YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) Quote The Buffalo Bills are hiring former Texans director of personnel Matt Bazirgan for their senior personnel executive job, according to a league source.Bazirgan previously worked closely with Bills executive Brian Gaine in Houston when Gaine was the Texans' general manager.Bazirgan was hired by the Texans in 2018 after working 14 years in the New York Jets' personnel department. Bazirgan worked in a leadership role with the pro and college scouting departments in Houston. With the Jets, Bazirgan was director of college scouting after previous stints as director of pro personnel and assistant director of pro personnel. A former starting quarterback for Bates College, Bazirgan was previously an area scout, college scouting assistant and intern for the Jets. Edited May 9, 2022 by YoloinOhio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 So, who are we signing from the Texans? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Almighty Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Mark Vader said: So, who are we signing from the Texans? The connection has already been completed. Gaines was the connect so he Matt Bazirgan is who we are signing from the Texans 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 34 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: So, who are we signing from the Texans? I just looked at their roster. Don't see anyone I'd bring in, even on the bottom half for depth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Guess he needed a winner on his resume. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Jets and Texans the teams on this guy's resume.... I hope he's looking to make a change because those teams didn't listen to his advice. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Jets and Texans the teams on this guy's resume.... I hope he's looking to make a change because those teams didn't listen to his advice. In his spare time he also has been helping out the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I’m not sure I want anyone from the Texans anywhere near this team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 minute ago, PetermansRedemption said: I’m not sure I want anyone from the Texans anywhere near this team. We’ve got a couple now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 would not have happened with the insights and recommendations from Gaine who worked closely with the candidate who has 22 years of experience. they interviewed others so had the ability to compare and contrast candidates as well this is the Schoen replacement on the management team ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donuts and Doritos Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Texans & Jets? Yikes! Only missing the Jags. Don't do it Beane!!!! Run away!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Texans & Jets? Yikes! Only missing the Jags. Don't do it Beane!!!! Run away!! He’s not the owner or the GM. He can suggest a lot of players but the GM and, it seems in those 2 places, bad ownership can say no. Or players can choose to go elsewhere. Or coaches didn’t do a good job developing players acquired. The guy has experience, knows how the league works and is in a better organization with an owner who will spend money and an elite GM-HC combo. Relax. Edited May 9, 2022 by purple haze 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 32 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. Even though you know absolutely nothing about the guy. I’m sure this guy was part of the problem 🙄 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCofNC Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Gotta wonder how hard it is to even get an interview with those ***** shows on the resume. I’m sure he had his list of “ I said this guy, they did this” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleSammy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 35 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. No offense, but I will trust Beane's judgment on this hire vs. your concern. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damj Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 46 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said: Jets and Texans the teams on this guy's resume.... I hope he's looking to make a change because those teams didn't listen to his advice. If they did the exact opposite of what he said, this guy will be a rock star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. Lots of quality folks work for dumpster fires. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Think this means Gaine is gonna be promoted to AGM finally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBatty is alive Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Fans pre-emptive judgmental call based on where this guy worked it so predictable. Same ignorant mentality would never ever even look at any Texans (Quessenberry) or Jets (eg Crowder) players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, Kmart128 said: Think this means Gaine is gonna be promoted to AGM finally And hired as a GM by another team next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake_My_Head Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 17 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Lots of quality folks work for dumpster fires. Bill Polian and John Butler worked for the Bills, for example, and helped put the fire out for a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. Teams go thru cycles. The Texans were not nearly as bad last season as the narrative pushed by many (on here and other places). The team played hard every week, ended up beating the Chargers late in the year. And almost beat the Pats as well. Davis Mills has some upside. Bill O Brien acting as GM and HC was not the best move by the franchise. But don't forget all their players are getting paid also. And they got Derick Stingley at #3 who is going to be a stud CB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Hickey leaving is another blow tbh. The Bills really had an all star front office for a few years there that they had a former GM in Hickey in a relatively low level position, but their link to him was Schoen who worked with him in Miami so it makes sense that he takes his guy to the Giants. The Bills are bringing in a guy Brian Gaine obviously knows well. I like Gaine a lot. Personally I think they should formally just promote him into Schoen's old role. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Paup 1995MVP said: Teams go thru cycles. The Texans were not nearly as bad last season as the narrative pushed by many (on here and other places). The team played hard every week, ended up beating the Chargers late in the year. And almost beat the Pats as well. Davis Mills has some upside. Bill O Brien acting as GM and HC was not the best move by the franchise. But don't forget all their players are getting paid also. And they got Derick Stingley at #3 who is going to be a stud CB. I get all that, just would have preferred we looked at a different team with a better recent track record but it's still ultimately beane ultimately calling the shots anyway regardless of this addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 20 minutes ago, FilthyBeast said: I get all that, just would have preferred we looked at a different team with a better recent track record but it's still ultimately beane ultimately calling the shots anyway regardless of this addition. You mean like how hires from the Bill Belichick coaching tree always succeed? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhit34 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 A good example of there's good people working for bad organizations is Jim Overdorf. Under the Wilson ownership and Russ Brandon leadership, Overdorf was more or less lumped in with them and viewed as inept. He has been a key person for Brandon Beane as they have transformed the organization. I know nothing about Matt Bazirgan but wouldn't presume he is no good because he worked for the Texans. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Lots of quality folks work for dumpster fires. Not only that. They often get overlooked and so you can bring in some great individuals if you know how to find them. There are talented individuals working for every one of the 32 NFL teams. It's not fair to judge every single employee by the foibles of upper management and coaching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. Who knows how good he can evaluate talent? His methods may have been discouraged and his recommendations ignored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, NewEra said: And hired as a GM by another team next year Yep. We need to restock the shelves. But, having a bunch of former Bill coaches and GM's will have benefits too. Beane will have inside knowledge into those organizations and will be more privy to players becoming available, etc. 1 minute ago, hondo in seattle said: Who knows how good he can evaluate talent? His methods may have been discouraged and his recommendations ignored. Even if they brought in guys he recommended, it is still an uphill battle for talented players to make a difference on really bad teams and organizations. We saw plenty of talented players come through Buffalo during the drought, and it didn't make a measurable difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsShredder83 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, NewEra said: And hired as a GM by another team next year Is Gaine a white dude? With the way those compensatory picks are paying out, we should be searching high and low to find quality black dudes to fill the FO. Not kidding. If Beanes gunna have his own GM tree, how nice would a bunch of residual income 3rd round picks be. Get dudes promoted 2xs in 2 years and we'll have so many picks we'll be wiping our arses with day 2 picks in no time 😆😆 Edited May 9, 2022 by BillsShredder83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Texans & Jets? Yikes! Only missing the Jags. Don't do it Beane!!!! Run away!! It was only a couple seasons ago that the Bills lost to the Texans in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0neguy Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Our front office (and coaching staff) have lost good people recently. As long as we’re winning and 17 plays for us, I believe good people will want to work here as well. In Beane we trust! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, FilthyBeast said: I get all that, just would have preferred we looked at a different team with a better recent track record but it's still ultimately beane ultimately calling the shots anyway regardless of this addition. Professional sports are amongst the most exclusive jobs in the world, not just on the field but within the front office of organizations. People who work at that level may not ultimately be successful but they are there because they have some ability. Few are called and fewer are chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, BillsShredder83 said: Is Gaine a white dude? With the way those compensatory picks are paying out, we should be searching high and low to find quality black dudes to fill the FO. Not kidding. If Beanes gunna have his own GM tree, how nice would a bunch of residual income 3rd round picks be. Get dudes promoted 2xs in 2 years and we'll have so many picks we'll be wiping our arses with day 2 picks in no time 😆😆 Malik Boyd and Terrence Gray who are by the org chart the 2nd and 3rd most senior people in the front office are both black. Brian Gaine is the Senior Personnel Advisor which sort of sits outside the formal structure, but the two formal senior assistants would both fetch comp picks of a team poached them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 4 hours ago, FilthyBeast said: Unless I missed the news somewhere, this must be a preemptive move by Beane to replace someone that Schoen and the Giants are going to poach for their front office since they recently dumped some long time scouting folks after the draft. But I also share the concern that this might not even be a great hire looking at the Texans and what a dumpster fire the entire organization is right now. Dennis Hickey is going to the Giants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 1 hour ago, BobbyC81 said: It was only a couple seasons ago that the Bills lost to the Texans in the playoffs. Thanks to the officials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Wait did he leave the Giants to come here or leave Houston or did we hire him but now he's leaving to go to the Giants? The title of this confusing as all heck. 4 hours ago, NewEra said: And hired as a GM by another team next year Promote Lake Dawson instead then we he gets hired we get a 3rd round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 re arranging the deck chairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybrew1 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 5 hours ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Texans & Jets? Yikes! Only missing the Jags. Don't do it Beane!!!! Run away!! It wasn’t long ago that the Texans were a playoff team. Then the HC won a power struggle over management and ruined the team (along with Watson getting into trouble). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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