Dan

I really hope Perry doesn't interview for the job. I like the guy too much to see him go to Oakland.

Just reported on ESPN Sportscenter. Said Fewell still in the mix to be interviewed.

11/20, I suck the best.

No coach has won the SB with 2 teams. I might take a chance on a Shanny or Cowher, but I can't see Coughlin being the guy that does it. So, I'd say pass. Plus, his team has completely quit on him. So, what's that say about him as a coach? So, I'd pass.

Unless I'm mistaken (and I'm sure someone will correct me if I am), but the Bengals play the Jets if they lose or they play the Texans if they win. Given the 2 choices... I'd lose.

Yes, the team is in poor shape. We all know that. We get it. They haven't made the playoffs in a decade; they're blowing up the FO, coaching staff, and likely the roster; this season concludes yeat another year of sucktitude. However, do we need all that shoved down our throats every single day? They just played a fun game; got Fred Jackson his 1,000 yard season; got TO his 3rd place on the WR list; the fans are great for supporting this team in the weather like they do. There are some positives to talk about after today's game. So why not take a day and do that? That doesn't change anything about how bad the Bills have been nor how much overhauling they may still have ahead of them. It just means there's a time and place for everything. And, IMO, tomorrow would be a good tiem to talk about the great play of Fred Jackson; the heart Kyle Williams showed; the greatness of the fans out in that stadium; or some other such positive story.

But I've heard of him.

For all the being down on TO and he failed to produce talk... TO was our leading receiver this year in yardage, and had 6 TDs (5 receiving, 1 rusing) to Lee's 7 TDs. So, how much of it was TO and how much was it just the Bills being the Bills. Personally, I wouldn't mind it one bit if TO was back next year.

Way to go, TO!

Lighten up. If you can't enjoy a football game in the snow, in Buffalo, with Jackson getting 200+ yards rushing; what's the point of even watching? We know you want to evaluate players for next year so you can decide who to cut; but there's a whole season of tape for that.

Congratulations Freddie!!

I'm pretty sure you're exaggerating.

Who the cares! I'm loving this game!

Good point. I'd still like to see Brohm in the 2nd half.

Keep feeding Freddie! Get him that 1,000.

They really need to sit Fitzy or not let him throw. He just doesn't have the mustard to throw in the wind.

Gotta give 'em props... they had one goal - get Clark and Wayne 100 catches, each. They did just that with screens and dump offs, but they accomplished their goal.

Gotta love Freddie! They better try damn hard to get him his 1,000 yards.

Well... don't look at John for help with that.

Rewatch the Press Conference. Ralph clearly states, multiple time, that Nix is incharge of all things football. Brandon is in charge of all things non football. So, Nix will select the players and coaches that he wants. Russ' involement will most likely be limited to salary structures and the administrative aspects of hiring/firing them. Granted if Nix wants to hire someone that want more cash than Russ is approved to spend, they'd have some discussions; but I can't see Russ disapproving the candidates for any other reason.

And how do we not know that whomever is hired, will not have been done so on the advice of Nix? We won't. But, I assure you many will still contend that Ralph has micromanaged the situation to save money regardless of the hire.

I know we know live in a world where immediate results are expected and patience is a four letter word. But, really? Nix was announced as GM on Thursday afternoon. It's now Saturday. Do you really expect the entire FO restructured, replacements hired, a complete 10 year plan in place, and all announced in public press conferences - within 2 days? Damn.

I'd agree. The long term stability of the franchise has to be resolved, even if its not disclosed publicly. IMO, the biggest drwaback to the Bills job is waht happens if Ralph passes in a year or 2 with no succession plan? I would think a guy like Cowher or Shanny would take that into serious consideration. That's what made the Sal report so interesting. He suggested they had that plan laid out and the future of the Bills in Buffal was secure.

Actually, I think he said they'd look at a list of candidates and narrow it down to 2 or 3 guys and bring them to Ralph. So, the list would appear to be longer than 3 guys. However, your other point seems like a dead on accurate assessment. The longer they go without naming a HC, the deeper on the list they're going. Should be interesting to watch it develop. I'm not sure how much legitimacy he'll bring in comparison to a name guy like Holmgren. But, I haven't heard/read one negative word about him in regards to his football knowledge or capabilities in evaluating players. The legitimacy could certainly be a nonissue if a guy like Cowher is hired as the HC, though. If you listen to the PC, they clearly tried to temper all the talk of a big name HC by saying sometimes you get a guy like Sean Peyton. So, although they may be going after Cowher bigtime, it doesn't seem like a done deal to me at all.

Shawn Nelson showed a lot of promise thise year, IMO. His blocking needs to improve, yes. But, that's why I liked what Nix was saying about getting a HC and Asst. coaches that are teachers. That's been one of our biggest problems for a number of years. We get someone that shows a lot of potential, yet within 3 years they're all but out of the league. Compare the number of young players that that have improved versus those that have not over the last 4 years and it's astounding. One of the more telling comments all year was after Byrd has 2 interception each of the last 2 or 3 games, and Fewell (I believe was asked about it) said, "we're trying to not tell him to do anything because we donb't want to mess him up". Or something to that effect. Wow. So here's a coach with a great young talent, and the approach is to just leave him to his own devices because the coaches might screw him up. That pretty much says it all, IMO, about why our team has sucked for so many years. Get a good coaching staff in here and there's no telling the talent we couldl already have on the roster.