August 2010 Chan Gailey Approval Poll

I voted approve, the thing I hated with Jauron, is you never knew what his teams were, what exactly was he trying to build? But with Gailey its pretty simple, he wants toughness, he wants guys to be able to knock around eachother, and honestly, how can you not approve of that? Also, the players really seem to have bought in.
I voted not sure only on the first poll, but so far I like his style.

I was never really sold on the big name coaches that were thrown around before the hiring. But I did want a name that I at least knew and that wasn’t Gailey. The more I learned about and heard from him the more I liked him he really seemed to fit Buffalo well, low key, honest about what he plans to do and why hes doing it that way. He intends to play tough football and that’s the way it should be.

And who’s team is this, Gary? Is this your team? Or is this your daddy’s team?

He damn sure be a LOT better game manager/play caller than DJ.
Talk is cheap, but he’s alright with me so far.
At least I won’t have to look at the emotionless, blind, mindless, 1000 yard stare of Skeletor every week.

I have voted approval every time (based on the judging criteria) a poll has been offered and I will continue to approve until Nix does something I can’t fathom. So far he has been very good IMO.

I voted “not sure” at the hiring date, saying:

Undecided. I want to see who the coordinators are. Hoping for Jim Bates to coach the defense.

In April I changed to “approve,” saying:

I voted agree. I think the work environment that he’s created is going to be more important that we realize. Not Club Jauron, and not Gregg Williams either. Even keeled, no BS environments produce well, IMO.

Another addition: Gailey kept Sanders and our DB coach… two smart moves.

I stand by what I said in April: I think the no BS environment is going to produce good results. I’m not sure the results will show in the 2010 record. I think the 2010 results will be measured in player development, more discipline, better execution, and a tougher team overall with an offensive identity. That will all translate well into 2011 and beyond as Nix adds more talent to the team.

Also, I am a fan of the George Edwards hiring. I sense he’s a good combination of X’s-and-O’s and emotional leader. Most good defensive coordinators are, and I think Edwards will be successful.

He’s really not done anything that I’ve disapproved of so far. The team seems to have a new, improved attitude this summer which is good.

won’t read them folks…

Unfortunately, bullet one in Gailey’s recent bio above is enough for me to disapprove. The parallels between Edwards 2010 and Rob Johnson 2001 are so obvious it’s scary. The only difference is that Johnson was more physically gifted and probably a better leader. In fairness to Gailey, I blame Nix for this situation more than anyone else. I like Gailey otherwise; it’s really unfortunate that the offense will probably be starting from scratch in 2011- possibly stunting Gailey’s entire program irreversibly.

Why are all the comments half-way down the page bolded? ANNOYING

I like Chan; he seems to be a no nonsense coach. Not afraid to get in the face of a “Superstar” if he has to. Toughness….. Gotta like this quote:

At least I won’t have to look at the emotionless, blind, mindless, 1000 yard stare of Skeletor every week

I was disappointed in not getting Shanahan or Cowher but sometimes missing on something you would like opens the door of opportunity for others. So far Chan has started giving this team a new identity and the foundation for future success is being laid. I don’t expect this team to turn it around immediately but we will see a toughness we haven’t seen in years and we know the stupid mistakes that have plague the Bills thru the DJ era won’t be tolerated!!

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Approve.