Archives for January 3, 2015

‘Had Polian taken over in Buffalo, he had earmarked A.J. Smith to be his general manager. A native of Cranston and graduate of Bishop Hendricken High, Smith was general manager of the San Diego Chargers from 2003 through 2012, building teams that won five AFC West titles and lost to the Patriots in the conference championship game of the 2007 season.’

‘Every game told a story, and within those 16 stories there were 16 plays that shaped the Bills’ 2014 season…’

‘There are currently five other head coaching vacancies in the NFL. Sal Maiorana looks at the possibility, whether it’s likely or a long shot, of him landing in …’.

‘The Bills will have to interview Bevell, Quinn and McDaniels this weekend while their respective teams are on a bye week in the playoffs.’

‘While Whaley’s future with the organization has been up in the air, the fact that the Bills are trusting him to run the search for a head coach is a good sign for his job security.’

‘While most of the national and local New York media has painted a picture of Marrone being a strong head coaching candidate for the Jets, Lupica doesn’t seem to be buying in.’

‘Since Gase took over for McCoy in 2013, the Broncos’ offense has finished first or second in scoring each of the last two years. Peyton Manning certainly had a lot to do with that, but this season as Manning’s play tailed off toward the end of the year, Gase found a way to keep the offense productive with the running game.’

Could Rex Ryan and Doug Marrone switch jobs? Bills interested in former NY Jets coach: report (New York Daily News)

Bills interested in Rex Ryan, raising potential Jets coach swap (New York Post)

Curtis Martin, Kevin Mawae rave about Jets’ coaching favorite (New York Post)

Buffalo Bills want to talk with ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan about Doug Marrone’s old job, per report (Newark Star Ledger)

History Can Help Predict Who’ll Be Next Jets Coach (Wall Street Journal)

Change In Philosophy – Jets Should Sign Marrone ASAP! (WFAN-AM)

‘A second person familiar with the process told the AP that the Pegulas will take part in the interviews. That way, the co-owners can familiarize themselves with the candidates and directly address questions regarding their vision for the franchise.’

‘The Bills’ defensive players are making a push for Schwartz, who was the Detroit Lions’ head coach for five seasons. The Bills led the league with 54 sacks and finished fourth in total defense this season.’

‘Other names to keep an eye on as interview candidates are former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, Seattle defensive cooridnator Dan Quinn, Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and even current Bills defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.’

‘”Obviously injuries happen and unfortunately they happened to me at a critical time in my playing career,” Spiller said. “I’ve got strong enough faith that everything is going to work out for the good, so I’m really not worried about anything. I know what type of player I am and I know I can play in this league. I pretty much know what my value is too as well.”‘