zazie Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Doug Whaley inherited a pretty askew situation. so far he has: 1. installed a coaching staff that appears to be cognizant of the modern game and has a winning attitude 2. had a battle with Eugene Parker that he appears to have not lost 3. had a really solid draft with a first round qb selection that actually seems to be the best qb in the draft class at first glance i am really appreciating this guy. laughingstock no longer, finally, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Won 0 games Let's play some football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 13 years no playoffs. He was part of the old regime. Ralph is cheap. I'm so done with this team. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Isn't this all still under nix-- ie, the draft, the selection if Manuel, the franchise tag on Byrd? Not sure Whaley has even done anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 In '08 we started 5-1 and gave the coach a huge extension. In '11 we sprinted to 5-2 and the qb got a huge extension. I say why wait. 2-0 in preseason is good enough for me. Lets re-up with the GM and lock him up long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Won 0 games Let's play some football This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Won 0 games Let's play some football Hasnt lost any either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Too early to tell, lets see how this plays out. We have all seen good on paper teams and moves fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Too often on here we pinpoint blame or praise. This is a very collaborative organization and has been for years (and all organizations are). I have news for you, Whaley was VERY involved in last years draft/free agency/roster selection, etc... Every decision that happens in a front office happens as a group. At the end of the day Whaley makes the decision (if Russ approves). Those situations that are that tough that come down to just the GM are so few and far between. I guess that someone has to take the blame or the praise but almost always it is a group that came to that conclusion. Edited August 22, 2013 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted William's frozen head Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Too often on here we pinpoint blame or praise. This is a very collaborative organization and has been for years (and all organizations are). I have news for you, Whaley was VERY involved in last years draft/free agency/roster selection, etc... Every decision that happens in a front office happens as a group. At the end of the day Whaley makes the decision (if Russ approves). Those situations that are that tough that come down to just the GM are so few and far between. I guess that someone has to take the blame or the praise but almost always it is a group that came to that conclusion. Bring back Polian, even though he is starting to look like Captain Pike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hasnt lost any either ****. We're in trouble if we come out and tie the Patriots... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Doug didn't hire this coaching staff...likely had input, but that wasn't his his responsibility at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Doug Whaley inherited a pretty askew situation. so far he has: 1. installed a coaching staff that appears to be cognizant of the modern game and has a winning attitude 2. had a battle with Eugene Parker that he appears to have not lost 3. had a really solid draft with a first round qb selection that actually seems to be the best qb in the draft class at first glance i am really appreciating this guy. laughingstock no longer, finally, perhaps? 1. Marrone was hired under Buddy; 2. Too early to tell; 3. Buddy was GM for the draft. As has been stated, this was a collaborative organization and both Whaley and Buddy have participated in good and bad moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 1. Marrone was hired under Buddy; 2. Too early to tell; 3. Buddy was GM for the draft. As has been stated, this was a collaborative organization and both Whaley and Buddy have participated in good and bad moves. I have the idea that Whaley was the main guy for some time, Buddy was in name only since the end of last season. Maybe I am wrong though, I do not have any mysterious inside sources whose name I can't disclose like several other posters purport to have, just my own perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I am pretty sure it is just way to early to tell. I mean look at the 2010 draft thread, I think the judge the GM thing is kind of based on drafts and other parts of building a team for a coach. How are we supposed to do that based on the 3 to 5 things he may or may not of even done yet? The jury just sat down and was read the court instructions, this is going to take a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 We will find out real soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 To add some much-needed useful information to the topic, Whaley was promoted to GM on May 16th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Failed to resign Byrd Failed to resign Levitre or bring in good vet FA help at G Failed to bring in good vet FA help at CB Should have made decision on vet QB sooner and not got stuck with Kolb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Isn't this all still under nix-- ie, the draft, the selection if Manuel, the franchise tag on Byrd? Not sure Whaley has even done anything yet. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Won 0 games Let's play some football This is where the rubber hits the road. Also relative to the OP Buddy Nix was clearly involved in the selection of the current coaching staff. He was also in the lead at the time of the draft. Hard to say Whaley was totally responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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