. If the Bills had earned a first round bye this year other teams could have interviewed Daboll during the bye week, so the lack of a bye week helps a bit in that regard. If the Bills continue to win, the earliest any team can legally interview Daboll for a head coaching gig would be the two week period between the AFC Championship game and the Super Bowl. Let's hope that the Bills continue to win and that head coach needy teams start hiring head coaches ASAP so there are fewer partners left for Daboll once he can finally join the dance. I would love to see Daboll back as the OC next year if we don't win it all this year. Once we win a Super Bowl, I will officially give my blessing for Daboll to move on. Until then, I want Daboll whispering in Josh's ear in Orchard Park on Sundays. As I recall this has been true. but they keep tweaking the rules so who really knows. As usual Yolo is on top of it 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, Domitian said: That's why you root for him to CHOOSE to stay, not root for him to not get offers. He has shown he wants to be a HC. He interviewed for the Cleveland job last year. Root for a SB win and Daboll get the HC job he wants, and McDermott hires a new OC who brings in an even more dynamic offense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Just now, atlbillsfan1975 said: He has shown he wants to be a HC. He interviewed for the Cleveland job last year. Root for a SB win and Daboll get the HC job he wants, and McDermott hires a new OC who brings in an even more dynamic offense. I'm Inigo Montoya, and I approve this message. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 We’ll see how it goes. I don’t think Daboll will leave for the Jets as he’s a Buffalo guy and the Jets ownership is a dumpster fire. He’s going to interview for at least one of the other openings. With what he’s done this year and Allen’s improvement Daboll will be getting his shot. At least one team will likely be willing to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) If Chargers job opens up and they don't clean house with Telesco also (they shouldn't - he's drafted pretty well including QB), i believe Telesco and Daboll know each other very well and could fast track the interview for him to catch up to other candidates in 2 weeks if Bills make it that far. Also, i think that is a great fit for him personality wise. Chargers are always going to be 2nd fiddle to Rams market wise in LA so going there, he doesn't have any pressure to be a dynamic personality that LA usually covets. This is a guy who spent alot of time with Saban and Belichek. I think he'll be selective in his job search. Bills offense is mostly young and locked up. He can ride this wave for a couple cycles IMO Edited January 4, 2021 by BrooklynBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Chargers make a lot of sense for Daboll, if he wants to be a HC. Bengals could also be intriguing, if they fire Taylor, who IMO had no business being hired as a head coach and was a product of "people who have spent 5 minutes with Sean McVay" a couple years back. I would love Daboll to stay, if he chooses, but if he gets a chance to move up the ladder you can't blame him. The good news is that the Bills would be able to have their pick of OC candidates, given Allen and the offensive weapons here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirebors Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: He has shown he wants to be a HC. He interviewed for the Cleveland job last year. Root for a SB win and Daboll get the HC job he wants, and McDermott hires a new OC who brings in an even more dynamic offense. This isn't entirely true. A lot of coaches interview just for the "experience" in case they ever decide they do seriously want to consider taking a job. In fact I'm sure McDermott encourages coaches to interview as "experiencing" the interview process can be invaluable. My question is what is the draw? I'm serious. I realize there's only 32 NFL head coaches. But there's also only 32 NFL offensive coordinators. And with the added benefit of this being his home town, raising his kids here, his family being here, being in an extremely well run organization with a franchise QB and with the possibility of building a dynasty. Why would you want to leave? He could be eternally immortalized here with the likes of Levy, Polian, Kelly. With multiple Superbowl rings. Or he could go to another team and fail miserably through no fault of his own and have that on his resume. Is it just money? Or power? Or ego? What is the motivation? Because if it's just money, give him a raise. I know I would prefer to stay and build a New England type dynasty right here in Western New York. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: NFL really needs to block any and all interviews until all games are played. I have suggested that many times. It is not just the head coaching jobs but the rest of the coaching staff as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 5 hours ago, SectionC3 said: I forgot about Houston, but I think you’re spot on there. Didn’t Watson say/hint something about Bienemy there? If Bienemy doesn’t get that job, though, Houston would be a fit. I’m a little skeptical they go for a guy trained by Belichick after the BOB saga. I agree, to a point. But good ones also have a career arc in mind, too. Daboll will get his shot, either this year or next year. I don’t see this as a Brian Schottenheimer (or maybe McDaniels Part II) situation where one is a bit too picky and the opportunity passes him by. We have a good situation here with Allen, we’re in a pretty lousy division that we should run for the next couple of years, cap is in good shape, and we’re positioned to keep the “pieces” around Allen that have helped him to succeed. So maybe cleaning up the Jets mess isn’t as attractive as waiting a year for an opportunity with better culture/ownership/weather/QB situation/division prospects, etc. We have no clue what Daboll wants. The Jets or Jags could be exactly what he wants and if so, the Bills should do everything possible to help get him the job. To do anything else would leave a sour taste and would boomerang on the Bills for years. I want Daboll to get offers, and then I want the next great coaching talent to choose Buffalo as a place to get their shot. If Daboll chooses not to leave, that works as well, but I want it to be on his terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 8 hours ago, wjag said: Didn't I read Bienemy has an interview today? https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-dc-robert-saleh-chiefs-oc-eric-bieniemy-set-for-head-coaching-interviews-o Yes they are on the bye, he can interview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Of course the rules apply to every team but New England whom interview by satellite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 8 hours ago, ProcessTruster said: Should be interesting. He's a home town guy with a young family. He'll be torn, as he may get an offer or two. I'd like to think this is a factor, but I honestly doubt it. He's going to do what's best for his career and will move, if necessary, as he has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Of course the rules apply to every team but New England whom interview by satellite Especially since it's not really an interview...Belichick probes the candidate's mind, and implants suggestions in the ones selected: "I will coach for New England. Bill Belichick is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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