‘His reaction was as close as he would come to criticism, but clearly he had reached the breaking point as Dennison was gone within five days after that playoff defeat … the first victim of what figures to be numerous off-season changes – both coaches and players – for Buffalo.’
Archives for January 15, 2018
Bills hire WNY native Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator
‘Daboll, who won Super Bowls as an assistant coach with the Patriots and earlier this month helped the Crimson Tide to a national championship as offensive coordinator, replaces Rick Dennison, who was fired Friday after only one season on the job.’
Bucky Gleason: Bills hiring of Daboll caps great day for St. Francis
‘Daboll shouldn’t have any problem finding New Era Field. For years, while bouncing around various football outposts, he kept a home in Orchard Park that’s only a few minutes from the stadium. He also has a firm handle on the AFC, which should accelerate his transition back into the NFL.’
What is going on with Zay Jones’ shoulder injury?
‘“In this game, you have to play sometimes when you’re hurt,” Robert Jones tweeted Sunday. “Bills medical staff were excellent. They helped Zay through the process. Zay is committed to his team! Don’t make it bigger than what it is.”’
Buffalo Bills name Alabama’s Brian Daboll, a UR graduate, their offensive coordinator
‘Before joining coach Nick Saban’s staff as offensive coordinator at Alabama, Daboll was tight ends coach last year for the Super Bowl champion Patriots. He coached with New England from 2000-06 and again from 2013-16. In all, he has coached 17 NFL seasons as an offensive coordinator or positional coach, including quarterbacks. He was an offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns (2009-10), Miami Dolphins (2011) and Kansas City Chiefs (2012) in between his time with the Patriots.’
Buffalo Bills hire Western New York native Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator
‘Daboll spent the last season as the offensive coordinator at the University of Alabama, where he had a $1.2 million salary. Prior to joining the Crimson Tide, Daboll spent 2013 to 2016 as an assistant for the New England Patriots. He has 17 seasons of experience as an assistant in the NFL, but 2017 was his only year of coordinator experience in college. He was also an offensive coordinator for the Browns in 2009 and 2010. He was also the Dolphins’ offensive coordinator in 2011. He was also the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator in 2012.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll
‘Although Daboll is originally from Welland, Ontario, he knows Western New York well. Daboll attended St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, NY.’
What Alabama’s Nick Saban said about losing Brian Daboll to Buffalo Bills
‘”Brian did a tremendous job for us this past season at Alabama, and I know he will do a great job for the Buffalo Bills. He is an outstanding coach and coordinator who put us in position to be successful each week. We appreciate all that he did in terms of his time and his dedication in contributing to the success we had this season. We wish Brian, his wife Beth, and their entire family all the best.”‘
Prayers answered: Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly walks daughter down aisle
‘After walking Erin down the aisle on Saturday, Jim posted this photo from the ceremony.’
Bills tab Daboll as next offensive coordinator
‘Daboll has had multiple stints as an offensive coordinator in several locations in the NFL, most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012. From 2009-2010, Daboll was Cleveland’s OC then held the same title with the Miami Dolphins in 2011.’
Nick Saban thinks Brian Daboll will do “great” with Bills
‘“Brian did a tremendous job for us this past season at Alabama, and I know he will do a great job for the Buffalo Bills. He is an outstanding coach and coordinator who put us in position to be successful each week,” Saban told Smith. “We appreciate all that he did in terms of his time and his dedication in contributing to the success we had this season. We wish Brian, his wife Beth, and their entire family all the best.”’
Monday’s Alabama Coverage
Brian Daboll leaving Alabama for NFL job (Birmingham News)
What Brian Daboll exit means for Alabama offense, the interesting QB offseason to come (Birmingham News)
Alabama players react to Brian Daboll leaving for Bills (Birmingham News)
Why Alabama’s next OC hire will be critical for ‘The Process’ (Birmingham News)
Alabama’s Daboll headed to Buffalo Bills (Tuscaloosa News)
Alabama football: Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll leaves for NFL (Anniston Star)
Alabama’s Nick Saban in the market for an offensive coordinator again (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Alabama looking for another offensive coordinator as Brian Daboll leaves for Bills (CBS Sports)
Brian Daboll leaving Alabama to be Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator (WIAT-TV)
Buffalo Bills hire Alabama’s Brian Daboll as new offensive coordinator (WAAY-TV)
Brian Daboll Leaving Alabama, Joining Buffalo Bills Staff (WKRG-TV)
Buffalo Bills hire Alabama offensive coordinator Brian Daboll
‘Now, it’s Daboll on the move. In Buffalo, he’ll be reunited with coach Sean McDermott, whom he met at William & Mary in 1997; Daboll was a restricted earnings coach that year, and McDermott was a senior safety on the team.’
Bills hire Alabama’s Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator
‘Daboll will be the Bills’ fifth offensive coordinator in six seasons.’
Bills hire Daboll as offensive coordinator
‘Daboll is taking over a Bills offense that finished 29th in average yards per game (302.6) and was tied for 24th in offensive points scored (17.6) this season.’