Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I would love to see it. Why would anyone assume he's lost his edge. He was brilliant then and he likely still is. Under Polian's watch, the Colts went from perennial not-quite-good-enough contenders to pretenders in nothing flat with the loss of Manning. It was clear they didn't have a credible plan. There are also stories about Polian in Indy having become quite arrogant. That is why some of us feel he has lost his "edge" and "you can't go home again". Create the future, stop trying to re-create the past. Yes, we had a great team and we lost 4 straight times too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Maybe get Pop Warner to coach the team and see if Bronco Nagurski's available. Nah...we need Saban. "They're killing me, Whitey. They're killing me..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 We need to move on, simply. And, further, Pegs and Polian do not have a relationship, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I really like Whaley. I think he has a very good eye for talent and want to see him remain as GM. If you want Polian back then go look at his draft pick history for the last 10 years or so he was with the Colts. It's convincing enough to change your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 (edited) If hiring guys who "got it done" before worked so well more teams would do it automatically. But the fact is more championships are won by first-timers than second-timers. Everyone thought Shanahan, with his two rings, was going to make the Redskins into a dynasty. Football changes over the years. A guy who won in the 90's is not a guy I'd want now. Edited September 10, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 There are two types of intelligence: crystalline intelligence, and fluid intelligence. The latter refers to the ability to quickly adapt to new situations; and tends to decline with age. The former represents intelligence as applied to familiar situations. With an older guy like Polian--he's 71--you're likely going to be getting more crystalline intelligence than fluid intelligence. "That's okay," you might say, "Because the skill set Polian built back in the '90s is still applicable today." But it's worth remembering that, toward the end of his career in Indy, the team Polian built was only one Peyton injury away from 2-14. Blame that on the age-related decline in fluid intelligence. Blame it on his efforts to elevate his son Chris. (Despite Chris's incompetence and penchant for making enemies of competent people within front offices.) Blame it on whatever you like; but bear in mind that the Bill Polian Colts fans received--especially recently--didn't perform at nearly the same level as the Bill Polian who built the Buffalo Bills. Instead of Bill Polian personally, Pegula should look for someone like Polian had been 20 - 30 years ago. Someone very smart, innovative, capable of thinking outside the box. Hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 You didn't don't see what whaley did with one game with the additions to this team. He's building a nicely talented team. I trust him, and we'll see on Marrone. I like him, just not sure yet. Winning cures all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Instead of Bill Polian personally, Pegula should look for someone like Polian had been 20 - 30 years ago. Someone very smart, innovative, capable of thinking outside the box. Hungry. Liiiiiiiike...Doug Whaley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 There are two types of intelligence: crystalline intelligence, and fluid intelligence. The latter refers to the ability to quickly adapt to new situations; and tends to decline with age. The former represents intelligence as applied to familiar situations. With an older guy like Polian--he's 71--you're likely going to be getting more crystalline intelligence than fluid intelligence. "That's okay," you might say, "Because the skill set Polian built back in the '90s is still applicable today." But it's worth remembering that, toward the end of his career in Indy, the team Polian built was only one Peyton injury away from 2-14. Blame that on the age-related decline in fluid intelligence. Blame it on his efforts to elevate his son Chris. (Despite Chris's incompetence and penchant for making enemies of competent people within front offices.) Blame it on whatever you like; but bear in mind that the Bill Polian Colts fans received--especially recently--didn't perform at nearly the same level as the Bill Polian who built the Buffalo Bills. Instead of Bill Polian personally, Pegula should look for someone like Polian had been 20 - 30 years ago. Someone very smart, innovative, capable of thinking outside the box. Hungry. Good analysis. Concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 ....and Jerry Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Except for drafting four other potential hall of famers (Freeny, Wayne, James, and Mathis). I value team building more than drafting prowess on an individual basis. Fact is that despite having elite talent like PManning and the above, his tenure resulted in only one superbowl win. You can argue that Peyton is a playoff choker but that is also the job of the GM to evaluate and build a team that works around such limitations. But it's worth remembering that, toward the end of his career in Indy, the team Polian built was only one Peyton injury away from 2-14. Blame it on whatever you like; but bear in mind that the Bill Polian Colts fans received--especially recently--didn't perform at nearly the same level as the Bill Polian who built the Buffalo Bills. I concur. No Bill Polian for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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