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theanswer74
12-23-2008, 09:31 AM
Modrak, a Pittsburgh native who worked 20 years for the Steelers in various front-office capacities, left as their college scouting coordinator in 1998 to become the Eagles' boss. He is in Hawaii for Hula Bowl workouts and did not return messages. Modrak had a good relationship with Cowher and that is something the Steelers are striving to build between their coach and a new personnel man after the contentious Cowher-Donahoe relationship.

Modrak commands much respect throughout the Steelers organization. Cowher and Modrak have kept in contact since Modrak went to work in Philadelphia. The Rooneys said Friday that Cowher will talk to candidates before Donahoe's successor is hired.
http://www.post-gazette.com/steelers/20000117steelers2.asp
ddaryl
12-23-2008, 09:33 AM
Don't tease me, I hate being teased

but you did... and now I'm all in a tizzie
justasportsfan
12-23-2008, 09:34 AM
I don't know why Modrak doesn't want to be the GM.
Jan Reimers
12-23-2008, 09:40 AM
I don't know why Modrak doesn't want to be the GM.
He'd have to leave Florida for Buffalo.
RockStar36
12-23-2008, 09:43 AM
Um, did anyone look at the date of that article?

:rofl:
justasportsfan
12-23-2008, 09:45 AM
He'd have to leave Florida for Buffalo.
that alone should be the reason for him to take the job :ill:
Don't Panic
12-23-2008, 09:48 AM
Seems like a perfect fit... Mordak and Russ as assistant GMs and Cowher with all personnel decisions and as head coach.
RockStar36
12-23-2008, 09:50 AM
Um, did anyone look at the date of that article?

:rofl:

Anybody?
Jeff1220
12-23-2008, 09:52 AM
Monday, January 17, 2000
Historian
12-23-2008, 09:53 AM
Yea...what's with the Donahoe crap?

Someone's having a marijuana flashback.
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 09:56 AM
Guys this article is freaking 8 years old.
theanswer74
12-23-2008, 09:57 AM
Guys this article is freaking 8 years old.

So what?

They have a 10 year relationship and it just goes away?
Devin
12-23-2008, 09:57 AM
Cowher is not coming to Buffalo.
justasportsfan
12-23-2008, 09:57 AM
Um, did anyone look at the date of that article?

:rofl:
would the date affect their friendship or respect for each other?
Historian
12-23-2008, 09:58 AM
would the date affect their friendship or respect for each other?

Read that again and tell me it isn't freakin funny!

I guess it depends where he takes him, lol.
RockStar36
12-23-2008, 09:59 AM
Wow. Right over the head. You guys are getting all hot and bothered over an article that is 8 years old. It's about Modrak going back to Pittsburgh to work with Cowher, which he didn't do. Talk about grasping at straws.
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 09:59 AM
would the date affect their friendship or respect for each other?
It certainly could but that isn't the point. Some are thinking the above article is news that Cowher could be coming to Buffalo which it obviously is not.
ddaryl
12-23-2008, 10:01 AM
not hot an bothered, but I still ...

Ok I'm hot and bothered, you got me.... LOL!

and no I don't see this as any sort of Cowher is definetly coming to Buffalo .. but I still gonna hold my breathe
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 10:02 AM
In fact Daryl this article/thread has NOTHING to do with Bill Cowher coming to Buffalo even for a plate of Wings.
theanswer74
12-23-2008, 10:07 AM
It certainly could but that isn't the point. Some are thinking the above article is news that Cowher could be coming to Buffalo which it obviously is not.

There is a respect for eachother, no one said COwher is coming to Buffalo. But, if Modrak is the new GM or something like that, he can pick up the phone and call Cowher and Cowher would listen.

If Russ Brandon calls Cowher he probably hangs up on him.
justasportsfan
12-23-2008, 10:12 AM
It certainly could but that isn't the point. Some are thinking the above article is news that Cowher could be coming to Buffalo which it obviously is not.
it isn't news. It just points out that a bills FO has ties with Cowher. I don't think it'll ever happen but what there to talk about? Our playoff games?
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 10:12 AM
Cowher is not coming to Buffalo.
YES HE IS.
ddaryl
12-23-2008, 10:14 AM
In fact Daryl this article/thread has NOTHING to do with Bill Cowher coming to Buffalo even for a plate of Wings.


is there any other reason to come to Buffalo ? I thought every contract gets a wing clause
DraftBoy
12-23-2008, 10:50 AM
is there any other reason to come to Buffalo ? I thought every contract gets a wing clause

No it's a Denny's GC.
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 10:50 AM
is there any other reason to come to Buffalo ? I thought every contract gets a wing clause
Good point
Mr. Miyagi
12-23-2008, 11:00 AM
Wow. Right over the head. You guys are getting all hot and bothered over an article that is 8 years old. It's about Modrak going back to Pittsburgh to work with Cowher, which he didn't do. Talk about grasping at straws.
We should trade for Jerome Bettis.
DraftBoy
12-23-2008, 11:00 AM
We should trade for Jerome Bettis.


He's a hell of a back, some people say he's washed up but Ill take the bus!
Mr. Miyagi
12-23-2008, 11:03 AM
Kordell Stewart would make a good backup behind Trent.
BillsWin
12-23-2008, 12:13 PM
cool. but I cant keep getting my hopes up.
Forward_Lateral
12-23-2008, 12:31 PM
Um, did anyone look at the date of that article?

:rofl:

Didn't have to. I read the quote, and realized it was when Cowher was still coaching Pittsburgh. Some of the crap that gets posted here never ceases to amaze.
trapezeus
12-23-2008, 12:40 PM
i also heard that Rich Kotite and Mangini are friends. Go figure.
Mr. Miyagi
12-23-2008, 12:47 PM
I heard Marshawn and Shaq were friends. Maybe Shaq could play RG for us.
Stewie
12-23-2008, 02:08 PM
OMG a part time front office employee and Cowher were friends 8 years ago! Cowher is SO coming to buffalo!!!!!!!! I AM PSYCHED!
gr8slayer
12-23-2008, 02:28 PM
Still have to have an owner willing to sign the check, not happening. I'm not even so sure that he's the best candidate out there.
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 03:38 PM
Still have to have an owner willing to sign the check, not happening. I'm not even so sure that he's the best candidate out there.
No it is happening. Cowher is coming to Buffalo.
gr8slayer
12-23-2008, 03:39 PM
No it is happening. Cowher is coming to Buffalo.
And Elvis is going to be putting on a live show in downtown Dallas tonight.
tampabay25690
12-23-2008, 03:40 PM
Cowher is not coming to Buffalo.

COWHER has about as much chance coming to BUFFALO as I DO MOVING BACK....
THATHURMANATOR
12-23-2008, 03:42 PM
See you soon!

Kiss redneck florida goodbye!!!
tampabay25690
12-23-2008, 03:45 PM
See you soon!

Kiss redneck florida goodbye!!!

NOPE.....
RED NECK FL, thats a new 1....
jamze132
12-24-2008, 07:24 AM
I just read an article that won't be written for 3 years that Cowher is coming to Buffalo!!!!!!! :band:
paladin warrior
12-24-2008, 01:29 PM
Cowher is not coming to Buffalo. maybe yeah or no. But it still have more exper.. head coach... Billlick.Reid. Wade. Etc..
Night Train
12-24-2008, 04:24 PM
Cowher could be Coach/GM, with Modrak being his Asst. GM/ director of scouting (like he is now). Modrak built a house in Jacksonville, FL & is still traveling to scout, which is his preference.

Of course it's a 10,000-1 shot (Thank you disciples of Capt. Obvious) due to Ralph asking his driver to pull over because he thought he saw a shiny penny by the curb.

The only hope for Cowher is Modrak telling Ralph at the post season Florida meeting that Cowher would come if he would offer him 8-9 Mil a year and complete control.

WTF does a 90 year old owner with multi millions in the bank have to lose ? It would restore his standing among fans for eternity, for sure.

Will he do it ? Probably not but it's fun to dream.