hondo in seattle Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Have to wonder if the Atlanta organization help put the Bills even on his radar, let alone make them his 3rd choice. Haste makes waste they say, wish the Bills had waited long enough to find out John Fox would become available. John Fox was a .500 coach until he hooked up with Manning. Rex was a .500 coach was Sanchez, Geno and Vick - and a terrible FO. I'm not saying Fox is a bad coach. I just don't think the record is clear that he's a better coach.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 WRT the QB http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/14/rex-ryan-ej-manuel-has-a-lot-of-traits-you-look-for-in-a-quarterback/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs Rex Ryan: EJ Manuel “has a lot of traits you look for in a quarterback” and that he’d like to see Manuel use his legs more.
BringBackFergy Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 DougTheBoneMarrone @TheBoneMarrone 4h4 hours ago Ohh... Hey, I was just grabbing a few visors I left behind. #awkward DougTheBoneMarrone D. Marrone: "I changed my mind" R. Ryan: "The !@#$ you did....Hey Marcell...go medieval on his ass"
PromoTheRobot Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 He asked a question which began, "I didn't watch the games, but I talked to friends who watched a lot of Jets games and they said..." and expected Ryan to answer. That's the definition of LAZY. That only shows that Jerry takes what his fellow Jets reporters write as gospel. I hope the Jets press corps don't think Sully is an expert on the Bills.
Heitz Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Not the least bit surprised about that. That mortified equine has been pretty soundly abused, and the PC introducing your new head coach isn't the place to discuss your old head coach. Or about your potential deal for a football czar, or about the dumbest of Bills fans conspiracy theories, the analytics department and what they're up to. Hell, why not ask why the turf seems so slippery or the stadium was painted black outside, not white. Why didn't they ask what brand of beer everyone was drinking at the Big Tree last night!? Amateurs!
Peter Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Anybody else surprised that for all the talk and whining from the Buffalo media that Pegula never allows himself opportunity for questions, they barely asked him anything? I saw one question from Vic about the front office and another one from TG about the process of the coaching search, but if I recall that was really it. Nobody asked if Marrone was extended or if pegs rejected an extension overture (still no consensus on what happened), nobody followed up on Pegs comment about "talking with Polian" (what did that say for RB and DW at the time), nobody asked about "analytics dept." Am I missing something here? I also find it hilarious guys like Sully spent more time posting snarky questions on Twitter to everyone and no one rather than, you know, ask questions to the folks in front of them. Very good points. Sullivan and Bucky have complained about TP not being available to the media in the past, but never took advantage of the opportunity that he has so longed for. Today, instead, he makes an ass out of himself with the questions he asked of Rex. Correction: continues to make an ass out of himself. The sad thing is that the guy CAN be a gifted writer when he actually takes his allows himself to do something other than push his preconceived snark filled narratives. Edited January 14, 2015 by Peter
plenzmd1 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) Or about your potential deal for a football czar, or about the dumbest of Bills fans conspiracy theories, the analytics department and what they're up to. Hell, why not ask why the turf seems so slippery or the stadium was painted black outside, not white. Why didn't they ask what brand of beer everyone was drinking at the Big Tree last night!? Amateurs! I dunno Heitz...i think a question about if an extension was offered, or did he have a deal with Polian in place would have been okay Edited January 14, 2015 by plenzmd1
Nanker Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Haters gonna hate, hey, St Doug is that you? No. I think it's Joe the Holiday Five Pack.
TheLynchTrain Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) A real reporter would have prefaced the question with something like "When you were with the Jets, it was reported that..." It's less of an indictment of his lack of research (who would expect him to watch every Jets game?) than his professionalism. Sullivan's very phrasing was and amateurish in the extreme. He's simply not a real reporter by any stretch of the imagination. In his defense, he's a columnist not a reporter, so he gets a little leeway on the "sources." However, you're right on the money about the phrasing "other people say" - it shows me he doesn't have the stomach to stand by his own theories rather than put his name on it. He also acted like a child on twitter with the nightmare and crying jokes. Not the least bit surprised about that. That mortified equine has been pretty soundly abused, and the PC introducing your new head coach isn't the place to discuss your old head coach. I get its supposed to be about the head coach, but if you as a reporter complain the guy is never available, here's your shot. They asked about the front office shuffle (albeit in a milquetoast way) - what's wrong with asking this here? I don't want to hear these guys complain about this anymore if they're not going to ask the hard questions when they get a chance. And on the Marrone extension/no extension debate, we've argued it to death here but I haven't heard the media vet that one at all. Yes, Pegs would probably sidestep both the extension and Polian questions, but how he acts and how he answers those questions might give a little more insight. I'm just frustrated we seem to have such a week media around these parts. Edited January 14, 2015 by TheLynchTrain
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Please come up with something original. Sick of Kool-Aid line. it's old and overused Yup. As soon as someone says "Kool Aid" I know to disregard most of what they say. It's the most tired, uncreative, oft-misused trope.
PS 56 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Immediately after the presser I poured a glass of Rex Koolaide. I'm delighted....
plenzmd1 Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 BTW, when will the inevitable tampering question come up in regards to Sanchez...don't think you can say anything until free agency actually starts
Maury Ballstein Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Yup. As soon as someone says "Kool Aid" I know to disregard most of what they say. It's the most tired, uncreative, oft-misused trope. agree if you hear the words kool aid or homer you know the person is a little "out there"
PromoTheRobot Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 So Todd Bowles gets 4 years @ $16MM from the Jets. The Bills pay 5 years @ $27.5MM to Rex. Did you ever think you'd see the Bills make a New York team look cheap?
Kelly the Dog Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 BTW, when will the inevitable tampering question come up in regards to Sanchez...don't think you can say anything until free agency actually starts Sanchez is a free agent I think, and I highly doubt that Rex will want him.
Tyrod's Tailor Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Yup. As soon as someone says "Kool Aid" I know to disregard most of what they say. It's the most tired, uncreative, oft-misused trope. There should be a test where you have to explain the phrase's origin before you can use it.
Heitz Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 I dunno Heitz...i think a question about if an extension was offered, or did he have a deal with Polian in place would have been okay I personally disagree - this was about Rex, not Pegula and plans that were supposedly in the works before Marrone left. I get this is one of the few times they actually have face time with Terry, but start rocking the boat and it might be the LAST time you get face time with him. I guess the other problem for me personally is that, it didn't happen, so I don't really care now. Its done and over, on the next. But again, that's just me
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 There should be a test where you have to explain the phrase's origin before you can use it. Agreed.
Nanker Posted January 14, 2015 Posted January 14, 2015 Loved his comment about teams putting his quotes up on their bulletin boards. Go ahead - The Bills will be backing them up.
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