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Here's a write up about it- he seems to be a pretty big fan of Schwartz as well:
True. Honestly that's an indictment of NFL teams in general that they mostly interview [insert good QB's OC] imo. A good analytics guy should come up with a way to figure which units in the league overachieved the most relative to their talent - could mean a below average talent produced slightly above average results.IvanKaramazov said:
Aaron Rudnicki said:
If it weren't for the fact that the Bills desperately need someone with a track record of developing QBs and getting the most out of their offense, I would agree.
Rumor is he's unhappy and trying to force his way out of Cleveland. Reports today that he'd accept a lateral move to be the OC somewhere else--was never on board with Manziel, etc. Also there are reports that Mike and Kyle Shanahan may want to be a package deal again (and in that vein, Kyle could be given an Asst. HC title to make it technically a promotion, getting him out of Cleveland).Aaron Rudnicki said:
The one problem with that, is that the Bills just switched from a 3-4 to a 4-3 last year and I think the 4-3 actually suits them better. But ares would want to go to a 3-4 I'm sure. That would also mean a new DC which would be their 3rd in 3 years.
Of the guys they have interview I like the first three on the list. Gase, Bevell, and Quinn.
"I haven't done enough film study on him nor do I know what practises like. Same with in the film room and locker room. But from what I have seen this team needs to be actively looking for a new QB. We would continue to develop EJ behind someone else who can take this team back to the playoffs in 2015-16."It's a trick to see if the candidate will be honest with them but smart enough to not sound like an arrogant/belittling jerk. And also wants to win now.
I think Kyle would be a good choice. He seems to have shown that he can craft offense based around what he has.
I wondered why the quote from Breer said "former."Interestingly, the Browns also just fired Kyle Shanahan.
More like he quit. He asked to be released from his contract and they allowed it.Interestingly, the Browns also just fired Kyle Shanahan.
From what I've read, the scouts/coaches had Teddy rated higher but someone up high (read: Haslam) forced "JFF" on them. Can't blame him from wanting to get out of that situation.
Yea, but at least if Kyle comes aboard as OC with his dad, we'll know he thinks Manuel can be salvaged and they can win with him. Whaley is upfront about his belief in EJ.
That's the problem- if he doesn't think Manuel should be the guy, the Bills lose out on potentially a very good coach (not necessarily Shanny specifically, but any coach who may be less than enthusiastic about Manuel). Not only could Whaley be screwing up the QB situation, it could have a domino effect on the coaching staff as well.
It's a philosophical issue- coaches don't want to be dictated to, they want to be free to play (and look to acquire) the best players. EJ may end up being that (shudder), but it sounds like Whaley doesn't even want to entertain that he isn't.
The Bills are sort of worse off since they don't have a first round pick. It makes it necessary to give Manuel a year under the next coach.
Agreed. Everybody already knows that the Bills QB situation is dicey at best. It's kind of hard to imagine a coach who would be willing to come if we signed Hoyer but not otherwise.
We would be no better off at QB if we had our first round pick. We were never getting Mariota or Winston.
True but a first round OL or WR probably would help EJ (or any other QB) Just saying for the purpose of bringing in a coach.
The Jets can have Winston. I'm actually hoping for that perfect storm to happen.
The Bills don't need a WR. We have a good #1 and #2 and both are young and getting better. They also have a young demon to play the slot whose development was unfortunately paused by a certain shmuck of a head coach who had a propensity for halting young offensive development.
8 teams remaining in the playoffs - three of them are led by QB's not taken in the first round.
What's he supposed to say? They don't have any other QB on the roster. The draft sucks for QBs. The FA QB market is mediocre at best.
Seriously? You don't think there are any QBs out there who could be acquired for or drafted with a 1st round pick?
