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Lombardi: Bills "have their guy in mind"

Speaking on NFL Network's "Around the League," Michael Lombardi reported late Thursday night that the Buffalo Bills are "very close to making a decision" in their head coaching search, and that they "have their guy in mind."

The video segment is up at NFL.com. Here is Lombardi's quote in its entirety:

You know, Buffalo has been quietly going underground, they're doing their interviews, interviewed Leslie Frazier, they're talking to a lot of people in the league, but somebody I spoke to in the organization tells me they're very close to making a decision, they think they know which way they want to go, wouldn't tell me which way they are gonna go, but I think they have their guy in mind.

To this point, the Bills have officially conducted interviews with only two candidates: former interim head coach Perry Fewell and, as Lombardi mentioned, Vikings assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.

Rumors have run rampant all week, however, that the team has been most active in its pursuit of former Pittsburgh head coach Bill Cowher. Marty Schottenheimer has also been linked frequently to the job thanks to his well-established relationship with GM Buddy Nix, but Schottenheimer has been adamant that he will remain retired - a notion that his son, Brian, confirmed in recent interviews.

Let the speculation begin, folks. If Lombardi's source is accurate, who do you think is "Buffalo's guy"? (Tip of the hat to RIP058 for breaking the news here.)

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Leslie Frazier.

Which I wouldn’t mind if only they would interview like 5-7 more people. You can not sell this guy to this frustrated, desperate fanbase after only interviewing him once and no one else. If they hire Leslie Frazier the revolt will begin.

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by Michael_Necci on Jan 7, 2010 9:09 PM EST reply actions  

John Clayton said on WGR today that all it would take was one call from Nix to Marty Schottenheimer. I can at least hope it’s him or Cowher, right? RIGHT???

by MattRichWarren on Jan 7, 2010 9:10 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

I can live with either guy, simply put

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Clayton’s piece on there last night was pretty interesting. I didn’t understand his explanation why Cowher wouldn’t want to come here. He felt TB was a good fit because of their QB and that Buffalo wasn’t (no QB). Bulldog pointed out how low he was drafted and how the Bills might be able to offer Cowher that QB with the 8th pick. I don’t see Freeman as an established QB.

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 8, 2010 7:15 AM EST up reply actions  

It’s probably Frazier, yeah. I’m hoping they interviewed some other people like Russ Grimm quietly…

Bills fan? In Colorado? It's more likely than you think.

by UZ on Jan 7, 2010 9:10 PM EST reply actions  

So Cowher would be "unofficial" as the Bills have't confirmed it?

I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Frazier….

Only reason it could be Cowher is because Mangini is sticking in Cleveland, and Fox would have nowhere to go as of today. That basically leaves the Bills as his only choice.

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by BillsNYC on Jan 7, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

You forgot Cowher's other choice

To wait another year and see if Fox gets axed.

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I meant if he wanted to coach this season.

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by BillsNYC on Jan 7, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

They were talking about how there might not even be football in '11.

Chances are he would be waiting close to three years.

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by NYTXFAN on Jan 7, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Players would be stupid to let that happen

Most NFL owner already have more money than they know what to do with. The own football teams because they are bored. Players on the other hand……

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

See you would have thought that about NHL players a few years ago too, but…

by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 1:29 AM EST up reply actions  

its not the players, its the players association and the owners. Most nfl owners want more money than they already have – guys like jerry jones and dan snyder are trying to get rid of guys like ralph wilson and mike brown

by quantumuprising on Jan 8, 2010 8:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Not to mention...

the monstrous debt payments the owners must make for the facilites they use and other assets that were financed…

by NorCal BillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 2:17 PM EST up reply actions  

well

with so much misinformation out there…who knows. They have gone “stealth.” I guess you have to give the Bills credit for keeping this interviewing process under wraps through this whole process. I would love it to be Jim Harbaugh but that’s just me

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by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

And me.

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by Michael_Necci on Jan 7, 2010 9:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Puke

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 7, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

No..... he said we was going to stay OC of the Jets

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

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by sireric on Jan 7, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions  

WTF

if they have their “guy” why not leak it?

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

The Bill may have decided who they want

that doesn’t mean the Bills choice was accepted the job.

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions  

has accepted...

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Or they are still wrangling over the $ part of the deal

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:47 AM EST up reply actions  

Ah ha.

But why during the BCS championship game…

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by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Not sure they took that into consideration

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:19 PM EST up reply actions  

wait a second

I dont think its Fraizer because he cant accept the position until after the vikes get knocked out of the playoffs. What i got from that quote is that they were close to naming their guy but maybe its just me

by billsfan55 on Jan 7, 2010 9:17 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t think the quote says anything other than they know who they want, nothing about hiring/announcing. They could know its Frazier but obviously can’t announce.

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by BillsNYC on Jan 7, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Yes, this. “Having a guy in mind” is not anywhere near the equivalent of “imminent hiring.”

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 7, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

which is why it's probably Frazier

because the only reason i see them having to keep in under wraps is because the person they intend to hire is not hireable… yet. otherwise, i can’t think of any reason to delay the process.

and you have to question why they picked Frazier out of all of the coordinators they could have interviewed already, having already satisfied the rooney rule. it’s not fewell, that’s for *sure.

in a salary cap era, no single unit (offense or defense) should be consistently sub-average for such a long stretch.

by kgun201 on Jan 7, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

I think your might be dead on. I’d still prefer Cowher over Frazier, but Frazier is a heck of a choice. Top of the none “big-name” guys out there IMO.

by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 1:32 AM EST up reply actions  

Tim Graham kinda (sorta) disputes Lombardi...
Any speculation of the Buffalo Bills’ timetable in pinpointing a new head coach would be a guesstimate.

But nothing will happen until owner Ralph Wilson gives his blessing.

Bills general manager Buddy Nix on Thursday interviewed Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, their second known interview of the week in addition to Bills interim coach Perry Fewell.

John Wooten, chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which advocates minority hiring in the NFL, spoke with Nix after Frazier’s interview. While Nix offered glowing reports on both interviews, he also conveyed the process wasn’t nearing completion.

“I think Buddy has a couple more candidates he wants to interview,” Wooten said. “He’ll decide on one or two guys he feels good about, and then those guys will have an opportunity to meet with Mr. Wilson and go from there.”

Read the rest here. Article posted at 9:04 PM.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 9:20 PM EST reply actions  

sounds more reasonable

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Speaking of John Wooten

I have access to talk to John Wooten on Tuesday nights. If you have a question for him, let me know and I’ll ask him on Tuesday night.

by RIP058 on Jan 7, 2010 9:23 PM EST up reply actions  

It’s like a game. Who can find a source to refute the other source faster.

The other day someone on WGR started a rumor about Brian Billick and then hours later someone else on WGR refuted it with a completely opposite rumor. I think that’s cheating.

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by PerryTuttle22 on Jan 7, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Was just gonna post this, too. People ask what my opinion is and there’s no way I can actually give them one with all this stuff flying around.

by MattRichWarren on Jan 7, 2010 9:26 PM EST up reply actions  

My opinion is that nobody outside of OBD knows what the hell is going on.

Besides maybe Joe Logan…cough….

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by BillsNYC on Jan 7, 2010 9:28 PM EST up reply actions  

thinking about it more though....

The two statements can be reconciled. Maybe Nix knows who he wants, but still has to get his candidate approved by Ralph. Also, if the guy Nix wants is a guy like Fraizer who is still coaching for a playoff team, Buffalo may have to wait awhile to announce the hiring.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 9:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree – I don’t see much contradiction. Lombardi doesn’t give a timetable, he just says that they have a guy in mind. Nix appears ready to do his due diligence. A hiring is not imminent. It all fits together, and is consistent with the process Nix laid out from the outset.

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 7, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Even if they know which way they are going to go, depending on who is it they go with, they may not be able to divulge that information for at least a week. Unless it’s Cowher, Schottenheimer, or Jim Harbaugh, I’m pretty sure we aren’t going to know for a little while yet. Keep your lids on, everybody.

by NJBillsfan on Jan 7, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

It may be one of the those three, but they may feel like they need to finish interviewing everyone they talked too

Tomlin got the job because the Steelers looked at everyone on their list and that worked out well for them. Lets allow OBD to finish the job.

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Hear that?!

It is Colt’s draft position sliding down the charts…………..

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 7, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions  

All I hear is the turning of the Tide...Crimson :-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:24 PM EST up reply actions  

McCoy seems awfully fragile if that hit took him out for the game.

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by Ron From NM on Jan 7, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions  

One angle shows he took a good pop, but yeah.......he will never last in the NFL if he can't take a hit like that.

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought

you just said the one angle said he took a good poop…

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by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, that might have happened too :-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

What is the word on the Bamma LT, Carpenter????

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

He's playing

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by Kurupt on Jan 7, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry, meant as a draft prospect

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Who knows?

He’s a Junior College transfer. I don’t know if there’s been much talked about him, nor if he is even a prospect!

~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 Jan 7, 2010 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

hummmm......for some reason I thought he was going to declare for the draft....guess not

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe

I haven’t seen too much (i.e. nothing) about him, so I don’t really have any idea what his plans are or what his draft prospects look like…Anybody?

~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 Jan 7, 2010 10:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m pretty sure he’ll go back to school. He’s a one year starter and while he’s had a good year, he’s not a 1st or 2nd round prospect right now, so I think he’s close to a lock to go back for another season. I think he could pretty high next year though.

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by kaisertown on Jan 7, 2010 10:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks.....kind of thought he looked like a second round prospect while I was watching him,

which is what peaked my interesting in case the Bills do go QB with their 1st round pick. Guess we will have to hope that need is filled this year and we have no interest in him next year ;-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 10:33 PM EST up reply actions  

As a Gator fan

I was really hoping for a Texas win. But more than anything, I’d like a competitive game.

This game isn’t what I was hoping for in any way. It’s really too bad McCoy got injured. I was hoping to see him slay the giant.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 10:48 PM EST up reply actions  

as a gator fan

im rooting for ala. i never thought texas had a chance. and i doubt texas would have beat uf.

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 10:51 PM EST up reply actions  

I can't bring myself to root for the Tide

Two events have me bitter toward the Tide, and it’s borderline hatred:

First, the SEC Championship Game.

Second, ESPN Radio breaks to the Paul Finebaum show here in Columbus after 4 PM. The show consists of Alabama homers who insist they knew the Tide would win all along, callers who uphold every negative stereotype about the intelligence of Southerners, and comments from all of the above about their opponents, in some of the most negative and inappropriate ways I’ve ever heard. Their comments on Tebow were disgraceful.

Be thankful for the talk radio in Buffalo.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:01 PM EST up reply actions  

if i had a nickel for every hateful comment towards tebow

id have my student loans paid by now. i dont really listen to talk radio and agree that bama fans are terrible. even on SBN, but after mccoy dissed tebow, i wrote him off. i think of bama as the lesser of two evils.

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Let's just hope the Bills don't decide to interview Saban ;-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 11:04 PM EST up reply actions  

Lou? ;-) Then we’d know the process was really screwed up!

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by thefourwinds on Jan 8, 2010 12:13 AM EST up reply actions  

McClain LB

looks like a beast… sure could help shore up our swiss cheese run defense…

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by Ren Diggity on Jan 7, 2010 10:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I was looking at Kindle........

Why is that nfldraftcountdown has him as a top 20 guy while walterfootball has him as a mid 3rd rounder?

Looks like to me he is definitely a 1st round guy.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:14 PM EST up reply actions  

My personal rating

I think he has a chance to crack the Top 10 overall

Merriman clone

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:15 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree

I’m not sure he’ll actually reach the top 10 or 15, but he’s definitely a top 25 guy.

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by Kurupt on Jan 7, 2010 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I was thinking of him as more of a late first early second guy, but he’s looking like a mid first rounder tonight. I had him in the same group as Jerry Hughes and Eric Norwood, but he’s definitely a better athlete than those guys.

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by kaisertown on Jan 7, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

He's the best OLB prospect IMO

If he runs well and validates what he can do on the field, I think he comes close to top 10, kind of similar to Merriman.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

2 very bad penalties on him lately too.........

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions  

i was just about to say that

kindle needs to get his head right

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't have a dog in this fight

But wow, Texas just got screwed. Blatent holding on that last play and instead of getting the call, they get penalized for 15 for hands in the face!

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by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 11:23 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah plus they didnt get either of those PI calls either

which werent ticky-tacky either……does seemed kinda biased in the flags IMO.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions  

oh no

i disagree. the second one wasnt PI. they were both fighting, and the tex player dropped the ball. the first one i didnt see though. but when i see a wr and db battling equally with hands and shoving, i cant believe theres a flag

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

well kindle did grab the dudes facemask.

i wasnt paying attention to the holding tho….

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions  

He might be top ten if McClain is gone and our new coaching staff like LB’s.

by CanadianBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 1:50 AM EST up reply actions  

never thought much of him anyways

that hit didnt look any harder than the million ive seen tebow take.

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by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 10:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn't rule Cowher out just yet

It’s not like the Bills would need to interview the chin to know they want him to be their guy. A few phone calls to hammer out the details is all it would take.

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by dzil on Jan 7, 2010 9:26 PM EST reply actions  

I wouldn’t refer it to an interview. I heard it described as a meeting to gauge his interest in the job. That’s not necessarily a “hey, what’s your plan for the franchise?” type of get-together.

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 7, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Why should that matter?

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 7, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Isn’t Joe Logan the definitive Bills source nowadays? Just wondering if he thought it was an interview.

by MattRichWarren on Jan 7, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions  

That was a nice little exchange by you guys..LOL

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by Michael_Necci on Jan 7, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea, but

ring..ring…ring

Cowher – Hey Buddy. I decided I want the job…we just need to get together and iron out the details

Nix – F…. off April….(hangs up)

ring..ring…ring

Cowher – Buddy it is really me. Remember you offered to buy me dinner at Applebee’s?

Nix – (drops phone on floor, and quickly picks it up) Great Bill the job is yours. Let’s get you over to OBD before you change your mind to iron out the details…. I am going to go dance naked in the streets now.

Cowher – Sounds like fun Buddy…watch out for frost bite. Don’t announce anything yet, OK

Nix – Whatever you say, Bill. Maybe I will wear a hat….

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:39 PM EST up reply actions   4 recs

That was great.

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 7, 2010 9:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Thanks....interesting glimpse into how my mind works, ehhhhh :-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Bring your green hat!

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by Kurupt on Jan 7, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

And the green beer!

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:55 AM EST up reply actions  

thats funny

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by Ren Diggity on Jan 7, 2010 10:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Cowher – Buddy it is really me. Remember you offered to buy me dinner at Applebee’s?

If they are really willing to pay Cowher $10 mil a year, I think Buddy could at least spring for dinner at the Buffalo Chop House.

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 Jan 8, 2010 2:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Nah Dave and Busters where they could hang with TO and McGahee, oh wait.....

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 2:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Here, let me fix that for you...
Nah Dave and Busters where they could hang with TO and McGahee the entire starting offense and defense worth of players that we have on IR, oh wait…..

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by WhyBillsWhy on Jan 8, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

“unofficially”. whatever that means

most of my posts get deleted :(

by dzil on Jan 7, 2010 9:33 PM EST up reply actions  

if we get frazier i will be more than dissapointed

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by billsoferie on Jan 7, 2010 9:29 PM EST reply actions  

Almost time to switch to whiskey…

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Kina Pipeline Porter

At this moment, it’s my favorite beer. Just spectacular

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm liking New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I got a $5 bottle of whiskey from the corner store….

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Should do the job. If you can afford it, try some Crown Royal

It will give you a nice burn without stripping the lining of your throat down to the muscle :-)

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Marine Corps doesn’t pay me enough to drink Crown Royal, and I have grown to like the stripping of my throat…

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

You were in the Marines.......wish I could buy you a shot......thanks for your service to our country!

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Still in and anytime you make it down to New Orleans we can do shots…

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

Awsome......staying state side, or getting deployed ?

I am a few thousand miles North of you…..yeah, freezing my a$$ off.

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Staying in the states as of right now.

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 10:02 PM EST up reply actions  

im there too

last time I bought a shot for some Marines to say thanks they bailed me out of a fight I was about to lose in return ha! Your haircuts are very recognizable and tend to scare off potential bar fighters.

Thanks for your service.

"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 Jan 8, 2010 1:04 AM EST up reply actions  

I echo poz........

thanks for your continued service……..

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions  

another one of my friend was a marine

got blown up by a road side bomb. messed him up, but hes still alive and didnt lose any limbs. but his hearing aint so good

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah I get disability from my hearing as well.......

too many fighter jet and helicopter engines……too much flightline time……its no bueno…of course nothing like what your friend had to endure.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:11 AM EST up reply actions  

so you were a pilot?

thats pretty cool. i wanted to be a pilot, and if i had gone to uga i would have been one. but instead i went the lazy route and went to gsu

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:12 AM EST up reply actions  

lol....no

I was a radio tech……I worked on the radios the Air Traffic controllers used to talk to the pilots…..and then the second half of my time I was a long haul communicator flying around in the back CH-53 Marine Helos………the birds only had Line of Sight Comms so I was in the back of the bird with a Satelitte Comm radio strapped to my back and would call in checkpoints and status once we were 5 miles from the base…..

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:16 AM EST up reply actions  

another one of my friends (i told you i know alot of military personell)

was the guy on the planes that refill other planes. his job was to put the nozzle in the hole……that didnt come out right. you know what i mean tho

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:22 AM EST up reply actions  

I actually got to see an inflight refueling process happen real time.

one of the neatest and scariest things I have ever seen……those guys have nerves of steel.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:23 AM EST up reply actions  

it was a KC-135 refueling a c-17.....

ingeniunity at its finest I tell ya.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:24 AM EST up reply actions  

yea he showed me some pictures of it

pretty neat stuff

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Indeed, to all of you guys

~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 Jan 8, 2010 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

yup, seconded

"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 Jan 8, 2010 1:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Keeping it simple

Yuengling Black & Tan leftover from the weekend

~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 Jan 7, 2010 9:59 PM EST up reply actions  

A good choice though. Simple is underrated.

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

by kaisertown on Jan 7, 2010 10:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Yuengling Black & Tan leftover from the weekend
A good choice though. Simple is underrated.

Yes indeed to the above. I think some of us think and drink the same..

by krytime on Jan 7, 2010 10:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Indeed
I think some of us think and drink the same..

It might be drink, then think the same….

~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 Jan 7, 2010 11:10 PM EST up reply actions  

Mmmmm, had one of those, also a Lord Chesterfield and a standard Yuengling Lager

I love the mix pack at BJ’s of Yuengling beer, makes my day.

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Hmmm, never had the mix

What does it come with?

~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 Jan 8, 2010 1:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Black and Tan, Lord Chesterfield, Standard Lager and their light version Lager

4 six packs for like 18 bucks, needless to say its on the “buy” list every time we go

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 2:13 AM EST up reply actions  

New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale

Sounds more like an address

2010 Bills' truth in advertising: "Look out Cleveland, this year we score 6!" - bluecollarbuffalo

by thefourwinds on Jan 8, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions  

Wagner Brewery’s Tripplebock That’s smooth…..

by MattRichWarren on Jan 7, 2010 9:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Off topic

I really wish McCoy was still in… this is going to be a blowout in no time. Very sad.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions  

i concur

I hate to see Saban just dominate now without McCoy…it’s not even fair

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 9:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed.....wanted to see a good game, not a blow out

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Rolando is my pick for 1st round... he's a big stud.

"A failure becomes just one time at bat if you refuse to let it defeat you." Marv Levy.

by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 7, 2010 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

you will have to fix LT or QB in FA for me to get on that train

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 10:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, hopefully he comes back for the 2nd half.

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

by kaisertown on Jan 7, 2010 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

i think bama would have won anyways

the only reason texas was up was because of dumb decisions by saban, screwing around too much

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 10:11 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not so sure

QB’s stepping their game up to a better opponent is kind of a Bowl game tradition.

I would like to have seen if McCoy could have done the job. Alabama started slow, and McCoy could have taken advantage. And without McCoy, Saban field positioned a field goal out of Texas, and ensured Gilbert couldn’t do much.

And, of course, that shovel pass never happens.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 10:54 PM EST up reply actions  

the game now has turned into

saban not wanting to turn it over and run some clock. this game is trash.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed....time for bed

For those of us who wish Cowher would accept the Bills HC job, I recently heard some good advice....."You can crap in one hand and wish in the other, and see which one fills up first..." - Burgess Merideth

by Joe P. on Jan 7, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

see what happens?

do you see what happens with complacency? got saban annoys the crap outta me. he never pulled this stuff and was this stupid during the SECCG

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Got the onside kick too!

We got ourselves a game ladies!

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

They should have faked the punt there

~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 Jan 7, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Coach Pete just has a knack for when to call certain things....

He is amazing…………I would play football for that man in a heartbeat………

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:20 PM EST up reply actions  

It's in the water up there

Any BSU coach can call any gadget play in a BCS Bowl game, and it will work.

It’s a CFB given.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:21 PM EST up reply actions  

well he was there in 07 too......

so its him I think…..not just any BSU coach. lol.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:22 PM EST up reply actions  

if your thinking the okla game

it was peterson. his first season

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought that Hawkins coached that game.

My bad. Did Hawkins coach any BCS games for BSU?

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions  

no..........had a great WAC record........

never made a BCS game…..but he was a big reason why BSU made the game in the first year of Coach Pete’s tenure.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:28 PM EST up reply actions  

no......He left to go to Colorado.....

Peterson took over in Dec 2005…….and that fiesta bowl was Jan 07

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions  

But he's not a Pac 10 coach

How can you do that?

~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 Jan 7, 2010 11:30 PM EST up reply actions  

lol........

I am a big fan of offensive genius……..so…..anyone who is creative as him deserves and demands my respect.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:31 PM EST up reply actions  

you guys know that this Garrett Gilbert is Gale Gilberts Kid right?

the greatest 3rd String QB in Bills History?

And a product of Red Bluff HS school which is 30 min from where I live…..LOL

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:33 PM EST up reply actions  

(Tip of the hat to RIP058 for breaking the news here.)

Long time since we’ve seen a tip of the hat.

by MattRichWarren on Jan 7, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions  

Tip of the hat

I see them nearly every week on the Colbert Report…along with a Wag of the Finger

Illinois: My governor is a bigger crook than your governor

by John H IL on Jan 7, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Great lets just get the guy so we can move on..........

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 9:57 PM EST reply actions  

I still think when it is all said and done

It will be Marty Schott and his son. I don’t know why, I just can’t shake it. Anyway, it is time to watch the train wreck called Jersey Shore. I don’t know why, but I hate it and love it at the same time.

by The Irishman on Jan 7, 2010 10:02 PM EST reply actions  

I love it and love it at the same time

Something called Jersey Shore After Hours is on after this episode. Sweet.

~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 Jan 7, 2010 10:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Is today the last episode?

That’s probably the wrap-up show

~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 Jan 7, 2010 10:08 PM EST up reply actions  

they do it with almost all new reality shows on MTV.....

all they do is talk about what the latest episode showed and what they might see in the future……….

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 10:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Hahaha.

"Be a wuss at home! Be a man on Rumblings!" - Kurupt

by bflo on Jan 7, 2010 10:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

well

IF and its a big IF… the guy they want all along is Marty Schottenheimer, then I don’t think an interview is even necessary… and I would be happy with him as our coach. I don’t know about Frazier, and they wouldn’t be able to announce that anyway until after the Vikes are eliminated anyway so… whatever

Can't we get a winner.... Go Bills 2010 !!!!

by killascript on Jan 7, 2010 10:11 PM EST reply actions  

I would love to see

Mike Zimmer get an interview. I love his intensity and his style of D.

by The Irishman on Jan 7, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions  

This would be kind of odd, I guess

If it’s a coordinator (Frazier), why would they not interview anyone else? Unless they’ve talked to others covertly, this wouldn’t make much sense. If you really like Frazier, that’s fine, but at least do all your due diligence and interview other guys. I’d have to imagine they would interview other guys before hiring an inexperienced coordinator. Maybe not.

This kind of makes me think it could be a Marty or Cowher then. I’m sure Nix has reached out to Marty and gauged his interest. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s de facto choice numero uno. If that’s the case, I doubt a formal interview would be an absolute necessity. Or maybe whatever they talked about with Cowher last week is going to be taken to the next step?

Lombardi is a bit cryptic in his comments. What are they very close to doing? Offering the job? Discussing contract details? Flat out hiring a guy? They might have a guy in mind, but does that guy want to agree to become the new Bills HC right now? Too many questions!!

Who knows at this point, I suppose….

~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 Jan 7, 2010 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

i agree

i think given his comments, cowher or shotty is most likely. but if hes full of crap (which, who knows) then it could be anyone.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m thinking it’s Cowher too. That seems like something that could get lost in translation.

Lombardi: So, do you know who you want to hire yet?

Source thinks to self: Duh, we want to hire Bill freakin Cowher and says aloud: Yeah, we’ve got somebody at the top of the list.

Marty also makes sense. I’m not sure how Buffalo could single out a specific coordinator without interviewing a whole list of them.

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

by kaisertown on Jan 7, 2010 10:35 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree K

Very good chance it could be Cowher or Marty,

Frazier interview covers their backside, in case someone tries to say the Fewell interview was a sham to bypass the rooney rule since he was cleaning out his office before given the interview.

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 Jan 7, 2010 11:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Or it could just be Lombardi ill-informed

Who knows? I wish we knew something more concrete!

~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 Jan 7, 2010 11:13 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree K

with everything you said. Thank you for sparing me a long post that would have been worded far less clearly than yours. Cowher himself has been quiet, so the Bills could be stealthy out of respect to him. Mangini being re-hired helps big time…..

"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 Jan 8, 2010 1:18 AM EST up reply actions  

if looking at a D coordinator

i would take rivera. i prefer an offensive minded coach myself… I would like Harbaugh but i don’t see him leaving Stanford.

FS Jairus Byrd- Pro Bowl Rookie

by Ren Diggity on Jan 7, 2010 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

I don't

There’s a reason the smartest guy in the room hasn’t been contacted.

It’s because one of the guys, further up the list has been receptive to the advances, I truly think Billick is out of the running, his offensive system makes him look smart when he talks about it, but it is just too complicated for an average NFL player, these guys aren’t rocket scientists, they are athletes, with great ability, but not necessarily the brightest bulbs in the 4 pack of bulbs.

To make Billick’s offensive work, the QB better have a 135+ IQ.

Kyle Boller didn’t have that, not even close.

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 Jan 8, 2010 4:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Wade Phillips

I think that it will be Wade. Once he loses in Dallas, he is all ours. Maybe it is Mike Mularkey… you know, an up and coming OC.

by hilliarddavid on Jan 7, 2010 11:33 PM EST reply actions  

Ah yes, the retread coach that was once OUR coach, no one would expect that, I can gurantee that one!

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 2:03 AM EST up reply actions  

If you think Wadw will be the new Bills HC

I have a bridge in Brooklyn you might be interested in buying.

I’ll sell it cheap.

Real nice deal.

Just let me know if interested.

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 Jan 8, 2010 4:30 AM EST up reply actions  

Are you all seeing this?

Wow! Not to shanghei the thread, but Texas is coming back.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:36 PM EST reply actions  

yeah with a true Frosh.......

its amazing….you see my post earlier about this being Gale Gilberts kid? The former 3rd String extraordinare of the Bills?

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:37 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

ridiculous

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I am

but I still cant believe the bonehead play at the end of the half, they were going no where, just let the clock run out, might cost them the championship.

by billsfan69 on Jan 7, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

either can i

that’s something you do on Madden but not in the National Title Game!!!!!!!!!

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions  

awesome game....

I knew Texas had this in them….Alabama looks so flat on Offense

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

WHAT A GAME!

Gilbert is a stud!

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:37 PM EST reply actions  

he is showing some guts thats for sure........

he took a heckuva shot on that last TD.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Our future draft pick in 2012

by Zumone on Jan 7, 2010 11:38 PM EST up reply actions  

thats if we dont take Andrew Luck from Stanford

lol

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:39 PM EST up reply actions  

no matter what happens.........

he’s so getting laid tonight………..and then when he gets back to Austin………….

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions  

cli girls look better

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

cali* girls

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

i dunno......Austin isnt too shabby in the looker department.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:41 PM EST up reply actions  

lol no doubt.

Austin is listed every year on Playboy’s top 10 party schools for nothing……

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:43 PM EST up reply actions  

never been to austin

only dallas, amarillo and fort worth. and they were nothing to write home about.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions  

man I love Amarillo.........

its the perfect small Big city……..

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions  

its where i was born

im just full of surprises

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions  

i blame dumb play calling in the third from saban

its like he forgot he had to play another half and just wanted to run the clock out

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:40 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't think he has confidence in McElroy

One game doesn’t make a bread winner, even if it’s the SEC Championship.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions  

well with Ingram and Richardson and that awesome OLINE

it isnt like he’s had to do a whole lot.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Alabama second half

Handoff, handoff, short pass, punt.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:44 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they've only thrown the ball like 14 times the entire game.....

thats just crazy.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Ingram also only has 19 carries

That’s pretty crazy 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."

by Kurupt on Jan 7, 2010 11:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn't he have muscle cramps or something?

Dehydration? Heard the commentators sayin somethin about it

by LABillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions  

well he was banged up a bit.....

Richardson is no slouch as his backup.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Ingram was having calf cramps, either due to dehydration or from being tackled couldn't get that clearly on the tv

But thats why his carry numbers were so low, which was sad since he was rolling at like 8 yards per carry at one point.

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 2:05 AM EST up reply actions  

why did mcelroy have to look like the heisman winner

in the SECCG? every other week he sucks, the POOF hes the man against UF

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:43 PM EST up reply actions  

If Texas wins this game...

I think you give the game MVP award to the Longhorns’ defense. Man, have they stepped it up in a big way tonight!

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 11:45 PM EST reply actions  

you didnt hear too many people talking about that Defense coming into the game.......

they’ve come up really big.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:46 PM EST up reply actions  

not at all

they put that team on their backs in the second half

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions  

Well, now they'll have to step up again

have to hold them to a field goal here

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 7, 2010 11:49 PM EST up reply actions  

aaaaaannnnnddd

that might be it. funny how it comes after the commentators say they havent given up a sack

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:49 PM EST reply actions  

Man just before that fumble I was gonna say....

Mack Brown is playing with fire here asking this Frosh QB to throw this deep in his own terroritory………

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:49 PM EST reply actions  

3rd Down Play

McElroy PA, bootleg or half-roll to the right, with #5 in the flat.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

lost my feed

what happened?

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions  

just a dive to Ingram....

stuffed initally but got in on 2nd effort.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

thatll do it

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:56 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah up 11 with 2 min to go.......

its pretty much in the bag.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:56 PM EST up reply actions  

well

unless it was the bills……

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:57 PM EST up reply actions  

haha............

good point.

Alabama isnt buffalo though lol

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions  

another fun fact

my best friend from high school was on the honor gaurd to start this game

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:00 AM EST up reply actions  

oh thats cool.......

what branch of service?

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:01 AM EST up reply actions  

air force

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Is he from Edwards AFB?

Or Los Angeles AFB?

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions  

hes stationed in LA right now

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:07 AM EST up reply actions  

thats a Space Base......

not a real big AF base as far as personel goes……and its not exactly in the best part of LA either…..lol….but thats awesome for him.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

well he might be at edwards

after high school, we really havent kept in touch besides facebook anymore. so if what you say is true about la base, i would guess hes at edwards. ha

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Edwards is close to LA.......

bout an hour drive east……..in the middle of nowhere in the desert though……

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:11 AM EST up reply actions  

ill have to ask him

i have alot of military friends. i went to a military high school, so i dont know exactly what base everyone is at

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:14 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah I was an AF guy (if that wasnt already obvious)

but that is really cool that your friend got to go to the Rose Bowl……..I know that alot of the time the flyovers that happen there are with planes from Edwards, so if I was a betting man I would say thats where your friend is.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions  

yea he posted a bunch of pics up cuz he got to go in the day before

he even got a pic with flea! i dont know why flea was there a day early, but its cool he got to do all of that.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions  

I got to meet some interesting people while I was in.....

Tom Green, Gary Sinese, dozen of NFL cheerleaders, Bill Clinton (although I only got to see him, not actually meet him like some people)

One of the cool perks of going to places like Iraq and Africa…….

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions  

my gf parents

were the campaign runners for hillary clinton this past election cycle. so her whole family not only met with bill and hillary but got to have a private dinner with them. pretty sweet even tho i hate their politics

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

they ran her campaign in reno nv

not nationally

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

wow I am not a big Hilliary fan, but I love Bill......

that would be awesome….

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:28 AM EST up reply actions  

yea it would have been cool to go to

but we were far away in florida when they got to do it. stupid law school

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:29 AM EST up reply actions  

isnt March a reserve base?

and yeah it is north…..I dunno why I always equate it to east…..its much more north than it is east…….oh well. lol.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

March used to be AFB but is now ARB. But it is about an hour East so I thought maybe you were thinking of that for a minute! :)

by LABillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 1:42 AM EST up reply actions  

oh yeah I was Active duty so I dont know much about ARB's.....

but good catch though…..thanks.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:46 AM EST up reply actions  

up 10

not that that makes much difference

by LABillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

oh yeah my bad......

thanks.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:59 PM EST up reply actions  

Last four plays

Texas inside the 10, passes, Gilbert sacked and fumbles. Alabama recovers.

Three runs, third with Ingram scoring.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:55 PM EST up reply actions  

well atleast Texas knows that they have the guy to replace McCoy next year........

Gilbert has proven he can play with the Big Boys……..UT will be back in the title game real soon/.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:52 PM EST reply actions  

come on

def

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:53 PM EST reply actions  

dammit

i hate Saban

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Jan 7, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions  

What if's

What if McCoy doesn’t get hurt?

What if Texas runs out the first half?

Ugh.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 7, 2010 11:57 PM EST reply actions  

what if saban doesnt do the fake fg

or doesnt go run run run punt in the third? so many questions

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions  

its amazing two questionable play calls do UT in .......................

the shovel pass……..and passing with a True Frosh inside your own 12 yard line

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 7, 2010 11:57 PM EST reply actions  

not so sure

the shovel pass wasn’t a bad call as much as it was bad execution.

and as for the second one….Gilbert was lighting things up in the 1/2 and UT’s run game had been sort of flat

by LABillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:01 AM EST up reply actions  

Is it just me or did Bama get a really generous spot on the 2nd down run?

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 7, 2010 11:58 PM EST reply actions  

anyone see on the buffalo bills message boards

that there is a rumor that cowher is almost signed? i wouldnt give any credence to this, but with the report brian gave us in this post, maybe its porrible?

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 7, 2010 11:58 PM EST reply actions  

some dude posted it

i dont know if its credible or not, just odd timing seeing as another source said they had settled on a guy

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

here is the link

rumor link

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:05 AM EST up reply actions  

here is the post.

“mikemac2001” posted this. A member on that site since 2003….

“This guy i work with emailed me he knows me from madden tournaments and we work at the same company but he just moved to a local location. i havent talked to him in person and he randomly sent me.

Whats up Mike? This is ****, I took your spot here at *! We met a few times back in the day at some old Madden Challenges. Bro, I have a close friend who is close with Jim Kelly and he said Cowher is almost signed!!!

Take it for what it is but not making this up and shocked to get it"

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Not really reliable

But with the other reports, the Cowher rumors seem to make sense to me. With Wilson backing the hire with money and wanting to get it right with his last coach, Thurman talking about a big splash, and the overall cowher rumors, it’s a possibility.

Maybe Brandon, Wilson and Nix have the ball in their court, with Cowher saying he’d come if they spend to the cap, or maybe ditch cash to the cap. The Bills now have to decide, but haven’t yet, and therefore are obligated to continue to interview in case they don’t choose to take Cowher up.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 8, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

lol well what about when there is NO CAP?

how much is he wanting the team to spend? HAHA

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Good point

Maybe Cowher wants reassurances that the Bills will spend during the capless year.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 8, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions  

But how many players will be available?

No players with 5 or less accrued seasons will be unrestricted, so that does limit the talent pool a great deal….

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:42 AM EST up reply actions  

my point exactly

alone, this he said she said means nothing. but the timing is ironic…..

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:24 AM EST up reply actions  

well there you go..............

Well played though Frosh……you got a fan in me…..you played in a No-win situation and almost pulled it off……

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:01 AM EST reply actions  

was he red shirt?

if so, too bad he lost a whole year of eligibility

by LABillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:02 AM EST up reply actions  

i dont think so..........

if he was I doubt they would throw him in at the NC game.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:03 AM EST up reply actions  

True Froshman

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Saban looks kinda pissed off after that Gatorade bath........

lol

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:03 AM EST reply actions  

I would be too

Too a jug full of gatorade in the ear canal

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:06 AM EST up reply actions  

wow

saban almost got clocked right there…

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:03 AM EST reply actions  

Poor Sportsmanship?

Bama had the ball inside the 5 yard line, 1 minute 30 seconds on the clock, Texas only had 1 timeout and Bama doesn’t kneel it…

I don’t know, that just screams poor sportsmanship to me…

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:07 AM EST reply actions  

Whatever

If Texas can’t stop em, screw em….

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:08 AM EST up reply actions  

haha

right on!

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:08 AM EST up reply actions  

i would agree with you 99.9% of the time...

But this is the national championship…. you have the game won. You have nothng left to prove…. No statement to make becuase of rankings. No reason whatsoever to go for the TD.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:10 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Agreed

Kneel the ball take the classy way out.

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions  

It was a dive play with the backup RB

It’s not like they gave it to Ingram to pad his stats or something.

Oh well. It’s not really a big deal. Nobody will remember it anyways.

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions  

problem is the score now doesnt really represent how close this game was.......

thats my only problem with it………..10 years from now people will see that score and just be like…..oh Alabama whooped UT.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

The game was close

it should go down in the books looking that way.

"Next time I get the opportunity I am going to hold on and make a better decision." ~ Leodis McKelvin. (Can't ask for anythitng more than that)

by NolaBillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions  

then tex

should have stopped him. or even stopped ingram the time before and not let them that close. football is to play, not kneel

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions  

I didn't see a script !!!

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:43 AM EST up reply actions  

You're right

Not really a big deal, but I think it shows what kind of person Nick Saban is. Joe Paterno would never have done that. Bobby Bowden would never have done that. Bear Bryant would never have done that. There once was a sense of class and respect in the game, but not anymore. The Bill Belicheck’s, Nick Saban’s and Pete Carroll’s get put on the pedicle, not because of their integrity, but in spite of it.

I love the Saban’s traditional, smash mouth style of football; I just wish he also had the old school class and integrity to go with it…

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

its hard for me to get on Saban for doing that because Jim Harbaugh did the same thing against USC......

not something I would do if I was coaching………but these guys are winners for a reason…….they dont let up……until the clock hits 0:00

this isnt little league.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:29 AM EST up reply actions  

"whats your deal? whats your deal?"

god i hate carroll

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah but Harbaugh doing it was acceptable because he did it to stick it to Carroll who’s been doing it to everyone for years. I know ppl say “two wrongs don’t make a right,” but I don’t have little kids – so I don’t believe in that mantra.

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 8, 2010 12:34 AM EST up reply actions  

true...

Carroll has been the worst in recent years. Back in ’05 when they were clearly the best team in the country, they would regularly go for it on fourth down, even if they were already up by 21+ points. Arrogance. Sheer arrogrance.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:37 AM EST up reply actions  

there's a fine line

I think there is an argument to be made to do it during the season because every convincing win matters in college football (for the rankings). Even then though, I think there’s a limit. But here, in the national championship game? There’s notlhing left to prove. You’ve won. Period. You are on top of the college football world. I don’t know, I just think it’s times like this that shows the kind of person you really are and this just proved to me the kind of arrogrant a** Saban is…. and again, I love the style of football he preaches, I just don’t like the man.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:35 AM EST up reply actions  

Im with you........

hard to argue with his success whether or not you agree that he is a total D-bag………which I think he is lol.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:40 AM EST up reply actions  

I understand your arguments, they make sense...

I still would have done the same, you can’t expect your players (some of them are backups) to let up to the other team who is losing and had probably been talking crap to each other all game…now all of a sudden civility comes into play. If I were Saban, I would have the QB tell the Def, “We’re running a dive play, come stop us!”

by NorCal BillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 4:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Didn't Bobby Bowden do it?

2000 Sugar Bowl against Va Tech? Chris Weinke threw a deep bomb to Peter Warrick or Laveranues Coles late in the 4th Q with a double digit lead….I think….

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:46 AM EST up reply actions  

hmm...

don’t recall. that was before I reallly got into college football.

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:47 AM EST up reply actions  

I could be totally making that up

But for some reason I remember FSU running it up on Va Tech.

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions  

you see it more in college

thats for sure

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:51 AM EST up reply actions  

yeah

he was playing clock management for 60 minutes, and now all of a sudden he wants to run up the score?

by LABillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 12:08 AM EST up reply actions  

well really his

“clock management” was running the ball. which is what he did when they scored.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Saban just irks me.........what a jerk........

Feel real bad for Colt McCoy he looks just devestated…….what a crappy way to go out.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:10 AM EST reply actions  

It always stinks when a guy gets hurt

Either in his senior season or in his last game. I hate seeing that happen.

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Great interview by McCoy

Emotionally devastated but had class in congratulating Alabama and regret for not being there for his teammates.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 8, 2010 12:11 AM EST reply actions  

I always hope someone drops the trophy

Because that would be hilarious!

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:17 AM EST reply actions  

remember when

donovan dropped it? or the TE from uga on a trip to uf before he committed knocked over one of florida’s bcs trophys? something like 65k to replace it

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions  

Where did he end up committing?

I hope to Georgia, because that would be funny.

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:49 AM EST up reply actions  

yea hes at uga right now

this very instant! no seriously hes on the uga squad.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:50 AM EST up reply actions  

Haha

He breaks the Florida trophy and doesn’t even end up going there! What gall!

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

he probably thought they wouldnt want him around after that......

probably a smart move……..however going to one of the biggest rivals of the school was anti-smart.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

yea

supposedly urban said something like “welcome to the gators” when he did it, implying there was no way he could do that and not commit. but alas he did. his name is orson charles

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

People who live in glass houses?

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:48 AM EST up reply actions  

My bad

Should have been a response to you, Silver

by Der Jaeger on Jan 8, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions  

the TE thing happened

billy donovan dropped the basketball one on stage during a cerimony

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:23 AM EST up reply actions  

wow 300 comments

brian is gonna wake up and think we had an intelligent discussion about who our next coach could be, only to find out it was a bcs game thread…..

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:42 AM EST reply actions  

lol..........

whoops.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Should have had an open thread for the game

Oh well

Next year

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:49 AM EST up reply actions  

Doubtful!
brian is gonna wake up and think we had an intelligent discussion about who our next coach could be, only to find out it was a bcs game thread…..

He’s going to wake up, see 250 new comments, and just expect us to have talked about Aaron Maybin or what beers we plan on drinking this weekend. It’s the overnight crowd, he has low expectations.

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:51 AM EST up reply actions  

speaking of which........

burning the midnight oils huh K?

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Always, my friend

always

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

haha......awesome

I cant do it nearly as much anymore (especially on days when i have my daughter) she gets up fairly early so I gotta be ready to go when she gets up…….shes a curious little one and will get into everything she is not supposed to.

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions  

sounds like my cat

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions  

“lowered expectations…..”

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:52 AM EST up reply actions  

It’s the overnight crowd, he has low expectations.

Must be the offseason. Have had some fun times hanging with the overnight crowd in the wee hours of the morning during the first week weeks of free agency. Less than two months away!!!

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

And we all remember what some of those conversations turned into!

Looking forward to it again, although this year could be even more stagnant with free agent movement with all the restricted free agents….

~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 Jan 8, 2010 12:56 AM EST up reply actions  

thats when i hit my stride

i dont really even post during the season, usually only the offseason

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:57 AM EST up reply actions  

more to talk, speculate aboute during the off-season

It seems counter-intuitive, but most the news is obvious, non-controversial during the season. It’s the off-season where BR really gets moving.

Oh the trials and tribulations of a Bills fan…!

John I.

by jri111 on Jan 8, 2010 1:00 AM EST up reply actions  

only rivaled by that of a Lions fan (and possibly a Raiders fan)
Oh the trials and tribulations of a Bills fan

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:01 AM EST up reply actions  

its when expectations can still be high!

before the crushing realization of the season happens….

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Hah, like the start of FA thread, where basically all we do is BS for 8+ hours?

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 2:11 AM EST up reply actions  

That’s exactly what I thought it would have devolved to (Maybin). I was pleasantly surprised.

Buffalo Rumblings. On Twitter.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. --Wayne Grezky" --Michael Scott

by Brian Galliford on Jan 8, 2010 5:15 AM EST up reply actions  

We like to throw you a curve ball every now and then Brian

As my mother once said, common sense isn't as common as it should be, I'm looking at you Ralph, get the Front Office in order, THEN worry about who your HC is....

by WABillsfan on Jan 8, 2010 5:23 AM EST up reply actions  

I hope it’s Cower. Off point, is it possible for mayben to switch to LB given his size, or lack there of?

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 12:46 AM EST reply actions  

maybe it was dumb idea, just like to see us get use outta him. does anyone really think cower would pick the bills? guess wishful thinking never hurt. by the way , these L.A. team team stealers I keep reading about included San Fran as a possible victim. What’s up with that?

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 12:58 AM EST reply actions  

im sure everyteam

besides washington and dallas will make their list. just lies and accusations!

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 12:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks for the info. I know your all most likely drunk right but it’s nice have to shoot the breeze with ya’ll. my job always keeps me five hours out of the “loop”.

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:03 AM EST reply actions  

dude

i like your sig. and contrary to popular belief i havent drank anything tonight. ever see that movie on tbs? when the edit it to “do you see what happens larry? do you see what happens when you find a stranger in the alps?” classic

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:06 AM EST up reply actions  

I too am not drinking........

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

Thanks, and yes…those lines might actually be better than the original!! how does one land a job like that?

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:08 AM EST reply actions  

oh yea

and i doubt maybin will go to LB. hell probably just gain weight. but we wont know what the new coach will do.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:11 AM EST up reply actions  

I hope whoever we get knows something about keeping our players healthy. Damn…

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:10 AM EST reply actions  

oh, sorry about the drunk thing, was just kidding, I do live in New Orleans..

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:11 AM EST reply actions  

no worries

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:13 AM EST up reply actions  

oh its no problem.........

I love Nawlins………wouldnt want to live there, but I love visiting……I used to live in Biloxi and loved going to the Big Easy……….the Cats Meow was my favorite bar to hit up………and plus….love those beignetts (sorry bout the spelling)

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:13 AM EST up reply actions  

also

dont know if you know, but if you hit that lil reply button next to the time stamp, you can thread your comment under the one you are responding to. makes it easier to follow

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:15 AM EST up reply actions  

cool. hey, If Cower is the choice, would there be a reason they could’t tell us?

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:16 AM EST reply actions  

You know, I didn’t that….thanks

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:17 AM EST up reply actions  

its okay.......

we always learn new things every day :)

Yeah, I just stare at my desk, but it looks like I'm working. I do that for probably another hour after lunch too, I'd say in a given week I probably only do about fifteen minutes of real, actual, work. - Peter Gibbons

by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 8, 2010 1:18 AM EST up reply actions  

Peace out. Keep it real, Go Bills!

"This is what happens Larry!, This is what happens! "-Walter Sobchak

by BigEasyBillsKrewe on Jan 8, 2010 1:20 AM EST up reply actions  

probably because its not finalized.

contract negotiations can be brutal. but im out yall, goodnight, it was nice doing this, i hadnt done it in so long.

Buffalo, that's where it's at baby. - Adam 'Pacman' Jones

by silverstreak3k on Jan 8, 2010 1:19 AM EST up reply actions  

He isn't signed yet...

He hasn’t made up his mind, Cowher may be their choice, but Cowher might not be sure that BLo is his choice…

by NorCal BillsFan on Jan 8, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Cowher or Marty would be nice, but hey Frazier – can’t be worse than Jauron right ?

by Will G on Jan 8, 2010 5:51 AM EST reply actions  

just posted by Mike Florio on PFT
That said, we’ve picked up some indications via Cowher’s Pittsburgh colleagues that there’s some merit to the rumors of Cowher becoming the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills.

interesting!

most of my posts get deleted :(

by dzil on Jan 8, 2010 9:25 AM EST reply actions  

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