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I read an article (or maybe it was a tweet) that said Polian knows he would still be eligible, but is concerned that it may influence his vote. He needs 80% of the vote to be enshrined, and if it's perceived that he is returning to the NFL, some voters might abstain and wait to see his full body of work when he retires "for certain." Obviously getting into the Hall Of Fame is the highest honor you can receive, and I would completely understand if he didn't want to upset the apple cart on his chance at NFL immortality. Don't wear out the F5 key just yet. February 2nd is most likely the Magic Monday (guessing). Keep in mind he never told the Buffalo News he wasn't coming to Buffalo, he only said is isn't going to be there Monday and that he will be with ESPN for weeks. If you still haven't heard it, listen to his answer on Sirius radio. All he had to do was say "NO," but instead he gave an unconvincing 30+ second song and dance. A few other thoughts and speculations - I don't think for a second he would be coming here to replace Whaley as GM. My guess would be as an advisory or to possibly (hopefully) take over Brandon's job as Team President. I think all of us would agree that Brandon should be kept away from football operations. And for those that think this is far-fetched, remember LaFontaine and Nolan. When that rumor surfaced it was far more ridiculous than this scenario, especially considering the NHL season was just getting underway. I nearly drove off the road when they announced that both of them were returning. Not only is this scenario plausible, but it fits Pegula's past MO of bringing back local heroes. Or, maybe it really is just wishful thinking.

Actually, Tom Brady Is Getting Another Raise

Monday, February 2nd - two days after his HOF vote would be the logical guess. Polian takes over as President and Brandon shifts to marketing for the entire One Buffalo operation, leaving Polian -> Whaley -> Marrone running the show. LaConfora just tweeted that his son Chris would not be going with him, and that made me smile. ‏@JasonLaCanfora - Continue to hear very strong possibility Bill Polian takes some sort of football czar role w/Bills. His son Chris would not be going w/him

The analytics department hasn't taught Marrone how to multi-text yet.

I wouldn't use that video to showcase him. So many wide open receivers and so much time to throw.

There's going to be soooooo many threads on terrible QBs over the next 4 months.

I was firmly in the camp of "Why does this thread still exist?" But after hearing that, I would say there's a very good chance he's coming here in some capacity. Good Lord, all he had to do was give a simple 1-word answer -- "No." It looks like those who were speculating he won't commit until after the Jan 31, 2015 HOF vote may be right. It certainly fits with Pegula's style of going back to old school heroes ala LaFontaine. It will be a popular move for sure, but not convinced it is the right one.

I'm scared they are going to get desperate and do something crazy to get Cutler.

Exactly. Why the heck is Marrone playing Pears at guard? Or musical chairs with the rest of the line? He was handed a semi competent OL and turned it into one of the worst units in the league.

Whaley's QB's E.J. Manuel* Jeff Tuel* Thad Lewis Dennis Dixon Matt Leinart Jordan Palmer Kyle Orton And based on the upcoming FA QB crop, that list is probably going to get a whole lot uglier. * Can attempt to use Nix as scapegoat

Impossible! Did you know he caught 11 TDs five years ago?

I'm just sayin' -- if our offense was as well coached as these two at giving press conferences, we'd be in the playoffs.

They are really adept at saying nothing.

Thad Lewis is a FA.

Strength of schedule is total BS. Houston, KC, and SD all beat us yet pick ahead of us.

Lawson, Dean, Pears.

I hear that every week on TSW.

He re-injured his calf muscle. His return today is questionable. He only hitched a ride on the cart into the locker room.

This helps us. Be quiet.

He called a timeout 1 second before the 2 minute warning. He's slipping.

That was the first NHL start of the year for Kevin Poulin, who started last night for Bridgeport. So frustrating.

Edmonton is a machine, lost 8 in a row.

It's better for us that Hughes didn't make it.

Yeah, we don't want to upset the apple cart. Things have been going so well over the last few years!

Yeah, last year!