Jauron on verge of getting a new deal?

[Dr. Lecter]

Dick Jauron of the Bills is on the verge of getting a new contract.

Until this week, Jauron wasn't sure he had a future in Buffalo. Finally, the team began "substantive discussions" to extend Jauron's original three-year contract that expires at the end of the 2008 season, sources said.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3587282

It is from Mort, so who knows.

Since this is the last year of his deal this is a good move. Lameduck coaches are not good for a team. I agree he has not proven himself, but this is better than letting him hang out to dry,imo.

[clumping platelets]

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[Meathead]

Re: Jauron on verge of getting a new deal?

well hes so cheap compared to most other coaches, plus hes got them playing some damn good ball against tough teams so far, theres really little reason to not extend him

even if he were to crap the bed after getting a new deal they could jettison him and hardly notice paying his cheap ass salary

at this point i doubt hes gonna flame out though. the players love playing for him, they are a very tight group playing like a family, and thats an outstanding accomplishment for any coach

i admit it: i like dick

[OpIv37]

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two weeks ago this would have pissed me off.

Now, I'm starting to think that it may be a good thing. As I said in my postgame review, two games don't make up for two years, but I'm slowly gaining confidence in the coaching staff.

Picking the right coach is tremendously important. If you get the wrong guy, it's 2-3 years of rebuilding followed by a year or two of mediocrity, followed by another new coach, and the cycle starts over. That's the cluster**** we've been stuck in since Wade Phillips was given the boot.

Based on Jauron's past, I seriously doubted whether he was the right guy. The team's performance on the field certainly didn't alleviate my concerns. But I'm starting to see why the guy has so much respect around the league despite his mediocre coaching record. Let's hope he gets it right on the field this time.

And regardless of whether they choose to keep Jauron or let him walk, let's just hope that whatever the FO decides is the right decision.

[OpIv37]

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i like dick

out-of-context sig quote of the year.

[Lexwhat]

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For some reason, I think we should wait to see how the season goes before extending him ...

[Philagape]

Re: Jauron on verge of getting a new deal?

What about LEEEEEEEEEEE

[TigerJ]

Re: Jauron on verge of getting a new deal?

well hes so cheap compared to most other coaches, plus hes got them playing some damn good ball against tough teams so far, theres really little reason to not extend him

even if he were to crap the bed after getting a new deal they could jettison him and hardly notice paying his cheap ass salary

at this point i doubt hes gonna flame out though. the players love playing for him, they are a very tight group playing like a family, and thats an outstanding accomplishment for any coach

i admit it: i like dick

I think he's going to get a nice raise. He may not be on top of the coaching heap, salary wise, but I think the Bills are going to put him in the middle of the pack. He deserves it too.

I think continuity is the best thing for the Bills right now. That means retaining good coaches. As Buffalo improves there will be an increasing challenge to retain good players. As we see over and over again, players who have success invariably start to get hungry for the big paycheck. Management will increasingly have to make some difficult choices about who to sign and who to let go. The teams ability to make the right choices will have a lot to do with the teams ability to stay successful.

[Romes]

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Based on ESPN polls he has the highest approval rating in the whole league.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings

[Dr. Lecter]

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For some reason, I think we should wait to see how the season goes before extending him ...

It is a risky move, since it his last year.

[chernobylwraiths]

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I would like to have waited until midseason at least. Maybe they could have Darcy negotiate the contract.

[LtFinFan66]

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Based on ESPN polls he has the highest approval rating in the whole league.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings

Lots of Bills fans voted

[Mitchy moo]

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Almost coach of the year last season / heading that way this year and there is a question of him being here?? Extend the guy, please.

He is also the liveliest looking zombie I have seen.

[Turf]

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I think they should wait, the seasons not over and he could really pull some boners yet. How can they bring in a Cowher or anyone else if he makes some really bad on field decisions if they extend him. While I like what the coaches have done the first two games, its only the first two games. Let them prove it over time.

[Bill Brasky]

Re: Jauron on verge of getting a new deal?

Since this is the last year of his deal this is a good move. Lameduck coaches are not good for a team. I agree he has not proven himself, but this is better than letting him hang out to dry,imo.

I was highly critical of Jauron's hiring. However, to get 7 wins out of the team he had last year was unreal. The year prior he was basically given an 88 Dodge Shadow and told to go win the Indy 500... and still got 7 wins.

This year his system is falling in to place. It was be assinine to let him go out the door just as his project is finally starting to produce.