Leslie Frazier "taking a year off from coaching" per Bills PR

[TheyCallMeAndy]

2 minutes ago, nucci said:

I know that. Still the defense has performed poorly in the playoffs

Historically poorly, horrible defensive gamelans 

[BillsFanSD]

I'm not sure if this is the right move, but I am okay with this.  

[PetermansRedemption]

Just now, FireChans said:

If only Leslie could’ve gotten our offense to score more than 10 last game.

Or coached his defense to not completely fold in multiple playoff games. 

[nucci]

2 minutes ago, appoo said:

The defense performed poorly in 2 games across 3 years of playoffs where the Bills have played in 7 games 

Edited February 28, 2023 by nucci

[RyanC883]

13 minutes ago, harmonkillebrew said:

What quality DC is going to accept a job for one year??  This is an odd move. If they're serious that he'll be back in 2024 then they'll probably just look to fill his shoes from within.  This is so weird its almost dysfunctional. 

 

you are correct, but I think he won’t be back with the Bills. 

[John from Riverside]

3 minutes ago, appoo said:

This isn’t how the NFL fires people. I’d guess Frazier turned down an extension at the last possible moment 

That’s a possibility to, but Brandon being a smart enough to have a back up plan no matter what

[Bruffalo]

This late in the game I got to think that they're hiring someone internally to replace him.  If they can be more aggressive in key moments then the scheme should be fine.  Fraizer was too passive and it showed against good teams.  

 

Let's get someone hungry in there to prove themselves. 

[boyst]

5 minutes ago, appoo said:

As for replacements, first guy I’m calling up is Jerod Mayo

i'd give him a fancy special assistant title an bring him in especially if we keep edmunds - more especially if we don't.

[appoo]

Again guys, the press release states that FRAZIER decided he was gonna take a year off. 
 

He wasn’t fired. You’ll probably hear just that from McDermott and Beane today for the combine. 
 

 

[zevo]

I would think they'd promote within but mcd runs the defense. 

[cgg716]

2 minutes ago, appoo said:

The defense performed poorly in 2 games across 3 years of playoffs where the Bills have played in 7 games 

Performed poorly more than 2/7 and fell flat on its face multiple times in the regular season as well 

[John from Riverside]

1 minute ago, PetermansRedemption said:

Or coached his defense to not completely fold in multiple playoff games. 

in multiple assume you mean two

[Success]

Wishing the best for Frazier. Guessing Al Holcomb is the new DC.

 

[BruceVilanch]

Hope he's ok health wise. With that being said..... Wonderful news.

[RyanC883]

1 minute ago, nucci said:

 

looks like 4-5 to me.  

[HOUSE]

Here comes Rob Ryan, I knew it...

[John from Riverside]

1 minute ago, appoo said:

Again guys, the press release states that FRAZIER decided he was gonna take a year off. 
 

He wasn’t fired. You’ll probably hear just that from McDermott and Beane today for the combine. 
 

 

they could be treating him with some dignity I mean, after all, he does deserve it

[PetermansRedemption]

2 minutes ago, nucci said:

I count 5 in this graphic alone. And it doesn’t include Houston in 2019. 

[Billz4ever]

24 minutes ago, Roundybout said:

Per Bills PR. 

 

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-leslie-frazier-is-taking-a-year-off-and-other-coaching-changes

 

IMO, this was a way to let his departure look less like he's being let go.  He's turning 64 in April.  My guess is he doesn't come back.

Edited February 28, 2023 by Billz4ever

[DrDawkinstein]

2 minutes ago, appoo said:

Again guys, the press release states that FRAZIER decided he was gonna take a year off. 
 

He wasn’t fired. You’ll probably hear just that from McDermott and Beane today for the combine. 
 

 

 

His contract was supposedly up, and this is the best way to announce he isnt coming back without putting any negative spin on it.