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Pegula made it one by listing it as a reason for why he chose McDermott.

That's not what they said.

He's a self-made billionaire for cripe's sake. I think he has the intelligence part covered.

Edited to add Nagy, Callahan, Cameron, Knapp and Munchak.

That's likely a result of DeFillippo not wanting anything to do with the Jets job. Bills need to stop the insanity and just bring Taylor back.

Good suggestion!

Good post. Perception is reality to those who are perceiving, and while they likely are not "dysfunctional" behind closed doors, their poor PR has made the appearance of dysfunction toward the public.

Florio with the hawt taek!!! User Actions Following ProFootballTalkVerified account‏@ProFootballTalk Terry Pegula is insulted that anyone would suggest the dysfunctional Bills are dysfunctional

Our talented friend Rob Quinn added his thoughts. Nagy is a great suggestion, but I think it would take a lot for him to leave Andy Reid's side... http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/01/13/4-best-options-for-buffalo-bills-hc-sean-mcdermott-to-hire-as-oc/ Alex Van Pelt Buffalo fans are very familiar with Alex Van Pelt, as he was the team’s backup quarterback from 1993-2004, but since his retirement, he’s grown immense respect throughout the NFL for his ability to coach. After having the misfortune of being a quality control and quarterbacks coach for a Bills’ roster featuring the likes of J.P Losman and Trent Edwards, Van Pelt was hired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010. There, he helped develop a young Josh Freeman, whose 7,043 passing yards were the most of any Buccaneers passer over a two-year span. In 2012, Van Pelt was hired by the Green Bay Packers as a running backs coach, where he continued to assist players maximize their abilities, most notably Eddie Lacy, who won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award and was named to the 2013 NFL Pro Bowl under his tutelage. The Packers ranked No. 7 in rushing that year and in 2014, Van Pelt was promoted to quarterbacks coach. Like Lynn, Van Pelt helped coach a run game that relied on a mixture of both zone and gap rushing schemes. “There are more schemes and trying to utilize all the schemes and make them defend everything in the run game, as opposed to just the zone and just the toss,” Van Pelt said. “They have to worry about gap schemes and quick hitters and traps. So we’re trying to incorporate as much as we can and get as many different schemes up front as we can.” Now, coaching a player of the caliber of Aaron Rodgers would be viewed as a simple task by many, but Rodgers praised the former quarterback for helping his preparation, understanding reads and expanding his mental acumen for the game. “Alex (Van Pelt) has done a great job this year of getting the quarterbacks in the right frame of mind as far as our thought process and our reads, just honing in on those,” Rodgers said. Matt Nagy Matt Nagy and coach McDermott crossed paths during their time with the Philadelphia Eagles, where Nagy was hired in 2008 as a coaching intern before rising to offensive quality control coach. In 2013, Nagy was hired as the Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach, where he worked extensively with Alex Smith, who has improved his game dramatically under his watch. Now, the co-offensive coordinator with Brad Childress under coach Andy Reid is in the NFL playoffs, so it’s unclear whether Buffalo has reached out to him, but his ties to Philadelphia under the Andy Reid coaching tree make him an interesting candidate. Bill Callahan Bill Callahan is currently the offensive line coach for the Washington Redskins, but he’s held offensive coordinator and head coaching positions in the NFL. He is a versatile and adaptable coach who coached the Oakland Raiders’ No. 1 rushing offense in 2000 and the No. 1 passing offense in 2002. Greg Knapp Greg Knapp has been the quarterbacks coach for the Broncos since 2013, but he’s coached in various offensive roles as an offensive quality control coach in 1997 before rising to quarterbacks coach and eventually offensive coordinator. Knapp’s offensive philosophy is rooted in west coast concepts – utilizing the quick passing game and a zone blocking scheme and like the other candidates mentioned, he has a track record of production dominant rushing games and has experience with developing quarterbacks.

I think you're underestimating the difficulty of moving the ball and scoring points in the NFL. I'm an idiot.

Why no to Chip Kelly? He's a failed head coach but he's still a very intelligent, talented guy who I think would do quite well with our personnel.

I would disagree but beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend.

Update - 1/18/2017 Top 12 Candidates: 1. Alex Van Pelt, 46 - Our big old friend has been Packers' QB coach under Mike McCarthy for the last three seasons. The coach he replaced? Ben McAdoo, who went on to be the Giants OC for two years before being promoted to head coach. (Link: former Bill - player and asst coach). 2. Brian Daboll, 41 - Buffalonian, attended U of Rochester. Current Patriots TE coach. Former OC for Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs. Rumored to be the OC in waiting behind McDaniels. Would be my second choice but I don't see it as realistic. (Link: grew up in Erie County). 3. Brad Childress, 60 - Current OC for the Chiefs but he's coordinating Reid's offense and has to share duties with Matt Nagy. May want his own show. (Link: same Eagles staff as HC McDermott). 4. Aaron Kromer, 49 - Many of us thought Lawn Chair Psycho's time here was over with the Juan Castillo hire but he's been an OC before, did great things with our OLine, and likely understands the Roman/Lynn offense that worked so well here. (Link: most recent OLine coach). 5. Ken Dorsey, 35 - Legendary college QB began his NFL career as a Pro Scout for two years before becoming the Carolina Panthers QB coach since 2013 and has helped develop Cam Newton into an NFL MVP. Same staff as head coach McDermott. Has worked under Mike Shula all four years. (Link: same staff as McDermott for the last four years). - Interviewed 6. Greg Olson, 53 - Apparently a serious candidate who is being interviewed this week. Long-time NFL OC. Not great results but has run a variety of systems. 7. John DeFilippo, 38 - Eagles QB coach. Has been a QB coach for most of his career. OC for one season - 2015 for the Browns, an impossible job. Likely deserves another OC opportunity. 8. George Godsey, 38 - Recently fired Texans coach. Not much to work with there, likely a scapegoat. Worked with Patriots. 9. Greg Knapp, 53 - Broncos' 2016 QB coach and passing game coordinator. Been OC in the NFL many times, including for Vick's Atlanta Falcons (2004-2006). 10. Joe Lombardi, 45 - Saints QB coach and Lions former OC (2014, 2015). He was fired midway through 2015 season and was made a scapegoat. But when examining the stats, not much changed and one could argue that the offense has actually regressed since he was released. 11. Jason Michael, 38 - One of the most improved offenses in the league was the Titans. Michael was brought on board as Titans OC by Ken Whisenhunt but never called plays. He was demoted after Mularkey was promoted to HC in 2016 but his experience is intriguing to me. 12. Chip Kelly, 53 - Shady would obviously have to sign off, but he'd actually be my #1 choice if Shady was 100% behind the hire. But I don't expect that to happen. Possible candidates if the search goes really badly: Cam Cameron, 55 - Most recently LSU's OC. Could do well designing an NFL offense around Tyrod. Bill Callahan, 60 - Been around forever. Great OLine coach, not considered a great offensive coordinator. Duce Staley, 41 - Eagles running backs coach the last four years. Worked under Chip Kelly and Doug Pederson. He was recently named one of the offensive coordinators for next week's East-West Shrine Game. Could be dark-horse candidate. (Link: Shady's RB coach in Philly). Scott Turner, 34 - Former Vikings QB coach. Norv Turner's son. (Link: same Panthers staff as HC McDermott - 2011-2012.) Mike Munchak, 56 - Current Steelers OLine coach and former Titans HC. I'm skeptical because he's never been an OC before. (Link: Whaley is obsessed with all things Steelers). Eliminated Candidates: Bill Musgrave, 49 - Hired as Broncos QB coach Alex Nagy, 38 - Will remain with the Chiefs Norv Turner, 64 - Not interested Greg Olson, 53 - Hired by the LA Rams as QB coach Hottest Daughter: Marc Trestman, 61 - Long-time NFL OC. I'm not a fan of his, but I am a fan of his daughter.

It's amazing how uninformed people continue to be regarding Taylor and his contract. It's reached the point of blatant ignorance now.

No way. One could actually argue that Marrone was the worst coach during the playoff drought.

Bill Musgrave would be a great hire.

Strike one: "I believe football is a sport humans are not supposed to play." Strike two: "Why was Rex fired? I dunno. Haven't thought about it." Strike three: ?

Graham didn't ask any douche questions. For example, why can't Terry just explain the thought process behind letting Rex go? Why can't he just say something like "The defense got worse in his first season and never improved in 2016 and we just didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. It was just a bad scheme fit for the defensive personnel and that's on us, we should have recognized that before hiring Rex. We've learned from that just like we're learning from all of our mistakes. Rex is a great coach but it just didn't work out here and we wish him all the best." What's wrong with that?

Terry is starting to get prickly. How many times did he say "I'm not going to discuss that" ?

Okay, you guys won me over. I still say if they land a quality OC and retain Taylor I'm all aboard the McDermott train.

Frazier was defensive backs coach for the Colts in 2006. Not DC.

Wish I could say I do but I'd be lying. I despise the Tampa 2. It's not what these Bills players do best. I'm so sick and tired of losing and we're going to see more of it in 2017.

Haha Carucci didn't get the big interview even when they give the Buffalo News a bone. He must be heated.

I would love to fight Cowherd someday.

Very disappointed with this hire.