I think you guys covered it but I just wanted to add my two cents. I had been unsure about Jauron since he got here but I was not down on him like many other people were. I started to change my mind last year and I was really buying in, after seeing what has transpired this season…I’m sold. Sign him NOW!!!

and I’m sure that’s known here….

I do like that the players seem to love the guy and are rather prepared (except in AZ) for each game and play hard no matter what. He has a firm hold on his team and has had some input in building it. I’m not sure to what extent he’s been involved in personnel moves. I have hated some of the moves we’ve made, but it’s hard to tell whether those were Jauron moves or not. I think the Chris Kelsay move was a Jauron move though, ugh!

With all that nonsense said, it’d be rather unwise for the team to let him finish the year without a new deal. I still don’t feel Jauron is a guy who will ever lead a team to a title, but it’d be tough to let him walk if we have a successful season.

I do wonder whether Jauron is more of a caretaker than a head coach that actually has a ton of input in playcalling and on field personnel moves. You rarely see him interacting with the other coaches on the sidelines and very rarely is seen talking to players either. Is he in the mold of Wade Phillips then? A HC that relies on his coordinators to get it done on game day? If that is the case, maybe it wouldn’t be as disastrous as some may think if he were to move on after the season? If his coordinators are the ones making the majority of decisions, who knows? Just throwing some thoughts out there…..

Despite my issues with him (too conservative, makes blunders late in games, doesn’t always make adjustments….though the last two haven’t crept up this year), I think if we keep winning, he deserves an extension. Of course, once we see a conservative game plan kill us or second half coaching errors, I’ll have to take that back! I’m kind of surprised that the team hasn’t done anything yet. I wonder if this means that the team still isn’t convinced Jauron is their guy to get them to that next level?/?

He’s a lot like Tom Landry in his personal style – the calm, unflappable exterior and the keen mind behind it. So what if he’s not Mr. Charisma? The calm leader helps this young team build its confidence as it learns how to win.

Marv was practically turning cartwheels when Buffalo hired him, and Marv understands a thing or three about what makes a good head coach in this league.

Mr. Wilson, please keep this vital piece of the team together – sign Coach Jauron to an extension.

I may not like his lack of aggressiveness on occassion and he has made some curious mistakes late in games, but then I do so my boring normal life, then again, thats just me I just screwed over and not a whole fan base.

I think we should resign DJ to a 3 year extension with an option for another 2 after that. If the team continues to be contenders each year in the AFC for the championship or are making the playoffs each year, why screw with success? I would also like to see Turk extended long term if we rank high by the end of the year, otherwise we should wait till after the 09 season. My only worry is the DJ is such a good guy, he might let Turk interview elsewhere in a season or two and we lose the guy who has finally dragged our O out of the muck.

This is his team, these are his types of players, and therefore he is getting the most out of them, like his Bears team back in the late 90s, early 2000s, the issue with that team, was that after they had their 13-3 season, the GM started stripping and letting go players that were good for DJs system, and that ended up costing them. I think, if we keep DJ and the team as it is constituted now with the major pieces we have now, we should be contenders for the next 3-5 seasons.

the issue with that team, was that after they had their 13-3 season, the GM started stripping and letting go players that were good for DJs system, and that ended up costing them.

Partly. Angelo wasn’t a good fit with Jauron, to be certain. But I think what eventually did Jauron in (or, rather, would have even if Angelo wasn’t there) was the fact that he didn’t have a quarterback. Good quarterbacks make good coaches; it’s really that simple.

the number of coaches that don’t make any mistakes on gameday, and I guarantee none of them will be available at the end of the season.

One of the things that sets Jauron apart is his attention to preparation, preparing the players to win, and then putting them in a position to win. And now he finally has a QB who can help close the deal at the end of games. And an offensive coordinator who understands how to use the talent at his disposal.

I hope and really do believe they’ll keep him for a long time. Last year alone earned him another three years. Good coaches are hard to come by in this league and he’s a definite keeper. I think we saw how can’t miss coaches missed with the Tuna in Dallas and Jimmy in Miami (you could make the case about Holmgren being a miss). We have a very good and improving team that responds well to this coach. it is a winning formula that should not be tampered with.

I think the Cower (sp?) model is good. Rooney stuck with him for a long time and it paid off . It wasn’t all roses with the Steelers, they did have some so-so years but they always played with a coherent philosophy and with passion. Being in the DC area, I remember smiling to myself hearing the local sports talk radio talking about the Bills when they played the Redskins last year. The Redskins’s guys kept saying “these guys fly to the ball” and “boy are they fun to watch.”

I think giving Jauron long-term security builds a sold base with a young team and I believe that with Trent Edwards we are championship caliber. In fact, I am going go out on a limb and act like stupid Redskins fans around here do, Bills are Superbowl bound, baby!!!

Keep the quarterback, coordinator, coach combination in tact at all costs!!

Dungy is very similar to Jauron. He has a quiet integrity that’s well respected, but he is not demonstrative. I’m sure he also gets grief from fans who prefer the Cowher image. But they’ve kept that winning offensive combo together for a LONG time and it allows the offense to continue to grow. If the Bills do the same they will be competitive year after year and give themselves a chance for a championship.

I’m not his greatest fan either but we are on a roll that could last years and continuity is a must. Before this year his most glaring weakness was timidity when aggressiveness was called for. Delegate, step back, and watch the fun Dick. He has certainly matured as a head coach over the years. Not everyone can do that. He has the personnel now to stomp on our opponent. If DJ ever goes into Beast Mode, even for one game, watch out! I will sure enjoy us running up the score.