Heitz Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:03 PM, Solomon Grundy said: Why not? Expand Finally someone asking the question that should be asked. Have people on TBD ever hired before? It's great to have a target you might hire, but never hurts to interview a group of candidates with diverse skill sets and backgrounds... 7 2 1 Quote
TheBrownBear Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:15 PM, LeGOATski said: It's not. Even if that's the situation, at the very least it's interview practice. They're getting visibility and experience where they might otherwise have not. Expand Correct. And it gets their foot in the door. Even if they don't get hired, if they interview well, word will get around to other GMs around the league. Rooney Rule is a win/win for the league and it's minority coaches. On 1/31/2022 at 7:15 PM, Bruffalo said: Of all the Ravens positional groups, WR has consistently been their worst. I don't know how I feel about this even if it's just a feeler interview. Expand Martin's only been there for one season. And Marquise Brown did just put up his best season as a pro by a fairly wide margin. 4 1 3 Quote
Slippery Rubber Mats Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:02 PM, Kwai San said: Is Dorsey gone? I haven't been following it that closely Expand No but he hasn't been promoted either. As of right now, the Bills do not have an OC. Seems prudent to interview. 1 Quote
extrahammer Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 6:59 PM, Patience said: I didn't think the Rooney Rule applied to non-HC positions. Expand The rule applies to coordinators, have to interview a minority candidate for OC or DC. 1 Quote
Jim Bob Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:15 PM, Aussie Joe said: Hey Mr Minority Candidate….Waste your time preparing for an interview for a job you are never going to get, so we can tick this box.. Expand It may not be a waste of time, even if Dorsey is the guy. If he interviews well, he could get a look at being the QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator to replace Dorsey. 1 3 Quote
without a drought Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 The fact that he has way more experience than Dorsey might be a reason. 3 Quote
ColoradoBills Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:17 PM, TheBrownBear said: Correct. And it gets their foot in the door. Even if they don't get hired, if they interview well, word will get around to other GMs around the league. Rooney Rule is a win/win for the league and it's minority coaches. Expand Exactly. Also, Beane and McDermott are the type of guys who wouldn't just interview any "Rooney rule" candidate without choosing the best on their lists. People on this board throw around a lot of stuff about the Bills top brass but they are meticulous and well meaning. It's one of the reasons I put as much faith in them as I do. 3 3 1 Quote
GunnerBill Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:07 PM, MrEpsYtown said: Tee Martin is going to be a very good coach in this league. Very smart dude, who played the QB position and was learning to play QB side by side and behind Peyton Manning. Honestly, I don't hate the idea. He is also working under Greg Roman, so maybe he can integrate some of those run game concepts here. He is a rising star and I think the interview is warranted. It scares me for sure, but I like the process. Expand Agree with this. There is no obvious connection with our staff which means this is purely the Bills have identified him as an up and coming coach they have interest in possibly hiring. Now I think Dorsey remains the clubhouse leader but this is the Bills doing the Rooney Rule properly. Don't waste it on a guy you are never gonna hire to fulfill the rule... use it to interview a guy you have identified as a rising star. Maybe he doesn't get the job this time but what is to say Dorsey doesn't get the job Allen is the MVP and this time next year Dorsey is a Head Coach. Maybe then you go back and say "man we really liked Tee Martin, let's give him a shot." 12 Quote
Buffalo Bills Fan Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:24 PM, ColoradoBills said: Exactly. Also, Beane and McDermott are the type of guys who wouldn't just interview any "Rooney rule" candidate without choosing the best on their lists. People on this board throw around a lot of stuff about the Bills top brass but they are meticulous and well meaning. It's one of the reasons I put as much faith in them as I do. Expand Many people are saying great things about Tee Martin. 3 Quote
hondo in seattle Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:08 PM, CaptnCoke11 said: Rooney rule seems like a slap in face as much as it looks like the right thing to do on the surface. Hey come on and interview so we can promote this guy on staff already. Expand I have mixed feelings. I'd hate to be the candidate of color who's there just to fulfill a requirement in a situation where the organization has already decided on someone else. But it does give folks interview practice as LeGOATski pointed out. It also gives McD and Beane a chance to get to know Tee Martin. That could pay dividends down the road for both sides. Quote
BillsFan4 Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 (edited) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tee_Martin good read. I didn’t know anything about him but now I’m intrigued. Played QB. Was a backup for Peyton Manning in college. Then had success as a starter. Led his team to a national championship. Then played in the NFL, NFL Europe and CFL. He also has a long history as a college coach. He’s been a QB coach, WR coach, OC, asst. HC. He’s only been the ravens Wr coach since 2021. There’s also a Matt Barkley connection: https://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2012/2/15/2801407/tee-martin-hired-usc-football-wide-receiver-coach Edited January 31, 2022 by BillsFan4 Quote
DrDawkinstein Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:26 PM, hondo in seattle said: I have mixed feelings. I'd hate to be the candidate of color who's there just to fulfill a requirement in a situation where the organization has already decided on someone else. But it does give folks interview practice as LeGOATski pointed out. It also gives McD and Beane a chance to get to know Tee Martin. That could pay dividends down the road for both sides. Expand Still a better position to be in than all the other assistant coaches who didnt even get a call or an interview. The folks in here talking about interview experience and networking are exactly right. This is ALL benefiting the candidates. There is literally no downside for them. Tee Martin isnt doing anything else right now. 3 Quote
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:26 PM, Buffalo Bills Fan said: Many people are saying great things about Tee Martin. Expand I known nothing about Martin, however Ravens Twitter is really upset he's interviewing...so that's a plus. 1 Quote
Low Positive Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:30 PM, BuffaloBillyG said: I known nothing about Martin, however Ravens Twitter is really upset he's interviewing...so that's a plus. Expand It's like if Chad Hall interviewed for an OC position. The other team's fans would be all "who?" and we'd all be upset. 2 Quote
wppete Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 6:56 PM, Kwai San said: Why? Expand checking the boxes first. 1 Quote
Mat68 Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 Think outside the box. Buffalo has to stay creative with the offense. The job will be highly sought after. No issue at all talking to people they feel are talented. Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 Don’t discount that Martin may also share an agent with someone else the Bills want to do something with and this helps get Martin’s name out there. On 1/31/2022 at 7:35 PM, Mat68 said: Think outside the box. Buffalo has to stay creative with the offense. The job will be highly sought after. No issue at all talking to people they feel are talented. Expand Their coaching staff also needs to be more diverse. Keeping frazier will help but look at the offensive side. Might only be the RB coach. 2 Quote
ProcessTruster Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 pretty lame effort frankly.. i mean,,, Tee Martin? seems like yesterday the guy was playing college ball for who, Tennessee? boy really dating myself now... 1 Quote
Jim Bob Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/31/tee-martin-will-interview-for-bills-offensive-coordinator/ https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/1/31/22910927/bills-request-offensive-coordinator-interview-with-ravens-wide-receivers-coach-tee-martin There are also rumors that Martin could be headed to Ole Miss to work for Lane Kiffin again. Kiffin has a co-OC spot that he is still looking to fill. Quote
YoloinOhio Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 7:37 PM, Jim Bob said: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/01/31/tee-martin-will-interview-for-bills-offensive-coordinator/ https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/1/31/22910927/bills-request-offensive-coordinator-interview-with-ravens-wide-receivers-coach-tee-martin There are also rumors that Martin could be headed to Ole Miss to work for Lane Kiffin again. Kiffin has a co-OC spot that he is still looking to fill. Expand No pain, no Lane! Quote
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