Aside from the new development in the hiring 'process,' I think the issue Whaley is going to end up getting the boot for is his choice of words at the presser. No, it's not about being 'privy,' but saying - twice - that he thinks the Bills are close. If he has the Pegulas sold on that idea, then it could be Doug's last year at OBD.
You have a new coach to hire, a few key pieces about to test free agency, a possible retirement or two and a question mark at the most important position on the team...and you're close? This recipe seems more like 3-13 than 11-5.