I called an old media friend of mine today.

[BillsWin]

I spoke with a retired member of the Pittsburgh media today (after reading about the stealth meeting) who covered the Steelers in Cowher's time there and actually became quite close with "the chin". He said:

"I don't know the specifics, but I can tell you that Bill will be coming back to coaching and Buffalo is the place I would peg him at."


"Speaking with some people involved, the interest is real, the situation is real, the talk is real, if the money is real, Bill Cowher will be the next head coach in Buffalo."

"I don't know what other options he has had, but the only two he has entertained are Carolina and Buffalo and Carolina really hasn't been an option."

"They talk about Tampa and how that is a good spot for Bill. But I know Bill. Bill likes the cold, Bill likes the fans up north, Bill likes the blue collar, American fan. Bill likes to win, and bring winning to those who deserve it."

"Yes, I certainly believe that Cowher would consider an offer from Buffalo and I think they are a good match."


I trust him, he is a good man and has years and years of experience and contacts made. He didn't say there was an imminent signing, but he says it is a good possibility.

I hope I helped in some way. I don't have many Buffalo contacts so I kind of had to dig and find the guy's number again, but he is pretty reliable. Not that he gave any facts really. He just thinks it is a match.

Take it for what it's worth.

[BidsJr]

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Championship.

Book it.

[Michael82]

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That's the kind of scoop that I've been waiting for! Thanks for sharing, man!

IN COWHER, WE TRUST!

[jdbillsfan]

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So what is the story in Carolina? That seems to be the biggest competition for him. The panthers have been winning their past few games, but I am sure Cowher is enticing for them.

Is there an offer on the table for Fox?

[HHURRICANE]

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So what is the story in Carolina? That seems to be the biggest competition for him. The panthers have been winning their past few games, but I am sure Cowher is enticing for them.

Is there an offer on the table for Fox?

Fox has one year left. i think they could just ride it out. The funny part is that I don't think Carolina has showed that much interest in Cowher. It has been more about Cowher wanting to coach near his family.

[BillsWin]

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Fox has one year left. i think they could just ride it out. The funny part is that I don't think Carolina has showed that much interest in Cowher. It has been more about Cowher wanting to coach near his family.

You hit the nail on the head. I think that is what my source meant when he said that Carolina hasn't ever really been an option.

[k-oneputt]

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Tampa area is more college football. Bucs are second fiddle there. In Buffalo the Bills are the #1 team, like the Steelers.

Carolina is the one that worries me. We have to hope they keep/extend Fox.

[ServoBillieves]

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Cowher is a great coach. The guy just knows football. My old football coach (Mark Capuano) knew him well, and from what I've heard said he's just a down-home, football mastermind. He may have only one SB ring, but by God the man earned it. If he can bring a winning, hardnosed football approach to Buffalo, I will be eternally greatful to Ralph, the FO, and Buddy. Another disappointing year has passed, and it's the incessant ramblings of a football fan, but It'd ROCK to have the Chin give this team some life.

[ServoBillieves]

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Tampa area is more college football. Bucs are second fiddle there. In Buffalo the Bills are the #1 team, like the Steelers.

Carolina is the one that worries me. We have to hope they keep/extend Fox.

Keeping Fox? Yes, will they extend him? Unless they get a reliable QB behind that line I don't see it happening.

[BILLSROCK1212]

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grrrrrrrrreat post

[YardRat]

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Thanks for sharing, BW.

[bigbub2352]

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we need this to happen it would finally give this organization a face,
the personnel he could bring in would be outstanding
and allow Nix to concentrate on the draft
this would sell more season tickets then a TO signing
this would also give us a HC to go against Billacheat and Parcells
thanks BillsWin i appreciate the info

[billsburgh]

Re: I called an old media friend of mine today.

I spoke with a retired member of the Pittsburgh media today (after reading about the stealth meeting) who covered the Steelers in Cowher's time there and actually became quite close with "the chin". He said:

"I don't know the specifics, but I can tell you that Bill will be coming back to coaching and Buffalo is the place I would peg him at."


"Speaking with some people involved, the interest is real, the situation is real, the talk is real, if the money is real, Bill Cowher will be the next head coach in Buffalo."

"I don't know what other options he has had, but the only two he has entertained are Carolina and Buffalo and Carolina really hasn't been an option."

"They talk about Tampa and how that is a good spot for Bill. But I know Bill. Bill likes the cold, Bill likes the fans up north, Bill likes the blue collar, American fan. Bill likes to win, and bring winning to those who deserve it."

"Yes, I certainly believe that Cowher would consider an offer from Buffalo and I think they are a good match."


I trust him, he is a good man and has years and years of experience and contacts made. He didn't say there was an imminent signing, but he says it is a good possibility.

I hope I helped in some way. I don't have many Buffalo contacts so I kind of had to dig and find the guy's number again, but he is pretty reliable. Not that he gave any facts really. He just thinks it is a match.

Take it for what it's worth.

are you able to say which retired member of the Pittsburgh media this was? Did he used to write for the Post Gazette?

[BillsWin]

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are you able to say which retired member of the Pittsburgh media this was? Did he used to write for the Post Gazette?

I'm sorry but I cannot and will not out of respect for this gentleman and his wishes to remain anonymous in his retirement release his name. All I will say is he retired within the past five years and he has been a member of the media in several major cities, ending his career in Pittsburgh.

[billsburgh]

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I'm sorry but I cannot and will not out of respect for this gentleman and his wishes to remain anonymous in his retirement release his name. All I will say is he retired within the past five years and he has been a member of the media in several major cities including Chicago and Pittsburgh.

no problem, I was just curious. thanks for sharing this info with us.