Archives for March 14, 2016

'Dunbar has 11 years of NFL experience, all as a defensive line coach. The timing of his firing is a bit peculiar in that it comes fairly late. By this point, NFL coaching staffs have reviewed the 2015 season and started preparations for the following year.'

'While the team did not announce Dunbar's replacement, Ryan's longtime friend Jeff Weeks is the team's assistant defensive line coach.'

'The timing of Dunbar’s firing is curious, considering most coaching staff decisions are made immediately after the season.'

'Dunbar's firing is the latest change to the Bills defensive staff. In January, Ryan hired his twin brother Rob to serve as the team's assistant head coach with a specific responsibility for defense. Retired five-time All-Pro safety Ed Reed was also hired by Buffalo to be an assistant defensive backs coach.'

'The Bills finished with the second fewest sacks in the league last season with 21.'

'Ryan's lingering decision on Dunbar led to the unusual timing of an assistant coach being fired in mid-March, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, adding that Dunbar's fate should have been decided immediately after the Bills' season ended Jan. 4.'

'The Bills' defensive line play was disappointing last season as they ranked 31st in the NFL in total sacks.'

'Dunbar came to the Bills with Ryan from the Jets.'

'Ryan said, "This was a difficult decision as Karl both played for me and then coached on my staff with two different teams and I have a great deal of respect for him. But I feel we needed to make a change and go in a different direction at this point in time and so I have informed Karl that I am relieving him of his duties. I want to take this opportunity to thank Karl and wish him the best of luck in the future."'