JDG Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Kirk Ferentz - My dream candidate but he seems to be off the market, and we probably can't/won't offer him enough money to lure him out of Iowa. Eric Mangini - The latest "hot" Patriots guy. He has too many Jets connections, and the Jets can outbid us for him, though, in order for us to get him. Jim Haslett - Has been open about Buffalo being his dream job, so Ralph and Haslett will surely work out compensation if Ralph wants him. Its hard to get excited about a guy who's best season as a HC was his first one, though. There's a lot of clamoring for a guy with experience, though. Ted Cottrell - Marv's already hired him twice before. On the other hand, he's been fired twice in three years, so his star is a little tarnished. James Lofton - The Oakland Raiders brought him in for an interview today. Marv has the utmost respect for him, and he has done a fine job with Keenan McCardell & Co. in San Diego. He's a young coach who could be the next Herman Edwards or Bill Cowher if he pans out. Ron Rivera - A first-year Coordinator who is reaping the full benefits of one very hot year. Marv has some familiarity with him from covering the Chicago Bears this year and may like his work. Bruce DeHaven - With Marv, anything's possible. Maybe he wants another Special Teams coach? O.k., this last one may not be serious. JDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Ferentz said yesterday that he wouldn't leave Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Mike Sherman simply has to be on this list. The guy can coach and had a TON of injuries to contend with this past season. Got a raw deal in GB IMHO. He'd be my numero uno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 I'd love Sherman as an OC. With him and a DC like Jauron, McGinnis, Bates, Capers, etc., I'd be totally fine with Haslett as HC. A head coach who loves his situation and who has good assistants is a good thing to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Gary Kubiak, Man can he design an offense and coach a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Didn't Marv cut Haslett when he was here? I spite of what Fred Smerlas might try to tell you, I'm not so sure that Has wasn't one of those guys that Marv got rid of as he consdered him a cancer?? (Along with Fred) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzman Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 There have been a lot of suggestions about who the Bills could hire as their next head coach. These names have been dropped: Former Bills linebacker Jim Haslet, Dan Reeves, Jim Fassel , Dom Capers, Steve Mariucci, Paul Pasqualoni, Dick Jauron, Dick LeBeau, Mike Sherman, Jimmy Johnson, Lou Saban, Wade Phillips, Ted Cottrell, James Lofton, Ron Rivera, Bruce DeHaven, Jim Bates, Scotty Bowman, Ted Nolan, Bobby Ross, and others. But there's one obvious choice that no one has dared mention.... Our mystery coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofton80 Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Marv is hiring so I expect a veteran assistant or former HC along the lines of Jim Johnson or Al Saunders. A veteren coach would have the connections to build an experienced staff. Jim Fassel- QB guru, SB loser, media experience Jim Johnson- Seasoned, defensive exert, has connections Al Saunders- Coryell offense, Former HC Dick Jauron- Ivy Leaguer, had some success in first gig Tom Moore- Bill Walsh likes him, Marv and Walsh are friends Jim Haslett - Might be the guy, think he fired Bobby April in NO Wild cards: Mike Riley- Butler hired him in SD, never underestimate connection Jim Mora, Sr. - Marv like, successful, Polian hired him (see above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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