YoloinOhio Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Whaley came from Pittsburgh so I wouldn't dismiss him as a swroous candidate. Edited March 19, 2022 by Beast 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Beast said: Whaley came from Pittsburgh so I wouldn't dismiss him as a swroous candidate. He’s swroous, alright. 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 If he’s grown a backbone he could be a halfway decent GM. Chances that has happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I didn't mind some of the moves he made, but he wasn't as consistent or methodical as Beane. Didn't care for his personality at times, wither. Still seems like a good fit for Pittsburgh. That Hughes trade was righteous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Whaley worked for the Steelers for 10 years rising to be a pro personnel coordinator before accepting the Buffalo Bills job as Assistant general manager. He is familiar with organization which is advantage to him. He unfortunately is a poor public speaker and should (already should have) lessons to help him. He would be better as an assistant rather than "face" of franchise. If he is smart he will not rule out being part of staff if he does not get GM role. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan4 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I still think Whaley could be a good personnel guy in the NFL. He has an eye for talent. But from what I’ve seen of him I don’t think he has the right skill set to be a GM. I know he has to deal with all sorts of meddling from Ralph Wilson lifers so it wasn’t all on him but seeing how he operated vs. Beane… yeah. No contest. 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 He likely would do a better job than Jerry Reese (Giants) and Rick Spielman (Vikings) but again would need help with the speaking portion. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, Limeaid said: Whaley worked for the Steelers for 10 years rising to be a pro personnel coordinator before accepting the Buffalo Bills job as Assistant general manager. He is familiar with organization which is advantage to him. He unfortunately is a poor public speaker and should (already should have) lessons to help him. He would be better as an assistant rather than "face" of franchise. If he is smart he will not rule out being part of staff if he does not get GM role. Saw the video the Bills put out when they hired McDermott when he arrived at the facility and was shown around. McDermott was in a suit, Whaley was in sweats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 12 minutes ago, LeGOATski said: I didn't mind some of the moves he made, but he wasn't as consistent or methodical as Beane. Didn't care for his personality at times, wither. Still seems like a good fit for Pittsburgh. That Hughes trade was righteous. Whaley was better than he gets credit for here. His biggest down fall was being forced to try and find a franchise QB in a horrific draft for QBs. And never getting that right QB in place is a death nail in most GMs jobs. I think he could do well in Pitt. Unfortunately for him, it’s another weak QB class to be hunting for a QB. But at least they don’t have to take one this year if they wanna see what Mitch can do first. So if Whaley gets the gig, if I was him I would avoid this years draft to take a QB early and target next year if Mitch doesn’t take hold the job this season. 1 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobillswin Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2007/05/22/Blogger-says-Steelers-Zierlein-inadvertently-forwarded-porn-to-NFL-officials/stories/200705220173 back to the where it all started! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Said when he was fired from here that one day he will be a GM again. Still believe that today Guy could assemble/identify talented players, the other aspects of the GM job he struggled. Contracts/speaking/culture Probably a very good assistant GM or needs to go where culture and process have been clearly established in my opinion 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, buffalobillswin said: https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2007/05/22/Blogger-says-Steelers-Zierlein-inadvertently-forwarded-porn-to-NFL-officials/stories/200705220173 back to the where it all started! sounds like a fit for the WTFs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somnus00 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Not a popular opinion here, but I liked Whaley. Ialways felt that he was in a terrible position here. Meddling owner, had Nix as a weird co-GM/boss/mentor hybrid. Russ Brandon 'nuff said. Then he had Rex shoved down his throat. I'm not saying he would've been great. But he certainly wasn't given a real shot. 3 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 You all remember Whaley a lot different than I do. His signings were bad and his drafts were bad. He had no authority when he spoke. What would have happened if Whaley had the same thing happen to him the Washington did to Beane? Washington ain't doing that junk anymore. 1 minute ago, somnus00 said: Not a popular opinion here, but I liked Whaley. Ialways felt that he was in a terrible position here. Meddling owner, had Nix as a weird co-GM/boss/mentor hybrid. Russ Brandon 'nuff said. Then he had Rex shoved down his throat. I'm not saying he would've been great. But he certainly wasn't given a real shot. This is quite the opposite of what he had. Wilson wasn't even involved when Whaley was here in charge 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddick Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Hands up anyone who'd like to be Whaley's right-hand man 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky7337 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Whaley did put together a talented roster. He just missed on QB and had crap coaches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sharky7337 said: Whaley did put together a talented roster. He just missed on QB and had crap coaches. That’s all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Billzgobowlin said: What would have happened if Whaley had the same thing happen to him the Washington did to Beane? Washington ain't doing that junk anymore. This is a weird comparison. I think WFT would do it again in a heartbeat, regardless of how Beane reacted. It's just how they're run. Hands down, Beane is a much better leader. I agree with the previous poster, Whaley was a great talent evaluator, but struggled with every other aspect of GMing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I hope Whaley didn't blow it by answering the question "What would be your 1st move as our GM?" with "Sign Sammy Watkins" 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Whaley could identify talent, he didn’t know how to build a cohesive roster. If he has that figured out he could be a serious candidate 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Ahh...the wistful Doug Whaley nostalgia.. He was a bum. Ran from responsibility. McBeane gutted his life's work on the Bills, rebuilt them and presto....SB contenders... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 My buddy is a Steelers fan and is high on him. I guess Whaley has a talk radio show in Pittsburgh and it is really popular. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 55 minutes ago, ChevyVanMiller said: He’s swroous, alright. Yeah, I can't even explain that. It is so bad I'm going to leave it be for all to laugh at. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Whaley did a great job. Without him, we wouldn't have a GM the quality of Beane. I'd be asking him how he managed it too. 1 minute ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: My buddy is a Steelers fan and is high on him. I guess Whaley has a talk radio show in Pittsburgh and it is really popular. We should start a pool on how long that lasts if he becomes GM. Edited March 19, 2022 by Malazan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Does anyone remember the Charles Clay contract that Whaley came up with ? Made Star’s deal look like a steal.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: I mean, I guess if McDaniel gets a 2nd chance, why shouldn't Whaley? But on behalf of the Steelers fan neighbor I try to torture by teaching her parrots to sing the Shout! song, The Shout! song is a prank, Whaley as the GM of her fan team would be just Too Cruel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 28 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: Whaley could identify talent, he didn’t know how to build a cohesive roster. If he has that figured out he could be a serious candidate This. He was really good at getting valuable free agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Doug Whaley is a Pro Personnel guy only. Anything more wide-ranging is beyond his skillset, as he proved in Buffalo. Dude was a witch at procuring good-quality low-cost free agents, but a disaster in the draft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Wonder if they still have his old computer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I was a big Whaley believer. But ultimately, you really can't do anything w/out a true franchise QB. I'm really grateful for this time right now. Allen makes everything possible. We had to wait a long time between Kelly & Allen, so I'm going to appreciate every second while JA is a Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 I will not send porn links on company email. I will not send porn links on company email. I will not send porn links on company email. I will not send porn links on company email. I will not send porn links on company email. + 495 times more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Best off-season ever! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 Well he did pick Tre (or did he?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 34 minutes ago, Tenhigh said: This. He was really good at getting valuable free agents. 18 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: Doug Whaley is a Pro Personnel guy only. Anything more wide-ranging is beyond his skillset, as he proved in Buffalo. Dude was a witch at procuring good-quality low-cost free agents, but a disaster in the draft. Whaley still eating lunch for free here at TBD off of Hughes, Incognito and Lorax.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 His roster was the one McD got to the playoffs with, let’s not act like he didn’t put together a good roster. He missed on a WB which is debated if he had a call on. His track record was not nearly what people make it out to be. I think he had a better D built than we have now if we are being honest. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Well he did pick Tre (or did he?) Nope. Didn’t trade for Jerry Hughes either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, LeGOATski said: I didn't mind some of the moves he made, but he wasn't as consistent or methodical as Beane. Didn't care for his personality at times, wither. Still seems like a good fit for Pittsburgh. That Hughes trade was righteous. It’s not that he wasn’t methodical…he just had no idea how to build a team. Some of his picks were ok, but his strength was mostly pro personnel. I don’t think you want Whaley as GM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 2 hours ago, Warcodered said: Saw the video the Bills put out when they hired McDermott when he arrived at the facility and was shown around. McDermott was in a suit, Whaley was in sweats. You've never seen Brandon Beane in sweats? Of all the things you could single out Whaley for, that's what you pick? Generally speaking, he was an extremely sharp dresser during his time here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnNord Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 44 minutes ago, Freddie's Dead said: Doug Whaley is a Pro Personnel guy only. Anything more wide-ranging is beyond his skillset, as he proved in Buffalo. Dude was a witch at procuring good-quality low-cost free agents, but a disaster in the draft. I just said the same thing… he’s not a GM though he could be a good pro personnel guy. OBD was extremely disorganized under his watch 6 minutes ago, DCofNC said: His roster was the one McD got to the playoffs with, let’s not act like he didn’t put together a good roster. He missed on a WB which is debated if he had a call on. His track record was not nearly what people make it out to be. I think he had a better D built than we have now if we are being honest. He was also very disorganized and had no clue how to build a roster. He is not suited to be GM 1 hour ago, Tenhigh said: This. He was really good at getting valuable free agents. Not really..:he was good at signing undervalued Free Agents 1 hour ago, Captain Hindsight said: Whaley could identify talent, he didn’t know how to build a cohesive roster. If he has that figured out he could be a serious candidate Something tells me he doesn’t have that figured out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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