deluca67 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Out with the old... In with the old. Sure, he was around during the best times this franchise had, but he's still yet another Ralph guy who has had a long-standing relationship with the franchise. Let's get some outside thinkers in the room... This smells like the moves that made Marv Levy and Pat Lafontaine GMs. There has to be someone who is relevant in today's NFL that Terry Pegula can turn to. The idea of the old GM and the pro-personnel director of the worst franchise in the NFL calling the shots is unsettling. It may even be worse idea than naming Marv Levy or Russ Brandon as GM. Edited December 27, 2014 by DeLuca1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 This smells like the moves that made Marv Levy and Pat Lafontaine GMs. There has to be someone who is relevant in today's NFL that Terry Pegula can turn to. The idea of the old GM and the pro-personnel director of the worst franchise in the NFL calling the shots is unsettling. It may even be worse idea than naming Marv Levy or Russ Brandon as GM. Yea. I'm not on board one bit with this move. Let him come in, fire some people and then let him leave again... I don't like this report. We laugh at the Edmonton Oilers... But this is an Oilers move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Not so fast according to the man himself http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/12/27/polian-report-joining-bills-wrong-can/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Not so fast according to the man himself http://bills.buffalonews.com/2014/12/27/polian-report-joining-bills-wrong-can/ Good. I hope he's not lying. Bring an OUTSIDE mind more connected to today's NFL into the fold completely separate from all things Ralph and Buffalo. Let them make some decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) My biggest fear is the Bills would end up with Chris Polian as GM and retain Marrone as HC. Edited December 27, 2014 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 My biggest fear is the Bills would end up with Chris Polian as GM and retain Marrone as HC. That would be hell. Chris has proven nothing but that his father's brilliance wasn't genetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 That would be hell. Chris has proven nothing but that his father's brilliance wasn't genetic. Yeah most of his brilliance was passed onto David Caldwell, Tom Telesco and Ryan Grigson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) A former scout for the Bills said that he's hearing the Bills will not be making any organizational changes heading into the offseason. Graham reported moments later that he's hearing there are no imminent changes. There will be meeting next week, but the "status quo" is expected. Edited December 27, 2014 by Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kishoph Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 A former scout for the Bills said that he's hearing the Bills will not be making any organizational changes heading into the offseason. Graham reported moments later that he's hearing there are no imminent changes. There will be meeting next week, but the "status quo" is expected. I buy this, I don't expect Pegula to make any knee jerk reactions. It's a long off-season. I'd like Whaley to stay, as I did with Marrone at first, but now, I'd have no problem with Marrone being sent packing. Of course that's if they can find a suitable replacement, which doesn't include promoting Hackett (could you imagine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Jason LaCanfora is reporting Whaley might be out with Chris Polian a leading candidate to replace him. PFT is reporting Brian Ayrault a Player Agent with Pegula's old agency will be joining the Bills FO and Whaley, Brandon and Overdorf could be in trouble. Ayrault is an Orchard Park High School Graduate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Jason LaCanfora is reporting Whaley might be out with Chris Polian a leading candidate to replace him. PFT is reporting Brian Ayrault a Player Agent with Pegula's old agency will be joining the Bills FO and Whaley, Brandon and Overdorf could be in trouble. Ayrault is an Orchard Park High School Graduate Noooooooooooooooooo What in the blue hell has Polian done other than being born with the right last name? Please be wrong, please be wrong, please be wrong... (I'm happy about Overdorf, but still). Edited December 28, 2014 by TrueBluePhD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Noooooooooooooooooo What in the blue hell has Polian done other than being born with the right last name? Please be wrong, please be wrong, please be wrong... (I'm happy about Overdorf, but still). My thoughts exactly. Ayrault Link: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/28/brian-ayrault-emerges-as-possible-addition-to-bills-front-office/ Doomsday Link: http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24919505/front-office-shake-ups-texans-titans-and-bills-likely-to-make-changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) @ByTimGraham: Bills source informs me no football ops changes are imminent, but meetings will be held next week. Expect status quo, but no guarantees. @greggabe: PFT has been saying Polian to Bills. I've been told they are staying "as is". No changes Sentiment on TBD is that this isn't happening. I wouldn't worry. edit: that was as of yesterday, today there are rumors flying, and WGR speculating. Idk. If we wind up losing Whaley for someone like the Polian kid, I will cry a lot. Edited December 28, 2014 by Randall Flagg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 @ByTimGraham: Bills source informs me no football ops changes are imminent, but meetings will be held next week. Expect status quo, but no guarantees. @greggabe: PFT has been saying Polian to Bills. I've been told they are staying "as is". No changes Sentiment on TBD is that this isn't happening. I wouldn't worry. edit: that was as of yesterday, today there are rumors flying, and WGR speculating. Idk. If we wind up losing Whaley for someone like the Polian kid, I will cry a lot. Well then, that settles it, doesn't it. :devil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Well then, that settles it, doesn't it. :devil: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Well then, that settles it, doesn't it. :devil: Essentially. :P which is why I'm now worrying! I like Whaley, but his loss in a vacuum wouldn't kill me, as long as he was replaced with the right guy. People are saying, however, that Bill likes Doug Marrone, so if we wind up next year with Chris Polian and Doug Marrone and Nathan Hackett, I don't know if I can watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 If Chris Polian is hired I'll burn down RWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 If Chris Polian is hired I'll burn down RWS. Better grab the gas can and matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Better grab the gas can and matches I plan on using the sun and a magnifying glass. Sheesh, stereotype much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Long time Pegula friend rumored to FO. Making PA look like a seer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Long time Pegula friend rumored to FO. Making PA look like a seer? Just like yesterday it has since been denied swiftly. Just like yesterday Florio was reporting from "league circles." Only 30 more water coolers to go for Florio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Long time Pegula friend rumored to FO. Making PA look like a seer? Unless he has evidence that this is unusual behavior for an owner, no. And that was always the real sticking point, right? PA rails against Pegula for being an owner who does things every other owner does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Amerk Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 3 posts in a row with Pegulas name in it, and no mention of fracking? What is this board coming to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 At least we're not the Jets... Yet. @BillSimmons: Jay Glazer just reported that a Jets advisor called Rex Ryan's agent to ask about a different coach for that job. The Jets are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Nice play by Watkins there but who the hell was he juking there? Just run kid. Looking like the perfect day to beat a Pats team playing half their backups. This should give the illusion that things have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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