Mike in Syracuse Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 "But, there are reasons to think Ralph C. Wilson "gets it", and is actually willing to do "what it takes" to turn his sagging Bills franchise around. A source tells me C.O.O. Russ Brandon has already started the search for a respected football man to head up football operations, and that person would be in charge of bringing in the next head coach along with all other changes in the personnel department, and changes there will be." http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?...016&catid=4
BillsGuyInMalta Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 You know, even though he's got to be pushing 70 by now...we DO have Buddy Nix already on staff. To me that's a no-brainer.
bkc Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 "But, there are reasons to think Ralph C. Wilson "gets it", and is actually willing to do "what it takes" to turn his sagging Bills franchise around. A source tells me C.O.O. Russ Brandon has already started the search for a respected football man to head up football operations, and that person would be in charge of bringing in the next head coach along with all other changes in the personnel department, and changes there will be." http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?...016&catid=4 wow, that is great news. it makes sense they have to do someting to sell tickets next year.
Erik Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 You know, even though he's got to be pushing 70 by now...we DO have Buddy Nix already on staff. To me that's a no-brainer. I think Nix would fit in Modrak's current job with a new head personnel guy...actually that sounds quite appealing to me.
stevewin Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 How great would it be if they brought someone in before the season ended - hovering over the team like some grim reaper - discerning which 30% of the players are worth keeping and calling Modrak and Guy every morning at 6AM "Good morning! What have you done in the last 24 hours to make this team better?????"
DC Tom Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 How great would it be if they brought someone in before the season ended - hovering over the team like some grim reaper - discerning which 30% of the players are worth keeping and calling Modrak and Guy every morning at 6AM "Good morning! What have you done in the last 24 hours to make this team better?????" I want THAT job. Especially if I get to carry a scythe.
Malazan Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 How great would it be if they brought someone in before the season ended - hovering over the team like some grim reaper - discerning which 30% of the players are worth keeping and calling Modrak and Guy every morning at 6AM "Good morning! What have you done in the last 24 hours to make this team better?????" I'd have that guy's children.
LynchMob23 Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 That's smart on several levels. One, unlike Donahoe, this shows that Brandon's ego isn't such that he thinks he is the end all be all for football. Secondly, he'll increase his knowledge base under this person and make himself attractive in the years to come. Finally, he ensures he keeps his job as Marketing COO and just has to relinquish football ops, leaving Guy at least twisting in the wind. Remember, most of the personnel people will not be removed (if at all) until AFTER the draft. Too much work has been put in already for FAs and Srs/Jrs.
Maddog69 Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 That's smart on several levels. One, unlike Donahoe, this shows that Brandon's ego isn't such that he thinks he is the end all be all for football. Secondly, he'll increase his knowledge base under this person and make himself attractive in the years to come. Finally, he ensures he keeps his job as Marketing COO and just has to relinquish football ops, leaving Guy at least twisting in the wind. Remember, most of the personnel people will not be removed (if at all) until AFTER the draft. Too much work has been put in already for FAs and Srs/Jrs. I have a feeling Ralph will hire Mike Holmgren to run the show. He will be President/GM and he will hire the next coaching staff and will oversee the re-shaping of the football operations.
silvermike Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I'm glad Brandon is involved in the search. He's not cut out to be GM, but if someone has to pick out next GM, I'd rather it was Russ Brandon's decision rather than Ralph Wilson's.
Malazan Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I'm glad Brandon is involved in the search. He's not cut out to be GM, but if someone has to pick out next GM, I'd rather it was Russ Brandon's decision rather than Ralph Wilson's. Russ is a marketing guy and he seems well aware that he's a marketing guy. That may mean he knows the Bills need a proven winner who can turn the football side around to sell the team. It's hard to get a "football guy" to pick another "football guy" to run a team One line of thought is that even if we we go down the road that Ralph is a money grubbing bast*rd that they team needs to be a solid position when he dies as an organization for him to get top dollar. At this point, they're a budget team in the NFL. A top rate GM and staff would help get some more dollars in the bank when the team is sold.
Steely Dan Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 "But, there are reasons to think Ralph C. Wilson "gets it", and is actually willing to do "what it takes" to turn his sagging Bills franchise around. A source tells me C.O.O. Russ Brandon has already started the search for a respected football man to head up football operations, and that person would be in charge of bringing in the next head coach along with all other changes in the personnel department, and changes there will be." http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?...016&catid=4 The best part of that to me is that it probably means that Brandon will stick around. How great would it be if they brought someone in before the season ended - hovering over the team like some grim reaper - discerning which 30% of the players are worth keeping and calling Modrak and Guy every morning at 6AM "Good morning! What have you done in the last 24 hours to make this team better?????" I'm thinking that too. Since Schottenheimer, Shanahan, and Cowher may be available to come in very quickly If they want one of those guys it may happen. By elevating Fewell to HC they may have satisfied the clause about interviewing a black candidate. JMO
G-Daddy Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Is Littman still counting the $$$$ for Ralph? If so, he could screw up our dreams of a real NFL organization.
Cornerville Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I'm thinking that too. Since Schottenheimer, Shanahan, and Cowher may be available to come in very quickly If they want one of those guys it may happen. By elevating Fewell to HC they may have satisfied the clause about interviewing a black candidate. JMO Now I do have a question: If Perry is not retained after this year and he is a minority coach, are the Bills then obligated to interview another minority after having another minority HC?
Red Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 I think Nix would fit in Modrak's current job with a new head personnel guy...actually that sounds quite appealing to me. Amen, Erik. That is my dream as well. There have 2 more heads responsible for this decade of futility- Modrak and Guy. 2 more heads should roll...
John from Riverside Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 NOW I am starting to get a little excited...
***PetrinoInAlbany*** Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 If his source is right on, and if they indeed do bring in a football guy to head up football operations, then I guarantee it would put a speedy end to all this Vick nonsense, too ...
pkwwjd Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 "But, there are reasons to think Ralph C. Wilson "gets it", and is actually willing to do "what it takes" to turn his sagging Bills franchise around. A source tells me C.O.O. Russ Brandon has already started the search for a respected football man to head up football operations, and that person would be in charge of bringing in the next head coach along with all other changes in the personnel department, and changes there will be." http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?...016&catid=4 Kilgore named the source on the 5:00 news as Jim Kelly
Coach Tuesday Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Per PFT, Browns owner Lerner is meeting with Holmgren right now.
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Per PFT, Browns owner Lerner is meeting with Holmgren right now. early bird gets the worm... not that I think Holmgren should be the first choice, but the Browns have been putting for the effort to make changes for the last few weeks.
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