PromoTheRobot Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 If they waited to interview some assistants front office people from other teams they may have missed the chance at some coaching candidates. Does this mean they go for Cowher full bore? Make him an offer he can't refuse? Try to get him to sign before Tampa and Carolina end their seasons? Do the try for Schottenheimer even though he's saying he's not coming out of retirement? Nix made it sound like they will focus on experienced head coaches rather than first-timers. If not Cowher, then maybe Fassell? Billick? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbuffalobob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I think you're on the right track. In the name of selling tickets, they have no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 If they waited to interview some assistants front office people from other teams they may have missed the chance at some coaching candidates. Does this mean they go for Cowher full bore? Make him an offer he can't refuse? Try to get him to sign before Tampa and Carolina end their seasons? Do the try for Schottenheimer even though he's saying he's not coming out of retirement? Nix made it sound like they will focus on experienced head coaches rather than first-timers. If not Cowher, then maybe Fassell? Billick? PTR I think any of the coaches you mentioned would be a good fit. I'm hoping for Cowher or Marty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Sounds good until you hear Nix say that he has had no involvement in the process. I hope he has a fairly free hand in this decision, and is not given some short pre-arranged menu by Smithers and/or the bean counters, as the decision of the next head coach and leader of this franchise will define Nix's "era" as GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I think they are doing things in the right order. Shuffle the deck in the FO first, then bring in the coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Sounds good until you hear Nix say that he has had no involvement in the process. I hope he has a fairly free hand in this decision, and is not given some short pre-arranged menu by Smithers and/or the bean counters, as the decision of the next head coach and leader of this franchise will define Nix's "era" as GM. Ralph said directly in the presser that Nix was in charge of finding the next HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Ralph said directly in the presser that Nix was in charge of finding the next HC. Was he reading that off a 3x5 card that Smithers handed him? Seriously though, Ralph seemed to be contradicted on a few points. I hope it is true and Nix has authority to interview whomever he wants, but let's not forget that Brandon is still in charge as he was also promoted to CEO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Was he reading that off a 3x5 card that Smithers handed him? You think Ralph can read anything that small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Which one is Smithers, Brandon or Berchtold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilbuffalobob Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Was he reading that off a 3x5 card that Smithers handed him? Seriously though, Ralph seemed to be contradicted on a few points. I hope it is true and Nix has authority to interview whomever he wants, but let's not forget that Brandon is still in charge as he was also promoted to CEO. Exactly, and Brandon being a marketing man is why we will get why we're asking for- a high-profile coach... if we can find one to take the job. Give Russ some credit and quit blaming drafts on the man. He put asses in seats and has avoided sectioning off massive sections of a 72,000 seat stadium with black tarp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Exactly, and Brandon being a marketing man is why we will get why we're asking for- a high-profile coach... if we can find one to take the job. Give Russ some credit and quit blaming drafts on the man. He put asses in seats and has avoided sectioning off massive sections of a 72,000 seat stadium with black tarp. "This game is so great it sells itself," said Tim Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 If they waited to interview some assistants front office people from other teams they may have missed the chance at some coaching candidates. Does this mean they go for Cowher full bore? Make him an offer he can't refuse? Try to get him to sign before Tampa and Carolina end their seasons? Do the try for Schottenheimer even though he's saying he's not coming out of retirement? Nix made it sound like they will focus on experienced head coaches rather than first-timers. If not Cowher, then maybe Fassell? Billick? PTR I'm surprised of the ignorance of all you supposedly "well versed" football fans. Nix was a part of the Super Bowl Bills front office. He, along with fellow cronies Polian, Smith, and Butler built the Bills into one of the best teams of the 90's. When he exited along with those guys, this decade of futility began. He helped build San Diego into a powerhouse. A San Diego team that may even make it to the Super Bowl. We have indeed suffered this decade, my friends. I am speaking as someone who has paid hundreds of dollars every year on Sunday Ticket, Bills gear, and national ridicule wherever I have lived the past 10 years (CA, FL, DC) as I represented my team. But this hire is different. Nix knows what he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevergiveup Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 If they waited to interview some assistants front office people from other teams they may have missed the chance at some coaching candidates. Does this mean they go for Cowher full bore? Make him an offer he can't refuse? Try to get him to sign before Tampa and Carolina end their seasons? Do the try for Schottenheimer even though he's saying he's not coming out of retirement? Nix made it sound like they will focus on experienced head coaches rather than first-timers. If not Cowher, then maybe Fassell? Billick? PTR Promo. I think you are on the right track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELLAPELLE JOHN Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 nix was a good pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevergiveup Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 nix was a good pick Could be really good with the right coach. I think we are real players for Cowher. Not that he will come, but at least we are making a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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