Coach Tuesday Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 So, are there any actual "updates" to be had here?
SDS Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Could we please limit the discussion of the pros/cons of any particular coach in this thread? Each coach has their own. Save this one for updates on the search. Thanks.
Ennjay Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Could we please limit the discussion of the pros/cons of any particular coach in this thread? Each coach has their own. Save this one for updates on the search. Thanks. Thanks SDS.
PromoTheRobot Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) So, are there any actual "updates" to be had here? Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora Browns did interview Whisenhunt, as ESPN 1st reported. Bills will talk to Lovie, as WGR reported, but BUF would have 2nd meeting w/Whis too Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora CLE, BUF and PHI waiting to talk to Chip Kelly following Fiesta Bowl but from what i hear, as have been reporting, its CLE, PHI or Oregon Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora sorry, my bad here- deal between Chiefs and Andy Reid is NOW imminent. As in will be finalized likely by end of day (Reid never on Bills radar) McCoy interview by Sunday. PTR Edited January 3, 2013 by PromoTheRobot
jethro_tull Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Lovie Smith and Bills to talk this week-end. http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8809007/lovie-smith-formerly-chicago-bears-reportedly-interview-buffalo-bills
ColdBlueNorth Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks SDS. Down with the mobocracy Admins may want to pin this thread then, and modify the subject to "Bills coach search updates - ONLY". A separate pinned thread devoted to the pro's and con's of each candidate would then make sense because realistically updates on the coaching search will inevitably elicit the pro's and con's of each new candidate as the field of candidates narrows or when new or known candidates are added or lost to other teams.
26CornerBlitz Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) @Eric_Edholm Fact: The #Bills' HC job is a lot more attractive with Ralph Wilson ceding control. (And new stadium deal, too.) A big reason why there are so many willing to interview. Edited January 3, 2013 by 26CornerBlitz
PromoTheRobot Posted January 3, 2013 Author Posted January 3, 2013 @Eric_Edholm Fact: The #Bills' HC job is a lot more attractive with Ralph Wilson ceding control. (And new stadium deal, too.) A big reason why there are so many willing to interview. Jokes on them. We all know nothing really changed. PTR
hmsmystic Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 You don't want Lovie Smith because of his underwhelming personality and performance but you want Andy Reid? Have you ever seen his pressers? This guy is the epitome of no personality and as for success? Lovie Smith has a ring. How many does Reid have as a HC? I'm not saying I want Lovie Smith because I don't but if you're going to give a reason for not wanting Lovie, make sure your reasoning makes sense. My math says 9 playoff appearances and multiple Championship games- this is the opposite of underwhelming
jcbillsfan Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Sounds like mid week at the latest for the announcement
3rdand12 Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 Chip Kelly as strong handed O coordinator and Lovie as head coach and heavy hand in the Def. Russ says " he has the purse strings" and i think it's time to hit it out of the park, Brandon. Put everything you got into this one. and dont swing for the cheap seats. Hit the damned scoreboard. With those two fellows on board the sky is the limit.
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 My math says 9 playoff appearances and multiple Championship games- this is the opposite of underwhelming I'll have to check but I believe the Bears made 3 playoff appearances in Lovie's 9 year tenure in Chicago but it definitely isn't 9 appearances as I know they've missed the last 2 years.
Rubes Posted January 3, 2013 Posted January 3, 2013 (edited) I'll have to check but I believe the Bears made 3 playoff appearances in Lovie's 9 year tenure in Chicago but it definitely isn't 9 appearances as I know they've missed the last 2 years. According to the Chicago Tribune: "After the Super Bowl, the Bears appeared set up to be a strong contender for a while. But they failed to reach the playoffs the next three seasons and have made only one postseason appearance in the six seasons since." More to know: "Smith tried four offensive coordinators during his Bears career. Smith's first thought was to run a similar offense to the one he was familiar with when he was defensive coordinator of the Rams, so he hired Terry Shea, despite not having worked with him. It was an unmitigated disaster. The Bears finished last in the league in offense." Tribune Linky Edited January 4, 2013 by Rubes
NewEra Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Chip Kelly as strong handed O coordinator and Lovie as head coach and heavy hand in the Def. Russ says " he has the purse strings" and i think it's time to hit it out of the park, Brandon. Put everything you got into this one. and dont swing for the cheap seats. Hit the damned scoreboard. With those two fellows on board the sky is the limit. Chip Kelly as the OC and Lovie as the HC? Seriously? Pass that stuff over here.
John from Riverside Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I'll have to check but I believe the Bears made 3 playoff appearances in Lovie's 9 year tenure in Chicago but it definitely isn't 9 appearances as I know they've missed the last 2 years. With this last year being off a 10-6 record
BillnutinHouston Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Jokes on them. We all know nothing really changed. PTR Beat down the mob, PTR. It's what you do best!
reddogblitz Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 With this last year being off a 10-6 record And an NFC Championship game the year before.
Wayne Cubed Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 /thread According to another thread a poster heard from a friend who text him the Bills have hired Lovie Smith
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 Coaching roulette may well rest on who is willing to pay the most. It usually works with players, why not coaches? Open it Ralph/Russ!
HOUSE Posted January 4, 2013 Posted January 4, 2013 I have an update... No No way Only if you pay me 100 million lol, you got to be kidding
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