HalftimeAdjustment Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Amazing that marrone has a double dip option now. that's one bad contract the bills gave him. Maybe those brandon to the raiders rumors are true. Did they have a choice with uncertain ownership situation? Marrone could have declined and they'd have hired someone who was not smart enough to ask for a change in control provision?
OldTimer1960 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Just because Schwartz is under contract doesn't mean he stays. The new HC (assuming it's not Schwartz) may want his own guy. I hope the Bills hire an offensive minded HC who keeps Schwartz. Then again, if the Bills hire Cowher or Dungy, I'll be thrilled. Why? Cowher and Dungy are now TV fat cats who likely won't want to put in the long hours and endure the stress that being an NFL coach brings after being coddled on TV for years.
Fan in San Diego Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Exactly what I was thinking. If it's Brandon he needs to go asap. Pat Kirwan on NFLN speculated that whoever let that clause in the contract would be fired.
BuffOrange Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Those who wanted him gone and celebrating his departure - careful what you wish for. IMHO, Marrone was not the problem with this organization. OC and OL coach both were far bigger issues and now the baby has decided to jump before the bath water was readying for being thrown out. Schwartz should NOT be the HC. The HC who specializes in OL play is a far lesser issue than the OL coach... Not the dumbest thing I've heard in 2014 but you only have 4.5 hours to beat it. Edited January 1, 2015 by BuffOrange
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Well, bringing Rivers with him can't happen... well it could ...
SJDK Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I can't help but wonder if Kiko knows what's going on... Kiko is omnipresent and plants his thoughts in others heads..
OldTimer1960 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 well it could ... How? Rivers is not a FA nor is he Reich's property. Do you think the Chargers would say "heck, Frank got a HC job, let's congratulate him by giving him one of the few good QBs in the NFL"?
John in Jax Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Double post. Edited January 1, 2015 by John in Jax
John in Jax Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I hope whoever replaces him is a legitimate coach instead of the recycled bottom of the barrel that we've had to endure. The parallels between Marrone and Mike Mularkey are pretty amazing. Hopefully what follows this time is with a better result. THIS x1000. Good riddance. I hope whoever replaces him is a legitimate coach instead of the recycled bottom of the barrel that we've had to endure. The parallels between Marrone and Mike Mularkey are pretty amazing. Hopefully what follows this time is with a better result. THIS x1000. Good riddance.
Manther Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 He's the lead candidate to get the Jets job. Just wow. The Jets don't even have a GM. I hope they hire him because he is average at best and the new GM will be stuck with a guy that is not his. Turmoil!
John in Jax Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) Double post Edited January 1, 2015 by John in Jax
3rdand12 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) This is easy to fix, somehow, there is a lot of wiggle room. Block the interviews, for one. If I am the Bills I deny any interview chances Marrone asks for, he can go !@#$ himself. If necessary just give Pepper Johnson more money, and Henderson Assistant HC label. Thats why we have you as advisor !Its war for one thing. and thats fine. how it should be. Schwartzes program is solid now. He has the guys in place. Fix the O Edited January 1, 2015 by 3rdand12
SJDK Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I think he knew they were going to ask him to fire Hackett so he asked for an extension for him. They said screw you so he said screw you. I think it was all about protecting hackett. IMO, the best part of this whole thing is that Hackett is gone. I just hope schwartz stays with the team.
Big Gun Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 If it was a power struggle like some have said. I liked Marrone but I like Whaley better. I think he did a good job but if one had to go I rather it was Marrone.
3rdand12 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I think Pepper and Donnie would rather stay with Schwartz, if we choose to keep him in whatever capacity. as long as you reward them of course , ala pegula money
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Best record in 10 years, and the QB and HC get run out of town.... Weird place. All we needed was a couple relatively easy improvements on offense, and instead we will be starting over again, it seems. Oh well... Life as a Bills fan. Hope Schwartz sticks around as either DC or HC, at least. they didn't get run out, Orton is a puss and st doug didn't get his way so he bolted
4merper4mer Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Pat Kirwan on NFLN speculated that whoever let that clause in the contract would be fired. Fired? How about a hefty raise. Seriously though I would think that clause would be fairly normal. It was no secret that Ralph was old and it seems like a fair clause for a newly hired coach. I don't think Marrone was doing anything wrong trying to leverage it; he just didn't have the juice....it would take a lot to get an extension for Hackett. Not sure if Marrone made a smart move but if he can get paid twice inn 2015 and get a 3 year contract from a new team, it's not a dumb thing for him to do. If he goes somewhere and decides to rely on his coordinators and hire good ones, he could succeed. For the Bills I think it is almost lucky. It would have been judged harshly if they fired a 9-7 coach even with new ownership but at the same time there were some obvious shortcomings on the offensive side. Now they have a shot at correcting things and still have the horses on defense with Schwartz in place.....even if Schwartz leaves, can you name one prospective DC that wouldn't salivate at this roster.
3rdand12 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Promote Swartz and hire a new OC and OL coach. Add a couple interior guys who can block , stir till preseason
Kelly the Dog Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I just have to say again, Happy New Year and thank you to the Pegulas. They did the right thing with their first big move as owners. Keep it up.
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