Bills GM Buddy Nix Delays Post-Season Presser By A Week
by Brian Galliford on Jan 2, 2012 12:30 PM EST
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PrintBuffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix was scheduled to answer questions from reporters on Monday morning, but informed those reporters today that he'll delay that post-season press conference by a week. If you're looking for answers from Nix on the coaching and personnel questions we've been pondering every day for two months, you'll (perhaps) get them next Monday.
Nix also told reporters (as relayed by BuffaloBills.com) exactly what he'll be up to for the next week. To summarize: today, he'll be meeting individually with players, who are cleaning out their lockers and taking a post-season break. Tomorrow, he'll meet with head coach Chan Gailey and his coaching staff. Wednesday and Thursday will be dedicated to personnel meetings with his pro and college scouting staffs, and on Friday, he'll sit down with team owner Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Only after all of that is accomplished - and after a weekend of NFL playoff football has completed - will Nix talk with reporters, at which point any and all questions are fair game. Hang tight, Bills fans. Answers - or, rather, responses to questions - are coming.
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Works for me. Get everyone on the same page then hold the “state of the union” conference.
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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Jan 2, 2012 12:31 PM EST reply actions
agreed....got move by Nix....hope it isn't his only good move this off season
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
Interesting that they waited
till today to delay it, we may see some changes at OBD
flayed ones stealth mode
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Hoping that we forget how bad his big signing, Fitzpatrick, played in the last game of the season before he talks to the press…
How did Fitzy play bad?
We were up 21-0 then Chan pulls his #1 target and he is left throwing to Derek Hagan, Naaman Roosevelt, David Nelson and Ruvell Martin. Peyton Manning would struggle throuwing to these guys!
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
Really?
Did you watch the game? Short throws on the sideline routes? The horrific 5 yard out for the first pick?
Gah, his accuracy after the first quarter was terrible.
so after he leads this team to a 21-0 lead it's his fault the team collapses
Look Fitzy is not perfect, but he has proven time and time again he can get the job done, now imagine he was throwing to really talented route runners and guys that don’t deflect every pass right to the defense. I’m no Fitzy lover, nor am i a hater but he has been signed long term and we need to get used to that!
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 2, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
A bit more to it than Fitzy
If I remember correctly we drove, scored, drove, drove, scored, drove scored, drove, tooka nasty sack (not one that was on Fitzy), drove, had a stupid penalty kill the drive, had someone with a club foot miss a field goal (and it sure wasn’t the guy who kicked sixty yards … must be I am getting old, his name elludes me), then a dropped pass and someone forgets to call C. J.s number for quite awhile before we were behind. And I’ll tell you boneheads like J2 something else (man, I hope he starts taking his meds ….. I take mine. It feels good not pull a Joe Blftxque every day!) when we were healthy we were one of the better teams in the league. Good God, we are on our third KICKER!
Yes, there is hope.We are making progress. No its not perfect. Nothing is. I wish we could give Bill Polian half the club and get him back here.
Polian just got canned (his kid too) from Indy.
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When the job is finished no one remembers how long it took, just how well it was performed.
by Buffalo for Eternity on Jan 2, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
But Ralph ticked Polian off, and vice versa. He’d never come back.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 3, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
I agree that some of the throws were crappy.........
…….. but some were awesome.
Plus, Fitz doesn’t play defense.
Our defense got embarrassed. They lost the game.
Not Fitz.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 2:28 PM EST up reply actions
wow
So 21 points is acceptable against that Patriots defense? I’m guessing that before the game anyone would have said the offense needed to score at least 35 to win, which isn’t some sort of accomplishment considering how bad the Patsies defense is. Fitz failed just like the defense did.
GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!
by hoosier3 on Jan 2, 2012 2:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
actually Peyton didn't struggle
throwing to no names, last year he was throwing to guys like Blair White and they still made the playoffs and almost beat the Jets. And his brother Eli has been throwing to no names all year and they are also in the playoffs. You can put the Spiller tip down to his receivers but there was more than just that pick and there has been a lot more int’s in the last 9 weeks to blame exclusively on the WR’s.
Check out http://mocknfldrafts.blogspot.com/
by Billsdownunder on Jan 2, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions
Eli hardly throws to no-name players. Cruz was considered one, but that’s about it.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 3, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
I would
Coming into this season there was Nicks and Manningham and Manningham was injured much of the year. Sure you could say they unearthed a superstar in Cruz but I think a lot of credit should go to Eli.
Check out http://mocknfldrafts.blogspot.com/
by Billsdownunder on Jan 3, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions
I bet
he leaves no stone unturned.
"Will&Work2Win"coach Karma420
by Blood, sweat & Win on Jan 2, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions
don't you mean,
no biscuit unbuttered :-)
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
Theyre out of biscuits jasper ate them all
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by Gpluehri on Jan 2, 2012 1:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nice but no munchies
They got b-slapped on 2 or 3 of those losses, that along with the loosing streak will have Buddy all business; plus he’s been pretty quiet as of late. A decision making week, ending w/a meeting w/Ralph = Buddy may not touch those buttery biscuits till the dust settles.
"Will&Work2Win"coach Karma420
by Blood, sweat & Win on Jan 3, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
I prefer: He leaves no beard ungrown.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 3, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Bye edwards
Hello mike nolan
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by Gpluehri on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Why would they hire Mike Nolan when Dave Wannstedt is on the coaching staff right now and more than qualified?
by MattRichWarren on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Could be that Dave doesn't want to be the DC becasue he is happy with his current role as assistant HC and LBs coach?
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
I’m not claiming to know what role he likes or not, but he interviewed with the Browns for their DC job a year ago when he was offered a job by the Bills.
by MattRichWarren on Jan 2, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Neither am I.......you asked a question and I gave you a possible answer :-)
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
wow
How crappy an organization is Cleveland that a positional job in Buffalo looked better than a coordinator gig with the browns?
I wasn't sure I was going to like the white helmets but seeing them in the practice footage, I've got to say that I love the look.
by Ron From NM on Jan 2, 2012 1:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I remember him saying he liked the job because it did not have the work load or stress of a d cordinator job.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Either way...
… there’s a couple of really good D-Coord’s on the market right now. The Bills should move fast on Edwards and get someone with some actual NFL experience.
I don't thing Wannstedt is the man for the job.
He is on the staff right now and I bet he had plenty of input as to what went on on the field this year. He’s done a good Job with Sheppard and Barnett and needs to just stay put. We need a new scheme, plain and simple a new mentality, the mentality to punish the QB.
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
by PaullyPforPrez on Jan 2, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Mike Nolan would be great
we need a true 3-4 coordinator. Not Wannstedt.
You are now Watching The Throne.
Does this imply personnel change?
I know this is reading tea leaves here… But why would he need the extra time to describe the state of the team unless he was going to change it?
Of course, there could just be a Matlock marathon or something.
common courtesy
I would prefer that Nix finds time to tell Edwards to his face that he is fired. I hate when coaches find out that they have been fired by turning on ESPN.
by SiriusRed on Jan 2, 2012 1:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I would expect Chan Gailey is the one to do that if it happens.
by MattRichWarren on Jan 2, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You know what, I respect his decision. Everyone wants instant answers but the guy’s job is to look at the team long term. Trying to give answers to questions now would back him into a corner. Let everyone’s emotions cool down, step back, take a dispassionate, logical, view before you start talking to the media.
I concur with you Todd. Wise choice to wait.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Instant answers?
We’ve been at this for 17 weeks.
This kind of roster and coaching assessment is something that should be done every week, on a game to game basis.
Conclusions and plans of action should have been completed before the game was even played.
I’m apt to just grow more dispondent towards the team.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 3, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
George Edwards needs to be fired or moved out of his coordinating job
Spagnulo just was fired, Raheem Morris was just fired, Mike Singletary is available who knows if Romeo will still be in KC after this (even though he deserves that job).
Buddy did the right thing by pushing this back now he needs to do the right thing and remove his DC from his position.
"Big Gulps Eh, Well See ya later" - Lloyd Christmas
" You Gus ready To Let The Dogs Out" "What?" " you Know, Who Let the dogs out rough rough rogh rough" - Zack Galifinakis - The Hangover
Called getting your ducks in a row is all.
Then POW!!!!
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I think you are right Van.
“Imma goin’ to make sum dag gum changes round ’ere.”
Buddy is going to come out blazing next Monday.
Sidenote: Thread highjack: The Jets implosion today is very amusing to me.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
yes it is, but the scary part will be how they react to it
Do you have any doubt they will go after Manning hard?
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
I have no doubt at all Joe. But it’s gonna cost them big.
And the Jests are not the team they were two years ago.
Its imploding awesomely.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed.....I just see them fixing it...and it won't take 5 years either.
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
Another thread highjack! Polians fired from Indy!!
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
WOW......does that mean Manning is dead meat too??????
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
How about this...the Jets trade Sanchez and 2 first round picks for Manning???
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
I dunno…… but remember, the owner brought in another aging QB before……. Bert Farve.
"My new cat just farted on my lap. Smells like Bills football." BG.
by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 2, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Yes
Loving the Jets implosion.
Offensive staff gonna get the boot, but sniping at Sanchez, who will definitely get some competition. Plus the Bart Scott era may be coming to a quick end and that Holmes contract is a major albatross. Awesome.
I have low expectations. But high hopes.
Nothing better than seeing those Jets run out of fuel while stuck in the taxi lane.
"Go check on the ribs!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 3, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
yep....sign me up for that also.....there are several DC's that would make sense
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
nah he is a great 4-3 coordinator
I think Mike Nolan or Romeo Crennel would be much better as they run a 3-4
You are now Watching The Throne.
I like Spags, but i could only see it if we go back to a 4-3
which could happen, but I don’t see it.
You are now Watching The Throne.
I don't think it matters anymore....a great DC has be able to run both systems depending on his players
"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu
true
Maybe Spags can do this. But I want our defense to be hybrid with multiple sets (which it is), but then have multiple blitz packages. I wish we could a more aggressive defense, but we would need the talent to do so.
You are now Watching The Throne.
I love my Buddy...
But bringing back Bill Polian would be the best thing to happen to this franchise since he left. I doubt he would come back, and I doubt Ralph would be willing to admit he was wrong and bring him back, but the man is able to turn franchises around like no other. How awesome would it be if he came back!
This isn’t a knock on Buddy, either, but Polian is the man. Hopefully the Bills take another step forward next year and push for the playoffs in 2013.
GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!
by hoosier3 on Jan 2, 2012 3:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Sorry, no
Isn’t is plainly obvious by the state of the Colts? Without Peyton, the best QB of his generation, these Colts were mediocre, or downright bad. Plus, it appears he shoves his son down an organizations throat……..not a fan of nepotism at all….
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)—Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix would rather wait a week before providing a detailed assessment on what went wrong this season, and how he intends to fix it.
this makes me wonder if he yet doesn’t know what went wrong or does not yet now how to fix “it”?
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
are you serious?
man this is ridiculous… is that your view of the world? that everyone should have answers in a second?
why is it a bad thing that he does not have answers:? why is it a bad thing that gailey does not have answers? why is it a bad thing to take time to come up with good answers?
ridiculous
I can tell you what the hell is wrong with this team and so can just about everyone on this blog. so, what’s ridulous about what I previously said?
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
by chaucer on Jan 2, 2012 4:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nix
What he is saying is that, he does not want want to blow his retirement money. Ralph and the Beancounters will let him know what to say.
Polian
Hire Polian and his son son to run run the team Ralph.
No.
That’s it. Just no.
Official ledge-talker-offer of the Buffalo Bills.
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by WhyBillsWhy on Jan 2, 2012 8:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Why?
Bill Polian built the Bills that went to 4 Super Bowls. Some people in Indy are complaining because he “hasn’t been good in the last few drafts” – well the Colts have been at the bottom of the draft because they’ve been such a good team. The Colts were a joke until he went there… and he put together a big-time winner. Wherever he goes next, I bet they will be a winner too. Buddy Nix is not gonna get us Super Bowl talent, IMHO. Let’s get Polian back – he’s a true pro.
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