ILoveBFLO Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Per Twitter http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/8601692857 Good Article on Whaley from Arrowhead Pride: http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2008/12/22/6...-know-a-gm-doug Updated with article on NFL.com: http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/03/bills-offe...teelers-whaley/
BillsNYC Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 E-mail gaffe Whaley gained unwanted notoriety in 2007 when an inappropriate e-mail that he had sent to Steelers assistant coach Larry Zierlein was inadvertently forwarded by Zierlein to a large number of high-level NFL employees, including commissioner Roger Goodell. The e-mail reportedly contained a pornographic video. Zierlein apologized for the gaffe, and it is believed that neither he nor Whaley were disciplined by the team or the league.[1] All it says on Wiki....ha.
PromoTheRobot Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 There is your replacement for John Guy. Let me be the first to welcome him...(ahem) WHO'S THIS GUY?? I NEVER HEARD OF HIM!! TYPICAL CHEAP-ASS RALPH WILSON MOVE!!! ESPN IS LAUGHING AT US!!! I'M DONE WITH THIS TEAM!! Thank you. PTR
PromoTheRobot Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 E-mail gaffe Whaley gained unwanted notoriety in 2007 when an inappropriate e-mail that he had sent to Steelers assistant coach Larry Zierlein was inadvertently forwarded by Zierlein to a large number of high-level NFL employees, including commissioner Roger Goodell. The e-mail reportedly contained a pornographic video. Zierlein apologized for the gaffe, and it is believed that neither he nor Whaley were disciplined by the team or the league.[1] Hmmm...maybe our proximity to the Sundowner cinched the deal for Whaley? PTR
Lori Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Interesting. Bringing in a thirtysomething to work with Nix helps curb the "Sunshine Boys" jokes. Thumbs up for the WPIAL link, as well: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_479973.html And one more very important (to me) note: longtime Pittsburgh PP-G Steelers guy Ed Bouchette has good things to say about him. Bouchette's been covering that team since the Steel Curtain days. Man knows his stuff.
PromoTheRobot Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 This would be the best move of 2010. Could we be seeing the heir apparent to the GM position after Nix? If so this shows Buddy is thinking ahead. PTR
SuperKillerRobots Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 I like this FO structure more and more.
Dan III Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Interesting. Bringing in a thirtysomething to work with Nix helps curb the "Sunshine Boys" jokes. Thumbs up for the WPIAL link, as well: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_479973.html And one more very important (to me) note: longtime Pittsburgh PP-G Steelers guy Ed Bouchette has good things to say about him. Bouchette's been covering that team since the Steel Curtain days. Man knows his stuff. I wonder if this is another referral from Cowher..
THE GUY YELLING BEHIND YOU Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Could we be seeing the heir apparent to the GM position after Nix? If so this shows Buddy is thinking ahead. PTR I am a big fan of this move...I am almost on board with all of this. I REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY want to know about this DC though like 5 mins after the Super Bowl.
bills_red Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Members of the Steelers front office would not be surprised if Whaley takes the position. Sounds good
Simon Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Whaley HAS accepted the position. He will be Asst. GM / Pro personnel director Welcome to Buffalo Doug.
DPR4444 Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Whaley HAS accepted the position. He will be Asst. GM / Pro personnel director Welcome to Buffalo Doug. link? hope so, this guy soounds good.
WisconsinBillzFan Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 Without knowing anything about this guy just the fact that there will be a younger person from outside the organization "in the room" should be a good thing.
Lori Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 I wonder if this is another referral from Cowher.. Whaley first worked for the Steelers while Gailey was still there. His media guide bio: Doug Whaley is in his 10th season as the Steelers’ pro personnel coordinatorafter spending the three previous years as an area scout with the Seattle Seahawks. In his current position, Whaley is responsible for scouting Steelers’ opponents and evaluating pro players. Whaley joined Seattle in July, 1996, and was in charge of scouting college players throughout the east coast. Prior to joining Seattle, Whaley spent the 1995 season as an assistant in the Steelers’ pro personnel department. A native of nearby Upper St. Clair, Whaley lettered four seasons at the University of Pittsburgh as a safety and linebacker. After earning a degree in business finance, Whaley worked for one year as a retail stockbroker on Wall Street before joining the Steelers in 1995. Whaley attended Upper St. Clair High School in Pittsburgh, lettering in football, wrestling and track. Whaley is single and lives in Pittsburgh. Simon, you've got more of an "in" with the Stillers than I do. What else can you tell us about him?
JohnC Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora The mere fact that Nix would be looking at a front office prospect such as Whaley is terrific news. It demonstrates that under Nix the organization is looking for young talent to infuse this stolid front office with energy and competency. Coming from Pittsburg, if he is selected, he will bring with him a know how to draft soundly and have a prudent approach to free agency and salary cap management.
TheLynchTrain Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 E-mail gaffe Whaley gained unwanted notoriety in 2007 when an inappropriate e-mail that he had sent to Steelers assistant coach Larry Zierlein was inadvertently forwarded by Zierlein to a large number of high-level NFL employees, including commissioner Roger Goodell. The e-mail reportedly contained a pornographic video. Zierlein apologized for the gaffe, and it is believed that neither he nor Whaley were disciplined by the team or the league.[1] All it says on Wiki....ha. haha the guy that sent it used to be the Bills Assnt Line Coach back in 2006. http://post-gazette.com/pg/07143/788231-66.stm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Zierlein
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