stuckincincy Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I don't worry much about what goes on between a GM and HC. The time to fret is when the Owner sticks his nose into things and insists on this or that draftee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 The trades for RJ and Billy Joe Hobert were made by Butler after Marv retired. 587910[/snapback] nope. marv coached hobert for one year (1997), and cut him midseason after the debacle in foxboro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Although anything is possible, based on Marv's prior history and his conservative nature- it is highly unlikely that the Bills under Marv will be making any blockbuster draft day deals. 587910[/snapback] anything is possible? highly unlikely? just last week you said it wouldn't happen and their would be no trade, up or down........what gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 This is a major misunderstanding. Marv did not work for any of the front office staff he brought to the Bills. Polian was hired long before Marv and was instsrumental in bringing in Marv and Butler- all associated from their time in the USFL. Polian was fired in 1993. From 1993 thru 1997, Marv was HC but he also was VP in charge of football operations. He did not report to Butler. Typical of Ralph's desire to have a say in the Bills, both men reported to him as President. No picks or trades were made without Marv's approval. The trades for RJ and Billy Joe Hobert were made by Butler after Marv retired. After Polian left and with Marv basically having veto power over all personnel decisions, the Bills made no significant draft day trades- up or down. The stated philosophy was to let the draft come to them. Although anything is possible, based on Marv's prior history and his conservative nature- it is highly unlikely that the Bills under Marv will be making any blockbuster draft day deals. 587910[/snapback] This is a mjor misunderstanding. Marv has always worked collaboratively (sp?). He let's people do their jobs. Marv wasn't a proponent of the no-huddle offense, yet the team ran one. Butler was the GM. i assume he had the biggest say when it came to trades and draft philosophy despite who reported to whom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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