ChanOverChin Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Don't just hire a HC. Make sure you know who that HC plans to bring with him at OC/DC/ST. That combination is as important as anything else. That combination of coaches should decide who is hired. I personally like the idea of keeping Schwartz as the DC for continuity purposes. Go ahead and blow up the offensive coaching brain trust if you must. I would much prefer an experienced NFL HC, not a neophyte. That HC does have to contend with Belichick twice a year, year after year, after all. Whaley appears to be a capable GM, but if the Bills can acquire someone better then by all means they should replace him. What HC plus assistants give us "the best chance" to beat Belichick for the division title?? That's the main question to be answered during the interview process. The answer will separate the men from the boys pretty damn quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) It's a common question to ask HC what their plan is, don't you remember when we hired GW one of the things that impressed Donahoe et all was the folder and list of candidates GW had in mind of who he'd name if/when he got the job? Edited January 3, 2015 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 GW had a file folder with him when he came in here last year to buy a Tahoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Perhaps Whaley/Pegula's first question should be just that... "How do we beat New England twice?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 No matter whom the Bills hire as a HC, when your team has to hire a new HC, a new OC and (likely) new QB it's going to take at least one season for everyone to learn to work together. That's a lot of turnover to absorb in one season. So, we're looking at the 2016 season, then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Have we already decided to fire Schwartz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Don't just hire a HC. Make sure you know who that HC plans to bring with him at OC/DC/ST. That combination is as important as anything else. That combination of coaches should decide who is hired. I personally like the idea of keeping Schwartz as the DC for continuity purposes. Go ahead and blow up the offensive coaching brain trust if you must. I would much prefer an experienced NFL HC, not a neophyte. That HC does have to contend with Belichick twice a year, year after year, after all. Whaley appears to be a capable GM, but if the Bills can acquire someone better then by all means they should replace him. What HC plus assistants give us "the best chance" to beat Belichick for the division title?? That's the main question to be answered during the interview process. The answer will separate the men from the boys pretty damn quick. Pretty sure that's standard part of interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 (edited) Have we already decided to fire Schwartz?Fire him? He is set to he tarred and feathered. Only 3 of his 4 starting lineman made the pro bowl. You call that coaching? Edited January 3, 2015 by Best Player Available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 No matter whom the Bills hire as a HC, when your team has to hire a new HC, a new OC and (likely) new QB it's going to take at least one season for everyone to learn to work together. That's a lot of turnover to absorb in one season. So, we're looking at the 2016 season, then. You mean like Bruce Arians and Jim Caldwell and Mike McCoy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm sure all the candidates will articulate seemingly good plans for subordinate coaches. They know they'll be asked and they'll have canned answers. But how do you know which one will really deliver? That's one of the things I like about big name coaches. I'm not sure how many coaches out there want to work for Frank Reich or Adam Gase, for example. I do know that a lot of coaches would love to work with Bill Cowher or Tony Dungy. And a lot of players would love to play for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PearlHowardman Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 You mean like Bruce Arians and Jim Caldwell and Mike McCoy? I wouldn't count on lightning striking twice in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 No matter whom the Bills hire as a HC, when your team has to hire a new HC, a new OC and (likely) new QB it's going to take at least one season for everyone to learn to work together. That's a lot of turnover to absorb in one season. So, we're looking at the 2016 season, then. Nope. There are many a big turnaround stories with such changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I wouldn't count on lightning striking twice in the NFL. You mean four times? It happens every year that teams with first year coaches play well. Usually they don't because teams with new coaches usually suck. We don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I like the resume: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hue_Jackson His O, with Schwartz's D could be nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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