New Coach (Who do you want, who do you think, who do you not want)

[Alphadawg7]

Biggest name is obviously Belichick, and I do think he is a realistic candidate.  

 

A guy high on my list and said it all year is Flores.  

 

But if I had to pick 4 that I think are the most likely choices, I think its BB, Brady, Flores, and Kubiak.  

 

As much as everyone wants to say it needs to be offensive, well despite the deficiencies at WR, this offense just scored 30 points in the loss again and gave up over 33 points again.  Don't be so sure it will be offensive, I can very much see them go defensive with BB or Flores here too.  

 

If I was to put a wager on it - Belichick.  And hopefully if that is the case, he can lure Josh from NE here too as the OC.  

[FieldGeneral]

Not a defensive "genius" with a $60 million QB. 

[The Firebaugh Kid]

23 minutes ago, Andrew Son said:

Get ready for Joe Brady

Billsy

[Búfalo Blanco]

9 minutes ago, flomoe said:

Gruden…..Hands Down!!!

The more I think about it, the more I like it.. Want to say FU to Goodell..? Get Chucky in a private jet.. pronto.. 

[LEBills]

I want an offensive coordinator, and I want one who has connections in the league so he can bring in an experienced coaching staff.

 

Klint Kubiak may be able to supply that with the relationships he and his Dad have in the league.

 

Maybe Mike Lafleus since he can poach from the Rams and 49ers staff. 
 

Im prepared for Joe Brady which could be worse. I’m not sure he has been in the NFL long enough to fill out his coaching staff with good coaches.

 

worst case would be Daboll. I just don’t think he has the temperament to be a good HC. Ok OC.

[JimBob2232]

You really should never let the players pick the coach...but if ever there was a time to do it....i'd desperately want Josh's buy-in here.  That relationship is the top concern IMO.  

 

I dont have a prefernece, frankly.  As a penn state fan, i feel very similar about the firing of McDermott and James Franklin.  Loved them both.  Thrilled with the success they had.  Great people.  Didnt win the big game - and I understand why they had to go - but Sadness is the general emotion.  And im not sure either will be better off for it in the long run (though Matt Campbell seems to be a great fall-back option in PSU's case - hope Buffalo can land their "Matt Campbell" - whoever that is....

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

Klint Kubiak and the best defensive mind he can bring over from that awesome Seattle defense.

[Gregg]

Adam Gase

[Cheektowaga Chad]

3 minutes ago, 947 said:

I don't get the Cignetti to the NFL love. He's a solid coach, but his #1 skill has been portal recruiting, not really a skill required in the pros.

To reference a question cignetti got at the Indiana press conference on how he plans to recruit 

 

Something along the lines of " I'll tell them to Google me, then they will see all I do is win" 

[NewEra]

3 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I don’t see Cignetti but you have to try. I believe that he’s the best football coach in the world. At the very least, he’s in the tier with guys like Johnson, Shanahan and McVay. He’s an absolute ego maniac. If you offered him a giant check AND a chance to coach Josh Allen, maybe he says yes. It’s a long shot but what a home run that would be. YOU NEED TO MAKE THE CALL

💯 

 

so it’s time to manifest this Mafia.  I’ve already begun

[BearNorth]

The only Bills coach who has won an end of the year title was named Saban.  There's a pretty good Saban not on the sidelines right now.  He is an offensive guru.

[Magox]

I’ll be honest: I am absolutely floored that they actually fired McDermott. I thought his job was safe. He coached this team remarkably well this year and, in my eyes, they significantly overperformed expectations.

 

While I’ve been a massive Brandon Beane supporter in the past, if anyone should be gone, it’s him. The failure to produce a consistent pass-rushing unit, the loss of Ingraham (the Slay debacle still stings), and the total mismanagement of the WR position—including failing to land a true threat at the deadline—was terrible.

 

But what’s done is done. We are looking for a new leader. Do we go with a proven vet, a college riser, or a hot-name coordinator? Here is how I’m breaking down the candidates:

 

The Proven Commodities (Seasoned Vets)

 

Mike Tomlin: He is a true "leader of men." He would immediately command the room and stabilize the operation. My only concern is if he’s "dynamic" enough for today’s NFL; he would need a home-run hire at OC to make this work.

 

Bill Belichick: The GOAT knows how to run a defense and manage an organization. His leverage is down, so he might not demand the total control that got him in trouble in New England. Give him a top-level QB like Josh and he’s dangerous. The risk? Is he too stubborn? Does he bring in a bad OC? Has the game passed him by?

 

Bruce Arians: He’s won a ring and knows how to build a winning culture. He’d have instant respect. But would he even want to come back? And like Belichick, you have to wonder if the game has evolved past his style.

 

The Dynamic Offensive Minds

 

Mike McDaniel: He is undeniably dynamic and beloved by players. He’d bring a run-heavy but explosive passing scheme. My question isn't the X’s and O’s; it’s whether he is the "leader of men" this specific roster needs right now.

 

Klint Kubiak (Seahawks OC): Elite pedigree. What he did with Seattle this year—leading them to a Top 3 offense with a roster that shouldn't be Top 3—was marvelous. He overperformed, but can a great coordinator transition to being the "CEO" of the team?

 

Mike LaFleur (Rams OC): Coming from the McVay tree, he just led the #1 offense in the NFL. He’s creative and high-pedigree, but we’ve seen great OCs fail as HCs before. Is he ready to lead the whole building?

 

The Defensive Mastermind

 

Jesse Minter (Chargers DC): He runs that "Mike Macdonald" style of defense that is taking over the league. The Chargers' defense was elite this year. He’s young, energetic, and a National Champion (Michigan '23). He’d remake our defense entirely, but the "first-time HC" risk is there.

 

Brian Flores: He brings a definite toughness and an aggressive defensive identity. The Buffalo OC job is the most attractive vacancy in the league, so he could get a great staff, but is his "grating/confrontational" style too much baggage? Has he learned from his past player-relation issues?

 

My Final Take

 

If I'm Brandon Beane (or whoever is making the calls), I’m bringing in this group for interviews immediately:

Mike McDaniel

Bill Belichick

Bruce Arians (if he's open to it)

Klint Kubiak

Mike LaFleur

Jesse Minter

 

Take it from there and find the guy who can finally maximize Josh's window.

 

Go Bills.

[NewEra]

1 minute ago, BuffaloBillsGospel2014 said:

Klint Kubiak and the best defensive mind he can bring over from that awesome Seattle defense.

I think that’s the best course of action if Cignetti isn’t an option. 
 

the Seattle DL is a force of nature.  

[T.E.]

Just now, BearNorth said:

The only Bills coach who has won an end of the year title was named Saban.  There's a pretty good Saban not on the sidelines right now.  He is an offensive guru.

Too old and sucked as HC of Miami.

[Charles Romes]

6 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I don’t see Cignetti but you have to try. I believe that he’s the best football coach in the world. At the very least, he’s in the tier with guys like Johnson, Shanahan and McVay. He’s an absolute ego maniac. If you offered him a giant check AND a chance to coach Josh Allen, maybe he says yes. It’s a long shot but what a home run that would be. YOU NEED TO MAKE THE CALL

I think Pegs would need to pony up like 50mil to buy him out. Only the Denver owner has that kind of coin. 

[RobbRiddick]

This will never happen but my dream is that the Rams lose the championship game and McVay decides he wants to leave and we trade for him. I just like the guy, okay? And his wife

[BeastMaster]

Kubiak as HC with McDaniel as OC and we bring Tyreek Hill with him. 

 

Figure out the DC

[gordong]

21 minutes ago, Man with No Name said:

Frank Reich?? 

for offensive coordinator I could get behind, not head coach. 

[Success]

17 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said:

 

I think Daboll got a raw deal with NYG. 

 

Inherited Jones...and no Jones was not that good. Then got massive injuries. Plus Rookie QB. 

 

Daboll is leading the way with me right now.  

 

I would not mind Daboll at all - and bring in an actual DC.  

 

[Allen2Moulds]

Want: Klint Kubiak

Think: god only knows

Don’t want: Brady, Mike McCarthy, or any defensive minded coach