evilbuffalobob Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Seriously? I'm not giving Brandon a pass, but how do people actually think he makes the "football" decisions? Are people that clueless on how a company operates? I'm sure Brandon is involved, but there's three guys who *make* that decision and they've been in charge longer than Brandon: Jim Overdorf (<--it's him folks, start aiming correctly, please) Tom Modrak John Guy IF Brandon goes, fine, but I know at work my boss has authority over other departments, but he "signs off" on their decisions. He's still responsible, but can we try getting rid of the entrenched "football minds" first. They've been here throughout this futility. We've had GMs, Coaches and QBs change. Do you think another one is going to make a difference until these guys go? Agreed. I honestly don't have a problem with Russ, and all fans owe him for keeping those seats filled prior to him taking over the glorified GM role. Also, let's not forget that these talent evaluators (god or pathetic) are having to find players to fit within Limp Dick's systems- the Cockameeny Cover-2 and the Confusion Offense. If we didn't have a truly stupid defense (especially) we could have traded up for Pat Willis and sealed the deal on Haloti Ngata. How you let these two killers slip thru- I don't get it... but it's not Brandon's fault. Nobody can confidently say that going into this season that Brandon had the power to can Limp Dick. He accepted the offer to take over the restaurant, because it's a natural progession, but he was stuck with crappy Chef. Thank God it's America.
ChasBB Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I think it would be a mistake to assume your GM must have been an NFL coach. Not saying that is a bad quality for a GM by any means -- just saying there are other paths to becoming a successful GM. Consider Bill Polian's path - http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-62...nd-winding.html. Now his path did include a bit of collegiate coaching, but it was just a small piece of how he became who he was. A GM has to be well-traveled, a businessman, a deal maker, a salesman, have an eye for talent, and understand the game, too. He's got to have ALL of these abilities and not simply be an ex-coach.
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 People keep saying we need a football guy in charge. That's only good if that person knows what they are doing. What if three years ago RW put a "football guy" in charge like John Guy. Would we be better today? As was earlier stated, very likely football decisions; who to draft, what free agents to sign are made by TM and JG respectively. RB probably will give the final approval, or if there's a asplit decision, may weigh in or get the opinion of others. But I highly doubt he's making very many football decisions. A number of posters have also commented what a great draft we had this past spring. Now everyone is ripping TM. Which is it, did TM have a good draft or not?? The same person now we want ot run out of town. Actually I think TM has done alright with his drafts, maybe not great where as JG has been horrific. I kind of like having a non-football person over seeing everything as he's less likely to have some pre-concieved opinion and likely will listen more to input from others. Is it bad that a non football guy is giving the final approval as I suggest? Only if the reccommendations he's given are bad. Would a football person be in a better position to know he's being given bad advice? Yes absolutely, but if a football person were in charge, the people under him like TM and JG are most likely going to be giving advice that they know will be accepted by the boss. Just like any company, they become the bosses "Yes men" TM and JG were both reporting to a football man in TD, how's those years work out. Having said all that, it's very likely that if the Bills were to bring in a football person, that new person would become the GM and RB may become the president. RW claimed that after TD, the problem was he let one person have too much power, and he wouldn't repeat that mistake. Well having RB be the president and someone else GM still leaves some checks and balances in the system. Agreed. I honestly don't have a problem with Russ, and all fans owe him for keeping those seats filled prior to him taking over the glorified GM role. Also, let's not forget that these talent evaluators (god or pathetic) are having to find players to fit within Limp Dick's systems- the Cockameeny Cover-2 and the Confusion Offense. If we didn't have a truly stupid defense (especially) we could have traded up for Pat Willis and sealed the deal on Haloti Ngata. How you let these two killers slip thru- I don't get it... but it's not Brandon's fault. Nobody can confidently say that going into this season that Brandon had the power to can Limp Dick. He accepted the offer to take over the restaurant, because it's a natural progession, but he was stuck with crappy Chef. Thank God it's America.
ChasBB Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Considering that the Bills play in the northeast, a team with strong offensive and defensive lines, a strong running game, and an attacking defense seems the way to go. Is there magical part of the country where a weak offensive line, a weak defensive line, a weak running game, and laid-back defensive scheme can be successful? I know what you're saying -- you'd better be able to run and stop the run on a blustery December day, but sound football is sound football in all corners of the country.
Recommended Posts