Archives for January 2015

‘Jason La Canfora of CBS is reporting that all signs point to Marrone being their next head coach, possibly by the end of the week.’

‘Jackson has previous head coaching experience in Oakland, where he went 8-8 in his one season and was then fired. He has since been an assistant with the Bengals and was promoted to offensive coordinator for the 2014 season.’

Doug Marrone is not exactly hot candidate, so Jets owner Woody Johnson should take his time (New York Daily News)

Doug Marrone has connections to Jets’ GM candidates (Newsday)

San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Frank Reich to interview with Jets on Wednesday (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets to meet Todd Bowles, Frank Reich (Bergen Record)

Jets interview Mueller, to meet with Bowles, Reich (AP)

Report: Marrone appears lined up to be Jets coach (The Sports Xchange)

‘There are different accounts of exactly how unhappy Marrone was, with some sources recalling he stormed out of the room, and other sources simply saying he walked out of the room.’

‘The franchise is getting its foot in the door around the league with many of the top names said to be up for head coaching jobs this offseason. Who are they, and would they fit with the Bills?’

‘ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted early Sunday morning that the Bills have requested permission to interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator and former Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson as well as Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.’

‘Dareus not only was the Bills’ best run-stuffing force, but also finished tied for second on the team with 10 sacks.’

‘The honeymoon is over, folks. One week after the end of the regular season, there’s blood in the water and the Pegulas are in over their heads. There’s utter chaos at One Bills Drive and no telling what they’ll do to repair the damage.’

‘It’s hard to envision Manuel, whose game needs plenty of work, becoming the franchise quarterback the Bills thought they were getting when they made him a first-round draft pick in 2013. Besides, who knows if the team’s next offensive system will even fit his skill set?’

‘The play not only propelled the Texans to a 23-17 victory, but it also served as a reminder that the Bills simply weren’t ready to close the sale on a game that factored into their inability to make the playoffs.’

‘This season will ultimately be judged as a failure because the Bills did not make the playoffs. Yes, they cobbled together their first winning record since 2004, but they aren’t playing this weekend, and what’s left of the team’s hierarchy flatly acknowledged that close doesn’t cut it.’

‘The Bills’ new head coach is going to report directly to Pegula, and that type of structure will likely appeal to Shanahan, who had full control over football decisions in Washington. The future of the Bills’ front office isn’t entirely settled at this point, but a hire like Shanahan would shake things up a bit.’

‘The Seahawks’ offense has improved quite a bit under Bevell, and this season, Seattle finished fifth in offensive DVOA on the advanced statistics site Football Outsiders. Wilson has become one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the NFL, and the Seahawks continue to run the ball effectively. Like Carroll, Bevell understands how to best utilize his players’ abilities.’

‘Anytime a coach directs a defense as dominant as Seattle’s has been over the last two years, he’s going to get some attention. The Seahawks’ defense has been the best in the NFL for two straight seasons, and Quinn deserves plenty of the credit.’

‘McDaniels is currently in his second run as Bill Belichick’s offensive coordinator in New England. Belichick obviously has an affinity for McDaniels, and that’s not a bad guy to have in your corner. Belichick also failed in his first shot as a head coach before making it work in New England. Maybe McDaniels can follow a similar path.’