TheFunPolice Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Albert Breer mentioned that 2 teams in addition to the Redskins used McCloughan's scouting information and board for the 2017 draft. As soon as the Whaley firing went down, NFL reporter Benjamin Albright said that the Bills were looking at McCloughan for a front office role(not specifically GM). With our front office situation, I would have to think we were one of the 2 teams and that could be where some of this McCloughan rumor is/was coming from. Secondly, with the Bills looking at first time GMs, I would expect some type of personnel guru type to be in the front office mix. At this point, I don't think Pegula is above saying to Scot, "How much do make from your scouting consulting? Come work for me. I'll double your yearly salary and all you have to do not give your data to anyone else but us." It makes alot of sense. And you are not putting in a high profile position at all. I would love this. The guy has incredible talent for finding players. He has also been battling demons for years in terms of alcohol but it sounded like what went down in Washington was more politics than actual issues with his personal decisions. Give him a director of personnel gig whose job it is to identify talent but who doesn't face constant pressure/scrutiny.
Best Player Available Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 He's noted for saying he's a functional alcoholic, and if he just sticks to beer he can control it. From experience with a family member and work associates. Even being a "functional alcoholic" You never "control it" In particular working in a high stress executive position. Impossible. Control what? The ability too build a team while hammered or hungover? Talent aside this is a career killer and even larger problems with the people who care about the functioning alcoholic.
BrooklynBills Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Isn't Brett Veach Director of PLayer Personnel in KC at present? Why would he take a lateral move? He is co-director of player personnel. Depending on his duties there it might not be a lateral move.
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Beane-GM McLoughan- Personnel Bring it on! Edited May 3, 2017 by horned dogs
voodoo poonani Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Here's a pretty good loat of candidates. I don't think DeCosta is a real option just like Wolf. http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/04/candidates_to_replace_doug_whaley_as_buffalo_bills_general_manager_gm_beane.html
thebandit27 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Here's a pretty good loat of candidates. I don't think DeCosta is a real option just like Wolf. http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2017/04/candidates_to_replace_doug_whaley_as_buffalo_bills_general_manager_gm_beane.html From that list: Veach Fitterer Tobin I'd still like to see the team make a push for McClay
TheFunPolice Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 My only hope is we get a top-notch guy. Pegula will pay the money so he just needs to find the right guy(s) to trust.
billieve420 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) We are doing things backwards as normally the GM hires the coach. So the Pegula's should be deferring to McDermott as who he would be most comfortable working with. Obviously, McDermott is a total unknown, someone who has been granted unprecedented power as a 1st time HC. However, there is no turning back now they need to sign off on the guy McDermott wants. Both guys need to be tied to the hip and if they fail they both need to be held responsible. Edited May 3, 2017 by billieve420
Heitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 @McClain_on_NFL Texans Brian Gaine interviewing for Bills GM job Thursday. Texans gave permission for them to interview their personnel director.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 @McClain_on_NFL Texans Brian Gaine interviewing for Bills GM job Thursday. Texans gave permission for them to interview their personnel director. @McClain_on_NFL Brian Gaine is one of the league's most respected personnel men. He's done a terrific job with the Texans. He'd do a great job with Bills.
Malazan Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 I know it's irrational, but I don't want anyone from the team that gave up picks to get rid of a terrible QB they signed to a crazy contract.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 I know it's irrational, but I don't want anyone from the team that gave up picks to get rid of a terrible QB they signed to a crazy contract. Getting rid of Osweiler has nothing to do with Gaine's ability to evaluate personnel as the decision to sign and jettison him was on the GM Rick Smith.
Heitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 A few older articles on him: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/report-says-49ers-to-interview-texans-exec-brian-gaine/ http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/texans-promote-brian-gaine-jon-carr-012315 http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article1959759.html (interesting one, worth the read...) http://bangordailynews.com/2012/07/14/sports/umaine-grad-works-his-way-into-miami-dolphins-front-office-as-assistant-gm/
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 @SalSports I can't fine any connection between Gaine and McDermott. Gaine is a Bill Parcells disciple.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 McDermott is already GM. They are really looking for a head scout. Interesting times, interesting times.. Beane and Veach seem like the popular names right now and everything I've read on each seems promising. If Carrucci is correct, Bills pretty much have to hire someone willing to be subservient to Coach McWrestler @SalSports I can't fine any connection between Gaine and McDermott. Gaine is a Bill Parcells disciple. Can he say "yes, Sir" and (to the press) "Coach will give a statement about that later today"
Kelly the Dog Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 if I am Pegs I pay him a ton and put him behind the scenes. Lend him support with the alcoholism/rehab, if open to it.Yep. Or just use one of those electric dog collars.
Bangarang Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 Interesting times, interesting times.. If Carrucci is correct, Bills pretty much have to hire someone willing to be subservient to Coach McWrestler Can he say "yes, Sir" and (to the press) "Coach will give a statement about that later today" I think the whole McD power thing is being way overblown. I'm sure he know Whaley was on his way out and if that's because he wanted it that way then I'm glad. Why would he give Whaley any final say in anything knowing he was going to be fired? I'm assuming that McD and the new GM will work together and it's not going to be some dictatorship.
Kelly the Dog Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 @McClain_on_NFL Brian Gaine is one of the league's most respected personnel men. He's done a terrific job with the Texans. He'd do a great job with Bills. McClain knows his stuff. One of the most wired in guys in the league. If he gives this guy high marks it's likely true.
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 McClain knows his stuff. One of the most wired in guys in the league. If he gives this guy high marks it's likely true. The Texans roster is very talented.
Bangarang Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 The Texans roster is very talented. How have they done with their draft picks lately?
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