Web Rumblings: Buffalo BIlls Links, 11/21

by MattRichWarren on Nov 21, 2009 8:32 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Bills Targeted Jon Gruden | WIVB.com
Sources tell News 4 Sports that Gruden was the top choice of the Bills to replace Dick Jauron. Those sources say the team "went after him hard," including a face-to-face meeting, but could not convince Gruden to leave his job as analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football.

Darryl Talley Offers To Work With Ralph Wilson : Buffalo Sports Daily
Darryl Talley wants Ralph Wilson to hire some guys from the glory years to come in as consultants.

Final Word: AFC East - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Tim Graham says we haven't seen the last of Trent Edwards: "I find it difficult to believe Ryan Fitzpatrick, with his 49.4 completion percentage and 49.8 passer rating, will take over the starting job and run away with it."

Bills release statement honoring Stefanie Spielman | National Football Post
"The Bills organization is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Stefanie Spielman. Her courageous battle against cancer touched many lives and serves as an inspiration to us all. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to Chris and the entire Spielman family during this difficult time."

Fewell eager to prove himself as interim coach | Bleacher Report
The AP's John Wawrow talks to the new Bills coach about his opportunity.

Fan Friday 11-20 – Inside The Bills
Chris Brown answers questions on Pro Bowl balloting, adding wildcat plays, Brian Brohm, contact during Jauron practices, and the chances of landing a big time coach.

Parrish up on Sunday? – Inside The Bills
"My guess is Parrish will return punts on Sunday," said Chris Brown. "It’s hard to keep a talent of his caliber off the field, especially for a team so starved for points every week."

Kelly's Call: QB issues to address
"What I saw in training camp from him, I just haven’t seen this season so far." - Jim Kelly on Trent Edwards

Wood believes in Brohm | BuffaloBills.com
Eric Wood, Brian Brohm's teammate in Louisville, discusses the quarterback.

Bills move Levitre over one spot to left tackle : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
It's not certain whether Scott or Chambers will start at right tackle in Jacksonville, but the Bills are sure Levitre is the best option on the left side.

Bills notebook: Defensive injuries continue to mount : Buffalo Bills : The Buffalo News
The Bills have injuries all over their defense.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - McShay on QBs, Maybin
Todd McShay of ESPN Scouts Inc. was on with Howard Simon yesterday morning and had a lot of opinions on current and potential Bills quarterbacks.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - A Change of Pace
Nick Mendola opines about the changes Perry Fewell has made to Bills practice since he has taken over as head coach.

Buffalo Bills go to work on their ground game | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
Sal Maiorana says not that the Bills have benched Trent Edwards they should consider doing the same to Marshawn Lynch.

Owner Ralph Wilson: Buffalo Bills to be overhauled | Democrat and Chronicle
Brandon's job as COO is considered safe because Wilson said he'll play a role in the end-of-season evaluation. says the AP's John Wawrow.

Jaguars should be able to run - Editorial on jaguars.com
"The bottom line is the Jaguars should be able to run the ball and control time of possession against the Bills."

Game Preview Week 11: Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars - Big Cat Country
A preview of the Jaguars upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills from SBN's Jaguars blog.

13 Days Until Toronto - Gang Green Nation
Another call to Jets fans to head North of the border for the Jets-Bills game. UGH.

Coach Quest
WGR 550 SportsRadio - Friday morning search notes
According to WGR, Mike Florio of PFT says Jim Haslett's success in the UFL could make him a very intriguing candidate to Ralph Wilson.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Peter King's Thoughts
Peter King was on with Schopp and the Bulldog yesterday afternoon talking about the coaching search. If the Bills fail to get a big name he suggests Bengals DC Mike Zimmer.

The Search Begins | Democrat and Chronicle | Three-Point Stance
Sal Maiorana discusses the state of the Bills as they begin the search for a new coach.

First coaching casualty could start landslide around the league
Jason La Caforna of NFL.com dishes what he has been hearing about several coaching candidates and their chances to return to the sidelines next year.

Memo to Shanny: Just say no to Buffalo | All Things Broncos
Jim Armstrong gives the usual "there's nothing in Buffalo" routine imploring Shanahan to stay away from Buffalo because of "snow".

Drunk Buffalo Bills Think They’re Getting Mike Shanahan or Bill Cowher. Ha! | The Big Lead
The Buffalo Bills seem to think Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher, Mike Holmgren and Brian Billick are potential targets to fill the seat previously occupied by Dick Jauron. Clearly, fans in Buffalo are drunk.

Bills Tweets
Rochester D&C's Sal Maiorana
Bills still haven't had a receiver top 100 yards in a game this year, and only one 100-yard rushing game (Fred Jackson vs. TB)

Late Night with David Letterman's Eric Stangel
Dick Jauron fired as Bills coach. And this was inappropriate- As he left, Titans owner Bud Adams gave him the finger

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gruden

just like Maxwell Smart…“Missed it by that much”! Hate to say I think like Ralph, but, Gruden was my choice too. Also interesting is the comment that they offered Jauon the chance to stay until year end and he declined. If true, I guess he might not be the self-less, mega-character guy he’s portrayed as. Such a person would have seen the job “to the end for the sake of the team”.

by fansince60 on Nov 21, 2009 8:45 AM EST reply actions

Maybe he resigned for the sake of the team?

It seemed like things were coming apart fast. As much as I don’t like Jauron as a coach, I do think he is a man of good character.

"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 21, 2009 8:52 AM EST up reply actions

If Jauron was fired but told he could stay until the end of the year the best thing for everyone to do is leave. It lets the team move on and talk to coaches. It lets Jauron move on, too. Now he doesn’t have to worry about being undermind or something like that.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions

*undermined

"Play like hell and win." - Perry Fewell
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by MattRichWarren on Nov 21, 2009 8:55 AM EST up reply actions

perhaps

but it was all the rhetoric of “righting the ship” and “working to get better” that somehow seems kind of empty in light of the rumor.
I agree there are two sides to every story. The other is certainly plausible.

by fansince60 on Nov 21, 2009 8:59 AM EST up reply actions

Personally, if I was fired I wouldn’t stick around. In college I understand it. You made a promise to those guys parents. This situation I am out the door.

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by MattRichWarren on Nov 21, 2009 9:06 AM EST up reply actions

kind of the captain goes down with the ship...

vs. grabbing a life jacket and jumping

by fansince60 on Nov 21, 2009 9:01 AM EST reply actions

What a load of garbage from Jim Armstrong. At least one commenter made some obvious points. Its quite amateurish and ignorant to knock a city like Buffalo for weather, when the weather is similar to Shanahan’s previous coaching digs. And then to offer up options like Chicago and Cleveland…they’re the same weather as well. Unreal how people who’ve probably never been to Buffalo equate it as this Alaskan style frontier. Thanks Jim Armstrong for an article well researched and written…

by Fucilli5 on Nov 21, 2009 12:15 PM EST reply actions

what an idiotic piece by Jason La Canfora

oh thanks Jason, way to go out on a limb and offer analysis. he labels the Chargers and Bears as the two most enticing places for Shanahan. Well no friggin duh. The Chargers are winning and about to be in first place in their division and the Bears have his old QB. Why doesnt he talk about teams that would be exciting places for Shanahan that are actually realistic coaching opporutnities next year. Lovie Smith will get another year if he finishes around .500 and the Chargers wont fire Norv when they make a playoff run. Gimme a break Jason.

"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 21, 2009 2:04 PM EST reply actions