TimGraham Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hey Tim, Do you think giving Shanahan full control of the team would be a good move? If I were a Bills fan, I would be ecstatic with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Maybe if the Bills switch to a 3-4. But in a 4-3, I was always in the Jimmy Johnson camp... Dominant and deep DL + everyone fast as heck behind them. And how's that working out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Tim, you have any info on Wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Tim if you had to put a percentage on the chances of Shanahan being the Bills next HC what would it be? And more importantly has Buffalo targeted anyone that they'd really like to bring in as thier next GM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 And how's that working out? Well, it worked out well for JJ. Two straight SBs, including the best team of all time in 1993, IMO. The 3-4 is just the current fad, like when everyone was switching to the 4-3 about 10 years ago. The Bill's problem is that they don't have a dominating DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 This is JMO, but the modern Pittsburgh style 3-4 relies on big DLs to stop the run and complex rush/blitzes from the LBs and DBs to generate pressure on the QB. It looks good against weak OLs or QBs, but I don't believe that you can rely on frequent blitzing in the playoffs against strong offenses. They will beat you for big plays. You have to be able to dominate the line of scrimmage with your base personnel and the best way to do this is to have 4 athletic big men up front. Now, Pittsburgh has won two super bowls using this defense but both Seattle and Arizona moved the ball very effectively against their defense in the Super Bowls and it was their offense that won them those games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 This is JMO, but the modern Pittsburgh style 3-4 relies on big DLs to stop the run and complex rush/blitzes from the LBs and DBs to generate pressure on the QB. It looks good against weak OLs or QBs, but I don't believe that you can rely on frequent blitzing in the playoffs against strong offenses. They will beat you for big plays. You have to be able to dominate the line of scrimmage with your base personnel and the best way to do this is to have 4 athletic big men up front. Now, Pittsburgh has won two super bowls using this defense but both Seattle and Arizona moved the ball very effectively against their defense in the Super Bowls and it was their offense that won them those games. Like Marv once said, it's the players not the scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, it worked out well for JJ. Two straight SBs, including the best team of all time in 1993, IMO. The 3-4 is just the current fad, like when everyone was switching to the 4-3 about 10 years ago. The Bill's problem is that they don't have a dominating DL. This. This reminds me of the West Coast Offense fad from 10 years ago. Every time was chasing that dream, including the 2001 Bills. We all remember how that went. Forcing schemes on ill-fitting personnel is so Gregg Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Why do they keep posting your picture on articles you didn't write? They're not claiming you wrote it, but it seems like the purpose is to make people think it was written by you and is a part of your AFC East blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Why do they keep posting your picture on articles you didn't write? They're not claiming you wrote it, but it seems like the purpose is to make people think it was written by you and is a part of your AFC East blog. I could see how this could be confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Tim, you have any info on Wood? Sorry I didn't answer this sooner. It's been a wild week. I finally closed on my house Friday, and I've been moving in. The truck finally came today. So I'm sure everybody knows by now Wood is on IR and has a long recovery ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Well, it worked out well for JJ. Two straight SBs, including the best team of all time in 1993, IMO. The 3-4 is just the current fad, like when everyone was switching to the 4-3 about 10 years ago. The Bill's problem is that they don't have a dominating DL. I don't mean how the 4-3 is working out. I meant the way the Bills are doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Why do they keep posting your picture on articles you didn't write? They're not claiming you wrote it, but it seems like the purpose is to make people think it was written by you and is a part of your AFC East blog. No, the purpose is to get you to click on the link. Without a photo, nobody would notice. I'd prefer Taylor Swift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 when was the last time Marty publicly stated he didn't want to coach again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGraham Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 when was the last time Marty publicly stated he didn't want to coach again? Before Tuesday? I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Before Tuesday? I'm not sure. Ok, I just read the USA Today piece. If you ask me, he gave Bill Clinton answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton, Bill Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Ok, I just read the USA Today piece. If you ask me, he gave Bill Clinton answers. Let me tell you right now, I didn't get any answers from Marty S. I do the New York Times crossword in 15 minutes entirely by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davej1438 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Tim, Schefter said that 10 million was not close to the Bills offer. What are you hearing about what they are offering? Did they go above that or did they low ball him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Tim, White or dark meat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Tim, Schefter said that 10 million was not close to the Bills offer. What are you hearing about what they are offering? Did they go above that or did they low ball him? The $10 mil discussed in regard to Shanahan is as much lip service as the big offer they allegedly made to Peters, which in real dollars turned out to be significantly less than they claimed. Maybe there is some reality, but the devil is in the details about how much of the money is real and how it is paid out. Bills have not made any representations as to how much they want to pay. all conjecture has come from media speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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