Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

[Michael82]

Back in October, NFL Network reported that the Bills and Dick Jauron had reached an agreement on a contract extension that would run through 2011.

Neither Buffalo nor Jauron confirmed it, leading to questions in recent weeks about whether the deal ever got finalized.

But it did. No one wants to say when, and no one will say for how much, but this much is known: Much to the disappointment of Bills fans, the deal was signed and will last through the 2011 season, according to league sources.

So if Bills owner Ralph Wilson wants to change, he’s going to have to eat the contract he just handed over. Still, it’s not inconceivable that the Bills would turn their back on Jauron and fire him after this season. Jauron’s contract contains offset language that means Buffalo would have limited liability if its head coach found another coaching job elsewhere.

http://blogs.nfl.com/2008/12/14/jauron-bills-bound-through-2011/

[Michael82]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

I hope to God this isn't true. Afterall, Schefter is the one who reported the original signing. Maybe he's just trying to cover his ass.

[Buffalogic]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[gr8slayer]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Unless they are willing to bring in a real deal coach (Billick, Cowher, etc...) they might as well hold on to Jauron.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

NFL Network's Adam Schefter stands by his report that the Bills signed Dick Jauron to an extension through 2011 back in October. The Bills never made an announcement, but Schefter says it happened and Buffalo is unlikely to eat the contract. As a small-market team, the Bills aren't in good position with this situation. Jauron will probably be back in 2009, although the Bills could strip him of some decision-making power.

[Nighthawk]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

If the Bills weren't thinking about making a change at the end of the season, then they would have already announced the deal. What is the point in not announcing it, unless they're not certain about bringing him back? Eating the contract is no big deal...hell, they pay more then that in signing bonus' for players! Relax people, if he loses out or finishes below .500, they won't bring him back.

[jamze132]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Maybe someone will beat Dick's ass in the offseason and it will turn him into an angry person.

[topher180]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

All I hear about, when speaking of our illustrious owner, is how cheap he is. I agree, and hence the speculation about him not "eating" Dickie's contract extension. That said, despite his faults, Ralph is not stupid. He's aware of the city's displeasure with the team and OBD, and if he feels the ticket sales (especially season tickets) would suffer if Jauron is retained, he would have no problem taking a hit on that contract.

Just my opinion of course. We won't know anything until (unless) it happens.

[Michael82]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Maybe someone will beat Dick's ass in the offseason and it will turn him into an angry person.

I'm hoping that the same people in Buffalo harass him and his family, like they did with Mularkey. If we don't fire him, maybe we can convince him to resign.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

All I hear about, when speaking of our illustrious owner, is how cheap he is. I agree, and hence the speculation about him not "eating" Dickie's contract extension. That said, despite his faults, Ralph is not stupid. He's aware of the city's displeasure with the team and OBD, and if he feels the ticket sales (especially season tickets) would suffer if Jauron is retained, he would have no problem taking a hit on that contract.

Just my opinion of course. We won't know anything until (unless) it happens.

Are you sure? It's hard to own a team as long as he has without winning a Super Bowl.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

I'm hoping that the same people in Buffalo harass him and his family, like they did with Mularkey. If we don't fire him, maybe we can convince him to resign.

Wow, so much for Buffalo being such a great, blue-collar, "high class" town.

[Michael82]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

All I hear about, when speaking of our illustrious owner, is how cheap he is. I agree, and hence the speculation about him not "eating" Dickie's contract extension. That said, despite his faults, Ralph is not stupid. He's aware of the city's displeasure with the team and OBD, and if he feels the ticket sales (especially season tickets) would suffer if Jauron is retained, he would have no problem taking a hit on that contract.

Just my opinion of course. We won't know anything until (unless) it happens.

I hope that you are right!

[Michael82]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Wow, so much for Buffalo being such a great blue-collar, "high class" town.

I was just joking around. Calm down.

[topher180]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

Are you sure? It's hard to own a team as long as he has without winning a Super Bowl.

LOL, well no. Just a theory

I'm not sure why a 'Boys fan is so prevalent on a Bills message board, but I am sure that you want to have sweaty man love with Demarcus Ware.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Jauron, Bills bound through 2011

LOL, well no. Just a theory

I'm not sure why a 'Boys fan is so prevalent on a Bills message board, but I am sure that you want to have sweaty man love with Demarcus Ware.