Lothar Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 McCarthy wanted Bates to stay on as DC but apparently Bates wasn't happy after 2 interviews with the guy. I knew he wasn't staying with Green Bay, didn't know it was his choice. I'm sorry - don't have a link, I saw it on one of the Packer news boards. Here's the way I see our coach selection conundrum: I really think you can be a good coach but not have the skills or knowledge to choose a good staff. I actually think Donahoe's biggest mistake with GW was letting Williams pick his own staff of teachers based on how confident Greggo seemed at his interview. Malarkey, I believe, deferred that role to Donahoe and we got some pretty good coaches in here (including Mcnally and April). If we can trust Levy to keep our good coaches - something I think they will mandate to the new head guy - my take on the different candidates play out as follows: Do we play to the strength of our team and hire a defensive minded coach like Jauron or Rivera? We're a big DT and healthy Spikes away from being a very good defense again. My worry is that a whole new system will set the D back a couple years. If we hire an offensive minded coach, we'd better get a good DC - it seems as though there are more of these available currently. Also, does the fact that Marv has little pro personnel management experience mean he needs a stronger coach - i.e, Sherman over a Saunders Sherman - 2:1 Positives - experience as NFL head coach, Holmgren tutelage, comes from a winning program that made playoffs 4 times, offensive minded, will probably bring one of the better D-coords in the game in Bates (who uses a 4-3 so one would think our personnel could work under him), appears to work well with a veteran team, has had a very good OL until this year when salary cap forced letting loose 2 good linemen, good community guy Negatives - questionable personnel calls when he had GM role, is not considered a "developer of young talent" by much of the media and fans in Green Bay, much of his success can be traced to Favre's success - not convinced of his impact, seems rooted in WCO - will that hinder Losman's development?, not very successful in playoffs Jauron - 5:1 Positives - experience as NFL head coach, had 1 miracle season for Bears and became coach of the year, is one of the most intelligent and well-respected defensive minds in the game (defenses usually among the top 3rd of the league), well-liked among the players, Negatives - had 3 sucky seasons following his COY award, will need to hire a good OC (not as many available), not very charismatic AL Saunders - 10:1 my personal favorite though not sure he is on Bills' radar Positives - experience as NFL head coach (of Chargers from '86-'88), great offensive pedigree under both Martz and Vermeil (arguably the coach of NFL's best offense the past 5 years), 23 years as an NFL coach, could groom OC or bring over assistants with his successful philosophy, good DCs are plentiful this year, would probably be a good judge of JP's future potential, believes in a strong running game yet presided over the 'greatest show on turf' in '99 and '00. Negatives - no RECENT HC experience, will need plenty of help from a good DC, there MUST be some reason he hasn't been a top candidate these last several years, looks like Rams have put him at the top of their list Jim Haslett - 12:1 Positives - experience as NFL head coach, made playoffs and won a postseason game for hapless Saints, has ties to Bills, wants to coach in Buffalo, has solid defensive background with successful Steeler teams Negatives - Saints haven't been a disciplined team during his tenure (regularly classified as underachievers), doesn't help that he ticked off Bills brass with his "Hull on steroids" comment Ted Cottrell - 20:1 Positives - well-liked, well-respected DC of the Bills and then the Vikes, has connections to Levy, had a top 5 defense as Bills DC Negatives - plays a safe defense that does not generate lots of turnovers, was used to running 3-4 under Wade Phillips, took flak from Vikings at mid-season for having predictable defense, did not do well as Jets coord - needed 'his' players in Minnesota to succeed The Field - 20:1 Mike Singletary - asst. head coach of Niners Ron Rivera - Bears DC George Siefert - was seen at Buffalo airport Marv Levy - like Cheney did with Bush, might survey field and say I'm the best candidate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 When was Seifert seen at the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 When was Seifert seen at the airport? 573133[/snapback] KBD - now this is funny, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfladave Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 When was Seifert seen at the airport? 573133[/snapback] He works the shoe shine chair near gate 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fla Bills Fan Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I heard on NFL network if Sherman is hired he is bringing Bates with him as DC. Adam Shefter reported it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 KBD - now this is funny, isn't it? 573158[/snapback] The line did make me laugh. And being a Bills fan, I appreciate and need humor in talking about this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I heard on NFL network if Sherman is hired he is bringing Bates with him as DC. Adam Shefter reported it. I'm not surprised by this. I also an not surprised that Bates turned-down the Packers' DC job. I wouldn't want to coach that bunch, and especially wouldn't want to be an assistant under a first-time HC who ran a lousy offense the year before yet somehow STILL got the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 KBD - now this is funny, isn't it? 573158[/snapback] Smirkworthy, if alone at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Smirkworthy, if alone at the time. 573305[/snapback] Oh come on Kelly you are a wayyyyy too harsh of a grader ........ that one made me spew Pepsi outta my nose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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