WGR 550: Billick assembling Bills coaching staff?
by Brian Galliford on Jan 4, 2010 1:23 PM EST
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PrintPaul Hamilton of WGR 550, citing a league source, reports that former Baltimore Ravens head coach Brian Billick has begun assembling a coaching staff "to come to Buffalo."
Hamilton notes that either Billick is already certain that he'll be Buffalo's next head coach, or he's making calls in the event that he gets the nod once the Bills complete their interviewing process.
We're inclined to believe the latter for now. Though ESPN's Adam Schefter is hearing that Bill Cowher isn't likely to coach in 2010, Cowher himself hasn't made any public proclamations to confirm or deny those rumors. Perry Fewell, relieved of his duties earlier today, will not officially interview for the head coaching job until later this evening, according to The Buffalo News. No fewer than nine coaches - including Fewell, Cowher and Billick, as well as Marty Schottenheimer, Brian Schottenheimer, Ron Rivera, Sean McDermott, Russ Grimm and Leslie Frazier - have been reliably linked to the opening.
Coaches in the running for vacancies typically go into the interview with a potential coaching staff in mind, so if this report is indicative of anything, it's that Billick is a candidate somewhere. He's been linked to Buffalo in previous reports.
GM Buddy Nix has motivation and incentive to wrap up his head coaching search quickly, but he has no incentive to make rash, decisive moves on any coach besides Cowher. Buffalo may be one of only two or three legitimate coaching openings league-wide, so if Cowher does end up passing, Nix will have some time to play with so that he can get serious about one or two guys. But if Hamilton's report is accurate - and we've no reason to believe it isn't - Billick, 55, appears to be a top candidate for the job.
Keep track of all of the stories surrounding the Bills' coaching search here.
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Would fit very well with me and my superficial wish to get a big-name HC. Brian Billick is – believe it or not – a very good HC that has a proven track record and who’ll be able to bring along a very solid staff given his experience and success imo. What he needs is a great GM; I think Buddy Nix is just that. In other words, I think it’s a great fit and I think his knowledge of just how important a strong defense is (from his days in Baltimore) is very important.
by BillsfanfromDenmark on Jan 4, 2010 1:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just about everyone since Levy, for instance!
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by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
I’m fine with this as well – seems like a good fit for the team, and he’s a fiery guy. I haven’t done enough research on the other guys (aka Brian hasn’t :)) so I didn’t have a chance to really fall in love w/ any of the coordinators on the short list of potential coaches…
Interesting Monday, exactly what I was hoping for!
Billick is a mediocre coach
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by Brian Galliford on Jan 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
Brian, your (and the rest of BR’s) expectation of sound, reasonable arguments is surprisingly high and essentially unattainable at other SN blogs.
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 Jan 4, 2010 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Which is exactly why this blog is better then the other ones.
Out of all the SB nation blogs that I’ve been on (and not just NFL ones either) it’s pretty much Arrowhead Pride and Buffalo Rumblings that are on top for content by the staff and discussion by the blog’s members. We’re simply the better blog ;-)
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
that's why we have the best teams as well.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
for a guy who is supoosed to be an offensive guru he couldnt find a decent QB or WR.
He is way too conservative(see 2007 game vs Miami)
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What makes you say he’s supposed to be an offensive guru?
"We want to win immediately. To say you're building is an incomplete sentence. ... You're building for a future coach and general manager."
-Marv Levy
He was the Offensive coordinator in Minnesota, and was brought in to add the offense to a Baltimore team that already had the great D in place.
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He had the highest scoring offense in the league when he was OC in Minnesota. Of course Cris Carter, Randy Moss, and Randall Cunningham had a lot to do with that.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
couldn’t find a decent qb? as i recall, his offense was good enough to go to the playoffs three straight years with three different starting qbs.
by quantumuprising on Jan 4, 2010 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Trent Dilfer Elvis Grbac and Kyle Boller.
how does that not match up with what Patssuck said?
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 2:30 PM EST up reply actions
because patssuck was saying that there’s no way he’s an offensive guru because he couldn’t find a qb.
i’d say its pretty impressive that you can make it to the playoffs three straight years and win a championship with no reliable qb.
by quantumuprising on Jan 4, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
made less impressive since he was gift-wrapped one of the best defenses in NFL history.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
bingo
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Yeah, Billick took over in 1999. Ray Lewis, Jamie Sharper, Peter Boulware, Rob Burnett, Tony Siragusa, Mike McCrary, Rod Woodson and Duane Starks had all started in 1998. So the only defensive starters that Baltimore added before the Super Bowl was 1999 first round pick and complete stud, Chris McAllister, Sam Adams and Kim Herring.
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yeah, the jets have a number one defense, you think sanchez is going to win them a super bowl?
you don’t win a super bowl and playoff games without some offense.
by quantumuprising on Jan 4, 2010 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
But the Ravens D wasn’t just good. It was historic. They gave up 10.3 points per game during the regular season and then totals of 3,10, 3 and 7 in the playoffs and Super Bowl. If the Jets D did that, I’d bet on Sanchez and that O to win the Super Bowl. Also, the Jets D forced 31 turnovers this year (the Bills had 28 INTs) while that SB Ravens D had 48 turnovers which included an outrageous 45 forced fumbles and 26 recoveries.
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to paraphrase Lloyd Bentson
I know the ravens defense. I saw the ravens defense. The Jets defense, sir, is no Ravens defense.
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Been there....done that
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Win-Loss% .625 and a Ring qualifies him as better then mediocre in my book.
by TJJ on Jan 4, 2010 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
I think we found our “unnamed source” from that fanshot a week back!
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by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 2:42 PM EST up reply actions
I don’ think this news is at all meaningful and if Billick were a coordinator instead of a big name unemployed coach who will happily spread info like this to get in the news, all of this would go unnoticed.
Think about it like this: Billick is going to interview for a head coaching job and it’s his job as the interviewee to impress the interviewer, the Buffalo Bills. If Billick can already list of some names of coaches he can bring in to Buffalo, it makes him a more convincing candidate. A coach is smart to make these types of calls before they interview instead of waiting until they get the job. I’d bet guys like Leslie Frazier and Ron Rivera have made calls like this as well.
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by kaisertown on Jan 4, 2010 1:36 PM EST reply actions 9 recs
Bravo. Very well said. +1.
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by Michael_Necci on Jan 4, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
As long as he is able to assemble some good coordinators....
I may not be too down on it.
The fact that he couldn’t find and develop a QB in nearly a decade in Baltimore, or build a strong offense is a major concern though. Baltimore pretty much built a strong offense in the year after Billick was gone.
At least he’s a better candidate than some who have been mentioned. I hope Nix takes some time on this and talks to as many quality candidates as possible. There’s no reason to rush into this.
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Bruce, the Ravens blogger, told me he got too married to the idea of Kyle Boller. That makes sense if Billick vouched for him before the draft. He would hang his hat on the kid probably.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
billick is the best coach that we could get, but we’d rather sign Fewell because he’s cheap and u all know it… RWJ is so cheap but i think if he really wants to win before he dies he signs Billick
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You are about to start a riot by calling Ralph cheap.
There are two touchy subjects around these parts right now far as I can tell and those are “Cheep Ralph Wilson” and “Maybin is a bust”. I myself try to avoid those topics. Just sayin…
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You forgot a few
1. We got value for Peters
2. Whitner is a bust
3. Poz is a bust
4. Leo is a bust….well…let’s save time (insert Bills player here) is a bust
5. Nix was an internal hire
6. The Rooney rule is racist
7. When Ralph dies, the Bills will be bought by the mafia, moved to Las Vegas, and run by an ex-stripper named Old Raw Hide or Hoop Girl….OK….I made the last one up to see if Ron was still reading this :-)
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Heh. If anyone wants to talk about Poz, I'm ready to go.
Brian lit my interest by saying he was productive this seaon. :)
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by NordicBillsfan on Jan 5, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Your sig is longer than your post. LOL
And there is no way it’ll be Fewell. Even if it was he’d be making about the same as a guy named Mike Tomlin was. Ditto Rex Ryan, Tony Sparano, and every other first time coach. DOn’t get your panties in a bunch over not paying Shanny and Cowher.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
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Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 5, 2010 4:35 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t think that Billick is much better then an average coach. But if he is the “Big Name” that keeps the populous happy then I guess that is fine. The Bills could do worse and as I always say, I will wait to pass judgment on him until I see how he does in regular season games.
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I’m sort of finding it odd that what fans seem to be screaming for the most is a coach from out of the organization with a proven successful track record. Now it seems that there is a coach that has won a Super Bowl that is interested in coaching here, one that has all those characteristics that Bills fans have been looking for, and the focus is all on what he cannot do.
If you believe winning a Super Bowl is mostly luck, I can see the criticism of Billick. If you believe it takes skill, talent and experience in winning to get there, then I can’t understand why anyone here would want to toss Billick aside.
It should also be mentioned that Levy had a 31-42 record as a head coach before coming to the Bills and never finished higher than 3rd in the division. He turned out ok.
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by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions
I phrased it a lot better at first but I didn’t want to upset the delicate sensibilities of the Anti-Billick crowd.
So I went the confusion route!
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 5, 2010 4:37 AM EST up reply actions
Sorry, read Kaiser's comments above.
Billick was handed one of the best all time defenses in NFL history. That is a fact. His offenses were never that great, and IMHO that is a red flag for a guy who was supposed to be a offensive genius. I don’t think he is a spectacular coach, just like I don’t think Cowher is a spectacular coach either. I would take both because they are upgrade’s to the last 3 coaches we have had here at the very least. but that may not be saying much either.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
And I, for one, don’t care about the offensive genius label. I’m not advocating for Billick but unless he’s calling his own plays I don’t care about what his background is. He could be a Strength and conditioning coach for all I care as long as he can hire coordinators and motivate.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Remember...
What impressed Tom Modrak most about Gregg Williams? He came to the interview armed with his staff completely named.
God I hope that it's not Bilick...
Or at least not yet. If it does end up being Billick, then I have no real objections. I just want them to take their time. Hireing Bilick right now would be a horrible move; it would be WAY to early.
Let the entire interviewing process go. Take some time after that to properly evaluate your options, and them give some time for the coaches interviewed to evaluate their options, and then hire a new coach. Personally I don’t really want us to hire our new head coach for another 2 weeks, preferably three. The only exception would be Coher, if he accepts immidietly, then he’s our man. Otherwise, wait it out a bit.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 1:43 PM EST reply actions
Let the entire interviewing process go. Take some time after that to properly evaluate your options…
Yeah, similar to the way the conducted the GM search process! (smacks forehead)
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.
Different scenario. I mean yeah the GM process may have seemed rushed, but maybe Ralph has been looking for one since he fired Jauron. We simply don’t know.
And if Nix had been named Gm last year isntead of just a scout everyone would have rejoiced. Process may have been rushed a bit, but i think that Ralph found his man about a year ago and just didn’t tell us.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
Looking forward to Bills Return to Contention
Something just is wrong in the NFL when the Bills aren’t good. Having a great GM and coach makes all the difference for small market teams like Buffalo (and my home town, Indianapolis). Looks like you have the GM problem fixed with Nix. We heard all the same bad things about Dungy here in Indy as I am reading here about Billick when we hired him: not dynamic, mediocre, Gruden was better, etc…
Just like Dungy did, Billick will walk in with a plan and having been there and made mistakes knowledge of what not to do. As a bonus, just like Dungy, Billick is also an outstanding PR guy which will help the bills pick up fans all over the country. I’m really looking forward to the AFC East going through Buffalo instead of the Patriots.
by indymike on Jan 4, 2010 1:45 PM EST reply actions 14 recs
why? How does that change that Billick, supposedly an offensive guru, could never build an offense on the Ravens, and they finally built one immediately after he was fired.
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Billick as a good PR guy? He was aloof and preachy. And his players hated him – thought he was a blowhard. Watch the Hard Knocks again.
He has positives and negatives, just like everyone else. My advice: interview EVERYONE.
by Buffalo66 on Jan 4, 2010 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Great post, deffinate Rec.
And it’s great to have outside support from a Colts fan. If a fan of one of the NFL’s best teams thinks that we’re headed in the right direction, we really can’t be that far off.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
We'd love to join you in the playoffs and atop the AFC
I’m sure the fans of the rest of the AFC would love to see the Bills take over for the Pats.
I’d love to see the AFC dominated by the Bills, Colts, Bengals, Steelers, Browns, Chiefs and Jaguars.
Maybe you can loan us Manning for a season or two so we can get back up there!
~K
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I would be the happiest man on earth if those were the teams to beat in the AFC.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Something just is wrong in the NFL when the Bills aren’t good.
I guess the history of the NFL has been largely wrong :)
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
i think Nix is showing promise by clean housing
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OC and DC for Billick?
I know Billick was known for having strong DC’s in Baltimore, but having weak OC’s including himself too.
Fassel was his coordinator twice I believe and has ties to him. Does anyone else have any quesses who is on the other end of the line when Billick is calling today?
Not too bad
In recent years, some fans were calling for Fassel to be HC…could be worse out there for OC. Maybe he can entice JP back if he comes here. J/K
Jack Del Rio if he gets fired makes a ton of sense. Fassell for OC is definitely a possibility. Anybody on Mike Singeltary’s, Mike Nolan’s, Mike Smith’s, Jack Del Rio’s, staff would make sense since he coached with all those guys. Even someone from Marvin Lewis or Rex Ryan’s staffs like a LB coach or DC from the Jets (when Ryan’s calling the plays).
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 1:57 PM EST up reply actions
Charlie Weis or Mike Martz for OC anyone?
Both extremely successful OC’s in this league and could develop a QB, I especially like the Weis / Jimmy Clausen duo if he fell to #9.
They have no connection to Billick. That doesn’t mean they can’t be hired, though.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, and I think they could be strongly considered. I am not sure a Mike Martz offense
would work in Buffalo though. He is about timing and precision. Warner and Bulger in his prime were great examples of it when it worked. Alex Smith suffered when it didn’t.
I do believe Weis would be a good consideration.
just be prepared for all the pissing and moaning that would happen from the notre dame haters if weis got hired, because theyll be afraid he’d want to draft clausen.
by quantumuprising on Jan 4, 2010 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
He has had good coordinators in the past.
3 of his defensive coordinators went on to be head coaches.
by rat on Jan 4, 2010 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
Not to mention his LB coaches that went on.
Mike Singletary
Jack Del Rio
Mike Nolan
Rex Ryan
Marvin Lewis
Mike Smith
They all worked for Billick.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
If there is one thing Billick knows how to do it’s assemble a staff. Billick is one of the best at finding defensive coaches. That list is impressive and all but Marvin Lewis were hired by Billick.
You have to like that a self proclaimed “offensive genius” has the ability to recognize his weaknesses and bring in someone solid to manage the other side of the ball. Something Jauron and Greg Williams could never do on offense.
He’s had some interesting offensive coaches as well, some better than others. Matt Cavanaugh did an impressive job with limited talent, you can’t win a Super Bowl without at least being efficient on offense. Jim Fassel and Rich Neuheisel didn’t have as much success with the Ravens but they’ve both had success elsewhere.
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by PerryTuttle22 on Jan 4, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Good memory on Cavanaugh.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
Note to Nix
After you’ve hired the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills, do us a favor and get those uniforms revamped (I’ve never liked them)!
Seriously, though, the head coach position is one where Nix needs to make the right call. Someone who’s a leader, intelligent, good at relating to people, and fiery when needed. Someone who can manage their timeouts & referee challenges wisely.
Most of all, someone who knows the game inside and out, and knows when to take risks (and when not to).
Get the Bills back to the big game!
That'd be lovely
Return to the retro look full time or at least go back to the traditional blue in some form.
Plus, Bills marketing department, imagine how many new jerseys you’d sell with a new design?!?!
~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."
Yes a uniform revamping is completely necessary. Wipe clean this slate of failure and bring in a new style. If you look good, you will feel good. If you feel good it gives you confidence, which in turn leads to success. Clearly this decade of troubles is due to our putrid uniforms and helmets with far too many stripes.
I myself would love to see the throwbacks come back full time. But instead of a standing red buffalo, keep our charging one, but switch the colors of it.
I subtly campaign for this design with my profile picture. :D
Trying the route of blinding our opponents with the logo, eh?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 5, 2010 4:38 AM EST up reply actions
Throwbacks full time!!!!!!!!
Just keep the red charging Buffalo helmets.
by JTM1023 on Jan 4, 2010 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
aww i love the little red buffalo.
just standing there hanging out…
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by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 2:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just like the Bills offense, amirite?
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by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 2:47 PM EST up reply actions
You know, I’ve always liked these new uniforms more than everyone else but I would COMPLETELY be behind a revamp.
I do prefer the charging buffalo to the standing one though. If they could keep that as the primary logo that’d be swell. Maybe go back to the 90’s uniforms!?
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 2:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, did I mention our ideal coach needs to wear a headset?
I’d be happy with the ’90’s uniforms, although I do like the electric blue jersey scheme, too. I would like to see dark pants (red or blue) to go with the white jerseys, though. I absolutely hate the cutout look around the shoulder/collar area. Get rid of it!
I agree about the charging buffalo vs. standing. Something about the implication of moving forward (instead of standing still in mediocrity)…
Get the Bills back to the big game!
90's uniforms
Look too much like the Giants uniforms. I have a Jim Kelly superbowl era jersey and whenever I wear it people start talking to me about the Giants. I like the idea of incorporating the throwback jerseys with the charging Buffalo helmet.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jan 4, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
I have one of the Blue striped throwbacks and it gets mistaken for a Bears and a Giants jersey. Even my new one gets mistaken for a Pats jersey.
The problem is nobody knows nor cares about what Bills jerseys look like.
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 4, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
Here's an idea: Blue helmets
Give the unis a complete overhaul too. Stick with the Charging Buffalo, but give them a classic twist. I like what the Chargers did by going to the white helmets but keeping with the newer darker blue color. I’d like something new for sure though. I have always been a fan of white on white (Jerseys and Pants) for road uniforms as well.
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i like the idea of blue helmets.
Let’s bury this era entirely.
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by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 6:13 PM EST up reply actions
agreed.
Maybe… Blue helmets with a white standing buffalo??
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yes thats what i was imaging. nice pic
"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."
I will take this helmet any day of the week and twice on Sundat ;-)
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I like it, but I’ve always been fond of the Red Helmets.
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by UZ on Jan 5, 2010 4:43 AM EST up reply actions
After reading Billick's new book, I'm fine with it
I suggest others here check it out, too, if he’s our new coach. You’ll get to learn a lot about the way he thinks.
We could do a lot worse -— in fact, we have!!!
I'd be totally on board with Billick....
atleast we could hear some awesome soundbites about whacky stuff he says on the sidelines that those who work for NFL films always get……..
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by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 4, 2010 2:27 PM EST reply actions
Some names I dug up with connections
Possible DCs
Alvin Reynolds – Current DB coach in Atlanta, coached under Billick in Baltimore, moved from Del Rio’s Jags staff with Mike Smith when he left to become ATL HC.
Johhny Lynn – Secondary coach in San Fran, left Ravens when Mike Nolan became Niners HC.
Mike Pettine – Current DC for Jets but doesn’t call plays, was on Billick’s defensive staff in Baltimore.
Dennis Thurman – Secondary coach in NYJ, defensive coach for Billick in Baltimore
Jeff Fitzgerald – LB coach in Cincy, worked for Ravens when Lewis and Rex Ryan were DC
Jack Del Rio – should he be fired in Jacksonville, was LB coach in Baltimore under Billick.
Possible OCs
Jim Fassel - Former Billick OC, current HC in UFL
Matt Cavanaugh – Former Billick OC (preceeded Fassell), current QB coach for Jets
Mike Sheppard – Current Bengals WR coach, former Bills OC (2001), on Billick’s staff in 1998
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For Del Rio, shouldn’t say “should”. I meant “could”.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
should fits............
it didnt read to me like you said he should be fired…….you are just laying out the possibility.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 4, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
I also wouldn’t completely discount the idea of Billick grabbing Mike Nolan away from Denver if they gave him permission. Billick and Nolan are very close from their days in Baltimore and they were reportedly selling themselves to teams last year as a sort of package deal. I remember reading that on PFT, I’ll try to find the link.
Not sure Denver would give him permission to interview for a lateral position but they are a bit of a mess right now so you never know.
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by PerryTuttle22 on Jan 4, 2010 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t mention Nolan because it would be a lateral move. You’re right. You can never rule it out.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
I’d still take Del Rio over Nolan, but both are unavailable for the time being.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
If Bilick comes to the table and says “I can get Fassel and Del Rio (after his firing) to be my coordinators” I would very quickly change my tune from “hesistant” of Bilick to fully backing him. Bring back April with that and we’d have a heck of a coaching staff.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
I like how aggresive McDermott’s defenses are.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 3:48 PM EST up reply actions
Cowher will coach Panthers in 2011
Everybody is saying that this is John Fox’s last year with the Panthers, rumors now have it that Cowher will not coach in 2010, so if anything I bet he might be holding out for the Carolina job next year, since he lives in Raleigh and attended NC-State – Just a guess.
If you want to get a better idea of Billick’s coaching philosophy do a search on “Billick Chalktalk” on YouTube.
Here is his take on the relationship between a head coach and his assistants.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUM5UYC5M8k
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DJ -----> Mularkey ------> Williams
yaaaa – i’ll take my chances with Billick.
i’m not a huge fan – but he’s been to the playoffs a lot – won a SB and has had time to reflect on things that would allow im to be more successful.
better than getting some of those “hot coordinator” guys that we’ve had soooooooo (insert sarcasm here) much success with here.
Never put salt in your eyes
Scott Loffler should be the next Bills GM
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I never much warmed up toBrian Billick, the person, but after a dozen years of Wade Phillips, Gregg Williams, Mike Mularkey, Dick Jauron and Perry Fewell, I would say the prospect of Billick is damned exciting.
How many head coaches have the Bills hired who have won a Super Bowl? NONE, that I can recall off-hand. At least this guy has been there-done that.
These are all rumors, anyway. Let’s not get too excited until an announcement has been made. The idiots are WGR55 (“Bulldog,” in particular) are clueless on what’s going on.
by ccthemovieman on Jan 4, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
Aren’t we all clueless as to what’s going on?
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
yes, but it’s about as exciting as the TO signing too. fun time to be a Bills fan.
most of my posts get deleted :(
Why is it that the best time to be a Bills fan is when they’re not actually playing football?
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Next Man Up by John Feinstein
Great read. Feinstein was given total behind the scenes access to the Baltimore Ravens during the 2004 season. The book gives an extremely revealing look at almost all aspects of running an NFL franchise from the owner down through to the players. It just so happens to give a great look at Brian Billick and how he ran the team. It’s been a few years since I read it so I can’t remember too much of what the book said specifically regarding Billick off the top of my head. I’ll make an effort to skim through it if Billick becomes a stronger possibility. Regardless of the connection to Billick, the book would be a great read for anyone on this blog.
enough speculation, if at all possible can one of the lead writers tell us your gut instinct as to whether or not brian billick will be the guy—and if he’s a good candidate?
He’s definitely a good candidate.
And all we have is speculation until they hire someone.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
Does anyone know if Billick is openly Mormon? I just ask (and it is not a big deal concerning his abilities) after seeing the BYU connection.
Go Bills! I mean 'stay' Bills...
So what/ I mean I’m an atheast, but I don’t care what religion our HC has as long as he’s doing a good job.
by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 4, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, it is more the human interest part of the story that I am wondering about. I tried to convey that to avoid this response.
BTW, what is an atheast? ;)
Go Bills! I mean 'stay' Bills...
Atheast?
An Eastern Orthodox non-believer?
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Hah. I like it.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 4, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
i hail from the church of the flying spaghetti pizza monster. you're all wrong!!!
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 4, 2010 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Say hi to Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Will Smith for me!
~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."
that's Scientology. Unlike them, we have standards.
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 5, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
But... the Thetans! Think of the thetans!
Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.
by UZ on Jan 5, 2010 4:57 AM EST up reply actions
(drum, drum, symbol)
"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."
That is a sign from above.
Brain is Moorman. Brian Moorman is our best player. I just figured it out! Booya!
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My preference for coach
1. Cower
2. Grimm
3. McDermott
4. Rivera
5. Billick
6. Schottenheimer
These seem to be the ones we are hearing about.
1. Cowher
2. Billick
3. Marty Schott
Are my preference from the previous experience group.
My 3 Fav 1st timers:
1. McDermott
2. Grimm
3. Rivera/Leslie Frazier.
I really like Billick. I hope he gets an interview.
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by Michael_Necci on Jan 4, 2010 6:48 PM EST up reply actions
Another HC rumor: Bills Target Brian Schottenheimer
“According to NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi, Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer is a strong candidate to emerge as the favorite for the Bills’ head coaching vacancy.
“Schottenheimer has proven a versatile offensive mind, switching his system from fairly pass-oriented in 2008 to run-minded in 2009. Marty’s son has interviewed for multiple head-coaching jobs before and handled both rookie and veteran quarterbacks, the position at which Buffalo is most desperate.”
Ewww. He’s a front runner, sure. I still hate the idea.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 4, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
did he mention said managed rookie has thrown 20 INT......
doesnt sound like managing to me. If you listen to Jets fans, they think Callahan has alot to do with the running game success.
Let the offseason begin
Haha, I like the reasoning....
"Schottenheimer has proven a versatile offensive mind, switching his system from fairly pass-oriented in 2008 to run-minded in 2009.
Wow, what a genius! Anybody who follows the NFL would have done the same thing.
Marty’s son has interviewed for multiple head-coaching jobs before and handled both rookie and veteran quarterbacks, the position at which Buffalo is most desperate."
He handled rookie and veteran QB’s? Doesn’t mean he did anything to make those guys better….
~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."
switching his system from fairly pass-oriented in 2008 to run-minded in 2009
Throwing the ball with Brett Favre one year and then running the ball with a rookie QB who only started one year in college. Revolutionary.
I signed up for Second Life about a year ago. Back then my life was so great that I literally wanted a second one. In my Second Life I was also a paper salesman and I was also named Dwight. Absolutely everything was the same. Except I could fly. - Dwight Schrute
And im pretty sure Thomas Jones led the AFC in rushing last season...so I don't know if it was that pass oriented with Favre.
in hindsight, it probably should’ve been moreso.
Jonathan Stupar won the Heisman…while playing in the NFL!
by JPH on Jan 5, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Billick and Tice
WGRZ is reporting that Billick has called Mike Tice about being one of his assistants.
Well, let's hope Billick doesn't let Tice book any boat rides.
"The Bills have no playoff aspirations" – Dan Dierdorf
I want a ride on the Buffalo version of the Love Boat. They call me Captain Stubing in some parts.
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yeah...too bad....I guess you will have to settle for being called Captain Stubby :-)
"The Bills have no playoff aspirations" – Dan Dierdorf
so.... we get Mike Tice as an assistant,
lure Leslie Frazier to be our defensive coordinator and assistant head coach,
and get Dennis Green to run our offense. Any chance we can trade for Moss?
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 5, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
I heard Randall Cunningham wants back in too
~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."
only under the condition that John Randle comes out of retirement and bumps Stroud to DT#3
by NordicBillsfan on Jan 5, 2010 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
They worked together in Minnesota where Tice coached OL and was assistant head coach. In Jacksonville he is tight ends and AHC. I see it as a lateral move though Tice might be en-ticed (get it?) to join someone he has a stronger connection to in Billick.
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by MattRichWarren on Jan 5, 2010 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
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