My Thursday Press Conference Thread

[patmoran2006]

Rather than try to "sucker" people to keep coming to my site, Im going keep this thread open. If I'm able to find out information I'll post it immediately,w hether its through me or someone else.

Guys like Juice, dont *****.. Go to the other 10,000 conference threads today if you dont like it.

I'll do the best I can, I'm really under the gun with other projects today and big plans for the evening.

Im also trying to get to the stadium, though again I had other pertinent things to finish today since I wont be working tomorrow.. And holy **** my phone has hang no less than 25 times in last 10 minutes and not one of them is the call im waiting for.

[patmoran2006]

1:05PM: Looks like its Nix, according to PFT

[DraftBoy]

Love the hire if its true.

[patmoran2006]

why?

[BILLSROCK1212]

why?
why not?

[PromoTheRobot]

why?
No reason. Just a solid history of drafts at San Diego, etc. Nothing the Bills need.

PTR

[bigbub2352]

Nix has no GM experiance and is like 75 years old we need to go outside the organization
why Buddy Nix my god
AJ SMITH was GM in SD not Nix he was a scout

[patmoran2006]

Do you guys think Nix eliminates Cowher?

[PromoTheRobot]

Nix has no GM experiance and is like 75 years old we need to go outside the organization
why Buddy Nix my god
AJ SMITH was GM in SD not Nix he was a scout
He's 60...but go ahead and exaggerate. He's 105.

PTR

[DraftBoy]

why?

At the time of his retirement he was considered a top 5 talent guy in the NFL. He had a heavy hand in SD drafting players like Tomlinson, Rivers, Merriman, Croamartie, etc. He knows how to draft, and he knows how to eval talent.

This guy would be a very good move for us. He learned up Butler and Smith as well and was considered the guy the Falcons were going to go with if they didn't choose Dimitroff.

[PromoTheRobot]

Do you guys think Nix eliminates Cowher?
Nix has a history with Cowher at Cleveland.

PTR

[DraftBoy]

Nix has no GM experiance and is like 75 years old we need to go outside the organization
why Buddy Nix my god
AJ SMITH was GM in SD not Nix he was a scout

Nix was the Asst GM and Director of Pro Player Personnel.

You're talking out of your ass and he's only 60.

[homeslice5484]

leave it to the Bills to go backwards

[YardRat]

Do you guys think Nix eliminates Cowher?

I don't think Cowher is seriously in the mix to begin with.

[T-Long]

Nix worked with Schotty....hmmmmm

[patmoran2006]

I would've pegged Nix for John guy's job, NOT for the GM spot

[Ron Burgundy]

Do you guys think Nix eliminates Cowher?

I think the team being the Buffalo Bills eliminates Cowher.

Not sure that promoting a recently retired scout to GM is a great idea, either, but I don't know who else would be interested that's any more qualified.

[BillsWin]

Nix doesn't "eliminate Cowher" but Modrak probably would have increased our chances.

Nix has some connection with Cowher too.

[patmoran2006]

im not saying he's NOT qualified, dont get me wrong

[FlyingDutchman]

Just posted this in another thread.

Number of San Diego Chargers Pro Bowl Players drafted under Nix:

2004 3 Pro Bowlers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2005_Pro_Bowl)
2005 6 Pro Bowlers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Pro_Bowl)
2006 11 Pro Bowlers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2007_Pro_Bowl)
2007 8 Pro Bowlers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Pro_Bowl)

[WeAreArthurMoates]

I'd much rather have Nix than Modrak.

[patmoran2006]

I just envisioned Nix taking over for Guy, not as the Bills GM.

Fans arent going to buy this as a whole, that's my feeling

[THATHURMANATOR]

Why would Thurman be so excited about Nix as the GM?

[bigbub2352]

Nix was the Asst GM and Director of Pro Player Personnel.

You're talking out of your ass and he's only 60.
as usual im not he is 70 born in 1939

[Beastie Bills]

He's 60...but go ahead and exaggerate. He's 105.

PTR

He's 70, actually. Born in '39.

[homeslice5484]

why the hell would we hire Nix? This team is a joke

[BillsWin]

i still think the Bills are in play for Cowher and giving Cowher a person he can work with at GM like Nix or Modrak is a ploy to lure the Chin here.

[bigbub2352]

i still think the Bills are in play for Cowher and giving Cowher a person he can work with at GM like Nix or Modrak is a ploy to lure the Chin here.
hope ur right!!!!!

[patmoran2006]

Sorry, but this is going to the NATIONAL PERCEPTION

Ralph Wilson hired in-house and didnt spend a lot money on a GM

Thats the way its going to be.

[patmoran2006]

Mort is reporting it too now..

It's Nix

[homeslice5484]

Thanks for nothing Ralph...next we hear Fewell is staying?

[Jan Reimers]

If Nix is as good a talent evaluator as his reputation indicates, and was assistant GM and Director of Pro Player Personnel at SD, and knows the Bills' organization, current roster and many needs, he sounds like the perfect candidate.

(As long as he wasn't the driving force behind Maybin over Orakpo.)

[DraftBoy]

as usual im not he is 70 born in 1939

70 is the new 75?

His age is of little difference considering you didn't know he was the Asst GM in SD and not just a scout.

But cling to the things that don't matter.

[homeslice5484]

they better have a great HC announcement in January, and not Fewell

[DraftBoy]

I just envisioned Nix taking over for Guy, not as the Bills GM.

Fans arent going to buy this as a whole, that's my feeling

Fans as whole are emotional, and irrational.

They are going to hate it, they were going to hate any hire because nobody was going to make everyone happy.

This is a very good hire.

[Jan Reimers]

Sorry, but this is going to the NATIONAL PERCEPTION

Ralph Wilson hired in-house and didnt spend a lot money on a GM

Thats the way its going to be.
There is something really good about promoting your good people from within. It's the only kind of organization I would ever work for.

Screw the national perception, the media and those on here who are already *****ing. Nix sounds like a very qualified applicant who will make a great GM. The fact that he's from our organization should not disqualify him.

[patmoran2006]

Fans as whole are emotional, and irrational.

They are going to hate it, they were going to hate any hire because nobody was going to make everyone happy.

This is a very good hire.

And you base that on exactly what?

he hasnt been a GM and made the final decisions a day of his professional life.

[DieHrdBillsFan23]

DraftBoy, thanks for all your info. I am not against the hire, esp after reading more about his crediantials. Think it could be the start of good things to come.

[Demon]

i still think the Bills are in play for Cowher and giving Cowher a person he can work with at GM like Nix or Modrak is a ploy to lure the Chin here.

Quit lying to yourself man.

[YardRat]

And you base that on exactly what?

he hasnt been a GM and made the final decisions a day of his professional life.

I'm sensing a scathing editorial will be posted on a certain website later this afternoon.

[Jan Reimers]

And you base that on exactly what?

he hasnt been a GM and made the final decisions a day of his professional life.
How, then, does anyone get to be GM the first time?

[Beastie Bills]

How, then, does anyone get to be GM the first time?

They get an entry-level job with the Buffalo Bills, then they keep failing until they get promoted.

[patmoran2006]

I'm sensing a scathing editorial will be posted on a certain website later this afternoon.

No, he is going to get a New Year's Eve drunk out of my skull for the next 36 hour reprieve.

But since you bring it up, I will gather more info and here what the Bills have to say at 2:30, but I was under the impression it was time to clean HOUSE and get a new admin and staff in here.

What's next, Modrak stays too? He's only been here since 2001.

Aside from Jauron and Guy, its going to be status quo.

Sorry, I hope the BIlls prove me wrong, but I no longer have faith in getting Cowher or any other proven coach.

[Jan Reimers]

He's 70, actually. Born in '39.
How does that have any consequence? It simply means he has years and years of experience.

We ***** and ***** on here about the terrible talent evaluation of our FO. We finally hire an excellent talent evaluator, and we still *****.

This board is probably the most negative place that I ever encounter.

[Beastie Bills]

How does that have any consequence? It simply means he has years and years of experience.

We ***** and ***** on here about the terrible talent evaluation of our FO. We finally hire an excellent talent evaluator, and we still *****.

This board is probably the most negative place that I ever encounter.

I haven't said one negative thing about Buddy Nix. What the **** is your problem?

[Jan Reimers]

They get an entry-level job with the Buffalo Bills, then they keep failing until they get promoted.

Buddy Nix is a highly respected football man. But many of you are so pissed and frustrated that you can no longer have a rational thought when it comes to the BILLS.

[patmoran2006]

Buddy Nix is a highly respected football man. But many of you are so pissed and frustrated that you can no longer have a rational thought when it comes to the BILLS.

I have plenty of rational thoughts, you just don't agree with some of them

[Jan Reimers]

I haven't said one negative thing about Buddy Nix. What the **** is your problem?
I wasn't talking specifically about you, but thanks for jumping down my throat.

[patmoran2006]

More than anything this has cut into my planned 36 hours of non stop drinking

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

Buddy Nix is a highly respected football man. But many of you are so pissed and frustrated that you can no longer have a rational thought when it comes to the BILLS.

I'm just upset that they did not even interview anyone outside of the organization. I hope Nix is the right guy, but to me it seems like the same old ****.

[Beastie Bills]

I wasn't talking specifically about you, but thanks for jumping down my throat.

If you weren't talking specifically about me, then why quote me in your post?

[Jan Reimers]

I have plenty of rational thoughts, you just don't agree with some of them
God, is everyone sensitive today! I make a general comment and everybody assumes I'm talking specifically about them.

[PromoTheRobot]

No, he is going to get a New Year's Eve drunk out of my skull for the next 36 hour reprieve.

But since you bring it up, I will gather more info and here what the Bills have to say at 2:30, but I was under the impression it was time to clean HOUSE and get a new admin and staff in here.

What's next, Modrak stays too? He's only been here since 2001.

Aside from Jauron and Guy, its going to be status quo.

Sorry, I hope the BIlls prove me wrong, but I no longer have faith in getting Cowher or any other proven coach.Pat, just wondering...are you a REAL journalist or just pretend to be one? Call me old-fashioned but I thought journalists were supposed to be unbiased?

PTR

[Demon]

Buddy Nix is a highly respected football man. But many of you are so pissed and frustrated that you can no longer have a rational thought when it comes to the BILLS.

70 year old first time GM.

Interviewed for Atlanta GM job few years ago and never got a call back.

Yeah, very respected football mastermind.

[Beastie Bills]

God, is everyone sensitive today! I make a general comment and everybody assumes I'm talking specifically about them.
Whatever douchebag. If you don't want people to think you're talking about them, then don't quote them when you go on your little rant.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u353/mrizzo44/douchebag.jpg

[Jan Reimers]

Whatever douchebag. If you don't want people to think you're talking about them, then don't quote them when you go on your little rant.

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u353/mrizzo44/douchebag.jpg
Thanks for the name calling. I had just sent you rep as an apology. Oh well...

[DBrown77]

everyones panties are in a bunch today

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

Link to presser http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/live-video.html

[Beastie Bills]

everyones panties are in a bunch today

You noticed, huh?

[Buddo]

Nix could well be a very good GM. Something to perhaps consider, is that he has only just 'come back' to the Bills, as in barely a year ago. I doubt he feels much 'loyalty' to anyone in any position in the FO. He's had that year to evaluate how things have been run. He may well already have his own plans for how to cut the chaff away.
As a noted talent evaluator, he held a position with the Chargers, where he was very responsible for the make up of their roster, both through the draft and FA. How many times do you have to hear TV pundits or announcers talk about the Chargers as one of the most talented teams around, to see what positive effect he might be able to have?
Anyone who thinks this is simply another 'promote from within' job, I would suggest is barking up the wrong tree.
If Nix can get the right HC in, it may well be possible to be genuine contenders again, within just a couple of years, assuming we draft well again, and also get someone in who can actually spot a good FA or two (which Nix himself may well be able to do).

[Canadian'eh!]

What a ******* ****ing joke this team is.

Big splash?

RIGHT.

They promote the college scout director who is 70, never had a GM spot before, and would seem to have been in on the Maybin of Orakpo/Oher crap?

GREAT. ****ing great.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

3 minutes for the "big splash"

[Demon]

What a ******* ****ing joke this team is.

Big splash?

RIGHT.

They promote the college scout director who is 70, never had a GM spot before, and would seem to have been in on the Maybin of Orakpo/Oher crap?

GREAT. ****ing great.

Hey! careful what you say. He's one of the most respected football people for gods sake, don't you know???

LOL jk. It's all a joke.

[PromoTheRobot]

What a ******* ****ing joke this team is.

Big splash?

RIGHT.

They promote the college scout director who is 70, never had a GM spot before, and would seem to have been in on the Maybin of Orakpo/Oher crap?

GREAT. ****ing great.

Look at his draft record at SD. Also he drafted Jairus Byrd didn't he? Rookie Pro Bowler?

PTR

[Nighthawk]

Wow...mediocrity will continue to reign at One Bills Drive...so far, this is not a good sign for this franchise!

[patmoran2006]

Look at his draft record at SD. Also he drafted Jairus Byrd didn't he? Rookie Pro Bowler?

PTR

Great, then elevate him to Modrak's spot, and find a GM

[Canadian'eh!]

Hey! careful what you say. He's one of the most respected football people for gods sake, don't you know???

LOL jk. It's all a joke.

Tell me about it. This is all godamn rediculous. This team has needed a collective enema for 10 years, and onc again the go "INTERNAL" to fix things.

They need to go EXTERNAL. as in shove a tube up the front offices ass... shoot up 200 gallons of soapy water and let the **** fly.

then once the stink clears bring in some ****ing real football people.

But no.... instead they jsut keep piling on more of the same **** into most consitpated place on earth.

[Demon]

Wow...mediocrity will continue to reign at One Bills Drive...so far, this is not a good sign for this franchise!

Are you suggesting we are not one of the most stable clubs in the league??

LMAO

[Nighthawk]

Are you suggesting we are not one of the most stable clubs in the league??

LMAO

This honestly has become the biggest joke of a franchise in all of sports.

[Demon]

Look at his draft record at SD. Also he drafted Jairus Byrd didn't he? Rookie Pro Bowler?

PTR

Holy cow man, do you also work for the Bills? You will believe ANYTHING if it's positive for the Bills. lol

Reality check my friend.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

It's on!!!

[Nighthawk]

Holy cow man, do you also work for the Bills? You will believe ANYTHING if it's positive for the Bills. lol

Reality check my friend.

Seriously, don't bother with PromoTheToolbot...it's pointless.

[Chewytie]

Most excited I have been all year.

[DBrown77]

is anyone listening to the press conference? any other news?

[hydro]

everyones panties are in a bunch today

Nah just the Crapchester rat pack, Beastie Bills, JIL, etc...

[patmoran2006]

OMG ralph is horrible at speaking

[Nighthawk]

is anyone listening to the press conference? any other news?

Listening...nothing yet...Ralphie is speaking.

[Ron Burgundy]

This honestly has become the biggest joke of a franchise in all of sports.

Obviously you're not a Pirates fan.

[Nighthawk]

Nix will oversee and hire new HC and all football operations. Brandon is CEO, which is a good thing...IMO. I'm not sure about Nix...just yet.

[Nighthawk]

Obviously you're not a Pirates fan.

True, but that isn't saying much.

[DBrown77]

Listening...nothing yet...Ralphie is speaking.Is his jaw looking like a ventriloquist doll?

[Dying_-2-_Live]

like his southern accent ha

[Voltron]

SSDD

[hammerbillsfan]

hee haw!

[Nighthawk]

Oh boy...I'm listening and I don't know if this is a good thing. I'm nervous...he sounds like another cheap, safe hire by Ralphie.

[DBrown77]

hee haw!LOL

[ZacGriffi~82]

holy **** he's old AND crazy.

[Nighthawk]

Just said he isn't the smartest guy...well, he fits in with this organization.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

I like em... he sounds like he wants to win... hes focused on getting winners in here.. thats it

[DBrown77]

Just said he isn't the smartest guy...well, he fits in with this organization.Is he cracking bad jokes as usual?

[Nighthawk]

holy **** he's old AND crazy.

No wonder Ralphie liked him in the interview...this is bad.

[Nighthawk]

Uh oh...he just said he doesn't think we're too far away! This is bad...really bad!

[Nighthawk]

Is he cracking bad jokes as usual?

Honestly, he sounds like a bumbling fool.

[Typ0]

I'm glad we got a guy to focus on the football part of building the roster and Nix has proven good at that. He sounds focused on building the team up and I applaud Wilson for making this move. He hired someone he thought good for the job when he had the chance.

[YardRat]

Like it or not, it is what it is.

:gobills:

Forever I'll bleed Buffalo red and blue.

[ZacGriffi~82]

what a ****ing circus.

[Philagape]

holy **** he's old AND crazy.

I kinda like the crazy part.

[DBrown77]

Honestly, he sounds like a bumbling fool.which one? or both?

[Nighthawk]

Like it or not, it is what it is.

:gobills:

Forever I'll bleed Buffalo red and blue.

Oh, you'll continue bleeding with this hire...no doubt.

[Nighthawk]

which one? or both?

Both

[DraftBoy]

70 year old first time GM.

Interviewed for Atlanta GM job few years ago and never got a call back.

Yeah, very respected football mastermind.


He was a finalist for the job against Dimitroff. Saying he didn't get a call back is a slight misrepresentation.

[hammerbillsfan]

Don't big names get the job done Ralph?

[Nighthawk]

Ralphie's not looking for big names...wants somebody who will get the franchise moving in the right direction and thinks it will take time. He said it will take time to turn things around. Wow, this is definitely a cheap and safe hire for Ralph. I'm very worried and now the hiring of the next HC becomes HUGE!!!!

[Chewytie]

Ralphs life philosophy is luck... omg.

[Canadian'eh!]

Ralph:

"I order to ever be good again, we're gonna need to be lucky"

Yup. We are gonna need a miracle.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

he's lucky he's still alive

[hammerbillsfan]

Ralph:

"I order to ever be good again, we're gonna need to be lucky"

Yup. We are gonna need a miracle.

Or a lightning bolt to hit the other 31 teams.

[DraftBoy]

Ralphie's not looking for big names...wants somebody who will get the franchise moving in the right direction and thinks it will take time. He said it will take time to turn things around. Wow, this is definitely a cheap and safe hire for Ralph. I'm very worried and now the hiring of the next HC becomes HUGE!!!!

How is Nix a safe hire exactly?

Wouldn't the safe hire be to big name guy? This flies in the face of most of the fans want, not what I would call safe.

[Nighthawk]

Ha, ha...Ralphie is now justifying not bringing in somebody from outside...what a joke. Nix also said he will look and evaluate Guy and Modrak and not listen to things that are being said about them. Uh oh...if they stay...this team is doomed for more failure.

[billistic]

Gomer Pyle as head coach, perhaps?

[Nighthawk]

How is Nix a safe hire exactly?

Wouldn't the safe hire be to big name guy? This flies in the face of most of the fans want, not what I would call safe.

Don't twist this Draftboy...you know exactly what I mean about Ralph's history. He does not hire people who he does not know or trust. That's how it is safe.

[Nighthawk]

Hmmm...Nix is defending the pick of Maybin...not good. He also said he got hurt...huh???

[DBrown77]

Ha, ha...Ralphie is now justifying not bringing in somebody from outside...what a joke. Nix also said he will look and evaluate Guy and Modrak and not listen to things that are being said about them. Uh oh...if they stay...this team is doomed for more failure. You have been critical of the coaching and front office for awhile. in your opinion who would the best GM/Coach combo be if you were hiring? Serious question, i am not trying to be sarcastic.

[DraftBoy]

Don't twist this Draftboy...you know exactly what I mean about Ralph's history. He does not hire people who he does not know or trust. That's how it is safe.

Im not twisting Im making a clairifying question.

Yes Ralph does know him as he has formerly worked for us, he was successful under us and was extremely successful in SD. Its a good hire, imo.

Not what we all wanted (me included) but I can find no real fault in the guy right now. He has been successful at his previous stops and clearly knows how to draft. Makes a lot of sense since he has a great feel for our roster so far.

I dont put much stock in press conf statements because they are what they are. They don't mean anything, he has to say that he thinks we are close and blah, blah, blah.

[DraftBoy]

Hmmm...Nix is defending the pick of Maybin...not good. He also said he got hurt...huh???

Well its only been one year, you can't call Maybin a bust at this point.

[Nighthawk]

You have been critical of the coaching and front office for awhile. in your opinion who would the best GM/Coach combo be if you were hiring? Serious question, i am not trying to be sarcastic.

Honestly, the best way to go about it in my opinion would have been to hire from outside the organization and bring in a different mentality and philosophy. This hire keeps the status quo of what this organization has done for the past 10 years. Now if Nix makes some changes, I'll definitely feel differently...but I don't know if that will happen.

[DBrown77]

Honestly, the best way to go about it in my opinion would have been to hire from outside the organization and bring in a different mentality and philosophy. This hire keeps the status quo of what this organization has done for the past 10 years. Now if Nix makes some changes, I'll definitely feel differently...but I don't know if that will happen.Are there any names that you would be happy with?

[Chewytie]

The fans are the best thing we got

/Paraphrasing

[Dying_-2-_Live]

Nix sounds like he wants a former head coach... said its not a must but is very "important"

[Nighthawk]

Are there any names that you would be happy with?

Not so much names...just organizational philosophy...such as the asst to Newsome in Baltimore (forget his name).

[Chewytie]

I like him in a he-could-be-good sort of way.

[billistic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U9hGKaKi4Q

...help me, I can't take it...

[Nighthawk]

Well its only been one year, you can't call Maybin a bust at this point.

And I've never said that and have been one to state that he needs time. I just don't like the sound of some of the things he's saying. They seem to be making excuses.

[Chewytie]

Wow that whole quarterback rant was aimed DIRECTLY at TE.

[DBrown77]

Wow that whole quarterback rant was aimed DIRECTLY at TE.Is Nix still rambling?

[Canadian'eh!]

What? his QB rant seemed to be about the OLine!

But again...
No high priced FA's

cheap players only

[Nighthawk]

What? his QB rant seemed to be about the OLine!

But again...
No high priced FA's

cheap players only

yeah....it does not seem like this move will change the direction of this franchise.

[Nighthawk]

Won't talk about HC candidates..."they're fixin' to look into it soon!"

[Chewytie]

What? his QB rant seemed to be about the OLine!

But again...
No high priced FA's

cheap players only

The whole "get their confidence back" thing. Just sounds like what everyone has been saying about Trent.

[DBrown77]

i feel like its 2006 all over again. excited for change and still get a dusty turd

[Nighthawk]

The whole "get their confidence back" thing. Just sounds like what everyone has been saying about Trent.

And another excuse for why, if they don't get another guy, they'll continue with the mediocre players currently on this roster. Yuck!

[bigbub2352]

70 is the new 75?

His age is of little difference considering you didn't know he was the Asst GM in SD and not just a scout.

But cling to the things that don't matter.
arent u doing the exact same thing?
last time i checked u can exaggerate... as per him being asstGM u obvioulsy knew that to cause you were so quick to pint out his correct age? cause of ur vast knowledge?
its a meassge board calm down
Have a Happy New Year DB cant wait for your draft analysis

[jlruss90]

per espn radio: adam schefter was on and reported the Bills are ready to throw the kitchen sink at cowher. between us and the bucs

[Canadian'eh!]

The whole "get their confidence back" thing. Just sounds like what everyone has been saying about Trent.

True in that sense... but the rant was more about the OLine and coaching I thought. He almsot wanted to say the team is not improving because they aren't being taught correctly.

He also didn't sound like he was getting rid of Trent this year either.

[Typ0]

i don't know why anyone would not have TE enter training camp. Brohm too. Hopefully another guy too.