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Marv Levy Stepping Down? (1 Viewer)
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JaxBill
Footballguy
That's the PFT report.
Here's the link to the Buffalo station:
http://www.wivb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7558011
Here's the link to the Buffalo station:
http://www.wivb.com/Global/story.asp?S=7558011
Gnat Berries
Footballguy
It's amazing that 2 mediocre years of a tired 82 year old man was still better than Tom Donahoe.
Too bad the Bills couldn't carry him off on their shoulders, because that's what he deserves and what he has meant to that team and the city of Buffalo.
jeter23
Footballguy
He did a pretty good job in the past two drafts with Lynch, Edwards, and adding to the defensive backfield with Whitner, Simpson and Youboty.
I don't think this is good news for Jauron, especially sine there should be fewer openings leading to some good candidates being available.
I don't think this is good news for Jauron, especially sine there should be fewer openings leading to some good candidates being available.
rocket1012
Footballguy
Marv has been one of the All-Time class acts in NFL History in whatever capacity he's served. A great coach, and great for the game. God bless him,in any endeavor(if any) he pursues including a well-deserved rest.....
ChampBailey24
Footballguy
Huh? The Bills now have a good backfield/secondary for years to come and added depth all across the board. The Bills still aren't great but Marv did a pretty good job in the last 2 years.Gnat Berries said:
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
Gnat Berries said:
Spike
Footballguy
From Yahoo: Marv Levy steps down as Buffalo Bills' general manager
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Marv Levy stepped down as the Buffalo Bills general manager Monday, confident he has the team headed in the right direction despite a second consecutive 7-9 finish.
"It has been an experience that I have enjoyed immensely," Levy said in a statement released by the Bills. "Despite an unprecedented number of season-ending injuries, **** Jauron, his coaching staff and an admirable core of high-character players are heading in the right direction."
"If my contributions to their efforts have been meaningful, I then take my leave from One Bills Drive, thankful and gratified," said Levy, who had a two-year contract.
The announcement came hours after the 82-year-old Hall of Fame coach opened the Buffalo's final team meeting by informing the players of his decision to move on.
The Bills failed to make the playoffs for an eighth straight year, the longest drought in franchise history, losing Sunday to Philadelphia, 17-9.
Levy, who had the option to renew his contract, informed the Bills of his desire to move on in a meeting with team owner Ralph Wilson last week.
"I will always be grateful for his service," Wilson said. "When we needed new focus and direction, Marv improved our organization's morale, attitude and environment: All of that, plus the stability we needed to move forward."
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, Levy enjoyed his greatest success in Buffalo as the team's coach before retiring after the 1997 season. In 11-plus seasons, Levy posted a 112-70 record to become the franchise's winningest coach. He led the Bills to an unmatched four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the 1990s, but the team lost all four games.
The Bills turned to Levy once again in 2006, luring him out of retirement to take over as a first-time general manager after Tom Donahoe was fired.
Levy's first task was hiring **** Jauron as coach, replacing Mike Mularkey, who resigned a week after Donahoe's firing.
It's not clear how the Bills will approach replacing Levy, although team owner Wilson has made clear he's very high on Jauron and the job he's has done in his second year with Buffalo.
Team owner Ralph Wilson told The Associated Press two weeks ago that he was impressed with how Jauron kept the team focused in overcoming a rash of injuries -- Buffalo finished the season with 17 players on injured reserve -- and disappointing losses.
Levy's role as GM was relatively undefined, although he provided input on the team's draft and personnel decisions, consulted with Jauron and stayed in close contact with Wilson, who lives in suburban Detroit.
He had a mostly hands-off approach in contract talks, leaving that to team vice president Jim Overdorf.
Levy, still, was credited for helping turn around a franchise that had alienated its fan base and endured several questionable coaching and personnel decisions under Donahoe.
Although the Bills have begun their rebuilding process through the draft, the team has not yet developed into a playoff contender. Buffalo's 14-18 record over the past two years matches how the team did in its previous two seasons under Mularkey.
The Bills have just 53 wins since 2000, tied with San Francisco for the fifth fewest in the NFL over that stretch -- not including Houston, which rejoined the league in 2002.
Levy said he'll spend the next two or three weeks playing a role in the transition as the Bills determine his replacement. After that, he plans to return to his home in Chicago
"I feel compelled to now turn my energies and my time to other endeavors that intrigue me," Levy said. "There will always remain a part of me, however, that walks down that tunnel out onto the playing field at Ralph Wilson Stadium on those excitement-charged autumn Sunday afternoons."
Bills players wished him well.
"He let us know that he was comfortable in the state in which he was leaving the Bills," safety George Wilson said. "He seemed to be happy and eager and ready to move on to the next phase of his career.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Marv Levy stepped down as the Buffalo Bills general manager Monday, confident he has the team headed in the right direction despite a second consecutive 7-9 finish.
"It has been an experience that I have enjoyed immensely," Levy said in a statement released by the Bills. "Despite an unprecedented number of season-ending injuries, **** Jauron, his coaching staff and an admirable core of high-character players are heading in the right direction."
"If my contributions to their efforts have been meaningful, I then take my leave from One Bills Drive, thankful and gratified," said Levy, who had a two-year contract.
The announcement came hours after the 82-year-old Hall of Fame coach opened the Buffalo's final team meeting by informing the players of his decision to move on.
The Bills failed to make the playoffs for an eighth straight year, the longest drought in franchise history, losing Sunday to Philadelphia, 17-9.
Levy, who had the option to renew his contract, informed the Bills of his desire to move on in a meeting with team owner Ralph Wilson last week.
"I will always be grateful for his service," Wilson said. "When we needed new focus and direction, Marv improved our organization's morale, attitude and environment: All of that, plus the stability we needed to move forward."
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, Levy enjoyed his greatest success in Buffalo as the team's coach before retiring after the 1997 season. In 11-plus seasons, Levy posted a 112-70 record to become the franchise's winningest coach. He led the Bills to an unmatched four consecutive Super Bowl appearances in the 1990s, but the team lost all four games.
The Bills turned to Levy once again in 2006, luring him out of retirement to take over as a first-time general manager after Tom Donahoe was fired.
Levy's first task was hiring **** Jauron as coach, replacing Mike Mularkey, who resigned a week after Donahoe's firing.
It's not clear how the Bills will approach replacing Levy, although team owner Wilson has made clear he's very high on Jauron and the job he's has done in his second year with Buffalo.
Team owner Ralph Wilson told The Associated Press two weeks ago that he was impressed with how Jauron kept the team focused in overcoming a rash of injuries -- Buffalo finished the season with 17 players on injured reserve -- and disappointing losses.
Levy's role as GM was relatively undefined, although he provided input on the team's draft and personnel decisions, consulted with Jauron and stayed in close contact with Wilson, who lives in suburban Detroit.
He had a mostly hands-off approach in contract talks, leaving that to team vice president Jim Overdorf.
Levy, still, was credited for helping turn around a franchise that had alienated its fan base and endured several questionable coaching and personnel decisions under Donahoe.
Although the Bills have begun their rebuilding process through the draft, the team has not yet developed into a playoff contender. Buffalo's 14-18 record over the past two years matches how the team did in its previous two seasons under Mularkey.
The Bills have just 53 wins since 2000, tied with San Francisco for the fifth fewest in the NFL over that stretch -- not including Houston, which rejoined the league in 2002.
Levy said he'll spend the next two or three weeks playing a role in the transition as the Bills determine his replacement. After that, he plans to return to his home in Chicago
"I feel compelled to now turn my energies and my time to other endeavors that intrigue me," Levy said. "There will always remain a part of me, however, that walks down that tunnel out onto the playing field at Ralph Wilson Stadium on those excitement-charged autumn Sunday afternoons."
Bills players wished him well.
"He let us know that he was comfortable in the state in which he was leaving the Bills," safety George Wilson said. "He seemed to be happy and eager and ready to move on to the next phase of his career.
It's a shame he couldn't stick around longer. I liked how he was drafting and team building. I think he made Jauron look better as a coach than he actually was. Congrats and happy retirement to one of the classy guys in football, and one of the all-time great football men.
Although their record was average, the team is set up with some good young talent.
On The Rocks
Footballguy
This is an interesting story.
Dickie J is probably a little nervous considering the last time he was a head coach, it was a GM change that led to his dismissal.
My guess is that Tom Modrak will finally get his shot to lead the front office. He has been the brains behind the last two drafts and deserves some credit. The question is if he were offered the job would he accept it?
Sad to see Marv stepping down. His weekly radio program is tremendous. I wonder if there is any issue with a return of prostate cancer?
Dickie J is probably a little nervous considering the last time he was a head coach, it was a GM change that led to his dismissal.
My guess is that Tom Modrak will finally get his shot to lead the front office. He has been the brains behind the last two drafts and deserves some credit. The question is if he were offered the job would he accept it?
Sad to see Marv stepping down. His weekly radio program is tremendous. I wonder if there is any issue with a return of prostate cancer?
switz
Footballguy
Mediocre?Great defensive depth, and finally a solid offensive trio (Lynch and Edwards are Levy's guy) with some complements (Parrish is a Levy guy too, right?), plus he built a better OL in two years than Tom did the entire time he was there.Donahoe will be remembered in Buffalo for one thing, acquiring McGahee.Levy will be remembered for dumping McGahee and building a better team.Gnat Berries said:
Tommy Collins
Footballguy
I wish he hung around for one more draft!
IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Huh? Levy put together two consecutive lights-out drafts, the Bills are in an extremely strong position relative to the salary cap, and we have no "name" free agents to worry about retaining this year. I don't know what more you could possibly ask of a GM.Edit: Okay, I see now that bunch of people jumped all over this post already. My bad.Gnat Berries said:
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