'There are reports the Pegulas have asked veteran NFL consultants to evaluate the Bills football operations, which, if true, does not bode well for Whaley’s future. The bottom line is that Rex holds the power and won’t be the fall guy for this season’s woes. So, if he and Whaley can’t get along, Whaley will be the one shown the door. You might remember that Whaley also was involved in a power struggle with Doug Marrone, who opted to roll the dice on another coaching job and take a $4 million buyout. Marrone wasn’t the easiest guy in the world to work for or with, but you wonder if a pattern might be developing.'