Buddy Nix Approval Ratings: Take Two

Someone’s going to say they disapprove because the team lost out on McNabb. I say I’m glad he didn’t give up the house for him. It would have cost at least a 2nd and 3rd to beat the Redskins offer plus McNabb could very well have said no to the deal as Reid supposedly offered him the choice.

He certainly hasn’t done anything detrimental to the team yet (unless you believe Gailey is the worst coach in the NFL or something) and has stuck to his guns and kept his vision going.

Can’t argue with that. Approved. After the draft we’ll really see how we stand…

We haven’t draftted yet, but bigger than the draft is the switch to the 3-4 defense. The switch clouds the draft IMO. Although I am in favor of the switch I am not sure the timing is the best. Some might think disapprove based on those two assumptions, but I believe Davis and Edwards were two solid singee’s for the 3-4 and a positive step in that direction. Still with an unproven pass rush and many players to learn new assignments positioned my in the not sure category.

But the draft will definitely rock the boat. Nix may well be a boom or bust himself.

disapprove with a guy who hasn’t even conducted his first draft yet. I think they have been prudent in their FA moves and evaluations. But really so much is yet to unfold. They seem to think the roster is made up of decent talent. I think they feel like their strengths as GM and HC are the holes to fill for Buffalo: QB, DL, 3-4 OLB, OL. Tons of things to fix. But I just hope Nix drafts talent and doesn’t get greedy. Just stay true to yourself and your 70 years on this earth Buddy

   Didn’t McNabb state during an interview on NFL Network that only one team was involved in trading for him???

I’d like to hear why people disapprove of Nix thus far. The 4-3 to 3-4 switch probably has to do with Gailey more than it does Nix.

I’m sure if Gailey wanted to run a 4-3 then Nix would let him.

I can understand saying Not Sure, but to say disapprove before the Draft even happens, I hope someone explains why.

Let alone take two? I put Not Sure, just because its still early in this game… how will all the hirings pan out? This reminds me of the SNL special that was just on “remembering” the 2000’s… THEY JUST HAPPENED!

I will say, up to this point though, Gailey and Nix have made me calm down a bit about their hirings… so I guess that’s kind of an “approve”

These are becoming like weekly presidential poles… I voted “not sure” since I don’t care how he goes about it, all I care is he “shows us the baby”.

I do LOVE the hiring of Whaley… These elder statesmen need to understand they need a plan moving forward. Forward thinking is something we have lacked for a LONG time.

I would LOVE to see him relieve Modrak of his responsibilities, than I would be more swayed to give approval. He also needs to address our gaping holes at QB and LT. So I will see where we end up preseason before casting my vote one way or another.

because frankly the HC selection was the biggest thing Nix has done…….and since Gailey hasnt had a chance to change my mind Im still basing it on his previous results, which I believe have been less than stellar (as a head guy)

And thus here we go on the merry-go-round again.

He has stayed on track, and on message so far. I like many people would like to have seen a few more FA signings but he is doing what he said he would do in that respect (build through the draft).
Obviously there is a point where he could change my mind during the draft, but I have confidence he wont even get close to that. I like many of you have a plan that I preffer that he would follow during this years draft, but I am just a fan he is the GM. I am sure he is in a better position to make an informed decision than I am. So as long as he goes after talent at the positions of need (great or small) then I will be on board. I am not going to turn on him just because he didnt get my favorite player or he (drafted QB before OT) kind of thing. I think it is going to take some patience. There is bound to be some up and downs over the course of the next year, and maybee more downs than up’s on the field. I like haveing all the polls, because who wouldnt want to know, but I do think it can cause us to be impatient sometimes. I think we all (myself included) should be carefull not to base our oppinions on individual actions, but on weather he is moving the team in the right direction according to the plan (he) has laid out. Obviously you may choose to disagree with the plan, and that is fine. I for one agree with the plan, and I will try to remain patient so it can run its course. If in 370 days from now we have not made some serious progress towards being competative then Mr. Wilson will have some more work to do, but for now (happy drafting) and here is to hopeing you have as many supporters next week as you do now.

It’s too early for me to vote one way or the other, especially with so little done.

I liked the Whaley hire and the signing of Edwards and Davis, though those may have been more Whaley than Nix.

I don’t give him credit for firing Guy, attending any workouts, combines or all-star games, or for supposedly going after McNabb. Those are things are new GM would have done here.

Signed free agents WR Chad Jackson and RBs Walter Mendenhall and Rodney Ferguson for depth going into camp.

Really? Those are listed as some of Nix’s accomplishments? Yikes!!! All teams bring in street free agents to fill out the bottom of the roster.

The Gailey hire is what is going to help determine Nix’s approval ratings over the next couple years, along with finding that mystical starting QB and hitting on high draft picks. I wasn’t a fan of the Gailey hire, and still am not fully behind it, but the potential for it to work here is definitely there. I’m hoping for a much improved offense over the next year or two, and Gailey sure seems like a guy capable of doing that.

I can’t vote either way until we see how how draft picks play out, see how he addresses QB and see what happens on the field….

I was thrilled when Nix came back into the fold last year and again when he was promoted. Coincidence or not the Bills had their best draft in the 2000’s last year when Nix was involved. If Maybin can make a splash it could turn out to be their best draft since “87” when they took Conlan, Odomes, Muellar, McKellar, Ballard and Seals.

I was pulling for Frazier as the new HC but after the dust has settled I’m OK with Chan. As long as the Bills continue to show improvement on the field the victories will come.

Even though he was unable to pull the trigger on the McNabb trade the fact that he was willing to go after a name player to improve the team speaks volumes. It will show the current players that the new regime wants to win and they aren’t afraid to make a move to improve.

The Whaley signing was icing on the cake, if he pans out the Bills will be set at the GM position for years to come.

A Thumbs up for Nix!!!!

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I approve greatly. IMO not only has he put the team on right track but he again IMO he has set up the team for future success not just under his rein. My only concern with him is he wont be around for the bills success on the field and will be labeled a failure and grouped with Tom Donahoe. Do I see the bills being in the playoffs next season? not really but its possible (take miami 2 seasons ago) I feel that picking up Dough Whaley as an assistant GM is his best move. Grooming the future today. And no i have not read anyone elses post so i’m probably rehashing a lot but kudos to everyone who sees this too

That was the question, do you approve of the job he has done so far. So far, yes I do approve. I wasn’t thrilled with the hiring of Chan, but I am ok with it. I was thrill with the firing of Guy. I loved the signing of both Edwards and Davis, but not thrilled with Green, hopefully Green will prove me wrong. I’m intrigued by the Chad Jackson signing, would like to see what he has left, if anything. Dumb founded by the Mendenhall and Ferguson signing, but hey Nix knows more than I do. While I really like D-Mac, I’m glad we didn’t play rent-a-qb for a year. So yes, so far I do approve of the job Nix has done, so far.