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Uh, if he does go to Tenn, he will be wearing "arnge". A pukish creamsicle version in fact.

Insert another #1, and move everything down one: 1. Choosing Jauron as HC.

Apparently the Knoxville Sentinel is reporting Lane Kiffin has agreed in principle to be the new HC for the Vols. Linky Interesting line in the story: I wonder if somebody inside UTenn is just throwing up a smokescreen.

Exactly. Rick Roll'd is essentially the same thing as tricking people into clicking a link to the peter pan goober. Edit: What HopsGuy said.

Ego + Passion => Can drive people to do some crazy unnecessary things.

I would not be surprised if it did. This could very well turn out to be the 14th minute in it's 15 minutes of fame.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade was Rick Rolled by Rick Astley himself. Thanks to Comedy Central. Linky

I have a few Buffalo Chicken Finger Sub from the Orchard Park Deli (if they are still open) Reuben Sausage Royal

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Why is that hard to believe? Like I said, it takes nerve to admit you're the f***up. As long is there is an excuse ... er, reason, he feels is beyond his control, he will never properly assess himself. Yes, we will disagree. But I am curious. What makes you believe Jauron is capable of leading this team to the SB? What evidence are you basing your assessment on that Jauron is a good coach? Stuff like that is usually in reference to the other team. The coaches talk about how much better the other team is. That type of talk is done in a different context. Coaches do not want to provide BB material to their upcoming opponent. The phrase I am talking about was in reference to his own team. That's coaching. And if you want another example, go look at the Ravens. That's with a rookie HC and 15 guys on IR. As Kokbills said, MM led this team to the only winning season this decade, and with a legitimate shot at the playoffs. He did it with inferior talent when compared to now. This year, the Bills are in year three of a Jauron rebuild. He was handed a cupcake schedule, especially in the division (Dolphins were putrid, and were starting their own rebuild. Pats* lost Brady for the year, and Mangini the Halfwit was still coaching the Jets. Essentially putting the division up for grabs) Meanwhile, the Bills had their magic QB of the future, and were going to get all those players on IR back. So hows that working out? We can practically forget about winning the division. A wild card spot is more likely, but even then, the Bills are on the outside looking in. There is a developing concern the Bills might not even be able to produce at least 9 wins. And the Jauron supporters are claiming the Bills still do not have enough talent or the right personnel to run his system. This despite Jauron is the one responsible for the talent the Bills do have, and that he has had three whole off seasons to get the players he needs for his system. I say enough. The Falcons are playing better ball than the Bills, and they have a rookie HC, with a rookie QB, and a RB that gets to start for the first time in his career.

The problem is not how much he has to change, the problem is admitting he has to change. And we are talking about a coach who said it was hard to win a game in the NFL. That statement should have sent a cold shiver down every fans back. I do not care how true that is, that's an excuse, and not a plan to find a solution. 31 other teams have the same exact problem, and you do not hear them talking about how "hard" it is. And that is part of the mentality that needs to change. He has to be willing to except blame. Until he can do that, he will never understand he is the root of the problem. I do not agree with that assessment. Even good players can underachieve with the "right" coaching.

You do realize Coughlin admitted he had to change himself? These type of transformations are a rare occurrence in the NFL. It takes real commitment to look in the mirror and say to yourself, "The problem with this team is not the players, it's not the scheme, it's not the assistant coaches. The problem is me. The problem is my philosophy and my style. I need to change those." Switzer was handed a team loaded with talent and had already won 2 SB, and the assistant coaching staff to go with it. Jauron would have taken over the same team, and would have screwed it up.

Lets see: Trent played well in the SD and KC games After the Cleveland game, Trent ADMITTED being confused by defenses he had not prepared for a simplified offensive game plan which probably helped him deal with said confusion But, you are still not quite sure just how much of that concussion is affecting him? You just keep hanging on to that. That way when he plays lousy again, you have got your built in excuse already to go. IMHO, what's wrong with just admitting he is a second year QB going through second year growing pains. Nothing more. No concussions, no stubbed toe, no athlete's foot, etc ... He's struggling because defenses are starting to dial him in. That's what defenses do. And they are professionals, just like Trent. In fact, the majority of them probably have been doing this 'football' thing longer than Trent has. As for your second part, you do realize and remember after last year, Trent earned the nickname of 'Commander Checkdown'? He was being compared to Kelly Holcomb. So how does a player who is noted for checking down in his short career all of a sudden is "not playing normally" when he's checking down? Saying Jauron is not one of the better game day coaches is wrong. Jauron is a lousy game day coach. Secondly, when two news guys are saying the Bills have not confirmed the extension signing, you might want to rethink saying Jauron does have the extension. Personally, I find that a bit odd. If the Bills did extend Jauron contract, why not come out and admit it? Thirdly, do not kid yourself if you think Jauron will give up his control over personnel. Either learn to live with his decision, or can his ass. IMO, can his ass.

I am waiting for the other classic: one good game against a really crappy team nullifies the sh-- performance displayed in the 4 previous games

He plays this position called "Tight End". The Bills coaching staff have no clue what that position actually does.

What? You do not like Dick's "enthusiasm"? Dick: Well men, looks like we are in pretty tight spot. But you know, this is not as bad you think. We are .500, that must mean there has to be teams below us, right? And if we can find someway to win the next 6, we are right back in it. I know that's tough, because it is hard to win in the NFL. Player: If we win the next 6, do we take the division? Dick: Even if we do win the next 6, we might not win the division, but that's okay. We might get a wild card spot. Player: So, we will be in the playoffs if we win the remaining 6? Dick: Now, I did say 'might', and not 'will'. I do not want to get you guys hopes up, and then we fail to get a playoff spot. Then you guys would hate me, and I cannot have that. It would hurt my feelings. Here's what I interpret: Game plan adjustments? During the year? Who does that? Why would anybody do that? It's all about constant and execution. You keep doing the same things over and over and over, and eventually there will be a different result. Trust me. I know. I have been a HC in this league for nearly 8 years. I must be doing something right, otherwise I would not be working.

We can keep the WR. Just reset the plays so their patterns do not extend beyond 5 - 10 yards.

Wow! OU - 65 TT - 21 That's a mudhole stomping.

The problem is Kelso wasn't an atypical DB back then. He was slow, even by those standards, but played heads up ball. He made the team because he was smart. If speed was the only basis a player was judged on, Kelso would have never made the team.

Kelso was considered to be on the slow side even back then. Why do you think he lined up in center field the majority of the time?

Orchard Park. Buffalo is a blue collar city. The Bills represent Buffalo. And they play their home games in uppity elitist Orchard Park? The Bills won league championships when they played in the Rockpile.

For somebody who is talking hindsight and perspective, how in the world did you determine 19-23 is so much better than 10-32?. Neither team has made the playoffs since the coaches took over their respective teams. Detroit is not going to make a third year, and Buffalo's chances are in serious jeopardy. From my hindsight and perspective, they both blow chunks and I do not want either one to be the HC of my team.

I liked the how the poster stated the Lions would have loved to have kept Jauron "given their dismal failure since". Like somehow the Bills having failed to make the playoffs, unable to beat a team with a winning record, and being 5-5 in his third season with a playoff appearance in doubt again, is just some brilliant shining example that Lions fans can only hope to ascend too. Now where have I heard that one before ....

Imagine that. Canadians living in Canada having a sense of national pride. Who would have thunk it. What's next? British people living in England thinking their the best?

Shoot him with a tranq dart. More humane than being locked up in a room. Of course, Jauron is pretty comatose while awake. There might be a problem with determining if he's knocked out or not.