Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 10, 2010 Posted January 10, 2010 It's going to be a coordinator. Why else would the Bills be taking their time? If it was Billick or Schotty or Cowher we could have already announced it. We are waiting to talk to more coordinators. I understand they want to talk to as many candidates as possible but they wouldnt wait this long unless they are leaning towards hiring a coordinator
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Or the guy they really want keeps leading them on to believe they are making progress. Its interesting that with all the talk NFL today never touched on Bill and The Bills
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Dom Capers. He has experience coaching expansion teams.
bills44 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Dom Capers. He has experience coaching expansion teams. he's doing a great job today.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 All I know is to make up this coaching search, they better make a big move/splash in the draft
Simon Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Dom Capers. He has experience coaching expansion teams.
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 he's doing a great job today. Egg-zactly!! But, he's a 3-4 guy and that's all we need.
bigbillsfan12 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I just don't get all of the national media $hitting on Buffalo all the time. I mean what makes Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, KC, Cincinnati, Jacksonville or Carolina have over Buffalo? Some may have better weather(some only slightly), but really are they any better organizations than we have here? St. Louis' ownership situation, Jacksonville's fans are all but indignant and many other problems with other franchises that are as as bad or worse than Buffalo's. I'm sick of the constant disrespect that this team gets from the league as well as the media. Now I'll sit back and wait for all the responses telling me that; hey we deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better.
EndZoneCrew Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I just don't get all of the national media $hitting on Buffalo all the time. I mean what makes Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, KC, Cincinnati, Jacksonville or Carolina have over Buffalo? Some may have better weather(some only slightly), but really are they any better organizations than we have here? St. Louis' ownership situation, Jacksonville's fans are all but indignant and many other problems with other franchises that are as as bad or worse than Buffalo's. I'm sick of the constant disrespect that this team gets from the league as well as the media. Now I'll sit back and wait for all the responses telling me that; hey we deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better. We deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better!
zow2 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I just don't get all of the national media $hitting on Buffalo all the time. I mean what makes Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, KC, Cincinnati, Jacksonville or Carolina have over Buffalo? Some may have better weather(some only slightly), but really are they any better organizations than we have here? St. Louis' ownership situation, Jacksonville's fans are all but indignant and many other problems with other franchises that are as as bad or worse than Buffalo's. I'm sick of the constant disrespect that this team gets from the league as well as the media. Now I'll sit back and wait for all the responses telling me that; hey we deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better. It probably also stems from our fans fanaticism. I mean we always have posters writing to Shefter, Clayton, Mort, etc... and sorta' rip them to the point they have to defend themselves. Then we have people trashing players lawns and stuff. I really don't care but it may help these reporters to give no respect to Buffalo. I don't think anyone in ST. Louis or Jacksonville even care
BillnutinHouston Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Found this on another site. Cowher quote from today's show on Pete Carroll becoming coach of the Seattle Seahawks: "it's about the challenge that lies ahead. I totally understand where he's coming from. I think it's a good move." If this is how he really feels... Link
Erik Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Interesting that they mentioned Grimm on the CBS show...not that it matters for now since Arizona is still alive but maybe Cowher wanted to give his boy some pub for the job.
disco Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I just don't get all of the national media $hitting on Buffalo all the time. I mean what makes Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, KC, Cincinnati, Jacksonville or Carolina have over Buffalo? Some may have better weather(some only slightly), but really are they any better organizations than we have here? St. Louis' ownership situation, Jacksonville's fans are all but indignant and many other problems with other franchises that are as as bad or worse than Buffalo's. I'm sick of the constant disrespect that this team gets from the league as well as the media. Now I'll sit back and wait for all the responses telling me that; hey we deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better. You're looking for validation that Buffalo is as good as 7 of the worst NFL franchises?
papazoid Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 more bad news for the Cowher crowd ?? Source: Cowher will not coach in Buffalo Posted on January 10, 2010 by Patrick Moran Unless the billboard slated to go up on the Buffalo thruway Monday morning magically changes his mind, Bill Cowher will not be the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. A source, one so strong in his conviction he’s willing to be called out publicly if incorrect, tells me to formally scratch Cowher off the list of candidates for the Buffalo Bills head coaching position. “Sure am. He won’t be there next season.” The source said upon my asking if he’s prepared to put his reputation on the line if wrong. The source said he doesn’t know if Cowher will be coaching in the NFL in 2010 or not, saying it would depend on the situation, but reasserted Cowher won’t be on the Buffalo sideline. Anyone who reads Buffalo Sports Daily knows this isn’t easy to report, as I personally provided the vehicle to put up the Cowher billboard. It will remain up until either Cowher, one of his representatives or the Buffalo Bills organization confirm. Fortunately, money is also going to charity. Over $500 has been raised for Hunter’s Hope, and that drive will stay open until Valentine’s Day. I’m sure to take a beating over being associated with the billboard, but at the end of the day it’s my responsibility to report news, and the source I have is too strong to sweep under a rug. http://www.buffalosportsdaily.com/ would Patrick Moran vs Joe Logan make for a good undercard in the next pacquiao fight ?
zazie Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I just don't get all of the national media $hitting on Buffalo all the time. I mean what makes Cleveland, St. Louis, Detroit, KC, Cincinnati, Jacksonville or Carolina have over Buffalo? Some may have better weather(some only slightly), but really are they any better organizations than we have here? St. Louis' ownership situation, Jacksonville's fans are all but indignant and many other problems with other franchises that are as as bad or worse than Buffalo's. I'm sick of the constant disrespect that this team gets from the league as well as the media. Now I'll sit back and wait for all the responses telling me that; hey we deserve all of the crap thrown our way, our owner is the worst, we should just accept the fact that we suck and it won't ever get any better. Things like that Colts game in the heavy snow, all over tv, do not help Buffalo's national image
Wing Man Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 "Often wrong" Schecter is not always wrong, and in this case, I fear he may be right. Cowher may be beyond our reach. What's really disappointing is that there hasn't been any perceived action toward Billick or Marty Schottenheimer. For those of you not well informed of which coaches are presently available, both Billick and Marty's teams have been eliminated from the playoffs. So what's the holdup? If Cowher is indeed out of play, it's time for Nix to tell Modrak and Guy to leave (we'll send their belongings to the mother ship someplace where they came from) and go find somewhere else to get a paycheck for nothing in return. Nix has a unique opportunity to change the tone and face of the organization by sheer force of will, and I believe he can do it. Getting the right coach in to turn the heat up on these lightweights who can't hit or tackle (are you listening Aaron Maybin?) and bring in more guys like Wood who eat nails for breakfast. Nix needs to create the next vision for the Buffalo Bills and sell it like the gospel truth to every candidate he meets. Stop selling this franchise as a booby prize for coaches who couldn't find work and can't bear to be on meaningless and poorly produced preview shows anymore. Congratulation for joining the Bills as head coach. We look forward to seeing the results you produce so we can move on to the next miserable hire. I feel sorry for Frazier. He's obviously a fine minority DC who would be a good fit for us if it weren't for the fact that coordinators and assistants have burned this franchise to the ground over the last decade. In the meantime, he's the Rooney Rule stick of the month. He deserves better than that for the results he's provided. I'm sure he'd do a fine job here, alas, season tickets would be a hard sell. The long punished fan base here is ready for an experienced head coach with a resume that, preferably, would have Super Bowl experience, or if necessary, an assistant with the perception of being more than a prayer to succeed, like Garrett. This is a perception hire. If the perception is more of the same bs, you may as well saw the upper deck of Ralph Wilson Stadium off. The sports media continues to portray us in the same category with the Raiders. There's only one real way to break that stereotype and that's to bring in top flight coaching and player talent and build a team of front office support people with an IQ over 15. I hear Modrak broke 20 once at Pittsburgh when he was there. The Bills' front office of Wilson, Brandon, Modrak, Guy, and Jauron must have been on drugs the entire time they've been here. Based on their performance, they must have been on formaldehyde or some other enbalming fluid.
zazie Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 "Often wrong" Schecter is not always wrong, and in this case, I fear he may be right. Cowher may be beyond our reach. What's really disappointing is that there hasn't been any perceived action toward Billick or Marty Schottenheimer. For those of you not well informed of which coaches are presently available, both Billick and Marty's teams have been eliminated from the playoffs. So what's the holdup? If Cowher is indeed out of play, it's time for Nix to tell Modrak and Guy to leave (we'll send their belongings to the mother ship someplace where they came from) and go find somewhere else to get a paycheck for nothing in return. Nix has a unique opportunity to change the tone and face of the organization by sheer force of will, and I believe he can do it. Getting the right coach in to turn the heat up on these lightweights who can't hit or tackle (are you listening Aaron Maybin?) and bring in more guys like Wood who eat nails for breakfast. Nix needs to create the next vision for the Buffalo Bills and sell it like the gospel truth to every candidate he meets. Stop selling this franchise as a booby prize for coaches who couldn't find work and can't bear to be on meaningless and poorly produced preview shows anymore. Congratulation for joining the Bills as head coach. We look forward to seeing the results you produce so we can move on to the next miserable hire. I feel sorry for Frazier. He's obviously a fine minority DC who would be a good fit for us if it weren't for the fact that coordinators and assistants have burned this franchise to the ground over the last decade. In the meantime, he's the Rooney Rule stick of the month. He deserves better than that for the results he's provided. I'm sure he'd do a fine job here, alas, season tickets would be a hard sell. The long punished fan base here is ready for an experienced head coach with a resume that, preferably, would have Super Bowl experience, or if necessary, an assistant with the perception of being more than a prayer to succeed, like Garrett. This is a perception hire. If the perception is more of the same bs, you may as well saw the upper deck of Ralph Wilson Stadium off. The sports media continues to portray us in the same category with the Raiders. There's only one real way to break that stereotype and that's to bring in top flight coaching and player talent and build a team of front office support people with an IQ over 15. I hear Modrak broke 20 once at Pittsburgh when he was there. The Bills' front office of Wilson, Brandon, Modrak, Guy, and Jauron must have been on drugs the entire time they've been here. Based on their performance, they must have been on formaldehyde or some other enbalming fluid. RW could not be happier; he has made legit-seeming offers to the big names including Shanahan and Cowher, now he can go ahead and hire a much cheaper Coordinator to take a shot, without recrimination. And he will. Frazier is not a Rooney Rule guy at all for us; Fewell handled that. Frazier is the guy that will get the job IMO.
davefan66 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I had no idea. And I really don't have a problem with Marv, maybe a little too loyal at times. My choice is literally any other person on planet Earth. And I mean that in its literal sense. Cowher is the one available coach right now to whom you'd have to give an amount of money (and likely control) that you'd be stuck with him for the duration of the deal. If he's as marginal a headcoach as I think he is, and with no experience in personell acquisition whatsoever, I think locking yourself into a deal you can't/won't get out of with him, would be a tragedy of potentially franchise relocating magnitude right now (or actually in 2-3 years when the Bills are 6-10 yet again and there's no light at the end of the tunnel cuz the guy in charge has 2-3 years left on a 10milion/year guaranteed contract that your owner won't dump. ). Well said. I only know what limited action I had seen him in over the years, not game-by-game. My desire for Cowher is twofold, hopefully a good coach, and dare I say it, to make Buffalo relevant again. Didn't happen with Owens, but I believe for the duration of his stay here, national media would believe the Bills are capable of anything. I am just so sick and tired of the national media guys taking extra steps to tell us how bad we are (as if we didn't know it). I know we've done nothing to prove them wrong, but hopefully a Cowher signing would put an end to the national media crapping on our franchise. FWIW, I would like a proven HC, no coordinators or college guys. My choice, after Cowher, would be Shotty Sr.
papazoid Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 HERE IS THE LATEST INFO: (repeated from above, except he has named his source as Adam Schefter of ESPN) it comes from the guy who is putting up the Cowher billboard, and if he is to be believed, it's not good. essentially he is stating that he has talked to Schefter himself.....and that Schefter is staking his own reputation on the fact that BILL COWHER IS NOT COMING : http://www.buffalosportsdaily.com/
bfw1234 Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 more bad news for the Cowher crowd ?? Source: Cowher will not coach in Buffalo Posted on January 10, 2010 by Patrick Moran Unless the billboard slated to go up on the Buffalo thruway Monday morning magically changes his mind, Bill Cowher will not be the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills. A source, one so strong in his conviction he’s willing to be called out publicly if incorrect, tells me to formally scratch Cowher off the list of candidates for the Buffalo Bills head coaching position. “Sure am. He won’t be there next season.” The source said upon my asking if he’s prepared to put his reputation on the line if wrong. The source said he doesn’t know if Cowher will be coaching in the NFL in 2010 or not, saying it would depend on the situation, but reasserted Cowher won’t be on the Buffalo sideline. Anyone who reads Buffalo Sports Daily knows this isn’t easy to report, as I personally provided the vehicle to put up the Cowher billboard. It will remain up until either Cowher, one of his representatives or the Buffalo Bills organization confirm. Fortunately, money is also going to charity. Over $500 has been raised for Hunter’s Hope, and that drive will stay open until Valentine’s Day. I’m sure to take a beating over being associated with the billboard, but at the end of the day it’s my responsibility to report news, and the source I have is too strong to sweep under a rug. http://www.buffalosportsdaily.com/ would Patrick Moran vs Joe Logan make for a good undercard in the next pacquiao fight ? Patrick Moran's source is prob Shefter or Glazer
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