Bills make DeHaven, Cortez hires official
by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 11:22 AM EST
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The Buffalo Bills on Monday morning confirmed, via announcement, reports over the weekend that the team has hired Bruce DeHaven as its special teams coordinator and George Cortez as its quarterbacks coach. The team also announced that Stan Hixon will be the team's wide receivers coach, and that Adrian White - a defensive quality control assistant under Dick Jauron - will be retained as well.
Cortez comes to Buffalo via the CFL and the collegiate ranks, where he's coached prominent names such as Kyle Boller, Aaron Rodgers and Jeff Garcia. DeHaven returns to Buffalo a decade after he wrapped up a 13-year stay with the club with the infamous Music City Miracle play. He has since spent time in San Francisco, Dallas and Seattle.
Hixon spent the last six seasons coaching receivers in Washington, and has 30 years of coaching experience, with 24 of those coming at the collegiate level. White has been with the Bills for the past two seasons as defensive quality control coach; according to BuffaloBills.com, he's also assisted George Catavolos with the defensive backs. He does not yet have an official title.
The Bills still have a major opening at defensive coordinator to fill.
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Hope these guys can squeeze production out of some of our current players that will be retained....
They have their work cut out for them…
None of these guys are anything to get excited about. Seems like an extremely mediocre coaching staff, at best, that we’ll need to provide immense talent for. Such is the life of a Bills fan….
I’d love to know why its taking so long to find a DC….
~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 Feb 1, 2010 11:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d love to know why its taking so long to find a DC
College signing day is Wednesday. Just saying.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Gaughan seemed to indicate that was the reason in a chat last Friday, and that the DC is in place already.
http://buffalonews.typepad.com/billboard/
“From what I’ve heard, the staff is set, or virtually set, and has been for awhile. The hold up in announcing, or part of it anyway, is there are a couple college guys coming to Buffalo, and it’s better for their teams if they wait until after the college signing day, which is this coming Wednesday … So I don’t know who the DC will be. It’s possible it could be Bob Sanders.”
by Pistol on Feb 1, 2010 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, well, there you go. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well I think they could have announced Sanders already....
~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 Feb 1, 2010 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Could we be waiting for someone from the Saints or Colts? Joe Vitt is from Syracuse.
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by PerryTuttle22 on Feb 1, 2010 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that just about everything is possible at this point.
by CanadianBillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I do not believe that the Saints/Colts idea is possible, actually.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Joe Vitt
threw his name down last week. would be a good explanation for Gregg Williams recent anti-Bills rant, maybe he knows something…
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by dzil on Feb 1, 2010 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Joe Vitt actually makes a lot of sense.
The biggest weakness in our D is not the line or the secondary, it is the linebackers. Both the line and secondary coaches were retained, and making the DC a former linebackers coach helps the problem. Also explains why the DC hasn’t been announced yet. And like dzil said, it is a good explanation for the Gregg Williams rant.
by Dime on Feb 1, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair point
Who was Georgia Tech’s defensive coordinator under Gailey? Jon Tenuta? He is a coaching free agent right now after getting canned at Notre Dame.
The Giff had no problem leaving Tech already, and he was the Recruiting Coordinator.
So who do you think it could be?
~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 Feb 1, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea...
But I’d love to know who they are hiring. It makes sense they have hired their staff for a while cuz no HC comes into a new gig and doesn’t know who his coordinators would be. If they are really making a change to the 3-4, it could be a long 2010 season.
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by MARVelous on Feb 1, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tenuta’s a good coach, but his personality just pisses people off. not a good fit.
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by dzil on Feb 1, 2010 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's going to be a long 2010 season no matter what defensive scheme we run
There’s a lot of work to be done. Until we find a franchise QB, this team is going to continue its struggles….
~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 Feb 1, 2010 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yup it was Tenuta.......
which makes me believe its not him (thankfully) because there would be no need to wait for him…….
A name to look for is Brian Jean Mary…..he was the LB coach while Gailey was there at GA Tech, and he is currently holding the same position for Paul Johnson, however, Paul Johnson just recently hired Al Groh to coach the defense at GA Tech so…..its conceievable that Brian Jean Mary might be let go…….
possible.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 1, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
let go.....or leaving.....
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by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 1, 2010 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we are waiting on someone from a college program, any thoughts on who it might be?
Names that come to mind: George Edwards, Bud Foster, Charlie Strong, Norm Parker.
Personally I’d love for it to be Bud Foster. I like his aggressive style.
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by PerryTuttle22 on Feb 1, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What’s not to be excited about with DeHaven. The Bills could have done MUCH worse, he was very successful here.
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by BillsNYC on Feb 1, 2010 11:49 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Because I don't think he's anything more than an average, slightly above average STC
Without Steve Tasker and Mark Pike, what have his special teams done? His special teams also haven’t been known for their return units, either.
Going from April to DeHaven is a huge reason to not be that excited about him, 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 Feb 1, 2010 2:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come on K...
Dont be down on DeHaven bcuz he isn’t April. Even though April was under contract, he wasn’t staying, he would’ve retired most likely. Since we can’t have April, who would have been a better choice? Besides, he does have Wendling/Wilson/Parrish (if he stays)/& Leo.
by NorCal BillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I said there's nothing to be excited about
I don’t see how DeHaven is anything special. Sure, maybe he was the “best” available for us, but it doesn’t mean I have to be thrilled about that idea!!!
~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 Feb 1, 2010 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yawn....
You’re right: “such is the life of a Bills fan.”
I decided to stop guessing why they’ve announced their DC, because all the possibilities in my head gets me mad about the Bills.
Wake me up when the coach arrives.
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by moncheri on Feb 1, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Billsfan69 posted a fanshot about Fangio going to Stanford to be the DC there.....
incase no one saw that.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 1, 2010 11:33 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
we got a great Qbs coach
who has worked with a lot of good QBs. I think we can continue to assume that Nix is going to make a move for a rookie QB this off-season. Whether its aggressively moving up to get Clausen or Bradford if need be or grabbing McCoy or Tebow in the 2nd.
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by poz on Feb 1, 2010 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
There are some late round possibilites I like too......
going back and looking……..Levi Brown or The fever…….even Tim Hiller are all interesting late round choices as well………
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 Feb 1, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be happy with
LeFervour or Tim Hiller later if we miss out on Clausen or Bradford and Tebow doesn’t fall to the second. LeFervour looked might impressive in college.
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by poz on Feb 1, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and in the senior bowl...
best QB on the field
by NorCal BillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hiller has a cannon arm. not real mobile, but he’s a huge dude.
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by dzil on Feb 1, 2010 12:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think i like pike the best
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by billsoferie on Feb 1, 2010 8:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh I like Pike too, just see round three pick going to a big O/D lineman. Hiller is a 6/7 round value pick.
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by dzil on Feb 1, 2010 9:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i would only pass and get a 6/7 round guy if we go for Locker next year
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by billsoferie on Feb 2, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You think he’s great?
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by BillsNYC on Feb 1, 2010 12:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
i think hes a great hire
is I guess the clarification. I’m not sure if hes great but I like everything I’ve read about the guy. Rotoworld sort of sums up my feelings on the move:
The Bills are reportedly set to hire Calgary Stampeders offensive coordinator George Cortez as quarterbacks coach. It’s a smart hire. Cortez’s resume in the CFL boasts Doug Flutie, Jeff Garcia, Dave Dickenson and Henry Burris. He also tutored former first-round picks Kyle Boller and Aaron Rodgers at Cal from 2002-2006. The likely starting QB in Buffalo is not yet on the roster.
"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 Feb 1, 2010 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Garcia?
Does the fact that Cortez has experience working with Jeff Garcia mean there’s a chance that Garcia could show up in Buffalo?
He’s a mobile QB which Gailey favours.
Probably mean TO wouldn’t be re-signed though ;-)
by 51Spikes on Feb 1, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TO wouldn't resign here if Manning was the QB
The only way he resigns is if NOBODY else wants him.
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by Joe P. on Feb 1, 2010 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or if the Bills stick a transition tag on him; it’s unlikely that any team would match it.
Now, if this was Madden, you could stick the franchise tag on TO and trade him to the Cowboys or Eagles for a 1st round draft pick. Somehow I don’t think that would work in the real world.
by Krenn on Feb 1, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have to agree with you :)
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by Joe P. on Feb 1, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure T.O. would sign here if Peyton Manning were our QB.
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by Brian Galliford on Feb 1, 2010 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
especially after his comments about never playing with the caliber of QBs that Jerry Rice did.
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by poz on Feb 1, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, good luck getting that to work out ;-)
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by Joe P. on Feb 1, 2010 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We could offer all of our draft picks for the next 10 years and the Colts would still say no.
by CanadianBillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
for the record
i would welcome Jeff Garcia with open arms. Guy has won everywhere hes been.
"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 Feb 1, 2010 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here. Heck I wanted him instead of Fitzy last year.
by CanadianBillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, DeHaven takes some of the sting out of April leaving
I’m still smarting from that, but we’ve definitely done well with this hiring!
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by Dyl on Feb 1, 2010 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My only concern out of everyone would be the OL coach.
He does have credentials but lacks NFL experience. I am not sure what that will translate too.
Is it really average talent or just poor coaching, how important is depth and experience.
by VanScottM on Feb 1, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so the OL coach will make the level of our OL players....
neat.
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 Feb 1, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
will match*
damn I suck today
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by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 1, 2010 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It kinda sounds like a broken Middle Eastern attempt at English. You wouldn’t be a terrorist, NC, would you?
I will make the play for to bring the team forward into the realm of touchdown, in which there will be celebration.
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by Dyl on Feb 1, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am underwhelmed
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by ChipShot on Feb 1, 2010 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
get ready for that feeling to stick around for another year and a half or so.
by CanadianBillsFan on Feb 1, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stan Hixon
I like the hiring of Stan Hixon. Looking at his bio on the Bills press release and also his former redskins bio at http://www.redskins.com/gen/coaches/Stan_Hixon.jsp it appears that he’s had a very successful career at coaching receivers to get the best out of them.
He certainly appears to fit the ‘teacher’ model and this can only be a good thing for the young talent we have in Hardy and Johnson.
Not sure about Dehaven as I feel we will miss April. However, perhaps we won’t be so set on keeping guys on the roster just for their special teams performances which might help us with depth where we need it.
The next two coaching hires I’m anxious to see are the DC and the S&C coach.
by 51Spikes on Feb 1, 2010 4:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm alone
perhaps we won’t be so set on keeping guys on the roster just for their special teams performances which might help us with depth where we need it.
but I love this!! I cant wait to fill out good depth on the field and let them fill in as special teams players as opposed to signing special teamers and having them be backups. That has come to bite us in the behind twice in two years. I still believe LB Pat Thomas didnt make this team because he wasnt a special teamer kind of player. However he would have been a great fill in to our injury plagued LB corp. Next time, maybe we keep the guy who is a better reserve with DeHaven,
"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 Feb 1, 2010 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No your not!!!!!
I’ve been saying that for a long time now… Even worse IMO, was drafting players specifically for ST…. References to Tasker, Pike, and the Bills of old are always noting what great ST players they were, but fail to remember they were also valuable on offense and defense respectively as well……
Only 2 players on a team should be “only” ST… Kicker and punter…
by Cinga on Feb 1, 2010 6:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
the only other player I would consider is a ridiculous returner who couldnt do anything else. Lucky for us, Fred Jackson is very useful as is Leodis McKelvin.
"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 Feb 1, 2010 8:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tasker and Pike were special teamers
and not much else. Tasker had some success later in his career on offense when forced into the lineup, but he wasn’t exactly a valuable piece of any high powered Bills offense. And did Mark Pike ever get any snaps on defense when it mattered?
~K
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by Kurupt on Feb 1, 2010 8:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We're screwed guys
Im so sick of losing, year In year out, Chan Gailey is no better than Dick jauron, maybe more offensive minded, but get us a guy with a track record> I thought Ralph Wilson cared, i guess he doesnt.
by raptor4Life on Feb 1, 2010 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about becoming a Jets fan if you’re 100% sure this endeavor is going to fail? I see absolutely no point in staying a Bills fan if you’re just sticking around for certain masochism.
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by UZ on Feb 2, 2010 12:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Masochism
Masochism doesnt even begin to define my contempt for the past 10 years of this team underachieving. I wanna win as bad u do, but its hard when there is NO Hope.
by raptor4Life on Feb 2, 2010 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But there is hope.
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by MattRichWarren on Feb 2, 2010 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Obi Wan looks like Buddy Nix with a beard.
Maybe it means something?
"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 Feb 2, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come to think of it...
Ralph Wilson does look like Yoda
by Byrdeputt on Feb 2, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wouldnt it be hilarious if Jauron was hired as DC? id pee my pants laughing but somehow wouldnt be surprised
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