clayboy54

According to ESPN, Jerry Gray has been retained by the Bills as a part of the "new" staff. (see the front page links)

IMO, your perspective is usually well thought out and many times spot on. This time I believe you have missed the boat. The situation with Millen in Detroit doomed Mooch in the Motor City from the start. Parcells couldn't have changed that outcome. The real tragedy is that Mariucci took the job. Now he's burnt out and out of the coaching market. If that didn't tell you a lot about the real situation, nothing could. So much of the basis for success in coaching is all about the environment. One of the brightest aspects of Buffalo's situation is that Levy stresses teamwork and builds winning attitudes. That alone will go a long way in helping any coach be successful here this time. A lot of what is taking place right now will bear this out. The teams with "can-do" attitudes in the office will breed successful coaches on the field. Analyse this in a year and see if you then agree.

I'm still wondering what a "tard" is?

Just my attempt at humor, Matty... My answer is that in today's NFL the 49ers or Texans might be next years champs. So, yes the Bills can compete and be good next year if the groundwork is laid to allow them to be successful at what they are physically capable of. IMO, Marv is a master of putting good to great players in position to win and by getting people to work together for a common cause. Will he hire a coaching staff in his own image? Is there even a candidate available that fills that bill? Do we have enough talent on the roster to make that possible? We'll just have to wait and see who gets hired.

Hey... it's Mike Williams' sister.

uhhhh. We don't even have a coach and staff yet. How can that question be intelligently answered? Oh that's right, intelligence is not a prerequisite around here.

I'll bet they interview a few "mentally challenged" candidates. Is that enough to qualify them as handicapped and therefore as a minority? Oh, nevermind. Jauron has visited Africa and that qualifies.

Who would've thought several weeks ago that Jeff Burris was crying for the Buffalo Bills. How did he know what was about to transpire over the coming weeks? The man's a psychic I tell you... a great fortune teller!

While I am clearly not the genius that many of you are, I think that Haslett would be a near-perfect fit for the Bills. Here's why: 1. He loves Buffalo and has said this would be his dream job. 2. He has head-coaching experience. 3. He is affordable for a small-market team. 4. He is defensive minded which fits well with playing outdoors in Bflo. 5. He knows Ralph and Ralph knows Haslett. No guesswork this time. 6. 2nd time HC opportunities often turn out much better that 1st. 7. Fans loved him and will rally around the Levy/Haslett led team. 8. An experienced HC will be able to attract better assistants that a 1st timer. 9. Players apparently like playing for him. He may not be a high-profile guy with multiple rings, but considering where we're at, he might be the best chance we have for a competitive team right now.

If you remember, Krumrie wanted out when GW was fired. The Bills wouldn't let him out of his contract at the time. In view of the changes, his job performance notwithstanding, he likely wanted out again. No way does Marv allow anyone to stay that wants out... coach or player. My take is that he really didn't want to be here and Marv gives him his wish.

It will be on the Playboy Channel. We'll get to see a bunch of boobs on screen all at one time!

It appears that Marv is being brought in to "oversee" football operations. He is known to think highly of MM. I believe he will be willing to mentor Mularkey and help him realize his potential. That is a novel idea, and the personalities involved make this a very exciting scenario if you ask me. Judging from the warm bodies currently available as head coaching alternatives, I think this might be one of the best decisions Mr Wilson could have made. Modrak and Brandon will do just fine with the rest of the organization.

I still have hopes MM will not be retained. Oh well.

"Old Sparky" was brought out of retirement especially for the occassion.

I don't suspect Mike will have any of the correct answers. But no way will Ralph decide what do do without gathering all the facts. Then, he'll fire his a$$.

Any professional businessman will have a meeting to assess the situation before making decisions and/or changes. Snap judgements and hasty judgements solve nothing. Mr Wilson will meet with the coach, and make his decisions based on all the facts, some of which we do not know. It wasn't prudent to fire Bruce Dehaven immediately after "homerun throwback" because of a single bad play. I for one hope that Ralph takes his time and makes a decision that we all can feel is best for the Buffalo Bills.

Interestingly enough, back when we were last in the GM market, Casserly was the most sought after name available. He was considered by some at the time to be Ron Wolf-like at least on the football side of the job. Donohoe was considered the second most attractive GM candidate. Now, they both are considered utter failures. I find this facinating and curious at the same time. How could so many people be so very wrong about these guys? There has to be more to this than meets the eye. Perhaps the criteria for the job has dramatically changed over the pst 5 years. Or, maybe it hasn't. Just a hunch.

It is just another way to spin a personnel problem. Coachspeak for "we want to put our best 11 players on the field." (and JP ain't one of them in MM's mind) If MM pulls JP now, Ralph won't have to fire him. He'll be burned beyond recognition by the fans. So, suddenly he is injured and may not be able to start. Let's see... Brady was injured Sunday and outrushed "the best back in the NFL." Something is very wrong with this picture. Its a loser's mentality at One Bills Drive. Don't fall for it for a moment!

Why not! That way they could be 4-28

I hope he brings Stew Barber back!

I guess that means TD will be looking at a Kent State player for our next #1 choice.

This is a great topic! It is so true that no matter the circumstances we all live and die Bills fans. That is exactly why everyone gets so emotionally charged over every up and down, every trade and acquisition, and each win and loss. Heck, it is why we rant and rave right here on TSW and why we keep coming back and reading this board. I went to my first game at the old rockpile in 1963 and didn't miss a home game until I left for college in 1972. I came back in 1976 and was lucky enough to work on the Bills broadcast production team at WBEN from 1981 through 1986. I was at the '64 championship win, and sat through the dismal 1-win season and everything in-between. Yes, Rockpile, I was at that Bengals game and I stayed even when my dad waited through the 2nd half in the car as the snow stuck to my skin and I could hardly see the field. I have not lived in the Buffalo area since 1987 but have faithfully returned to attend at least 1 home game every year since. I have travelled to several "away" games to see our Bills, even in the preseason. Do I care if they win? Yeah, sure. Does it make me any less a Bills fan if they don't? Heck, no. If I can put up with the Harvey Johnsons and Hank Bulloughs and can handle seasons like 1968 and 1971, I kind of feel excited about this year. After all, we won't go winless this year!

Apparently, those folks do not care about spelling and grammer then. BB.com is horrible with those things. Maybe they do not care... Or, maybe they really do not check content.

If you think that I would consider spending more than 2 minutes thinking about the NHL this year you are sadly mistaken. If you believe that I might spend 2-cents on anything NHL related... especially tickets... you are crazier thaneven I thought, posting NHL crap on here during Bills season. Wouldn't it be just our luck to have a great Sabres team right when nobody in the world gives a rats ass anymore.

Long bomb to Peters!