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Was he contacted to let him know that we wouldn't be calling for an interview?

We'll find out eventually... I was a big Bloom County fan, but like most strippers Breathed burned out and he needed some time off. Unfortunately, he could never recapture his old humor. Personally, I was probably a little more bummed when Watterson gave up Calvin & Hobbes. That guy was a master, and he hadn't really jumped the shark when he retired.

Just heard Gazoo on the radio suggest that Dom Capers was probably coming in later this week to interview, and that they are still "trying to work out" something with Haslett. FWIW. Edit: What the hell am I doing listening to this crap? I thought I swore off it.

The name Art Shell has been bantered around recently, I understand.

It is possible. For some people, depending on their disease. For most people, that will work for a limited period of time. It would be fairly rare to see that work long-term.

Does that mean he interviews well?

So the media is reporting that Jauron is a strong candidate for the job, at least in part, because he and Levy are "close". This seems to be supported by the fact that Levy (a) lived in Chicago while Jauron was there, and (b) Levy did some broadcasting for Bears games while Jauron was the head coach. That's it? That's what this "closeness" is based on? Nothing else? That couldn't possibly be why they are "close". You must be joking.

No problemo. And those may be bad examples, but let's face it. Dallas and KC didn't make the playoffs this year, and neither has won any Super Bowls with their "winners". Sure they're playing decent football, but that's the bottom line isn't it? After all, this is a thread about how Dungy may not stick around Indy very long because he can't win the big one. Who cares, they're playing good football, right? How many here would give their left testicle to have Parcells, Vermeil, or Jimmuh coaching this team? Has that worked for Dallas or KC (or did it work for Miami)?

Change "JP" to "Drew" and you'd have the last three years of posts right there.

Sure. So I guess getting a proven winner was the ticket for Dallas and Kansas City. Just like it was for Miami when they got JJ. There is no one formula for success. Sticking with a 'proven' winner doesn't necessarily buy you anything. Going with a 'hot' coordinator, obviously, doesn't either.

I sure as hell hope not.

Then convince them that they should come to Buffalo rather than somewhere else.

Of course that's not the point, but when has that ever mattered around here.

The only time I recall Brown's name being mentioned in the game yeterday was when they pointed out his key block on a screen pass that gained about 20 yards toward the end of the game. On further review, the replay showed that Brown was out in front on the screen but didn't block anybody.

Too bad the Patriots didn't follow your line of reasoning when they hired Belicheck.

Probably a big downer for you, but I can imagine a world with fewer migraines.

Awesome. Wish more people would get this.

So this morning they had a couple of hacks on the air, I didn't recognize either one. While in my car they decide to talk about Levy, Mularkey, and the Bills. What a treat for me. So all these two guys did, for the first few minutes, is completely make fun of the Bills for having old guys at the top. Did a really bad take on "Grumpy Old Men" (titled, creatively enough, "Grumpy Old Bills") for starters, then proceeded to basically say that Bills fans should not be encouraged by the fact that we have two really old guys in charge. Not for any particular reason, though, just because they're old. Then they went on to disparage Ralph for wanting to get more involved. Didn't think we could succeed as a team until Ralph got somebody in to run things who was a good cap guy who also really knows personnel. I wanted to reach right through the stereo to slap them around. Didn't we just sit through five years of that? Is that really the recipe for success? So basically it was a trash session without any real substance. Oh wait, this is ESPN radio. Never mind.

I actually like that idea. I really don't think ticky-tack PI calls -- those that are really close and could go one way or another -- should really have the possibility of ending up in a 50 yard penalty. Refs are already asked to distinguish between incidental fask mask penalties and flagrant, intentional fask mask penalties. Why not ask them to do the same for PI? I think it could be done. Then you'd have the option for a 15 yarder, or a spot of foul. Get 'er done, TD!

I don't think anyone except Marv and Ralph truly knows who is on our list. Be patient.

When he is named, whoever it is, there are going to be a lot of pissed off people on TSW. And a handful of happy ones. Pass out the Prozac now, boys!

I actually wouldn't have much of a problem with that. For one, hiring a coach with ST experience guarantees that our ST won't fall off. Plus, it means we can hire an OC and DC who will have the ability to run their own ship, rather than having an "offensive" or "defensive" minded head coach looking over their shoulder, ready to take over if they fail. My reservations include: Will Sam be able to handle the position, given his health? Will he even want to? As for Cottrell, I was never fully sold on him as a DC. The respect thing carries a lot of weight, but is there a particular reason he would want to come back to Buffalo in the same position he is currently in? I don't think it would be bad to see Haz at DC, but again, I'm not sure he'd want that position here.

I thought you were gonna say "HURL"