KBUF737 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 779 posts, RR: 4 Posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 5 days 1 hour ago) and read 594 times:
Given that so many teams have fired their head coaches who do you think will end up where by the start of next season. Here in Upstate the hope is Jim Fassell can land a job however it appears Arizona is keeping him on a tight leash. I personally wouldn not mind Haslett either as he was a Bill during tough times yet stuck it out and was a leader on a decent Chuck Knox defense. I dont know what other teams are thinking but it would be interesting to see who gets who. Any thoughts?
LHMark From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 7255 posts, RR: 51 Reply 1, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 586 times:
Actually, KBUF737, today's Democrat and Chronicle printed a rumor, based on a direct conversation, that a guy who'd once coached in Buffalo is interested in coming back. Do the initials M.L. mean anything to you?
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KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 2, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 18 hours ago) and read 585 times:
I saw that ole Marv was 'interested' in coaching again. No offense to Marv, but Buffalo needs to go in a direction that they can count on, on a long term basis.
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777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 3, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 584 times:
How old is Marv Levy? Not that an older coach cannot coach, but I think he had been in ill health and it would seem to me that the Bills would want to go in a different direction?
How about the Bears? My guess is another assistant as they have the tendency to go for the second tier coaching prospects instead of a higher profile name so they can continue to have control.
LHMark From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 7255 posts, RR: 51 Reply 4, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 583 times:
Marv has been in contact with two teams (reportedly the Bears and the Redskins) about coaching. According to the article, he's in fine health, recovering from minor knee surgery.
"Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed on the Yankees. Apparently it angers them." - Bob Feller
KBUF737 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 779 posts, RR: 4 Reply 5, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 582 times:
If Marv came back. Talk about selling tickets. What a p.r move that would be. I love him to death but he's a bit old. If he can do it though more power to him. Even for a year or two. Just get us to the big dance and win. How exciting things would be around here.
COIAH99 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 251 posts, RR: 6 Reply 6, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 576 times:
Isn't Jim Fassel interested in Buffalo or was that another team I read?
777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 7, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 576 times:
Had no idea he was talking to the Bears. Didn't he also have prostate surgery a few years ago? Does anyone know his exact age?
That would be a switch for the Bears who have never been big on hiring a "known" commodity, such as a Bill Parcells to coach them.
Tom in NO From United States of America, joined Nov 1999, 7194 posts, RR: 40 Reply 8, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 17 hours ago) and read 576 times:
KBUF737, we'd be more than happy to give you Haslett, free of charge. What the Saints need is some better talent evaluation on staff, and then some decent coordinators to put that talent to good use. So, along with Haslett, we'll also donate Mike McCarthy and Rick Venturi (off/def coords) to your cause. Enjoy them with our compliments.....and heartfelt thanks.
Tom at MSY
"The criminal ineptitude makes you furious"-Bruce Springsteen, after seeing firsthand the damage from Hurricane Katrina
777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 573 times:
Hey Tom,
Remember, we also gave you Mike Ditka!!!!!! Seem like both the Saints and the Bears could use some rejuvenation in the coaching ranks!
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 10, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 573 times:
Haslett is a good coach. Unfortunatley he cannot actually PLAY for his players as well. He might need a change of scenery. I wouldn't be opposed to him coaching in Buffalo.
Fassel is being coutred by pretty much every team with a coaching vacancy. I really don;t see him ending up in Buffalo though.
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CactusA319 From United States of America, joined Jan 2000, 2918 posts, RR: 29 Reply 11, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 570 times:
Marv is too damn old to coach. He should enjoy the retired life.
As for the Bears, it looks like they'll be going for another assistant coach this year. It's not so much an issue of control but one of money. They don't want to shell out the money for a big name coach.
Srbmod From United States of America, joined Mar 2001, 16888 posts, RR: 51 Reply 12, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 16 hours ago) and read 569 times:
Hey, Dan Reeves is available! Spurrier will probably take a year off. I would not count him out on a return to the NFL. It wasn't his fault for the failings in Washington. It includes the players and ultimately goes back to the owner. A hands on owner like Synder usually fails; Jerry Jones has had mixed success as a hands on owner. Arthur Blank will probably be less hands on now that the Falcons have a GM. As for Atlanta's coaching vacancy, I wouldn't mind if they kept Wade Phillips as coach, but more than likely he won't get the job. I would like to see Ditka back as a coach, just to see how many near heart attacks he'd have!
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 13, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 14 hours ago) and read 565 times:
Wade Phillips kept as coach? Are you serious? Did you not see the debacle he had in his years coaching the Bills?!?!?!
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Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 13 hours ago) and read 558 times:
On the sports radio station here in NY (Long Island) they are reporting that the New York Giants will hold a press conference tomorrow to announce Tom Coughlin as the new head coach of the Giants.
Chi-town From United States of America, joined Sep 2000, 970 posts, RR: 6 Reply 15, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 10 hours ago) and read 549 times:
I'm just glad Dick Jauron is gone! whew! We need Marv Levy or Lovie Smith!
KBUF737 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 779 posts, RR: 4 Reply 16, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 4 days 2 hours ago) and read 539 times:
Wade Phillips would be wonderful in Atlanta. John Butler, rest in peace, really had trouble with the salary cap. He had to deal with the departures of Bruce Smith, Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas all at once too. He had a superb defensive squad. I really don't think they should have let him go the way he did, but these things happen. Phillips turned a 6-10 team into a 10-6 team and the next season they went 11-5 and then 8-8. The Flutie vs. Johnson debate was the ultimate downfall for Phillips. I think he would do a wonderful job as HC in Atlanta. He has the tools. A healthy Vick and a good draft pick may be just the right formula to get the Falcons on track.
KROC From United States of America, joined May 2000, 19737 posts, RR: 76 Reply 17, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 533 times:
KBUF737 - Were you watching the same Wade Phillips coached team I was? He couldn't make in Denver. Couldn't make in Buffalo, and he won't make it in Atlanta. There is a reason why he isn't being seriously considered for their job, or any other job for that matter.
And Bears Fan, Dick Jauron is a good coach. His players, the team never quit on him and played hard all year long. When your big free agent signing is Kordell Stewart.....the problems the team has are not on the coach.
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ElectraBob From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 931 posts, RR: 4 Reply 18, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 526 times:
Lots of rumors this morning about Joe Gibbs possibly returning to the Washington Redskins---as head coach. We'll see what happens. His two sons would be in charge of his NASCAR teams.
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777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 19, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 522 times:
Looks like it is more than a rumor. According to the article, he will be named as coach today. Nothing like returning to your past for your future!
Dragon-wings From United States of America, joined Apr 2001, 3920 posts, RR: 0 Reply 20, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 518 times:
Giants held the press confrence today and Tom Coughlin is now the new head coach of the Giants. I think this is a good move for the Giants.
777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 21, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 510 times:
Great move for the Giants, Coughlin is a tough as nails coach!
USAFHummer From United States of America, joined May 2000, 10685 posts, RR: 54 Reply 22, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 507 times:
NFC East sure is gonna be interesting next year...Im curious to see what changes Joe Gibbs makes to the 'Skins...
Greg
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777fan From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 2402 posts, RR: 3 Reply 23, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 12 hours ago) and read 505 times:
My guess is that a house cleaning would be in order. It will also be interesting how much control Snyder gives to Gibbs, he, like Jerry Jones, likes to have his hands into things, as evidence of the laughingstock that the skins have become.
Hopefully, Gibbs can restore some order to the chaos!
KBUF737 From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 779 posts, RR: 4 Reply 24, posted (9 years 4 months 2 weeks 2 days 9 hours ago) and read 492 times:
Gibbs will have a heck of a defensive coordinator with Greg Williams at the helm. NFC East will definately be the division to watch. Best of luck to those teams.
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25 KROC: Gregg Williams is a great Defensive Coordinator. I mean he shut down Buffalo's offense for the last 14 regular season games!
26 Srbmod: Well it looks like 49ers Defensive Coordinator Jim Mora, Jr will be named Head Coach of the Falcons tomorrow. No word yet on if Wade Phillips will sta
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