Dan

Why is that? Is he a vegetarian?

I think it depends on the coach. Certainly someone like Cowher should have more freedoms than someone like Frazier, IMO. But, I agree, do you really want the HC also having final say on all personnel moves? IMO, I think it's too much. In every instance I can think of that the HC was also the guy overseeing all personnel moves, it's led to mediocre results. Now, that doesn't mean that the HC and GM shouldn't be tied at the hip and essentially working as one. But, if Cowher insists on having final say on all players and FAs, that might be the deal breaker. I think Jauron had alot of control and Nix will give the new HC lots of control, but not final say (just my opinion). As much as I liked the idea of Shannahan, I didn't like the idea that he insists on having say over every aspect of the team. You could argue that the more control he got in Denver, the more his teams struggled. It'll be interesting to see how he does in DC, now.

Absolutely. However, maybe he's tired of coaching under that approach? And feels he's earned the right (or at least wants) to have those limitations removed.

"Input" and "Final Say" are two different things. I have no doubt that whomever the coach is, he'd have input. However, I can see someone like Cowher wanting final say; while the new GM might think he should have final say. I could also see FA players being a sticking point. It's one thing to go after FAs, but its something else to go after the Haynesworth's of the league. Personally, I'd prefer they stary away from the hottest FAs. It seems they never produce up to their previous standards. Of course, a top tier coach may think differently. Not saying that any of that is a sticking point.... just saying.

Lighten up, Francis.

I'm guessin' he's logged in as weso1378.

Why do you hate Buffalo so much?

First of all, you have been hyped on Cowher. No one in the media nor the Bills FO have hyped up talk about Cowher. It's kinda like everyone getting amped up over Billick, despite the fact that he's repeated said that no one from Buffalo has contacted him. Secondly, no one is saying they're hiring anyone. They're interviewing Frazier. Can it really hurt to go talk to someone?

KHKY has a 6,400 ft runway. KRDU has a 10,000 ft runway. So, although RDU may be better. HKY is probably sufficient.

Because he's still under contract and still in the playoffs, don't the Bills have to get permission from the Cardinals FO before they can even ask for an interview? Maybe they turned the Bills down and Grimm is just following the party line?

I don't even know why the Bills are trying. No one will ever want to coach here ever again.

You forgot the Chroise.

My guess, CitationAir is a corporate jet service. They fly various business people around as needed. Kinda like a fancy taxi service. So, they were flying some other big whig around on those legs of the flight.

I half expected you to close this thread down.

They're interested in Frazier and almost certainly have to fly to him because he's in the playoffs. linky dinky for proof

Excellent! Thanks so much. In a sea of rumors and speculation, its refreshing to read a report you can actually believe. Oh... should I be checking flight aware for a Wed eveing flight or a Thurs. morning flight?

That goes without saying. No better sight in the interweb.

What's that one do?

I'm sure the message is not up for debate, but I like the idea someone here came up with last week: "Bills + Cowher = Super Bowl!" or "Buffalo wants Bill" (just came up with that one) Great idea though. Especially the Hunter's Hope donation.

Go back and re-listen to his press conference. He very much left the door wide open for an up and coming Coordinator. Yes, he said he'd like a HC with experience, but in each instance he immediately stated that it also doesn't rule out getting a good young coordinator. In fact, after I watched the thing I gotthe distinct impression that's the direction he would be taking as opposed to Shanny or Cowher.

Just like everything else on the topic, this is all complete conjecture. We have no idea if the Bills have actually made an offer to Cowher. We don't know if Cowher is seriously considering the Bills "offer". Or if he's just waiting to see what happens in Carolina, first. We don't know anything. But, the last thing you do, if you're in any stage of negotiations is make a public statement. In my mind, that tells me that Cowher is at least considering the Buffalo job. Now what the holdup is... who knows. But, if he just wasn't interested, I think he'd say so similar to Gruden, Homlgren, Marty S. Does he end up here? I think it depends on a variety of variables - family, other positions (Carolina), money. The HC and his family have to live in the City, let's not underestimate that. They don't fly in and out like the players. So, Cowher has to sell his wife on the idea of moving to Buffalo. Take it from someone who knows, after a while the wife says.. "but you promised I wouldn't have to live up there any more! I hate winter!" He's got the money. So, he may want the job, but there's more to consider than just the job.

All Buddy has to do now is... call the guy. Because according to Billick, the Bills haven't even contacted him yet. Funny how Martz and Billick openly state they want the job, but don't get calls. While Shanny and Cowher get all the attention and want to be any where else.

IMO, the QB situation is easy. Bring in a veteran FA caretaker type. Who that is depends upon the market. Then you have Brohm and/or a draft pick to develop for a year, possibly 2. It'll be up to the new HC as to whether or not Brohm is the guy to develop or not. Trent and Fitzy, however, are not the answer. We all know that. This is pretty much exactly what Miami did with Chadwick and Henne. And, IMO, its a solid approach. Of course, it all hinges on finding a good, promising guy to develop AND being able to develop him properly. The veteran FA should be good enough to get you wins, keep you competitive and lead a team of young players. That's why I'd look at guys that have lead their team for a while, so a Bulger over a Jason Campbell for example.

Yeah, but... look at how the 49'ers have turned it around since they brought Clements in. They're one of the best teams in the NFC now. I wouldn't be surprised to see them in the Superbowl.