Buscaglia: Both Bills Coordinators are likely to be back in 2023

[JohnNord]

https://theathletic.com/4128667/2023/01/26/buffalo-bills-offseason-coaches/?source=user_shared_article
 

I know a lot here don’t have a subscription to the Athletic so here’s how Joe Buscaglia analyzed the coaches.

While fans have wanted some changes after the bitter playoff exit, positional coaches aren’t likely what many had in mind. However, as of now, it appears both of the primary coordinators are poised to return in 2023.

 

Ken Dorsey:

The Bills offense has looked disjointed this season despite scoring points.  Dorsey will likely be back as he has support from Josh and Beane.  Also Beane talked about “year two” in his press conference which he otherwise would not do if there were plans to move on.  Looks like Dorsey is safe but if he’s back in 23, there is a ton of pressure to produce.    

Leslie Frazier:

Mentions there is heat on Frazier after the playoff loss, but that he was missing a key starter in Jones.  With injuries to Hyde, Miller and White, the Bills defense still finished 4th in DVOA.  
 

He also puts players in positions to be successful.  Unless he wants to retire, Frazier will be back for a 7th season.  
 

Joe Brady:

The Bills really like Brady but he’s been getting some OC calls which he may pursue.  If Brady comes back, he’s a prime candidate to take over for Dorsey.  
 

Aaron Kromer:

The Bills OL had a terrible year and it wouldn’t surprise Joe to see the Bills move on from Kromer. 
 

Bobby Babitch:

A future star in the building with DC potential.  If Frazier leaves he can see him taking over.  
 

Joe didn’t touch on any other coaches…

 

 

 

Edited January 27, 2023 by JohnNord

[Scott7975]

Not a surprise.

 

Kromer is one of the best o line coaches out there.  Get the guy some players.

[JohnNord]

1 minute ago, Scott7975 said:

Not a surprise.

 

Kromer is one of the best o line coaches out there.  Get the guy some players.

To be fair though, he had the same starting 5 last season and they seemed to regress.  Not sure if that’s on him but our like played worse this season 

[ClemsonBills]

Depending how the season starts. I wonder if they would make changes in season. Brady taking over play calls for Dorsey or even Babitch changing things up. 

Edited January 27, 2023 by ClemsonBills

[Aussie Joe]

Sounds like he hasnt heard anything but just making logical assumptions based on relationships

 

I would suspect if they werent coming back it would be official by now so they could try to get a gig elsewhere...

 

Unless Leslie is retiring anyway...

[SydneyBillsFan]

Buscaglia you're a real party pooper.

[wppete]

Dorsey I can understand but if they bring back Frazier and they don’t produce next year McDermott should be responsible. 

[BrooklynBills]

10 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

To be fair though, he had the same starting 5 last season and they seemed to regress.  Not sure if that’s on him but our like played worse this season 

Makes you wonder a bit why McVay asked him to leave the Rams a couple years ago. I'm not sure you ever "lose it" as an OL coach. Usually these guys are good for a while and from job to job.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Is this just based on his own pure speculation? 

[Mark Vader]

17 minutes ago, JohnNord said:

To be fair though, he had the same starting 5 last season and they seemed to regress.  Not sure if that’s on him but our like played worse this season 

Letting Saffold walk, would be a big step in the right direction.

[HurlyBurly51]

Running it back🤦

[LABILLBACKER]

11 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:

Sounds like he hasnt heard anything but just making logical assumptions based on relationships

 

I would suspect if they werent coming back it would be official by now so they could try to get a gig elsewhere...

 

Unless Leslie is retiring anyway...

The chances of Leslie retiring or getting a HC job is basically 1%.

[Livinginthepast]

I hope the Leslie retires story comes to fruition. Its our best avenue for a change. Why? Because McD is too scared to fire Frazier even though the last 2 playoff losses are on him. 

[VaMilBill]

Well I think if McD holds both of these coordinators then he’s certainly sticking his own neck out there to be canned. If defense is useless again next season I think it means not only is frazier gone, but so will McD

[ghostwriter]

[stlbills13]

I guess the silver lining is that if you are running it back with the same coaches, you have to shake up the roster 

[Chaos]

Given Beanes observation that 3 of the final four teams have QBs on rookie contract deals, I am looking for him to trade Josh for a bunch of draft picks and starting over with a new QB on a rookie contract and some new CBs and DL's

[SectionC3]

26 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Is this just based on his own pure speculation? 

Informed speculation. But speculation nevertheless.  He suspects they’ll both be back. Time will tell. 

[Negan]

Ugh, I'm seeing a similar result next year with Frazier calling this defense in the playoffs.  

[JohnNord]

1 hour ago, Aussie Joe said:

Sounds like he hasnt heard anything but just making logical assumptions based on relationships

 

I would suspect if they werent coming back it would be official by now so they could try to get a gig elsewhere...

 

Unless Leslie is retiring anyway...

The season just ended Sunday.  It took a few week before the Bills fired… I mean before Heath Farwell left to coach Jacksonville.  So there’s still a chance