Nervous Guy Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's just a PR move, to sell season tickets. Next thing you know, they'll be re-signing Chuck Dickerson to coach the DL. I guess ol Ralph has finally lost his mind...again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's just a PR move, to sell season tickets. Next thing you know, they'll be re-signing Chuck Dickerson to coach the DL. I appreciate your cynicism, I really do, because normally I am pretty cynical about the Bills, but, I think you are a little off on this one. DeHaven is proven, successful, and is likely the best special teams coach available out there. I don't think this a desperate a move to conjur up images of the "glory days" for the Bills faithful, just a great coaching hire. It just so happens that the guy was with the organization during its' finest hours in the last 40 years, and his units played a big role in that. Now, in keeping with a theme, now I hope he can find another Steve Tasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I agree. And can't figure out why he would even consider coming back. Strength of character would be my guess. I think its a good move because he might be more intense because that memory does not leave you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Props to Buftex who reported this was going to happen 2-3 days ago in the shoutbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I appreciate your cynicism, I really do, because normally I am pretty cynical about the Bills, but, I think you are a little off on this one. DeHaven is proven, successful, and is likely the best special teams coach available out there. I don't think this a desperate a move to conjur up images of the "glory days" for the Bills faithful, just a great coaching hire. It just so happens that the guy was with the organization during its' finest hours in the last 40 years, and his units played a big role in that. Now, in keeping with a theme, now I hope he can find another Steve Tasker Wendling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 THE PLAYOFF CURSE HAS BEEN LIFTED!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's just a PR move, to sell season tickets. Next thing you know, they'll be re-signing Chuck Dickerson to coach the DL. Nah, if they're serious about selling tickets, there's only one coach that can help that, and it's Chuck Lester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 i think dehaven is actually better than april.it seem like lots on here must be too young to remember dehaven, but he was the best. i see a lotta love for april, but for my money, dehaven all the way. Indeed. Although I will give April lots of props, the role in Buffalo of Special Teams ace relly does belong to DeHaven. Welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seq004 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/bills_and_n...back-to-Buffalo Good coach who took the fall for a braincramp by a player, far as I'm concerned. Very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/bills_and_n...back-to-Buffalo Good coach who took the fall for a braincramp by a player, far as I'm concerned. This is good news. Thanks for posting. When April left DeHaven was the first person I thought about as a replacement. Bruce always had good STs. April however, was so good that at first he reminded me of Bruce. Perhaps the reason so many really liked April is that he was the one bright spot on this decade of failure. When Bruce was here - he was not the one shining star. We had a pretty good D - and further back we actually had a damned good O to go with it. Welcome back Bruce DeHaven! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Just another re-trea coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Just another re-trea coach. You are an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikchomp Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I agree. And can't figure out why he would even consider coming back. He was unemployed and was offered an NFL coaching job. I don't think many other special teams coaching positions are open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Nice to see DeHaven back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 http://www.wivb.com/dpp/sports/bills_and_n...back-to-Buffalo Good coach who took the fall for a braincramp by a player, far as I'm concerned. Can't go wrong with that pick. Now we need some players . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Blizzard Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 THE PLAYOFF CURSE HAS BEEN LIFTED!!!!! We can only hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Welcome back Bruce. Time heals wounds - on both sides. Knock it out of the park big boy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 I appreciate your cynicism, I really do, because normally I am pretty cynical about the Bills, but, I think you are a little off on this one. DeHaven is proven, successful, and is likely the best special teams coach available out there. I don't think this a desperate a move to conjur up images of the "glory days" for the Bills faithful, just a great coaching hire. It just so happens that the guy was with the organization during its' finest hours in the last 40 years, and his units played a big role in that. Now, in keeping with a theme, now I hope he can find another Steve Tasker That PARTICULAR cynicism was intentionally over-the-top - hiring back DeHaven is obviously not a ticket-selling move. And honestly...I've got nothing against him, I don't mind him being back. But I am honestly a bit surprised he'd agree to it, and to be perfectly blunt can't help wondering if maybe he's a little...well...old, frankly, for the game at this point. But maybe not...not even an opinion, just a thought. Nice, old SI article I just found about him and the MCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 And can't figure out why he would even consider coming back. 1. No opening in Washington, Philadelphia or New York so he could have his team beat Wade's team twice a year 2. He did not know you were still hanging around Bills fandom 3. He has not been listening to Buffalo or national press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 2. He did not know you were still hanging around Bills fandom Meeeeeeee-ow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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