DisplacedBillsFan

Okay, saying 0 targets was a bit of hyperbole, but even his stats show a player who caught 7, 8, 9, 10 passes when others weren't available to play, and 0, 1, 2, and 3 catches when there was literally anyone else available. The overall point is, he has never been appreciated by the staff, and has the skill and work ethic to be a much more productive player.

When has he ever been a jerk?

I would love to see Woods back in a Bills jersey, but more so, I hope he goes somewhere he is actually appreciated, recognized and properly utilized. He has proved multiple times he is a very talented receiver, yet, unless every other WR on the team was hurt, he would get somewhere between 0 and 1 targets per game. Despite the team continually taking actions that essentially sent the message "you don't matter on this team" he went out and gave it his all, and never ran his mouth or complained. The guy is more than capable of 100 catch, 1000 yard seasons. Here's to hoping he lands in a spot where that actually happens, and he makes the absolute most of FA.

Bring EJ back on a 5 year deal. The guy is going to be a star QB in this league.

This is why the Pegulas should hire people to run their business and stick to signing checks.

Whaley has done an okay job. I hope he not only has final say, but feels comfortable to hire the guy he wants. I posted this in another thread as well, but my idea for the next staff: Not sure if there are any relationships between these coaches, but my top choice would to bring in Mike Smith from TB to be HC. Dude has won at the NFL level and led his teams to the playoffs multiple times. On Offense, bring in Matt LaFleur, Falcon's QB coach. He has great experience at both the college and NFL, with multiple responsibilities on the offensive side of the ball. He has coached RGIII and Matt Ryan to the best statistical years of their careers and was key to the development of Kirk Cousins. Defensive Coordinator; try to get Rocky Seto, Assistant Head Coach/Defense, here from Seattle. He has been instrumental in the success of that defense, especially his work with the secondary.

Not sure if there are any relationships between these coaches, but my top choice would to bring in Mike Smith from TB to be HC. Dude has won at the NFL level and led his teams to the playoffs multiple times. On Offense, bring in Matt LaFleur, Falcon's QB coach. He has great experience at both the college and NFL, with multiple responsibilities on the offensive side of the ball. He has coached RGIII and Matt Ryan to the best statistical years of their careers and was key to the development of Kirk Cousins. Defensive Coordinator; try to get Rocky Seto, Assistant Head Coach/Defense, here from Seattle. He has been instrumental in the success of that defense, especially his work with the secondary.

Hire Mike Smith

It's likely already in this post somewhere, but instead of guys like Pettine and Schwartz, why not someone more like Mike Smith. You know, someone who has actually won as a HC in the NFL.

During half time of the Army bowl game they did a quick 60 second update on the Rex firing and referred to the organization as a dumpster fire. That pretty much likely sums up national opinion.

This would be great. Imagine if Schwartz wins as a HC by keeping Lynn on as the OC after 2 years of losing because the previous buffoon refused to keep him around despite his success leading a top 5 defense. Classic.

It's important for Whaley to be able to hire a coach he actually wants, likes, and gets along with then, I suppose. Plus, every bit of what happened behind the doors of OBD is speculation. The public has zero idea who screwed who and who leaked what.

Not sure how that applies. The NFL is a results based business. We hear that all the time. The players hear it. The coaches know it. Bradley losing for 4 seasons, or whatever it was, and Rex losing for 2 and then getting fired isn't going to be used as rationalization in someone's mind when deciding whether or not to accept an offer in Buffalo.

Completely agree with this. Unattractive? Like you said, there are 32 of these jobs. I could see maybe Jim Harbaugh or existing NFL head coaches saying no, but any high profile coordinator who wants to be a HC is not going to say, "Buffalo? Nah."

Absolutely hated the Rex hiring and got blasted on this board for saying so at the time of hiring. Eventually got on board with him as coach, cause what else are you going to do? So glad to see him gone!

Found a place called Sprenger's. Looks like they open at 8 for breakfast and have a good craft beer tap list. Thanks guys!

Any recommendations on a good spot to watch the Bills game in Santa Rosa, CA tomorrow?

Gruden should be offered the GM job then be permitted to hire whatever head coach he wants.

It's been fairly well established Cowher and Gruden will not coach again. Wonder if they would consider a GM gig. Then, let the new GM pick the coach. Which would you prefer? Not sure anyone is more knowledgeable about players than Gruden. Let him run the team.

TT isn't going to bring us back from this. Just put EJ in.

Time for EJ

I agree it seems like Romo is hurt a lot, and the back issue is a concern. But other than this year and 2010 when he only played 6 games, he played 15 games in 2013 and 2014 and 16 games in 2011 and 2012. So, it isn't exactly like he is hurt all of the time. Again, the back issue is a concern, but not a deal breaker. IF he is not in Dallas next year, he will be paid like a top tier QB. It might as well be us.

Maybe. But I think Romo would have us at 12 wins a year. Let me ask you this. If signing Romo meant we would have at least 12 wins a year for the next 3 years, would you pay the prices I suggested?

2 years, $45 million, $25 million guaranteed. Club option for year 3 at $25 million.

How to solve the Bills QB issues; 1. Do not pick up Tyrod's option 2. Do what it takes to get Romo 3. Resign EJ 3. Draft Mitch Trubisky