wnyguy Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Given the extension to Fitz, the resigning of Stevie, the acquisition of Mario and Anderson, the pleas to Cowher and Shanahan, taking care of Freddie, etc - can someone point me to something that says money has been even the slightest factor during the Nix/Gailey regime? Don't forget, they payed 10 bucks an hour to shovel snow.
nobody Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Is a time else wondering if this is Thurman's "MOFO" comments? Move Over Front Office?
NoSaint Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Let's see, perhaps because Nix is stepping down and Ralph no longer has input. If you don't consider that change, I have a large plot of wetland in Florida you might be interested in. Do you think Ralph will really no longer call regularly? RB will still be employed by RW. And nix is still in. This seems to give RB more leeway to do what he wants, but I think he was already the top guy in shaping Ralph's opinion- as indicated by Ralph choosing him. Heck, just a few years ago russ was GM and in charge of all things football too. I think it's a positive move but not near the radical change you are expecting. Edited January 1, 2013 by NoSaint
thebandit27 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 wait, really? If only there was a 10-page thread about this already... [just giving you a hard time]
Maguire's Beer Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 This isn't really true. You can offer the ability to run your show TODAY. I don't see how much has really changed - by all accounts Russ was already mostly in charge. He can say it's his team, but it's not - it's Ralph's team. We'll unfortunately be reminded of this somewhere in the not so distant future given his age and apparent health issues in the last year. Then what? A new owner will once again be holding the keys. If there was some sort of succession plan announced as part of this transition, would be a lot more promising for a potential next coach. But now Russ has all the incentive in the world - more than he even had as CEO - to ensure that he keeps his elevated position under new ownership. In practice, that means he has to try to become PART of the new ownership. He needs to ally himself with an ownership group that will retain him as the managing partner, even while he doesn't bring any serious money to the table. That sounds daunting, but Russ has two key pieces of leverage - his current role as owner-in-all-but-title, and his close relationship with Ralph. If anyone is going to convince Ralph to give a hometown discount to a prospective ownership group, it's his boy Russ.
VABills Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks, I always do. Nothing better than family and football. And yes, Nix is stepping down. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora Just not today...after the draft. Last time that happened AJ Smith blew the draft on purpose.
nucci Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks, I always do. Nothing better than family and football. And yes, Nix is stepping down. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora Just not today...after the draft. Brandon and Whaley hire the next coach, I'm guessing.
mrags Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Move Over Front Office? hey, if Russ is in control, maybe he gets rid of Littman and the Chronies.
papazoid Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 And yes, Nix is stepping down. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora Just not today...after the draft. this is the only way Waley would stay with the bills......
nucci Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Last time that happened AJ Smith blew the draft on purpose. Butler
SDS Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 thanks. appreciate the mention. jw You know what they say - any press is good press!
thebandit27 Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Do you think Ralph will really no longer call regularly? RB will still be employed by RW. And nix is still in. This seems to give RB more leeway to do what he wants, but I think he was already the top guy in shaping Ralph's opinion- as indicated by Ralph choosing him. I think it's a positive move but not near the radical change you are expecting. I didn't say it would be a "radical" change, but it will definitely be a change. Last time that happened AJ Smith blew the draft on purpose. So you think Whaley is going to purposely tank the draft to get out of his future job as GM of the Bills? I disagree. Brandon and Whaley hire the next coach, I'm guessing. That's what La Canfora said.
DaGimp Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 So the big changes will be a new website and so fancy email campaigns! Meanwhile, they will hire another chump like Wisehunt and not draft any top QB because Chan told Buddy day dee boy ain't no good!
LabattBlue Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 this takes LITTMAN out of the picture.... Brandon is now free to spend raplh's money to hire a big time coach..... If you think Ralph handed his checkbook to Brandon, you are dreaming!
Saint Doug Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 I'm sure this latest development is going to cause all the top flight coaches to come knocking on the doors of OBD.
mannc Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Thanks, I always do. Nothing better than family and football. And yes, Nix is stepping down. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora Just not today...after the draft. Unfortunately, the draft is precisely where Buddy has done the most damage to this franchise.
LabattBlue Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 The guy who controls the purse strings controls the team, no matter what this press conference suggests. Nothing changes until the team is sold. RTB ^^^^^^^^^^ 100% Correct!
VABills Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) So you think Whaley is going to purposely tank the draft to get out of his future job as GM of the Bills? I disagree. No Nix. Keep up with the conversation. Edited January 1, 2013 by VABills
G-Daddy Posted January 1, 2013 Posted January 1, 2013 Unfortunately, the draft is precisely where Buddy has done the most damage to this franchise. He'll be in charge in name only.....Whaley will have final say.
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