Bills finalize coaching staff…some notes…

[eball]

The Buffalo News published the final coaching staff for the upcoming season, as the Bills just made strength and conditioning coach hires.

 

Here is the complete staff under McDermott, including year with the team and, if applicable, year in the current job:

 

Offensive coordinator, Joe Brady (fourth season in Buffalo, second full season in current role).

Defensive coordinator, Bobby Babich (ninth, second).

Special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor (first).

Cornerbacks, Jahmile Addae (second).

Tight ends, Rob Boras (ninth).

Quarterbacks, Ronald Curry (second).

Safeties, Joe Danna (third).

Assistant offensive line, Austin Gund (fourth, third).

Wide receivers, Adam Henry (third).

Linebackers, Al Holcomb (third, second).

Offensive line, Aaron Kromer (fourth).

Passing game specialist/game management, Marc Lubick (ninth, third).

Offensive quality control/assistant wide receivers, DJ Mangas (third, first).

Senior defensive assistant, Ryan Nielsen (first).

Nickels coach, Mike Pellegrino (first).

Assistant defensive line, Jason Rebrovich (first).

Offensive quality control, Kyle Shurmur (fourth, third).

Running backs, Kelly Skipper (ninth).

Defensive assistant/offensive advisor, Christian Taylor (second, first).

Defensive line, Marcus West (fourth, second).

Assistant special teams, Turner West (first).

Fellowship coach, Alvin Vaughn (third)

Assistant/offensive fellowship coach, Milli Wilson (first).

 

That’s 23 coaches — 11 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams, and whatever the “fellowship coach” is.

 

The interesting part to me is that 4 of the 9 defensive coaches are in their first year with the Bills at that position.  I’m encouraged that McDermott is bringing in new voices on that side of the ball, given how underwhelming they were at times last season.

 

It also makes sense that there isn’t a lot of turnover on offense.  And of course, we needed a ST overhaul so the two new coaches there are welcomed.

 

Those are your leaders for the 2025 season, folks.  Thoughts?

 

[Chief Loves Bills]

I think it’s a solid mix of experience in Buffalo and new voices. Cautiously optimistic. 

[BuffaloBill]

These changes are far more important than we tend to give credit for. I just mentioned in another thread, look at what Kromer did for the O-line. They went from being a problem area to a source of team strength. The Bills have to figure out the front 7 of the D  as they have been average, possibly even poor, in the playoffs under McDermott. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

I am way more excited to see how Tabor improves the ST then I've been about a ST coach probably ever. 

 

Guy has been easily a top end ST coach in this league. Moving on from the tomato can of a coach we had should be a noticable difference.

[finn]

I have high hopes for Babich this year. He didn't have much to work with last year, with an anemic rush and a bench warmer starting at safety all year, yet his defense contributed in many games by actively creating turnovers. If Beane gives him some playmakers, and if McDermott keeps his mitts off--both big "ifs"--he has the potential to make this defense potent in its own right. He did a great job as linebackers coach. 

[SoCal Deek]

What’s strikes me is how little time these guys have working together. If this were a company it’d be a rather new ‘start up’. Add to that the same being true of most NFL rosters, including the Bills, and it’s a good thing they where the same gear/uniforms or nobody would know who anyone is. 😳

[Da webster guy]

Mark Lubick has two roles:  passing game specialist/game management.  
I wonder if game management includes clock/challenge and timeout management in-game?

 

The highest priority I see is game management and supporting Sean/Brady at end of half and end of game clock management.   We saw their disconnect at the end of the Houston game when Brady, in his first full year running the offense ignored Sean at the end of the game with a tie score who said “we need to be going for the 1st down here” after a 1st down pass from the endzone failed.   
 

As you may remember Brady called two more pass plays despite a light front from Houston and Cook already on the field, we’re forced to punt away, dont get to OT, and lose the game.  (Nico Collins got hurt earlier that game and I believe we win that one in OT)

 

If we win that game, the Chiefs would have had to play and win in Denver week 18 or we get the 1 seed.   
 

Why am I retelling this?  I believe the greatest coaching weakness we have is end of half/game management.   OC’s are tactical—they tend to think of the next play, moving the chains—and head coaches are strategic, they see the big picture, clock, remaining timeouts, situational forecasting, how to close out and finish.   

Seans weakness, our teams weakness is the disconnect between strategic and tactical coaching.  He’s a great leader and teambuilder but needs help w strategy because Brady has showed us a lack of it as well.   So when I see a list of coaches and one says game management, thats what I hope it entails, meshing the two functions so they take each other into account because that should be the loudest voice on the headset at the end of these games.   

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, eball said:

The Buffalo News published the final coaching staff for the upcoming season, as the Bills just made strength and conditioning coach hires.

 

Here is the complete staff under McDermott, including year with the team and, if applicable, year in the current job:

 

Offensive coordinator, Joe Brady (fourth season in Buffalo, second full season in current role).

Defensive coordinator, Bobby Babich (ninth, second).

Special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor (first).

Cornerbacks, Jahmile Addae (second).

Tight ends, Rob Boras (ninth).

Quarterbacks, Ronald Curry (second).

Safeties, Joe Danna (third).

Assistant offensive line, Austin Gund (fourth, third).

Wide receivers, Adam Henry (third).

Linebackers, Al Holcomb (third, second).

Offensive line, Aaron Kromer (fourth).

Passing game specialist/game management, Marc Lubick (ninth, third).

Offensive quality control/assistant wide receivers, DJ Mangas (third, first).

Senior defensive assistant, Ryan Nielsen (first).

Nickels coach, Mike Pellegrino (first).

Assistant defensive line, Jason Rebrovich (first).

Offensive quality control, Kyle Shurmur (fourth, third).

Running backs, Kelly Skipper (ninth).

Defensive assistant/offensive advisor, Christian Taylor (second, first).

Defensive line, Marcus West (fourth, second).

Assistant special teams, Turner West (first).

Fellowship coach, Alvin Vaughn (third)

Assistant/offensive fellowship coach, Milli Wilson (first).

 

That’s 23 coaches — 11 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams, and whatever the “fellowship coach” is.

 

The interesting part to me is that 4 of the 9 defensive coaches are in their first year with the Bills at that position.  I’m encouraged that McDermott is bringing in new voices on that side of the ball, given how underwhelming they were at times last season.

 

It also makes sense that there isn’t a lot of turnover on offense.  And of course, we needed a ST overhaul so the two new coaches there are welcomed.

 

Those are your leaders for the 2025 season, folks.  Thoughts?

 

Did I miss who they named strength and conditioning coaches as I can't see it in this list?

[Fleezoid]

Holy crap. Look at that list. Why don't they just give every player a coach and be done with it?!

 

Seriously....Offensive Quality Control? Assistant Offensive Fellowship? Not to mention the primary Offensive Fellowship. 

Edited yesterday at 02:09 PM by Fleezoid

[Captain_Quint]

Rob Boras has been the TE coach for 9 years. May be time to look for a new one that can get the most out of Knox and Kincaid. We've been pretty good, but have alot invested in that position, and I think we have underperformed there. 

 

No clue who a good TE coach would be, but it's surprising to see how long his tenure here has been. 

 

I will say, on the other hand, that Kelly Skipper (another 9 year offensive coach) has seemed to have finally got our running game on track. 

[Low Positive]

7 minutes ago, Fleezoid said:

Holy crap. Look at that list. Why don't they just give every player a coach and be done with it?!

 

Seriously....Offensive Quality Control? Assistant Offensive Fellowship? Not to mention the primary Offensive Fellowship. 

There are no rules on the amount of coaches or the composition of the coaching staff. Good organizations have very large coaching and scouting staffs. The Fellowship Coaches are participants of the Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship program. https://operations.nfl.com/inside-football-ops/players-legends/nfl-player-engagement/bill-walsh-diversity-coaching-fellowship/

[BillsShredder83]

2 hours ago, eball said:

The Buffalo News published the final coaching staff for the upcoming season, as the Bills just made strength and conditioning coach hires.

 

Here is the complete staff under McDermott, including year with the team and, if applicable, year in the current job:

 

Offensive coordinator, Joe Brady (fourth season in Buffalo, second full season in current role).

Defensive coordinator, Bobby Babich (ninth, second).

Special teams coordinator, Chris Tabor (first).

Cornerbacks, Jahmile Addae (second).

Tight ends, Rob Boras (ninth).

Quarterbacks, Ronald Curry (second).

Safeties, Joe Danna (third).

Assistant offensive line, Austin Gund (fourth, third).

Wide receivers, Adam Henry (third).

Linebackers, Al Holcomb (third, second).

Offensive line, Aaron Kromer (fourth).

Passing game specialist/game management, Marc Lubick (ninth, third).

Offensive quality control/assistant wide receivers, DJ Mangas (third, first).

Senior defensive assistant, Ryan Nielsen (first).

Nickels coach, Mike Pellegrino (first).

Assistant defensive line, Jason Rebrovich (first).

Offensive quality control, Kyle Shurmur (fourth, third).

Running backs, Kelly Skipper (ninth).

Defensive assistant/offensive advisor, Christian Taylor (second, first).

Defensive line, Marcus West (fourth, second).

Assistant special teams, Turner West (first).

Fellowship coach, Alvin Vaughn (third)

Assistant/offensive fellowship coach, Milli Wilson (first).

 

That’s 23 coaches — 11 offense, 9 defense, 2 special teams, and whatever the “fellowship coach” is.

 

The interesting part to me is that 4 of the 9 defensive coaches are in their first year with the Bills at that position.  I’m encouraged that McDermott is bringing in new voices on that side of the ball, given how underwhelming they were at times last season.

 

It also makes sense that there isn’t a lot of turnover on offense.  And of course, we needed a ST overhaul so the two new coaches there are welcomed.

 

Those are your leaders for the 2025 season, folks.  Thoughts?

 

Get Kromer an extension and mini promotion as Asst HC or something along those lines please

[GerstAusGosheim]

3 hours ago, eball said:

The interesting part to me is that 4 of the 9 defensive coaches are in their first year with the Bills at that position.  I’m encouraged that McDermott is bringing in new voices on that side of the ball, given how underwhelming they were at times last season.

Sean has yet to field a defense that's matched what Leslie Frazier delivered in 2021 and 2022, when much of that staff was in their 4th or 5th year together. Aside from Babich, it's been a complete overhaul — Sean keeps tinkering hoping to get back to what he had with Leslie.

[Chandler#81]

1 hour ago, Captain_Quint said:

Rob Boras has been the TE coach for 9 years. May be time to look for a new one that can get the most out of Knox and Kincaid. We've been pretty good, but have alot invested in that position, and I think we have underperformed there. 

 

No clue who a good TE coach would be, but it's surprising to see how long his tenure here has been. 

 

I will say, on the other hand, that Kelly Skipper (another 9 year offensive coach) has seemed to have finally got our running game on track. 

Knox is as good as he’s ever going to be -which is pretty good. Kincaid needs a personal trainer to keep him motivated to progress.

[SoonerBillsFan]

I give credit, they are trying to look at things from a different perspective. My only concern is, too many cooks in the kitchen?  But again, Kudos to Sean for saying they needed to look at thing from a different perspective, and bringing guys in to try and do that.

[BillsFan4]

RE: The new strength and conditioning coaches - 

 

Will Greenberg, who has been with the Bills as an asst. strength & conditioning coach since 2017, was named head S&C coach.

 

https://pro-football-history.com/coach/11248/will-greenberg-bio

and Barry Rubin was named senior strength & conditioning coach.

 

He was most recently the head S&C coach for the Chiefs from 2013-2022, and before that he was head S&C coach for the eagles and packers.
 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Rubin_(American_football)

 

 

Edited yesterday at 04:06 PM by BillsFan4

[Mr. WEO]

Where’s the “Paster”?

[ColoradoBills]

25 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said:

Where’s the “Paster”?

 

 

[HomeskillitMoorman]

3 hours ago, Fleezoid said:

Holy crap. Look at that list. Why don't they just give every player a coach and be done with it?!

 

Seriously....Offensive Quality Control? Assistant Offensive Fellowship? Not to mention the primary Offensive Fellowship. 

 

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[Charles Romes]

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