Buffalo Bills fire head coach Dick Jauron
by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:38 PM EST
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The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Dick Jauron. NFL.com's Jason La Canfora had the story first via Twitter. Perry Fewell, in his fourth season as Buffalo's defensive coordinator, will be tapped as the interim replacement to Jauron, a fact first reported by NFL.com's Vic Carucci. That move has yet to be made official by the team, though Ralph Wilson has confirmed via statement that Jauron is done.
The decision to fire Jauron came after his Bills team stumbled to a 3-6 start in his fourth, and most critical, season as coach. Jauron ends his Bills career with a record of 24-33. His tenure was marked with offensive inconsistency, a revolving door at quarterback, curious game-day and personnel decisions, and many a late-game collapse. He has been squarely on the proverbial "hot seat" since the Bills' 2-8 finish to the 2008 season.
Jauron's moves have, unsurprisingly, been viewed as increasingly desperate this season, including the signing of receiver Terrell Owens, the implementation and subsequent scrapping of the no-huddle offense, and the firing of offensive coordinator Turk Schonert just ten days prior to the start of the season.
Fewell's defenses have never been statistically dominant, and while the unit is currently dead last in the league in defending the run, the general sentiment is that, considering the lack of talent and the amount of injuries he's had to work with, Fewell's done an excellent job preaching team defense this season. In fact, the defense has been critical in the team's three wins. He now gets an opportunity to coach Buffalo from the head position for the next seven weeks.
With that, the Dick Jauron era comes to an abrupt halt in Buffalo. The broad, sweeping change the fan base has been eagerly calling for over the past year has finally begun.
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Whoa
whoa
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
How we doing?
We just lost our head coach and the starting QB in the same day.
Never put salt in your eyes
by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did we ever really have either?!?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 18, 2009 12:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thank you O:-)
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 2:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So who does April name the starting QB?
Moorman?
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
haha we can only hope.
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moorman and Jackson will switch off, with Parrish in on the occasional play.
by karovda on Nov 17, 2009 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
After keeping him this long
It’s kind of funny and even a little crazy to fire him right now. The lame duck has drown, I suppose.
I guess Ralph doesn’t like the decision to start Fitzpatrick! Haha.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was actually wondering if that was the straw that finally broke Ralph’s hip. He always seemed to like Trent.
by BuffaloBrewed on Nov 17, 2009 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m with you K. I don’t necessarily like the move right now, but what could the team do? 3-13 here we come!
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it’s perfect timing. We are officially the first team with a coaching vacancy and we have the first chance to interview candidates
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except for the fact that no coordinator can be interviewed.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No but when all the other crappy teams are busy deciding on whether to fire their coaches or having press conferences at the end of the year, we can swoop in perhaps
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is the right time
Jauron was going to coach to save his job and try to get a couple wins even at the expense of developing for next year. Now the can have an interim coach play the younger guys and get them experience to build and truly see what we have. Expect Trent to be back in the lineup.
by cobillsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A week too late
Thank god for Bud Adams!!
by Honeyroy77 on Nov 17, 2009 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bud Adams Pissed Ralph Off For Sure
I’m sure Ralph wasn’t pleased being disrespected like that. And I am sure that it at least contributed to the timing of it.
in a salary cap era, no single unit (offense or defense) should be consistently sub-average for such a long stretch.
by kgun201 on Nov 17, 2009 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Ralph was willing to do this, why not make the move during the bye week? The biggest thing this does is tell the fans that change is coming, I guess.
by karovda on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hope this is just a start to the organizational changes, and not the whole thing. The team needs more than a new head coach. Either way this is a good start though.
by BuffaloBrewed on Nov 17, 2009 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is this absolutely official?
I’m at work…no tv, and espn or schefter have yet to report it
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, it is official.
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, i thank him for his service and his hard work, and he truly is a good guy…
unfortunately, being a good guy doesn’t always win you games.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I couldn’t have said it better. DJ is just a terrific guy and I think I speak on the behalf of most Bills-fans when I say that we all hoped for the best with him, but when all is said and done, he just didn’t get it done. His decisions to go with either ultra-conservative (Fairchild) or ultra-inexperienced OC’s turned out to be the difference making factor. He never really created the strong defense that he had in Chi-Town and he never found his QB of the future, and that, to me, along with the many dubious decisions he – and the rest of the front office have made – sealed his fate.
Hopefully, we can now get a big-time GM in here or a big-time HC to run the ship and get us back to the promised land.
It has been a while since I have really meant it, when I said these words, but here they are:
LET’S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!!
by BillsfanfromDenmark on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG LOLCATZ
I can haz intermz?
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don’t you dare start that.
lol
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We all need humor right now.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST
THANK GOD ALMIGHTY WE’RE FREE AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not until we get a GM and a QB.
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and a full complement of OL players.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and a full complement of OL players.
we actually have the makings of a good line. It just is going to take two more seasons to age them. They are like wine, now they are Thunderbird but given time the can become champaign. and before you correct me, I do not drink wine
by crazyoldman on Nov 17, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't we just take it one step at a time
And enjoy that at least a step has been taken? I mean some people around here thought it was a possibility that Jauron would return. I was pretty sure that was impossible, but I’ve been skeptical. I mean who really knows what Ralph is thinking? We have a start now right? At least there is no more Jauron.
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
May I also request at least 1 or 2 serviceable offensive tackles and maybe some interior d-lineman? Oh, and how about a middle linebacker? Move poz to the outside where he belongs. Is that too much to ask? :)
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by Hambone on Nov 17, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well holy cow. I have meetings this afternoon. BLAST!
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"Matt’s pretty valuable to y’all. Cherish him." - BG
by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FIRE GUY AND MODRAK AS WELL!!!!!
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by BillsNYC on Nov 17, 2009 2:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can we put this news in the “W” column?
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have not been this happy since Phillips left!
by unBILLievable JJP on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Phillips got us to the playoffs….
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"Matt’s pretty valuable to y’all. Cherish him." - BG
by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And his defense was pretty dominant.
by Dr. Brackish Okun on Nov 17, 2009 6:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He also chose Rob Johnson over Doug Flutie...
by NorCal BillsFan on Nov 17, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was rumored that decision was made by Ralph Wilson.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
4-6?
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ITS HERE
ANY ONE WHO SAID JAURON SHOULD STAY WAS SMOKING SOMETHING FUNNY AND WAS OUT OF YOUR MIND. THE DAY HAS COME, LET PARTY IN THE STREETS, HAVE A PARADE, SOMETHING!! THIS IS A GREAT DAY
by char321 on Nov 17, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, let’s party. We’re 3-6 and on the verge of sucking for another three years. Yay?
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You say sucking
I’m hoping for IMPROVING for once….
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Better than being 3-6 and on the verge of sucking indefinitely.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not firing Jauron was going to change that?
Everyone was talking about how benching Edwards meant that someone was finally being held accountable. Well Dick just got benched.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t disagree. Just fail to see how getting a coach fired in mid-season is anything other than embarrassing for your team.
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its short-term embarrassment that allows for the possibility (key word) of long-term redemetion.
by karovda on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The way they were playing was embarrassing enough. Not firing him to me was showing that it was somehow acceptable the way we have been playing. I’m less embarrassed to say that now we are trying to change things around
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not firing him would have been more embarrassing… considering how pathetic they are playing.
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Losing 6-3 to the Browns is embarrassing. Leading the league in false starts is embarrassing. Our quarterback situation is embarrassing. At least now we can say the Jauron chapter in the franchise is closed.
by Andy Boron on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How is this embarassing?
Most NFL fans couldn’t believe that he was still coaching the Bills.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t both be embarrassing?
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
But as a Bills fan I will settle for the lesser of two embarrassing things….
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahah now that's a Jauronian attitude!
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But the Bills are an afterthought in the NFL.
No one cares about them.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea we only make sportscenter if something bad happens. Keeps the embarrassment down
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because it gives us a head start on searching for a new coach
and hopefully a real gm.
Really, how can it get any more embarrassing than it is now?
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by BillsNYC on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How? How does it give us a head start? We can’t talk to anybody with a job right now.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, but we can talk to the pack of legitimate dudes that are out there
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right we can talk about it. But so can anyone else. It gives us no edge in actually hiring anybody.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, i said talk to, not about.
Most coaches won’t talk to teams that have a coach in place. John Gruden earlier this year said he wouldn’t address any potential coaching gigs if they have a head coach in place. This changes the whole process.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah you mention Gruden. There’s a short list of guys you could talk to right now. I want them to interview coordinators, assistant GMs, and those guys aren’t able to be interviewed now.
"Play like hell and win." - Perry Fewell
"Matt’s pretty valuable to y’all. Cherish him." - BG
by MattRichWarren on Nov 18, 2009 10:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kid yourself into thinking some big name coach
would actually want to deal with this mess
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 18, 2009 12:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right now? no. but in the offseason? Some guys live for challenges. also, some guys just want jobs.
by quantumuprising on Nov 18, 2009 7:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, we’re not an embarrassment already?
by jj24 on Nov 17, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on the team going 12+ years without a playoff appearance?
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
do you mean total...or 12 years from today?????
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How does this change anything?
Dick was getting canned at the end of the year anyways.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lets put it this way – we are now officially first on the list to contend for prime coaching candidates. None of them can use the “there is a head coach there, i’m not talking about that” response.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have some hope Brian!
If a football GM is indeed brought in, he might be able to get us an NFL caliber QB, along with some hope!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But keeping Jauron didn’t preclude hiring a GM. :-)
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’d rather have a chance at winning as opposed have a career loser coaching the team
by char321 on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for using all caps...
I might not have read your post, but when I saw that you yelled it, I instantly knew it was something I just had to read… : )
by NorCal BillsFan on Nov 17, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess CAPS DO WORK
I had to go back and re-read it :-)
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Epitaph for the Jauron Coaching Era
“Nice Guys Finish Last”?
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But he was fired "first"!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
more like 7-9
"Are the Bills better than we think, or do they just suck the life out of most teams they play and drag them down to their level? - oompaloompa
by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, this thread will offiically blow up in 1 hour.
I can sense it.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
1 hour? You give people too much credit.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU MR WILSON!!
I might actually be able to enjoy watching a Bills game this season, without the fear of a dreadful Jauron call looming to destroy all hope of victory!!!!!!
I love me some DB's...I might just be Dick Jauron's long lost twin!
by DBLuv on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOW !!!!!!!
Never expewcted this in the middle of the season…. I guess it was just too much to bear for Ralph to watch…
BILLS RULE !
by chaosthepitbull on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow Ralph finally pulled the trigger........
Color me very impressed!.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No word on BB.com yet though, even though the MB is going nuts.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
nothing on espn or tweeted from schefter yet either. odd.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Trust me – it’s legit.
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah they just anounced it on espn.
and it’s on nfl network.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh i’m not denying it, its just those people are usually way on top of things
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d like to thank Jauron for his time here. He didn’t win, but he was all class. I wish him nothing but the best going forward.
I wonder if he actually feels relieved?
by krytime on Nov 17, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 16 recs
Agreed
rec’d
And good luck to him in the future.
I’m betting he is relieved. He doesn’t need to hear the banter anymore.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea he’s no idiot I’m sure he saw this coming. Now he as well can move on and focus on his future as a coach.
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed....
consider it a mercy killing firing.
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’ll second this sentiment. This debacle is a collective effort and he’s just the first one to go…the mercy fire.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah like I said in another thread
Im sure no one feels as bad about all this as him…….He’ll land on his feet as a assistant somewhere……he’s too good of a motivator of less than stellar players to not have a job.
I honestly believe the guy should go coach at like a Mid-level NCAA school…..he’d be a god.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If I had to guess
I’d say he’d stay in the NFL. Start wherever he could get a gig as DB coach or something and hope to become a coordinator again someday.
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im sure thats the case too.....
but if I was him….I’d go the college route.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the head coach at my school is a clone of Jauron.
he is not a god here.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well said.
Good guy, just not that great of a football coach.
He didn’t have the greatest wealth of talent, but he didn’t succeed either.
He had to go, whether now or after the season.
It’s just a small blip of relief on an otherwise crappy year of Bills football. I’m not celebrating, but relieved is a better word. Just to have it over with, I guess.
It’s going to be a damn interesting offseason to say the least.
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ummmmmm….yes? I was expressing my Bills angst through the art of poetry.
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 10:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
never did understand that haiku crap
most of my posts get deleted :(
by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He’ll go off to some other team as a D-coordinator, and be great. The guy just wasn’t cut out to be a head coach.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to play QB
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i just texted my cleveland friend to tell him jauron had been fired. He thinks its the worst idea ever, because he knows the browns will fire mangini and hire jauron
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i know, its hard to believe, but the browns are about 1000% more disfunctional
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what the???
wow did not think this was going to hapin
by 14fizzpatrick on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It’s true. Dick Jauron fired. He was blindsided by the news. Got summoned to Detroit to meet with Ralph Wilson. And was kicked to the curb.
Schefter’s tweet
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd really prefer they treated him with a bit of dignity
but how the heck could he be blindsided by the news?
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
happened on the field all the time
"Are the Bills better than we think, or do they just suck the life out of most teams they play and drag them down to their level? - oompaloompa
by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I blame those sunglasses
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to think when you’re called to Detroit at this point in the season, it’s going to be bad news.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing good happens in Detroit these days. Even the Red Wings are off to a bad start….
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does any happy news come out of Detroit?
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by WhyBillsWhy on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ford is doing REALLY well.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Comparatively speaking, sure. I guess “at least one of the big 3 isn’t going out of business this year” is good news. :-)
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by WhyBillsWhy on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Take a deeper look. Ford is doing really, really well.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ford stock is up near 9 doallars for the first time in a couple years...made me very happey and made a couple bucks off of it too
Rrrawrrrr, rrrawrrr like a dungeon dragon-Busta Ryhmes
by Moe_frm_B_ on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ya – my uncle bought it at .97 cents in june.
Never put salt in your eyes
by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I got in at a 1.60
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by Moe_frm_B_ on Nov 17, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brian, did you catch TO’s tweet about 1 minute after LaCanfora’s tweet? I thought that was interesting…
“Wassup everytweeter? It’s a beautiful day n the neighborhood here n good ’ol Buffalo!” – TO’s tweet.
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HA
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
next tweet
“@miamidolfan2354 y would I b happy tht sum1 got fired altho it’s part of the bizness!! Get a life dude!! Wht next? It ws my fault 2?”
you tell em, TO. keep arguing with random dolphin fans.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder why
I didn’t get that one on my account?
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Because you don’t follow mia dolfin…. if you just go to www.twitter.com/terrellowens you will see it but it won’t come up on your feed.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha thats funny.
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which part?
The dolphins fan or the awful tweetish?
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if it definitely means he knew about it. It was literally one minute after it was reported. He could have just been having a really good morning?…
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The dude is really internet connected. It’s not a stretch to think he spends a considerable amount of spare time checking up on the happenings around the league.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i’m sure the players are notified of these things as they are happening. They probably just have to wait for official word to come out before they can say anything publicly
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This IS the guy that at all hours of the day randomly tweets BIBLE verses, so why not?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could be sarcastic? I can see him nervous over the coaching situation.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
of course
it’s obviously sarcasm on TO’s part. As if he’s saying “just another day hear at the most dysfunctional team in the NFL”. TO has absolutely NOTHING to be happy about these days. I give the guy enormous credit for not completely freaking out, yet.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
here, not hear. dammit. need to proof b4 i post!
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ralph must have been ticked about the salute from Bud Adams.
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by thefourwinds on Nov 17, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The best news everyone?
It looks like the team’s affinity for DB picks may not be long for this earth.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Does Jim Caldwell take the throne as the least emotional head coach now?
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by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think so
I would say Belicheat but he looked pretty peaved after he screwed up the other night
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by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW.....it is hypnotic
Makes me want to see a video battle….Billy vs the punching cat
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!! I have missed that kitty
Any way we can superimpose the kitty over Billy so it looks like the kitty is punching him :-)
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've missed you kitty!
rec
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by Kurupt on Nov 18, 2009 12:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ew. Really? Nooooo.
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How would we feel about Jim Harbaugh from Stanford? I hear he’s going to be pretty coveted with the way he’s built that program up. Not trying to start a huge discussion with this on who the replacement will be, just wondering your thoughts?
by nickfeely8 on Nov 17, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i like him.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love him.......
but he’s gonna get paid at Stanford any day now…….doubtful he leaves.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only if he’s in the Billy Buffalo suit.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean he already isn’t?
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he's a complete psychopath.
I’d be pissed.
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by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ummmm....
Please tell me that was a joke
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by Brainwave on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he should be the captain of a pirate ship, not the coach of a football team
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
dropping the rec'ing ball on this one.
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by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How about lets jump in and talk to Jim Harbaugh before he signs an extension? If not, lets see if Wilson will actually front a little dough and talk Cowher to come in and revive this team.
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by Hambone on Nov 17, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s get Cowher to Buffalo!! (let me dream for a moment, will you..)
by BillsfanfromDenmark on Nov 17, 2009 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perry Fewell certainly is the most deserving of the interim title...
He is the best 3.5 quarter DC in the NFL. No defense is built to last that long. Even if we had a marginally effective offense it’d be an entirely different season
by live6453 on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perry Fewell certainly is the most deserving of the interim title…
He is the best 3.5 quarter DC in the NFL. No defense is built to last that long. Even if we had a marginally effective offense it’d be an entirely different season
Completely Agree…
by unBILLievable JJP on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if we had an offense that actually sustained drives
Perry might look even better … but considering our undersized, underwhelming (talent-wise) defense fights and scraps to try and do something, but ultimately can’t stop most teams anyway, they’re a lost cause too.
by sabre74kkn on Nov 17, 2009 5:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
:)
Ear to freaking ear…
its all good.
by dnvrBillsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So what happens the rest of the season...
Think we get a 49ers type run a l amike Singleterry and the niners last year or these guys gonna mail it in? I think there is to much pride on that team to keep losing… just me though
by unBILLievable JJP on Nov 17, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They mail it in. Singletary had a shot at staying on as HC. Fewell doesn’t.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats a pretty random comment MRW
why? If Fewell turns it around he gets every shot that Singletary did. It may surpirse many to think that Fewell is a coveted coorindator in this league.
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by poz on Nov 17, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fewell has never been interviewed for a coaching vacancy before. Singletary was. Plus I believe the Bills are going to make changes to the football operations department by bringing in a football guy at GM. He probably would want his own guy in as HC and not this guy. Unless you think Fewell goes like 5-2 or better.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 6:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh i have no idea
but no one thought Singletary could pull it off. If Fewell pulls off a winning record doesnt he deserve a shot?
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by poz on Nov 17, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I Fewell drops his pants at the first team meeting, he gets my vote to be HC
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He would obviously get sireric’s vote as well…
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by NeverendingOptimism on Nov 17, 2009 9:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!! Kindred spirits :-)
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by Joe P. on Nov 17, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I am really shocked about this.
I personally feel this is the best thing for this team. The Bills are going no where and I think it was important for someone to put some new eyes on the team and try something different.
New things need to be tried on offense and defense. We need to know what Maybin, Hardy, Johnson, and Nelson have to offer.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
4 good players
if bills fans dont get in their heads
by 14fizzpatrick on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What's Jauron's skill set and history?
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by Farorefox on Nov 17, 2009 3:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I had actually begun to feel bad for Dick
He never had a bad thing to say about his team and was quite possibly the nicest guy on earth (which possibly could be part of his eventual downfall). Something tells me he would be done with football; a human being can only take so much criticism throughout his life.
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by Brainwave on Nov 17, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He was a good guy.
ANd I’m sure its not a pleasant thing to do.
by FrankL on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
Results are all that matters. I’ll always like the man but you’ve gotta win games to stay in the league.
by Andy Boron on Nov 17, 2009 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could not have heard better news today
I have been hoping for this day for 2+ years, so glad to see it finally go down. I just said to a friend yesterday that I was scared we wouldn’t even fire him at the end of the season. Definitely did not expect Ralph to do it this way. He must have finally realized he is going to be around forever and decided “Screw it. No more waiting.”
by Dreaded on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wanted him fired, but this makes no sense. It doesn’t seem like we can do anything right.
by Mark Parisi on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So who named Fitz the starter?
Clearly it wasn’t DJ? Or was this DJ’s last move?
by FrankL on Nov 17, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
At least this shows that Wilson has the balls to make a bold move. He knew that the fan base has had enough of Jauron and that this season is in the crapper.
by Teaters33 on Nov 17, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Haha CNNSI short and sweet..........
BUFFALO (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Dick Jauron has been fired.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
thats better than the bb.com “relieved of his duties.”
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well thats what Ralph said in his statement.....
so it makes sense that the BB.com site says that.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes you have to relieve yourself of “duty.”
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So who's ready for the "this coach to Buffalo talk"?
It is REALLY going to heat up now. With Gruden out of the picture, Mike Shannahan is the only coach that defintely wants to come back. Cowher and Holmgren are probably only going to come back to something good.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i think holmgren only comes back if they give him some gm duties
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me this though: what open coaching position is something good?
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Steelers.......
when Cowher retired.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's always a surprise
maybe Carolina fires Fox if they don’t make the playoffs. Maybe the Cowboys get tired of Phillips, the Bears are looking shaky.
The Bills are a mess right now. Somebody that loves “fixer-uppers” is really going to be needed.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
AND WE HAVE HOPE AGAIN
Look at Ralphy selling those tickets!
by Kooz on Nov 17, 2009 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fire the OC right before the season, and now
the HC right after we resume play after a bye week – what a fiasco this organization is!!!!! ha ha. Last year, we extend DJ before the season’s half over, etc., etc., etc.
What top-notch coach with any self-respect would coach here in this environment, where the owner is senile and the GM has no idea what a football looks like?
by ccthemovieman on Nov 17, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Technically we dont have a "GM"
we have a COO.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Russ Brandon currently holds both titles according to BB.com. He won’t by mid-January is my guess.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we all like april
but Special Teams won’t win championships. Defense? i think they may be a few teams out there that rely on defense… don’t you? don’t get me wrong that Bobby is respected and knowledgable and….. the list goes on. but from a play calling standpoint and management aspect…. i take none of the above. haha
by Ren Diggity on Nov 17, 2009 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ooof
The NFL Network guys are talking about a potential “big name” coach coming in soon. They say there is hardly anything that would make that a desirable move. They were talking about how any coach would look at the players and say “there isn’t much that makes me want to go to that situation”….
And it’s true
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by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is true
However, a guy looking to build a legacy as a genius might want to come in a try to turn it around. Lots of good teams now used to be bad. I remember the days of 1-15 Colts, 2-14 Pats, 2-14 Saints, 3-13 Cardinals…things change. A smart person can come in here and turn this team around. It’s not impossible.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the ability to draft in the top five should be a positive for any new coach.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
There is a dearth of talent on both sides of the ball. Tons of backup quality players, minimal number of NFL quality starters.
That’s not saying it can’t be fixed, but whoever comes in is going to need to come in with a clear plan, use the building blocks that are already here, purge out the crappy strategy and tactics from the old regime, get rid of the Kelsays, Denneys, etc. and other dead weight /salary and go from there.
Remember, Marv Levy was hired mid-season in 1986 and that turned out OK.
by sabre74kkn on Nov 17, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I ll take a chance on him with this 7 games remaining.
Either way we are not going to the playoffs, might as well put in a Bills coach that we all know is a hard worker that always demands perfection, ew got nothing to lose
by rick p on Nov 17, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Pick Me Up
I just came out of a really bad Biz Law test and now all is forgotten. There was a small part of me scared Jauron would be around next year. Now that I know that won’t happen I can rest easy.
My proudest moment as a bills fan was watching Don Beebe chase someone down in a blowout. Is that sad?
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by partyboybackformore on Nov 17, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Biz Law
One of the few classes I’ve ever enjoyed. Haha
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by Kurupt on Nov 17, 2009 3:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the class hate the tests
My proudest moment as a bills fan was watching Don Beebe chase someone down in a blowout. Is that sad?
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by partyboybackformore on Nov 17, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So do we install a new Offense and set up and switch to a 3-4 now?
by T McGee on Nov 17, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No. Because we don’t have a GM or coach for next year. And we don’t have the personnel. And we have four days to get ready for the next game.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fewell is the best coach on this team as I see it anyway… our D is the only thing that has kept us in games, Fewell was the one who wanted the Byrd pick, and he is the best draft pick in years….Go Bills
Good Luck With Your Firings Mr. Wilson….Go Bills!
by killascript on Nov 17, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fewell was the one who wanted the Byrd pick,
Have a source on that?
Fewell is in charge of the worst run D in the league.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His Def is also on the opposite end of the worst offense in the NFL...
which lends to breaking down late in the game…the 4th quarter blowouts are on the Off for not holding the ball at all…
by NorCal BillsFan on Nov 17, 2009 6:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah dude…. our D has suffered from an inept Offense. Id like to compare stats, 1st vs 2nd half after the defense has been on the field all day. And now we’re injured…
I remember back in April after the draft people talking about Fewell’s relationship with Byrd’s father, and that Fewell had worked with him before, etc.
I have some faith in Perry, as I think he has come around
Good Luck With Your Firings Mr. Wilson….Go Bills!
by killascript on Nov 17, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jauron worked with Byrd, too.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 18, 2009 10:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s not a lot to be gained this year by doing this, except that:
1. There’s relief knowing that Jauron has no chance of returning (which is no small thing to me personally).
2. Ralph realizes change needs to be made.
3. There’s additional time to come up with a plan for 2010 and beyond.
Ideally this is accompanied by a new GM with strong personnel experieince (much like Brian laid out weeks ago).
by Pistol on Nov 17, 2009 3:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Im here with ya
Good Luck With Your Firings Mr. Wilson….Go Bills!
by killascript on Nov 17, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Parcells
Is the Tuna sick of Miami yet he has a habit of moving every 3 to 4 years—-maybe he can move a year early!!
So Dick is gone, history has shown it won’t get any better for the rest of the season. The system for failure is already in place and it starts at the top.
Guy & Modrake better have their bags packed because they have to be in Ralph’s loaded sight line!!!
Run Guy—-Run Modrake you can run but you can’t hide!!
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by Goose22 on Nov 17, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I sense Miami is Tuna’s last stop. He’s already set up in retirement land, afterall.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, but they pan on him in the booth every so often during games
and he does not look happy to be up there. I doubt Tuna will leave until he retires, but I wouldn’t be completely surprised if he isn’t out of the game.
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by Farorefox on Nov 17, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
The Tuna has been with every AFC East team except Buffalo.
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by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So its it still Fitzpatrick?
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by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to ask the same thing. I hope not.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would think that’s Fewell’s decision now. It’ll be interesting to see where he goes with that.
by Pistol on Nov 17, 2009 3:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gotta believe Jauron is the only one crazy enough to start Fitz now. I’m glad he got his shot, but he proved that his inaccuracy trumps his superior situational awareness. If only we could transplant Fitz’s brain into Trents body.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And you’d need Trent’s entire body to fit that brain! It’s got its own gravitational pull!
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
does it matter?
both options are mediocre at best.
by sabre74kkn on Nov 17, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sure it matters man – don’t you play fantasy???? :)
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by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you start either on your team, then you definitely live a fantasy life.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no – but I have garrard. i might start him if fitzpatrick is starting – he can’t move an offense to save his life.
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by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pick up the JAX
defense. The Bills might score 14 but will get sacked 4 times and have two interceptions.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My 4 QBs in my 2 (14 team) leagues are: Rodgers and Garrard
Schaub and Hasselbeck.
I think I’m ok :)
by sabre74kkn on Nov 17, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My thought is that they will both be here next year probably, even if it’s as a backup, so that is out the window. I prefer Trent but his days in Buffalo are now numbered.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 6:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nostradamus was right!!!
I called this a few weeks ago speculating due to the strange alignment in history and schedule. 23 years ago Wilson fired Hank Bullough after nine games…the last time he exercised his prerogative as team owner during the season. I also thought that a loss to the then winless Titans would be the proverbial last straw. The Titans weren’t winless but they did end up spanking the Bills in the 4th qtr.
History repeats itself…especially with Mr. Wilson. I like the move…but only if followed by Guy and Modrak.
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by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's with the hatred for Modrak
He’s a scout. He assesses talent, he doesn’t pull the trigger on drafting or signing them. I think he’s a pretty good scout. Scout’s work can probably be best shown in late-round draft picks, where I believe we have gotten some good talent-for-value over the years. The decision-makers, or lack of, are the ones who need to go.
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 3:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The roster speaks for itself. For every 1-2 good players, there are 3-4 mediocre ones.
That falls on the people drafting and signing these guys. I’d love to see them go too.
Can Ozzie Newsome be pried away from Baltimore?
by sabre74kkn on Nov 17, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Sabre. Willgarr, I do have less of a problem with Modrak than Guy. But both are Donahoe hires…it’s time to sever the connection.
"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True
Clean slate…..
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Ralph just got mad he was given the finger by another GM – gotta take that anger out on somebody, lol
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by Ghetts on Nov 17, 2009 3:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Adams
will give you the finger for calling him a GM! He’s the owner!
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no way to prove it, but
I’d be willing to bet having his floundering team flipped off by the other original AFL owner is what sent Ralph over the edge.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 3:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if that is the case...
then which Rumbler payed Adams to do that? It was brilliant!
"They're Killin' Me Whitey. They're Killin' Me" -- Lou Saban
by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My guess would be keysh
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by Kurupt on Nov 18, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL!!! rec'd
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by Joe P. on Nov 18, 2009 8:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dude, you beat me to it. damn
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 3:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
just maybe we can get a GM/coach ( like a Holmgren) in here now. Have him assess etc. and let Fewell run out the string. We get a jump on next year and the new guy’s ego isn’t bruised.
Just wishing…
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
DJ
I respect the hell out of you. This whole organization has been a massive failure for a decade. But as the saying goes “never confuse activity for achievement” That sums up the Dick Jauron era. Worked hard, his teams played hard, but the plan from the front office down to the scheme, never, ever were on the same page
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by MARVelous on Nov 17, 2009 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He would have been more successful if he had a decent front office… I hope he can serve as a scout for the defensive secondary.
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by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I sense
Herm Edwards headed North with a suddenly released M. Vick in tow. I’m not a fan of Vick like most everyone else, but his mobility would take pressure off our fledgling OL and he would make a respectable backup to next years rookie QB.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Herm proved that he couldn’t help a bad team turn it around.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d certainly prefer Dungy, but I doubt he’d be interested
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Henning and Paul Pasqualoni will be looking for work next season
but I doubt you guys will stoop that low for that pack of losers.
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by Farorefox on Nov 17, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea
Pasqualoni isn’t exactly a fan-favorite up here where it is also Syracuse fan country…..
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And Henning’s had a round in Buffalo once before and failed twice as a head coach in the 80s
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean dungy maybe?
Herm didn’t accomplish anything in KC
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by silverstreak3k on Nov 17, 2009 4:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
got ’em mixed up
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In your defense they DO look the same.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my thoughts, your words.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Jauron:
NEVER TAUNT HAPPY FUN BALL
Never put salt in your eyes
by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 4:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
do you wonder
if Ralph had pulled the trigger on the bye, that we could have had a chance to get Gruden before he signed with ESPN long term?
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 4:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
there was no way anyone not already in the organization already would be brought in during the season.....
it woulda been Fewell then……as well.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Doubt it
Gruden probably made that decision long ago.
I am surprised though that Jauron wasn’t fired during the bye. I guess Ralph was just done with it.
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As someone said on here a couple days ago, I wouldn’t say that Gruden signing with ESPN means he won’t be interested in coaching again. He’s still pretty young, and he seems to want to coach again. Wouldnt be surprised if he has a clause about getting out if he’s offered a HC job
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gruden's Contract Extension with ESPN
Might have played into Firing Jauron, if Ralph might have been considering hiring him.
There's not a wide receiver who is fast enough, that J.P. Losman can't overthrow him on a fly pattern.
by The Buffalo Kid on Nov 17, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, that was unexpected. I wish DJ luck. I’m no going to celebrate nothing. I hope this move represent a real commitment with BIG changes this off season. This way to manage football proves that won’t work. I really want to see a new coach and manager football structure next year.
by hightower_mc on Nov 17, 2009 4:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really want to give Ralph Kudos for finally pulling the trigger.....
however it’s like only half a kudos……..because none of this matters if he doesnt bring in someone who can actually make a difference and turn this Cluster-eff around.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It will be interesting to see what Wilson does
If Fewell has good success and looks like a winner. Do you keep him, or worry about selling tickets next year because only a big-name coach will keep people buying this putrid product?
Of course, if Fewell and the Bills continue to go in the dumper, it removes that scenario.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 17, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sold that only a "big-name" coach will keep ticket sales up
What about a well-sought after up-and-coming coordinator? You’d only be satisfied if we hired Cowher, Shanahan, Holmgren, etc? I’d rather have a great coordinator/assistant. That seems to be where most other teams are hitting on great coaching candidates these days. Mike Smith, Harbaugh, Tomlin, Childress, Sparano, Ryan, etc
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hope and optimism sells tickets, hence the TO signing. Hiring a premier HC, while only part of the solution, would certainly stem the fan exodus.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
My point is that there is more than one way to skin a cat. Saying only a big-name coach can make people buy season tickets is a very broad statement
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 5:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The name "Perry Fewell"
is not going to sell tickets, was my meaning. The fans are not going to go for another Mike Mularkey or Gregg Williams, who also were “great coordinator/assistants.” Wilson has to come up with somebody who is going to re-energize the ticket-buying fan base, which is pretty discouraged this season.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 17, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bet it sells more tickets than the name “Dick Jauron”
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I didn’t think Ralph would do it right now, but I like it. Now we can interview shanahan, dungy, the chin, and whoever else first. I also can’t help but think the benching of TE was maybe a minor factor inthis. That was just a stupid move. Buy then again jauron is full of stupid moves. Well at least bills fans KNOW change is coming.
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by silverstreak3k on Nov 17, 2009 4:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I hope Ralph has someone outside OBD giving him advice, someone NOT named Marv Levy.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think the biggest question right now is:
Who does Brian want for GM/Head coach? He has been telling us all that he would inform us after DJ eventual release, so let’s hear it!
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by Ghetts on Nov 17, 2009 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s given a name…
Eric DeCosta of the Ravens
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Jauron's signature straw hat will go on clearance at the Bills store.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
along with
his " Property of the Buffalo Bills" hoodie
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that one’ll stay.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on Nov 17, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can throw in a JP Losman jersey to make it a set.
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by NJBill on Nov 17, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well its kinda like when you break up with a chick after not getting along for a long time......
you’re glad its over…..but you still mourn the loss.
Its understandable.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
like how I felt when I got divorced. I got everything, she got her car payment.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha well done.......
going through that process right now…….She got everything, and I still have her phone payment somehow………….course its less child support i have to pay too, so it all evens out.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
bummer
we had no kids and I did the divorce myself, without lawyers. Cost me a total of about $350.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well done sir
B-B-B-Byrd Byrd Byrd, Byrd is the Wyrd!"
by willgarr15 on Nov 17, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah thats sweet.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear norcaliangelsfan. Try to do everything you can to stay close to your little girl.
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by thefourwinds on Nov 17, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
Gruden was just now quoted as saying he would “probably coach again” hmm……
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
didn’t he just sign an extension through 2011 for MNF?
by kilowatt44 on Nov 17, 2009 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
According to Peter King
Gruden doesn’t want to coach until at least 2011
by RabidBuffalo on Nov 17, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ill bet there’s some truth to that – he probably wants all the cba/contract stuff to get taken care of before he tries to turn a team around. That’s probably the same with any valuable coach right now.
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 6:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So is it too early to pine for Jim harbaugh?
Talk about a guy that can fix a fixer-upper!
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by silverstreak3k on Nov 17, 2009 4:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
man wouldn’t that be great. definately not too early. haha
by Ren Diggity on Nov 17, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations Bills fans!
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Nov 17, 2009 4:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you sir, have confused me. How can you say pick one team and stick with them, and yet advocate two teams?
i mean, i know the cards were in chicago at one point, but still….
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When it’s all said and done there was one thing Jauron was proficient at…. a 7-9 record. Three years in a row with the exact same record. Good or bad that doesn’t happen very often does it? That kind of precision mediocrity has to be useful for something. Maybe we should have kept Jauron and bet other teams for players and draft picks that we could pull out another 7-9 record.
by terrafflo on Nov 17, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if
the timing of this means that Ralph already has a legit replacement lined up? I mean it’s not like Ralph to pay someone to just go away. I am hopeful, but perplexed.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Call me skeptical, but I extremely doubt it. I would venture to guess the firing mid-season can be explained in one of two ways (with #2 more likely):
1) Ralph still does not want to completely overhaul the whole thing. He cut off the head, and he’s hoping Fewell can come in, make a few changes, and show some promise before the season is over. If Fewell looks good, we could be looking at the same Front Office structure and same coaching staff (minus Jauron, plus a new DC).
2) (More likely) Ralph is embarrassed. He was embarrassed by how last season ended but gave DJ another shot, and this year’s embarrassing losses (punctuated with last week’s game) resulted in Ralph making a somewhat impulsive decision. He knew if the season didn’t go well he was going to fire Jauron anyway. The season was going south quickly, coupled with his embarrassment over the Bills play, led to this move.
Bill Polian and AJ Smith are gone, so there's not the usual balance between "sane" and "others." Ralph has mentally checked out since 1994. It's a very dangerous time. The coalition for reason is extremely weak.
by thatguy34 on Nov 17, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
was thinking
the exact same thing…wishful thinking! (well depending on who the legit replacement is!)
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok give Fewell a chance
but I hope the Bills don’t take the cheap way out and say he had the team going in the right direction if he wins a couple of games. I really think Cower would consider the Bills as a challenge to see if he could do it again. City-wise there’s not much difference between Pittsburgh and Buffalo and fan and press wise, I’d consider them the same.
Just put some money on the table and lock Gruden out of the office. He won with Dungy’s players anyway.
by telka on Nov 17, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
don’t think Fewell being permanent HC is a concern. The teams biggest problem is the offense and Fewell brings almost nothing to that table.
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by dzil on Nov 17, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
plus
we need NEW blood and a fresh perspective. Fresh, as in “I know what to do, how to do it, and do it fast”
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 5:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
City wise? No.
Management wise, from the owner down to the ball boy? Polar opposites.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
about time
should’ve happened after the jets game last year
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by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Nov 17, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Alright, that's the first big domino
but let’s see some more dominos fall inhouse.
This is a relief, I think the firing makes us look more like an NFL team that actually takes itself and winning seriously.
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by Dyl on Nov 17, 2009 5:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and the next thing
I’d do this week is release TO. After Sunday, it’s apparent his attitude is a cancer (again). If we are going to “cut bait” andf move forward, get rid of this fish too.
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How is it so apparent? I don’t think he did anything that bad.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He didn’t even do anything newsworthy if he were any other player on the team.
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by kaisertown on Nov 18, 2009 6:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is tooo bad.
I liked Jauron.
Staring down Mark Sanchez. Just look into the those brown beauties.
by DolfinPhan on Nov 17, 2009 5:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
man your avatar.......
creepy.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 5:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is it taking so long to name the interim coach?
Is there something in works we don’t know? Ed Kilgore on Channel 2 hinted so, but that’s Ed speaking.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 17, 2009 5:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’d be… odd…
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by Brian Galliford on Nov 17, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
odd
is a concept not unfamiliar to the Bills.
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Fewell was the interm?
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There has been no announcement at of 6 p.m.
It’s presumed (about Fewell), at this point, but nothing has been said. Kilgore actually hinted that the Bills were having discussions with someone…..very vague and strange stuff.
by ccthemovieman on Nov 17, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i confess
it’s me. It’s a 7 week internship. They’re paying for my travel expenses and lunch.
prepare to see a lot of Jonathan Stupar.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At QB?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
head coach.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Nov 17, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait wait, Jonathan Stupar is our new HC?!
Awesome!
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by NeverendingOptimism on Nov 17, 2009 9:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I know you posted this at 5:45… but they just named Fewell Interim.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My first thought for next coach goes to Jim Haslett. That doesn’t make me feel giddy or anything BTW.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 5:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I still have a weird feeling it would be Charlie Weis…not that I’d be happy about it.
But think about it, ND will have to buy him out, and Jauron is getting paid not to coach. Therefore, a “name” coach would be brought in and possibly on the cheap. Win win for Ralph
by kilowatt44 on Nov 17, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
charlie weis on the cheap? i doubt it.
hell be back in the nfl, but probably back at o-coord
by quantumuprising on Nov 17, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would we want a guy that lost to Navy two out of three years?
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t. I just have a feeling it will happen.
I think Ralph will want a name people know, whether or not they are good or not may not matter.
Cheap with name recognition. Perhaps Billick, Fassel?
by kilowatt44 on Nov 17, 2009 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haslett…. :-)
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A full 11 months too late
better than bringing him back another year though.
by mjt1586 on Nov 17, 2009 5:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well at the very least this will finally silence that horrible rumor that was going around that Ralph was just going to keep him another year.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why now?
It’s kinda like the benching of Edwards — pointless. The only good reason for pulling the trigger now rather than after the last game would be if Wilson felt that Jauron were losing control of the team. Somehow, i don’t think that’s the reason.
by Sixteenthback on Nov 17, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Schobel openly questioned the direction of the team after the loss. PLus Ralph could have waited to see what would happen after the bye. When it was same old same old he pulled the trigger.
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
celebration?
I can’t believe the celebratory tone of most of the responses to this thread. I’m not celebrating until Ralph shows that he has any hint of a plan for this organization that doesn’t seem completely driven by PR. By the tone of the responses here, it sounds like people would get suckered into buying tickets for this team to see how the new coach is going to do. I would far prefer to have DJ coach out the string over Fewell. Brian said the defense was key in Buffalo’s victories. Jairus Byrd was key in Buffalo’s victories. Maybe we should get Gil Byrd and Aneas Williams in here to tell the rest of the team all the defensive secrets they’ve been telling him. Fewell has zero experience leading a football team and dealing with tough questions at press conferences. If he really is the next hire, it will be very interesting to hear what he says about the QB situation.
I can’t believe you’re congratulating Ralph. I still believe that he told DJ that he had to run the no huddle this season and that caused all this upheaval that has left us a laughing stock. The players loved DJ because he didn’t make them work very hard. It will be interesting to see how they respond to someone who might crack the whip a bit more. Hopefully, the team gets a jolt of positive energy, but I hope they get someone with some experience in here soon because I could see things spiraling out of control with a completely inexperienced head coach (Fewell) and very little experienced OC. I suppose Catavalos steps in as DC (or Sanders?). I could see the coaching staff being pissed at Ralph for firing a guy that I think most of them considered a friend.
I can’t believe the celebration most people are having. I’m almost as sickened by this as I was by Leodis’ fumble. ( I will feel better if Ralph hires someone good.)
by williamsDT on Nov 17, 2009 6:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well regardless something needed to be done...........
the “celebration” I think has more to do with the fact that atleast SOMETHING has been done…..whether or not it turns out to be the right move remains to be seen……but just going along with the “status quo” and “playing out the string” with a lame duck coach is pointless at best.
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe the celebratory tone of most of the responses to this thread
I think your a little misguided on why we are “celebrating”…
We are happy because we know that what was happening wasn’t working. We gave DJ 4 years to build a team, his team, to produce a consistent playoff contender. He failed…miserably.
This signifies, in an already extremely frustrated fanbase, that a change is on the horizon. Which means we have hope again – hope that the Bills will be able to once again contend for the playoffs every year. That hope can only be fostered by change because we all know it was failing and doomed to fail.
I welcome this change – I’m a little hesitant on what could possibly happen – but I know for sure that we were going absolutely no where under the current condidtions.
Should it have happened sooner? later? That’s up for debate – but the fact that it happened means we as a fanbase can move on and get excited at future possibilities
Never put salt in your eyes
by J2 on Nov 17, 2009 6:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wilson quote
Fine, change, yay! However, quotes like this from the Buffalo news story:
“We’ll go forward to Jacksonville,” Wilson said. “We haven’t made up our mind who will be the interim coach.”
do not instill confidence. IMO, the real problem is that this organization has had no coherent direction for 10 years and while Jauron was not able to fix this, he is not at all the whole problem. I think history has shown than meddling owners (just like meddling kids in Scooby Doo) always mess things up for football times (like meddling kids mess things up for criminals ??)
BTW, nice horsehead nebula.
by williamsDT on Nov 17, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the real problem is that this organization has had no coherent direction for 10 years
I couldn’t agree more – that’s why I was estatic when I heard that we are going after a proven football mind for a GM position (per Ed Kilgore). that – to me – signifies change
Never put salt in your eyes
by J2 on Nov 18, 2009 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
perfectly said J2. Only thing is, it did take wayy to long to happen
by csc06258 on Nov 18, 2009 12:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and dealing with tough questions at press conferences.
8:30 PM tonight
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"Matt’s pretty valuable to y’all. Cherish him." - BG
by MattRichWarren on Nov 17, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Midseason Coaching Change?
Someone please refresh my memory—-did not the Bills once replace a coach by the name of Hank Bullough during a season with a coach by the name of Marv Levy? If so, then why do some consider the midseason move embarrasing? Change is difficult but also good.
by bwoog on Nov 17, 2009 6:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, midseason coaching changes VERY rarely work out.
Hopefully we get another Levy out of the deal.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well midseason coaching changes very rarely involve teams that are any good.
by twoeightnine on Nov 17, 2009 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
interesting tidbit on the timing??
Does this have anything to do with the timing? Probably not. But still interesting….From Rotoworld.com
Browns executive adviser Jim Brown revealed Tuesday that owner Randy Lerner was already “meeting with one of the great football minds in this country” to run the VP of football operations role.
Asked if the candidate was Mike Holmgren, Brown responded, “You said it … and I heard it.” Holmgren is believed to the leader in the clubhouse for Lerner’s “serious, credible leader” to run the football operations side of the front office. Holmgren isn’t expected to make a decision on his future until after the 2009 season.
Owner battle for Holgmren as GM? Just throwing it out there….
"you just have to know there's always going to be adversity. None of these games are going to be easy. Nothing will be given to us" - Paul Posluszny
by poz on Nov 17, 2009 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
if so
and Ralph wins, will Lerner give Ralph the finger(s) too?
by fansince60 on Nov 17, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously........
the Finger(s) heard round the world………….love it……God bless old people!
Pass the chocolate cake!
by norcaliangelsfan on Nov 17, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So… we still starting Fitzy?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Nov 17, 2009 6:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Really?
His tenure was marked with offensive inconsistency
How do you figure?
Scoring Offense
2006 23rd 18.8 ppg
2007 30th 15.8 ppg
2008 23rd 21 ppg
2009 28th 15.6 ppg
Total Offense
2006 30th 266.9 ypg
2007 30th 277.1 ypg
2008 25th 305.1 ypg
2009 29th 268.2 ypg
No, that is the model of consistency. His tenure was marked by remarkably inept offense. There is nothing inconsistent about it.
by mjt1586 on Nov 17, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
looks pretty consistant to me… except that amazing /sarcasm ’08 year when we were over 300 ypg haha
"I don't know how to explain it but we seem to find eachother on the ice and make things happen... Yeah. Pass, shoot, score... Yeah. Pass.. Shoot.. And score."
by bflo on Nov 17, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Accountability
is necessary in any organization. Without it, success is impossible. This is a belated first step. I agree with all our colleagues who say that a front office firing should be happen immediately.
by jpheff on Nov 17, 2009 6:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who do I make the donation check out to in order to get a big ol’ check mark on that billboard?
by old_skool on Nov 17, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hahaha
Rec’d
I can do all things through he whom gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
by NCbillsfan12 on Nov 17, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
JOB OPENING
So i just got fired from my job today. Anyone think I could apply for the Bills head coaching position.
by hilliarddavid on Nov 17, 2009 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear that, man. Check the employment section at BB.com and see if they are taking applications.
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"Matt’s pretty valuable to y’all. Cherish him." - BG
by MattRichWarren on Nov 18, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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