Archives for January 2, 2015

‘Polian was widely reported to be on the cusp of taking the Bills’ personnel position on Wednesday when head coach Doug Marrone exercised an opt-out clause in his contract and left the team.’

‘”The bottom line is the job description changed pretty dramatically and the most important thing is that it would have required a really long commitment to a new coach, who deserved a long commitment that I wasn’t prepared to make. And that wouldn’t have been fair to the organization or to whomever their new coach was. The coach is going to want to know that you’re going to be there for a reasonably long time.”‘

‘There wasn’t — and still isn’t — a game official, TV camera, replay booth or single person who had a better view than I did of the play that unfolded directly beneath me. Two trusted and reliable sources confirmed to me it was a forward lateral. My left eye and my right eye.’

‘In the end I think Marrone’s departure is a net positive for the Bills. With a new football czar set to come in and help set a new direction in the organization it’s nice that they can make a fresh start with a new coaching staff. Marrone’s questionable and seemingly petty behavior simply reinforces my feelings that I’m glad he’s gone.’