Web Rumblings: Buffalo Bills News, 1/8

by MattRichWarren on Jan 8, 2012 9:53 AM EST in Buffalo Bills News

Former Bills WR among Hall of Fame finalists - BuffaloBills.com
"Former Bills WR Andre Reed is among the 15 modern-era finalists who will be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when the Hall's Selection Committee meets in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012."

Bills assistant coach leaves for head coaching position - BuffaloBills.com
"After two seasons as the quarterbacks coach with the Buffalo Bills, George Cortez has been hired as the new head coach and director of football operations of the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats."

Bills' QBs coach Cortez leaving - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"Cortez, 60, served on Chan Gailey's staff the last two seasons and has extensive CFL experience, most recently as offensive coordinator and associate head coach of Calgary from 2007-09. Cortez has been a part of four Grey Cup-winning organizations."

Bob Young Leaks Identity Of Tiger-Cats New Head Coach - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
"I am very, very excited to announce that George Cortez has been hired as the new head coach and director of football operations of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. George’s track record of success speaks for itself, including more than 30 years of coaching experience in the CFL, NFL and NCAA. He’s been a part of four Grey Cup championship teams, has engineered some of the CFL’s most prolific offences and has coached some of the best quarterbacks in professional football. We’re extremely confident that he will build us a championship-calibre program here in Hamilton."

TheSpec - Ticats hire George Cortez as new head coach
"The Ticats have finally found their man. "

Peaks and valleys - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"Here's a capsule review of the 6-10 campaign:"

Reed is Hall finalist again - Bills & NFL - The Buffalo News
"Reed, the Bills' all-time greatest receiver, advanced in voting from 15 down to the final 10 during the selection meeting the past two years. He was eliminated both years in the cutdown from 10 to five finalists."

Cortez Leaves Bills For CFL - WGR 550 SportsRadio
"Cortez spent two years as quarterbacks coach in Buffalo."

The 2011 Walker Awards - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Aaron Maybin wins comeback player of the year while the Bills take game of the year honors for their Week 3 win over the Patriots.

Buffalo Bills didn't make the grade in 2011 | Democrat and Chronicle
"What follows is my end-of-the-season report card on the 2011 Bills."

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Chan was asked point blank if he wanted Stevie back...

http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/videos/#?id=bd7cb67b-b264-4135-b8c6-efe3a558ec7d

he never says yes. Maybe I’m reading to much into it, but seems to me that is a big red flag.

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 10:34 AM EST reply actions

and if anyone knows what I am doing wrong posting these links...please let me know

Why isn’t the 2nd half of the link? It will work until another video is posted though.

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

If you use the link widget (looks like the little chain links when you are typing a comment) you’ll be all good.

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by MattRichWarren on Jan 8, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions

like this...

I hope this works. Thanks ahead of time Matt :-)

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 11:18 AM EST up reply actions

fail :-(

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions

Second try on interview with Chan

If this doesn’t work, I give up

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

You can’t do the linking in the title field; just in the comment body. Reason: title fields are already individual links, so that you can link to specific comments.

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 8, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

For whatever reason, any link with a question mark in it (“?”) stops linking it once the question mark comes in.

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by Brian Galliford on Jan 8, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

It might be that the # or ? character is read difference by the blogging software.

"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.

by stetzwebs on Jan 8, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions

Just watched the video: In all fairness, a lot of it was coach speak, like his answer on whether he was impressed with Spiller: “His vision and ball handling got better”.

It might be that, if he says he wants him back, and Nix doesn’t agree and they let him walk, then he doesn’t want to be on record as saying he wanted him back.

Or, he might no want him back.

"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.

by stetzwebs on Jan 8, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions

yes...a lot of coach speak, but

how difficult would have it been for him to say….Yes I want him back…or I would like to have him back. Then there was the part where he said Fitz makes a lot of WRs look better. Granted it could be nothing, but after watching that I feel like the Bills are going to low ball him. Stevie will be testing the FA market, IMO :-(

"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

by Joe P. on Jan 8, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah, I think so too. I just hate that we see it coming. Seriously, this is a bad move.

"Slowly all the roles we act out become our identity. And in the end we are what we pretend to be." - Jerry Cantrell.

by stetzwebs on Jan 8, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

That bit about Fitz is silly.

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 8, 2012 10:20 PM EST up reply actions

the bigger issue is the fact that it is an issue at all.

Wanting Stevie back, should be a no brainer, but unfortunately it has come to this.

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by VanScottM on Jan 8, 2012 10:56 AM EST up reply actions

i agree

Why for a team with such few good players would they even consider not paying him? I’m not on the inside so I don’t really know what’s going on, but I see the end results.

by Gr8fulnfa on Jan 8, 2012 2:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Alienating their fanbase. If they choose to lose Stevie, many will turn on the team. What reason have they given fans to continue supporting them if they can’t see who their best players are?

"Go check on the ribs!"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 8, 2012 10:21 PM EST up reply actions