Buffalo Bills news, 1/24: Mike Pettine named Cleveland Browns head coach

Bills DC Mike Pettine hired as Browns head coach - BuffaloBills.com
"He spent just one year in Buffalo, but turned around a defense that was ranked 22nd in the league in 2012 to a top 10 ranking just one year later (10th). Pettine also oversaw a pass rushing unit that improved from 18th in the league to second in the NFL sacks from 2012 to 2013, with a franchise record 57 this past season. Buffalo’s defense also improved from 20th in interceptions to second in the league in 2013."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Pettine Was Close To Pulling Out From Browns Search
"That was starting to wear on me these last couple of days," Buffalo's former defensive coordinator said. "I talked to Doug [Marrone] and it was getting to the point where I'd say, 'Hey, if this goes on much longer I need to pull out because it's just not fair to the Bills.'"

Bills must move quickly to replace Mike Pettine - ESPN
"The expectation is that the Bills will waste little time in replacing Pettine. His departure has been on the radar since news first broke of his first interview last week, giving Marrone and other Bills decision-makers time to line up a contingency plan. With most NFL coaching staffs close to being finalized for next season, the options to replace Pettine are dwindling."

Raiding Bills' staff, Browns name Pettine head coach - The Buffalo News
"The year is only three weeks old, and the Buffalo Bills already have suffered a major loss. Mike Pettine, the coordinator who oversaw a fiercely entertaining defense, is gone."

Recap of Mike Pettine's Introductory Press Conference as Browns Head Coach - Dawgs By Nature
"Haslam and Banner only spoke briefly, though, before letting Mike Pettine take to the podium and answer questions from the media."

Cleveland Browns Hire Mike Pettine as Head Coach - Dawgs By Nature
The Pettine hire is met with mixed reviews over at Dawgs By Nature.

Cleveland Browns run the same old route to another new head coach - Bud Shaw | cleveland.com
"But the coaching searches that landed Chud and Pettine -- noteworthy for the candidates not interviewed as much as for the ones it identified and the two "winners" it produced -- are too similar to feel good about Pettine as the answer in this reboot."

Why Mike Pettine will have to work to win over Cleveland Browns fans - and more importantly, players: Tom Reed analysis | cleveland.com
"But the 47-year-old has much to overcome, handicapped by a late start to assembling a staff; a lack of head-coaching experience outside the high-school ranks; and the chaotic search that saw at least three candidates withdraw their names from consideration."

Mike Pettine press conf. transcript - 1/23 - ClevelandBrowns.com
"The transcript of the introductory press conference for new Cleveland Browns coach Mike Pettine."

Mike Pettine's daughter learned valuable lesson from Cleveland Browns tweet - ESPN
Mike Pettine gave a perfect answer as a dad on the power of social media and his daughter.

Inside The Bills | Report: Browns ask to meet with O’Neil
"The request is far from surprising. O’Neil also coached with Pettine prior to his stop in Buffalo when both were with the New York Jets."

Jairus Byrd congratulates Mike Pettine, but safety mum on Bills future - BN Blitz
"We talked among ourselves" about Pettine, Byrd said of the Hawaii crew, "but I'm going to keep it between us the things that we said."

Poll: Who would you like the next DC to be? - FanPost
Donnie Henderson is leading the way.

Houston Experience: Don't Hire Wade - FanPost
"Hey Guys, Bills fan living in Houston here. Wade's defense did not perform well in 2013 despite having quite a bit of talent. There has been a relative consensus down here about some of the things that went wrong." One Bills fan goes through those things.

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Inside The Bills | Kiper bumps up his 2013 draft grade for Bills
"Alonso was my top rookie of 2013 league-wide due to overall impact, Woods should be a pretty good No. 2 wide receiver and Goodwin added some value. They also get credit for Nickell Robey, one of the better undrafted signings in terms of early value. Decent return so far, but much is wrapped up in Manuel."