Archives for January 2017

'Olson’s offenses have ranked in the lower third of the league in almost every major statistical category on a yearly basis. In ten seasons as an OC, he’s only had one top ten finish in total yards, points scored, rushing yards, or rushing TDs. He’s had only two top ten finishes in total passing yards and passing TDs. His best season was over a decade ago in St. Louis when the Rams finished the season sixth in yards and tenth in points scored. They were eighth in passing yards that year. Otherwise, there are a lot of mid-20 area rankings for Olson’s groups. Here are Olson’s offensive rankings as a coordinator…'.

'Olson, 53, has been an offensive coordinator for five different teams, including the Lions (2004-05), Rams (2006-07), Buccaneers (2008-11), Raiders (2013-14), and Jaguars (2015-16). He was fired by the Jags in October of last season.'

'So, what if the Bills looked outside the box for the offensive coordinator vacancy? Five names they should consider, in no particular order…'.

'Boras joins the Bills after spending the last two seasons as the Rams’ offensive coordinator. He originally began coaching in the NFL in 2004 with the Chicago Bears (2004-2009) and has spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2010-2011) in addition to the Rams (2012-2016).'

'“We knew of him and we knew of his abilities,” said Laycock. “That was something we have been doing ever since I’ve been here is not using all of our scholarships for just scholarship players and try to really have a strong walk on class. Bring in good, young guys and get them to work hard and earn their scholarships. Sean was a perfect example of that.”'

'Alexander was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-AFC team. The PFWA tweeted their All-NFL team as well as their all conference teams for the AFC and NFC. Alexander was the only Bills player named for any of the PFWA lists.'

'Sure, Waufle's 62 years old and some of the players he coaches are almost 40 years younger. He doesn't care. Waufle is an ex-Marine with zero tolerance for insubordination. He has even less than that for incompetence.'

'In 2015, Olson had some success in Jacksonville. He helped the Jaguars offense finish 18th in total offense. Blake Bortles, then in his second season, threw for 4,428 yards while throwing 35 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Allen Robinson also emerged in 2015 at wide receiver. Robinson caught 80 passes for 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns that season.'

'Rob Ryan has bounced around the league as a defensive coordinator. He has served as a defensive coordinator with the Oakland Raiders (2004-2008), Cleveland Browns (2009-2010), Dallas Cowboys (2011-2012) and New Orleans Saints (2013-2015).'

'Alexander joined the Bills in free agency and was expected to provide linebacker depth while playing on special teams. Alexander found himself in Buffalo's starting lineup after first round pick Shaq Lawson underwent shoulder surgery.'

'Childress, a co-offensive coordinator for the Chiefs under Andy Reid, was a former head coach with the Minnesota Vikings from 2006-2010. Childress had a 39-35 record with the Vikings and was replaced by current Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.'

'The Bills could make the playoffs with Tyrod Taylor but there's only so far Taylor can take you. Hopefully the Bills know that and have that in mind as they formulate their off season game plan.'

'Brad Childress, based on the numbers in almost every single category listed, has shown to be the superior candidate. The trouble there, however, is that he hasn't had been the full-on offensive coordinator of a team since 2012 in Cleveland. Much of Childress' success can be considered outdated based on how the game has evolved.'

'The Bills have to make a decision on their quarterback by March 11. If you pick up his option, you're locked into him for at least a couple more seasons, and owe him $30.5 million dollars guaranteed. That seems like a lot of money, but for the quarterback position in today's NFL, it's not.'

'Kansas City Chiefs co-offensive coordinator Brad Childress and former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Greg Olson are the favorites to land the job.'