Bills coaching rumor thread!

[patmoran2006]

BAM!
http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Bills-fans-plan-to-erect-billboard

[BAM]

BAM!

:xtreme:

[dasaybz]

meh (http://talkbuffalosports.com/images/smilies/facepalm-1.jpg)

[mikemac2001]

gooooooooood ****

[Mr Hotstepper]

How long til the board goes up?!?!??
What's it gonna say???

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

This is finally get some legs. Great job Pat

[dasaybz]

Do we really need a billboard?

[patmoran2006]

Hopefully this helps, especially for the people that have already donated., And hopefully we can beyond this and give some money to Hunter's Hope too

[Jaybird]

ROCK OUT

[dasaybz]

Wow, you put your website on the billboard?

Brilliant ...everyone shelling out for your advertising dollars.

[ddaryl]

Do we really need a billboard?

yes we really need a billboard

we need to make sure that Ralph knows exactly what we expect him to do... and that is hire Cowher and bgive him what he needs to succeed as the Bills HC

[mikemac2001]

Wow, you put your website on the billboard?

Brilliant ...everyone shelling out for your advertising dollars.

Why come into the thread to bash it if you don't like the idea or support it then don't bother reading it

also its going to hunters hope if we don't raise enough wanna bash that to

[patmoran2006]

Do we really need a billboard?
no, probably wont make a difference. But dont think it will hurt too.

He's clearly the fans choice

[Jaybird]

Wow, you put your website on the billboard?

Brilliant ...everyone shelling out for your advertising dollars.

I would do the same if I was Quarterbacking the billboard. To be honest pretty stupid move if Pat didn't do so.

[dasaybz]

Why come into the thread to bash it if you don't like the idea or support it then don't bother reading it

also its going to hunters hope if we don't raise enough wanna bash that to

Well, it is a public message board where people generally express their opinions.

You are a very bad person if you think that I am going to bash Hunter's Hope ... even insinuating that is insulting.

I didn't realize that there were billboard police around here.

[patmoran2006]

How long til the board goes up?!?!??
What's it gonna say???

If we reach our total today, Monday
Thats the earliest it could get up, and everyone knew it because its stated on the page.

and the billboard, a smaller jpeg at least, is on the site

[Run_Two_Three]

Wow, you put your website on the billboard?

Brilliant ...everyone shelling out for your advertising dollars.

Yeah, that's pretty weak.

[dasaybz]

no, probably wont make a difference. But dont think it will hurt too.

He's clearly the fans choice

Don't you think that Ralph already knows this?

[Canadian'eh!]

I dont' get the point of the Billboard.

He allegedly already is TRYING to hire Cowher. SO the Billboard is really not needed. maybe if it said. "Winning coaches want winning teams, winning teams are expensive... you know what you have to do Ralph"

But overall, I'd just give all the money to Hunter's Hope, instad of trying to copy that other kids idea to get attention for you website. And of course, get people to pay for you to market your website.

Seriously Pat... I honestly don't mind you pimping your site here about 45 threads a day. A lot of times you have some interesting stuff in there, and some good opinions.

But the purpose of this billboard is really weak, and I don't think you can expect any of us to believe it's not REALLY about you getting your site more attention by using donated money. It's praying on the desperation of the fans to see a good football team.

[dasaybz]

I dont' get the point of the Billboard.

He allegedly alreayd is TRYING to hire Cowher. SO the Billboard is really not needed. maybe if it said. "Winning coaches want winning teams, winning teams are exensive... you know what you have to do Ralph"

But overall, I'd just give all the money to Hunter's Hope, instad fo trying to copy that other kids idea to get attention for you website.

Exactly

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

Don't you think that Ralph already knows this?

Ya, just like he knew we wanted to get rid of Jauron. This will just put more pressure to get Cowher in here.

[The King]

Pat if you put your website on that billboard in that font... you're making a giant mistake.

[gggbills]

If we reach our total today, Monday
Thats the earliest it could get up, and everyone knew it because its stated on the page.

and the billboard, a smaller jpeg at least, is on the site

How much money have we raised Pat

[patmoran2006]

Since enough people have complained that Buffalo Sports Daily name will be on the Bill Cowher billboard., and as proof that self promotion is not the aim.

IT IS COMING OFF.

There will be no Buffalo SPorts Daily or ANY company mention
It will read accross the ENTIRE BOTTOM

"Paid for by Buffalo Bills fans"
I only care that the message gets out there.

[Iehoshua]

People will complain about anything.

[Run_Two_Three]

Cool man.

[BAM]

Humble of you Pat, but you're the one that's running it so it is my opinion that you're more than obligated to put it on there. What's the big deal about it? You'd be dumb not to...

[patmoran2006]

yeah, but im sick of hearing it, so whatever. I truly don't care.

Update: 3pm at 722.78

[soapman]

I agree with BAM...

[mikemac2001]

Pat anyway you can put each name and donation amount.....

[ddaryl]

screw them leave it on there. You're doing the leg work you deserve a the plug IMO

i have no problem with it

[patmoran2006]

Pat anyway you can put each name and donation amount.....

Sure, I can print screenprints later

[Philagape]

Humble of you Pat, but you're the one that's running it so it is my opinion that you're more than obligated to put it on there. What's the big deal about it? You'd be dumb not to...

But he's not the one paying for it. Web sites can advertise with their own money. Taking the address off the board is the right thing to do.

[The King]

I dont know if you were referring to me here... But I was talking about the font. Not the name. The font you selected is difficult to read, and would be a mistake.

I could care less about if you put the name on there or not.

[patmoran2006]

Wasnt referring to you, or actually anyone on this board at all.

[BAM]

But he's not the one paying for it. Web sites can advertise with their own money. Taking the address off the board is the right thing to do.

Disagree 100% but that's OK. Withdraw your money then and start your own campaign. I'd leave it on if it were me.

[patmoran2006]

lol guys.

How about we hope this media stuff helps and we get the money to get it up, and then worry about it.

[soapman]

Pat anyway you can put each name and donation amount.....

Why are you worried about how much someone else paid? Donations don't work like that. All you need to be concerned with is what you helped out with.

[trapezeus]

Pat, you have to put your site on it. you're spearheading the whole thing.

The people who are complaining are the same people who let a friend plan a vacation and then complain that you got all the airline miles when you charged stuff to your card.

People don't want to do the work and then they expect the reward. YOU HAVE TO KEEP the BSD.com link on there.

[soapman]

Sure, I can print screenprints later

Don't do it Pat. People are jealous and nosey. I don't understand why it's relevant at all.

[patmoran2006]

I have zero intentions of putting out each individuals donation amount.

I have no problem listing every name that's donated though.

[ddaryl]

Yeah, that's pretty weak.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

I fail to see how it was weak since he is doing all of the leg work and organizing

[Philagape]

Disagree 100% but that's OK. Withdraw your money then and start your own campaign. I'd leave it on if it were me.

If the people who donated are fine with it, then there's no problem.

FYI I didn't donate.

[Novacane]

I donated and I don't care if you put your site on.

[yordad]

Originally, if I was you, I would have put your sites name on there. But now that you made this thread proclaiming you wouldn't.....

[RockStar36]

This goes two ways.

If the donations were made before the design was made, it should come off.

If the billboard design was out there to view and then donations were made, keep it.

[trapezeus]

this is such classic buffalo-ness. a Good idea is getting bogged down in the politics.

Its important that you do the sign because you feel it voices the fans desire.

Naming names was not part of the goal. The goal is to show cowher, the bills, and ourselves that we really want a team.

Even if someone plunks down $1,000, they are doing it for the communituy of bills fans. not for some "nice job in helping with the board" kudos.

[patmoran2006]

This goes two ways.

If the donations were made before the design was made, it should come off.

If the billboard design was out there to view and then donations were made, keep it.

The billboard has been there from day one..

the image changed, but the bottom has been the same since day one.

[soapman]

If the people who donated are fine with it, then there's no problem.

FYI I didn't donate.

So IMO Shut your mouth...

[RockStar36]

The billboard has been there from day one..

the image changed, but the bottom has been the same since day one.

If BSD has been on the billboard design from day one before any donations were made, then keep it. If the people donating are now complaining, too bad, they should pay attention before they pay for something.

[Philagape]

So IMO Shut your mouth...

IMO no.

[Iehoshua]

I donated and I don't care if you put your site on.
Seconded.

[gggbills]

yeah, but im sick of hearing it, so whatever. I truly don't care.

Update: 3pm at 722.78

Check again, I just gave another $100!!

I want the board up, I want Cowher here. Go Bills

[soapman]

IMO no. Well you should. You didn't donate, you're bringing nothing to the table but you opinion. It's not affecting you in the least because you didn't drop a dime so how about your opinion counts as much as your donation.



RockStar36: Edited for personal attack

[ddaryl]

Check again, I just gave another $100!!

I want the board up, I want Cowher here. Go Bills


well that was a very kind donation

I only upped $20 but I will toss in some more in the end if we are close and need someone to buy the rest of the seats to lift the blackout

[patmoran2006]

OK, that's enough fighting.

My website name is not going on, I already made the decision .I understand and appreciate people saying they dont mind and its been on there.

However, I don't care.. I care about the billboard and/or money going to Charity.

Enough people will know BSD made it happen anyway, that's good enough for me, and I dont want to come off, even if its in a small percentage, that i'm using fan's money for my own personal advertising space.

SEttled? Good

[ddaryl]

well I will say this it looks like WIVB running of the story has given the billboard idea a nice shot in the arm. Donations are picking up again

[patmoran2006]

Check again, I just gave another $100!!

I want the board up, I want Cowher here. Go Bills

Are you Cowher's cousin? LOL!

Board is up to $829.35 and it looks like this may actually happen

[soapman]

Sorry Rockstar. I went in huh?

[soapman]

Now I'm in trouble defending your honor Pat, I'll have a PM soon....

[RockStar36]

Sorry Rockstar. I went in huh?

Just a little harsh, but it's all good. Just try to not get so personal.

[Philagape]

Well you should. You didn't donate, you're bringing nothing to the table but you opinion. It's not affecting you in the least because you didn't drop a dime so how about your opinion counts as much as your donation.



RockStar36: Edited for personal attack

My opinion apparently means a lot to you.

Thank you for showing this public board, this marketplace of ideas, such an ironic lesson in free speech. Well done, even if the irony will fly right over your head.

[soapman]

Just a little harsh, but it's all good. Just try to not get so personal.
You're right, calling someone a male private part, even if they are acting like one, is wrong.

[soapman]

My opinion apparently means a lot to you.

Thank you for showing this public board, this marketplace of ideas, such an ironic lesson in free speech. Well done, even if the irony will fly right over your head.

I've washed my body parts with less meaningful points than that one. You and your lameness bore me now. On to the next one.

[shelby]

Threads merged for your convenience.
Let's not get personal, gentlemen. Thanks.

[patmoran2006]

Update: up to 887.81 as of 3:42 pm

[Philagape]

I've washed my body parts with less meaningful points than that one. You and your lameness bore me now. On to the next one.

So boring and lame and meaningless that you responded again.
Mr. Soapman, you're the gift that keeps on giving. :up:

[gggbills]

Update: up to 887.81 as of 3:42 pm

What is the number we are trying to reach

[patmoran2006]

1125 for the board, and Im not sure if there is tax.. I prolly shoulda found that out if that included tax. But 1125 for sure

[BILLSROCK1212]

I dont' get the point of the Billboard.

He allegedly already is TRYING to hire Cowher. SO the Billboard is really not needed. maybe if it said. "Winning coaches want winning teams, winning teams are expensive... you know what you have to do Ralph"

But overall, I'd just give all the money to Hunter's Hope, instad of trying to copy that other kids idea to get attention for you website. And of course, get people to pay for you to market your website.

Seriously Pat... I honestly don't mind you pimping your site here about 45 threads a day. A lot of times you have some interesting stuff in there, and some good opinions.

But the purpose of this billboard is really weak, and I don't think you can expect any of us to believe it's not REALLY about you getting your site more attention by using donated money. It's praying on the desperation of the fans to see a good football team.dude it's about both...the more attention he gets the more connections he makes and the more scoops he gets...it's up to u if u want to pay, but he doesn't deserve any negative **** from us

[patmoran2006]

WGRZ TV just called me about a story

[gggbills]

1125 for the board, and Im not sure if there is tax.. I prolly shoulda found that out if that included tax. But 1125 for sure

I'm going to put an end to this right now!! Give me a moment

[SabreEleven]

Put Billszone.com on there or Hunter's Hope website on there.

[RockStar36]

Hunter's Hope would actually be the best bet possible.

Great idea S11.

[patmoran2006]

So did WBEN

[gggbills]

So did WBEN

Check the total now please

[ddaryl]

WGRZ TV just called me about a story


there's your website plug opportunity then. Should be able to slip that in during an interview.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

WE OFFICIALLY HAVE ENOUGH

[patmoran2006]

I'm going to put an end to this right now!! Give me a moment

are you f'n rich or something?

I want you to know this guy has donated $440 HIMSELF to this..

We are now over the target, EVERY PENNY FROM THIS POINT FORTH IS GOING DIRECTLY TO HUNTER'S HOPE

I AM PROUD!!!

[mikemac2001]

i aint GGG like gggbills but i put in another 20 going to hunters hope

[Iehoshua]

I'm going to put an end to this right now!! Give me a moment
pwnt!

[Beebe's Kid]

I'm going to put an end to this right now!! Give me a moment

I have a feeling we are there!! Strong, Triple-G!!

Now I am going to have to make the trip to get my pic with this thing!!!

You should put the snarling, spitting BC up there!!

[mikemac2001]

Not done yet keep raising for hunters hope

[patmoran2006]

1152.83 is the amount right now, and we aint stopping.

Now its time for Bills fans to show some charity

[RockStar36]

How much has Joe Logan donated?

[Philagape]

As the BZ has known for years, it's great to have a rich friend. :bf1:

[Beebe's Kid]

Not done yet keep raising for hunters hope

That's great! We may want to consider another billboard...we interview LF today...a defensive coach with a Tampa-2 fetish....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[patmoran2006]

This board has been great, not only with donations but also helping to get the word out to other boards who dont know me or my site at all

[Iehoshua]

Did I miss the link to this?

http://www.wgrz.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=73363&provider=gnews

[ddaryl]

Check the total now please

Awesome :rockon: :limpclap: :mbb: :chug:

[chernobylwraiths]

Maybe I will donate now.

Hey all you billboard haters, now if you donate, the money goes to a worthy charity.

And it shows Bill Cowher not only how passionate we are about our team and having him coach it, but how charitable we are with the "little bit of money we have in this economically depressed area!"

[chernobylwraiths]

Good job Pat/Joe/whatever! Nice touch giving the extra donations to HH too!

[Crisis]

i just threw in $10 for hunter's hope.

great job guys.

[mikemac2001]

i just threw in $10 for hunter's hope.

great job guys.


what are those green dudes in SIG

did that happen?

[patmoran2006]

I've had phone calls from ABC, NBC and WBEN Radio in the last hour..

This is what I was hoping for.. Ya know what, maybe it doesnt Cowher here, but it sends a message to Ralph that HEY, this OUR GUY

[Crisis]

what are those green dudes in SIG

did that happen?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhAb12Xd56E

[mikemac2001]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhAb12Xd56E


That made my day

[gggbills]

are you f'n rich or something?

I want you to know this guy has donated $440 HIMSELF to this..

We are now over the target, EVERY PENNY FROM THIS POINT FORTH IS GOING DIRECTLY TO HUNTER'S HOPE

I AM PROUD!!!

No, trust me I am not rich. In all honesty I did not donate for the get rid of DJ board and I felt bad that I did not so I told myself if we put up another board that I agreed with I would make sure that sucker went up on time.

I have season tickets and was planning to fly out for the Colts game until the Colts gave away that Jets game. I am now using the cash I would have spent on hotel and booze in Buffalo toward this board.

I wand OBD to know that we fans did what we could to let Cowher know we want him as our coach. I expect OBD to do everything in thier power to make that happen.

Thanks for putting this board thing together Pat. Go Bills!!

[ddaryl]

No, trust me I am not rich. In all honesty I did not donate for the get rid of DJ board and I felt bad that I did not so I told myself if we put up another board that I agreed with I would make sure that sucker went up on time.

I have season tickets and was planning to fly out for the Colts game until the Colts gave away that Jets game. I am now using the cash I would have spent on hotel and booze in Buffalo toward this board.

I wand OBD to know that we fans did what we could to let Cowher know we want him as our coach. I expect OBD to do everything in thier power to make that happen.

Thanks for putting this board thing together Pat. Go Bills!!




You are the hero of the week


Hunters hope is about to get a big pour in of donations... and I will be donating some more before weeks out just for the charity


everyone who was against the billboard can now donate knowing their money is purley Hunters Hope realted... thanks to gggbills

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

I bow humbly to gggbills.
My company was trying to work a way to finish it of but got nixxed..... gggbills wins fan of the freaking year hands down.
and every bills fan now owes him alegence!

[Mudflap1]

Nice billboard.

Can everyone here stop fighting amongst ourselves and unite? The billboard puts pressure on Ralph and Russ to go the extra distance. For crying out loud, have you guys missed the past ten seasons? These guys need to have a fire up their ass at all times from the fans, or else they take the cheap and easy way out. Ralph and Russ have one shot to really ignite the fan base and get everybody more excited than it's been in 15 years. That's a big deal. Heck, Ralph could even raise ticket prices if they hire Cowher if there is a full commitment to bring in the right players, etc. This fanbase is starved/abused/depraved for a winner. We deserve it.

So unite Bills fans. This could be the moment we push Ralph and Russ over the top to finally make a commitment to winning.

[Mudflap1]

screw them leave it on there. You're doing the leg work you deserve a the plug IMO

i have no problem with it

Me neither. Pat, you represent the common Bills fan that happens to have some sources and are a "little engine that could" writer that is working on the fan's behalf. You took the initiative to put the billboard up. Keep www.buffalosportsdaily.com (http://www.buffalosportsdaily.com) on the bottom. If this makes national news (which it would) and Cowher comes to Buffalo, you deserve every bit of the exposure you would get, and it would benefit guys like Sal that work hard, Billszone, and all of the fans incrementally (because we would finally have something to cheer for).

[DynaPaul]

That's so awesome. Props to the fans that made this happen!

[patmoran2006]

Not keeping my name on the billboard.

Once its out, I dont want to one person to be able to say I used Bills fans as a cheap marketing ploy to get BSD on a billboard

[mikemac2001]

This guy i work with emailed me he knows me from madden tournaments and we work at the same company but he just moved to a local location. i havent talked to him in person and he randomly sent me.

Whats up Mike? This is ****, I took your spot here at *****! We met a few times back in the day at some old Madden Challenges. Bro, I have a close friend who is close with Jim Kelly and he said Cowher is almost signed!!!


Take it for what it is but not making this up and shocked to get it

[Demon]

Oh boy.

[T-Long]

I hope he is right.

[Mudflap1]

If all this stuff is legit, Jim Kelly = Joe Logan's source.

[BILLSROCK1212]

it's coming boys....the good or the bad will be out shortly, for schefter i hope it's bad

[Dying_-2-_Live]

seems kinda... sketchy... but ill believe anything at this point

[soapman]

Who told you that? Carlos?

[Crisis]

Not keeping my name on the billboard.

Once its out, I dont want to one person to be able to say I used Bills fans as a cheap marketing ploy to get BSD on a billboard




BUFFALOSPORTSDAILY.COM

wants Bill Cowher in Buffalo
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4ow2Juu7nMo/SwwWo_qn1FI/AAAAAAAAT6Y/vtfziIZNW0c/s400/bill-cowher.jpg



Stick it to the haters, imo.

[Mudflap1]

This guy i work with emailed me he knows me from madden tournaments and we work at the same company but he just moved to a local location. i havent talked to him in person and he randomly sent me.

Whats up Mike? This is ****, I took your spot here at *****! We met a few times back in the day at some old Madden Challenges. Bro, I have a close friend who is close with Jim Kelly and he said Cowher is almost signed!!!


Take it for what it is but not making this up and shocked to get it

If your friend is right, you guys will be officially part of my wolfpack...

[Mudflap1]

:rofl:

[Crisis]

If your friend is right, you guys will be officially part of my wolfpack...

And my wolfpack....it grew by one.

[BILLSROCK1212]

a dude i met at a pizza shop said he overheard at one of his drop offs that he overheard a dude on a phone that sounded like bill cowher that said I am taking the job, and the woman said that's great bill!!

[homeslice5484]

all this news we are hearing is too good to be true...Channel 2 had Schottenheimer on saying Cowher to bill is likely....then the local guy reporting Cowher is close...now this.

[B-DON]

oh man oh man. i just hope were not settin our selfs up for a huge letdown. suicide rates might rise this week in buffalo if cowher doesnt come

[SABuffalo786]

Why don't you share the entirety of the e-mail (with personal information removed of course) so people don't call you out and roll their eyes.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

a dude i met at a pizza shop said he overheard at one of his drop offs that he overheard a dude on a phone that sounded like bill cowher that said I am taking the job, and the woman said that's great bill!!
lmao :jig:

[gggbills]

Not keeping my name on the billboard.

Once its out, I dont want to one person to be able to say I used Bills fans as a cheap marketing ploy to get BSD on a billboard

OK Pat and others, I just donated another 100 bucks because I know it is going directly to Hunter's Hope. I will stop now....smile

The billboard is a good idea, giving the extra money to Hunter's Hope is a GREAT IDEA.

Regardless of who our coach will be, give whatever you can Bills Fans. Show everyone that our fanbase is the CLASS of the NFL.

Go Bills!!

[Dr. Pepper]

even chuck norris is on the edge of his seat...

[mikemac2001]

Who told you that? Carlos?

id screen shot it but want to keep names safe...its on my work email also

[BILLSROCK1212]

even chuck norris is on the edge of his seat...
chuck norris never is on the edge of his seat, he's on the edge of the world

[patmoran2006]

BUFFALOSPORTSDAILY.COM

wants Bill Cowher in Buffalo
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_4ow2Juu7nMo/SwwWo_qn1FI/AAAAAAAAT6Y/vtfziIZNW0c/s400/bill-cowher.jpg



Stick it to the haters, imo.












LMAO I'd have to skip town

[Mudflap1]

I totally believe you that you got the email. It's just a matter of what the deal is with the "close friend" of Jim Kelly. But I believe you are reporting what you got.

[Dr. Pepper]

chuck norris never is on the edge of his seat, he's on the edge of the world

true.... and if anything, the world would be on the edge of chuck norris.

[Philagape]

Look out Joe Logan, ggg is challenging you for man of the hour!

[BAM]

Simon Cowell wants Bill Cowher as coach too

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs172.snc1/6451_115318370795_597560795_2703546_6088199_n.jpg

[BillsWin]

Screen shot it. Paste it into paint. Put black boxes over the names.

[psubills62]

id screen shot it but want to keep names safe...its on my work email also

You could screen shot it and edit the picture by putting white boxes over the names if you want. Just a suggestion.

Thanks for sharing. I'm not getting my hopes up, but I appreciate it anyway.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

OK Pat and others, I just donated another 100 bucks because I know it is going directly to Hunter's Hope. I will stop now....smile

The billboard is a good idea, giving the extra money to Hunter's Hope is a GREAT IDEA.

Regardless of who our coach will be, give whatever you can Bills Fans. Show everyone that our fanbase is the CLASS of the NFL.

Go Bills!!

You my friend, are example of how everyone should be
Its a great thing your doing... :D

[BILLSROCK1212]

true.... and if anything, the world would be on the edge of chuck norris.
no words have ever been truer

[Demon]

Screen shot it. Paste it into paint. Put black boxes over the names.

Good idea. if not, give the guy a 3 day ban. lol

Even though that mike dude is one of my fav posters. This forum is way too sensitive right now for BS posting. That's what BBMB are for.

[BillsWin]

Good idea. if not, give the guy a 3 day ban. lol

Even though that mike dude is one of my fav posters. This forum is way too sensitive right now for BS posting. That's what BBMB are for.

Exactly. I received an email last night saying the Bills were talking money with Cowher, but it wasn't a reliable enough source for me to post here.

If it is reliable, I really hope mac can post the email, if not, I hope he is right!

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

If your friend is right, you guys will be officially part of my wolfpack...

HEY! I wnat to be part of a wolfpack! is there a secret handshake? :)

[X-Era]

Thank you for labeling this "Rumor:"

I hope its true.

:up:

[Mudflap1]

HEY! I wnat to be part of a wolfpack! is there a secret handshake? :)

If this happens, we'll all be part of one giant wolfpack... cruising Orchard Park for strippers and cocaine... whoops! I mean Bills wins.

[mikemac2001]

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9703/cowher.png

has my last name on it and part of the paragraph

i took pic with my cellphone

[Mudflap1]

Works for me.

[SABuffalo786]

I'm getting a red X but thanks in advance for your effort.

[BILLSROCK1212]

vincent??

[BillsWin]

http://i45.tinypic.com/spdc86.jpg

has my last name on it and part of the paragraph

i took pic with my cellphone

Thank you. Hope he is right.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

vincent??

Could be a W :)

[mikemac2001]

I'm getting a red X but thanks in advance for your effort.

changed upload to imageshack

[GvilleBills]

true.... and if anything, the world would be on the edge of chuck norris. beat me to it! :brilliant:

[Iehoshua]

lol @ anyone thinking a screenshot of an email of a rumor gives it credibility somehow...

[Jaybird]

I think i'm gonna cry

[TMcgee24]

vincent??

It's Vincent Gallo!!!

[SquishDaFish]

No its WAYNE Newton LOL

[mikemac2001]

lol @ anyone thinking a screenshot of an email of a rumor gives it credibility somehow...


ya i wasn't saying Breaking news

but this guy took my spot like 3 weeks ago i switched locations mid Dec he hasn't emailed me at all until tonight really random

was just passing it on because i thought it was interesting

[Mudflap1]

Much appreciated. Who knows if the guy's friend is connected or not. But it's fun to hope!

[SABuffalo786]

changed upload to imageshack



Awesome. Thanks, bud.

[mikemac2001]

Much appreciated. Who knows if the guy's friend is connected or not. But it's fun to hope!


I believe him

has no reason to lie....send me a random email just to lie about that

[Mudflap1]

Cool!

[cocamide]

Vincent LaGuardia Gambini

[OpIv37]

This is spam. Putting "rumor" in the title doesn't give you the right to post any garbage you want.

[BloFan4Life]

Is this you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_Nation

Halfway down the page???

If it is, give Vince Young a call and see if you can get anything out of him.

[Ferrygoat]

This is spam. Putting "rumor" in the title doesn't give you the right to post any garbage you want.

Yes it does

[BidsJr]

Yes it does


Welcome Hawkeye fan!

[NOT THE DUDE...]

This is spam. Putting "rumor" in the title doesn't give you the right to post any garbage you want.


dude, lighten the hell up....

[Dying_-2-_Live]

is it Van?

[mikemac2001]

Is this you

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_Nation

Halfway down the page???

If it is, give Vince Young a call and see if you can get anything out of him.


Ya thats me, problem was i never got to meet vince i was a replacement....but yes it was me. u can see in email and he mentioned madden

[Mudflap1]

Walt?

[d1220]

All this Cowher specualtion has actually been more entertaining than the Bills season was. :)

[Mike13]

Hearsay, nothing more.

[mikemac2001]

This is spam. Putting "rumor" in the title doesn't give you the right to post any garbage you want.

then move it to spam...i was just posting something i thought was interesting i havent heard from this dude

and first email he sends me is what i posted....i work with the guy but we have multiple locations so havent met face to face. Thats why i believe him like i stated before no reason for him to lie on a random email

if you feel its spam thats fine but i never said its a done deal or cowher is the coach.

[Iehoshua]

"Mad Dog? I hate that name. I hate it, ya hear?! Nobody calls me Mad Dog! Especially not some duded-up egg-suckin' gutter trash!"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_PuZoLkvmBbc/SWwQYi8NpaI/AAAAAAAACE0/4v0e8Ddui0E/s320/Buford+Tannen.JPG

[Dying_-2-_Live]

pfft... why would he need to make this up. He's already famous ;)
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:uj_zaj2crWAJ:www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/List-of-people-from-Rochester,-New-York+Michael+McAnany+madden&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

[T-Long]

pfft... why would he need to make this up. He's already famous ;)
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:uj_zaj2crWAJ:www.statemaster.com/encyclopedia/List-of-people-from-Rochester,-New-York+Michael+McAnany+madden&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
that's awesome man

[FlyingDutchman]

you can still see your last name on the email bro, just lookin out

[FlyingDutchman]

nevermind, didnt see that you know that already

[mikemac2001]

nevermind, didnt see that you know that already


its cool i wasn't to worried about my name because no work info is showing...thanks for heads up tho

[Philagape]

This is spam. Putting "rumor" in the title doesn't give you the right to post any garbage you want.

Op, you know I respect you, but now may be a good time to take a little vacation from the zone if you want to maintain your sanity, and ours. Cuz you ain't seen nothin yet.

[OpIv37]

Op, you know I respect you, but now may be a good time to take a little vacation from the zone if you want to maintain your sanity, and ours. Cuz you ain't seen nothin yet.
I was on vacation this week and I'll be back at work on Mon, with far too much to do to check the Zone. I'll only be checking in during the evenings.

[Oaf]

I believe him

has no reason to lie....send me a random email just to lie about that
Yeah, mess with you for :hump:ing morecowbell's mom or something.

[BloFan4Life]

Is this friend a Bills fan??

[Michael82]

Awesome news, pat! I'm glad to see all the press this is getting. And I will donate another $20 now towards Hunters Hope! :up:

[ServoBillieves]

even chuck norris is on the edge of his seat...

LIES!

[we are]

wow, a billboard.

real creative guys.

[Crisis]

might need to change the sign to welcome to buffalo, bill!

please god let this happen

[Philagape]

wow, a billboard.

real creative guys.

There wasn't enough time to arrange a parade. :idunno:

[hydro]

wow, a billboard.

real creative guys.

Yes because all we care about it being innovative and creative. :rolleyes:

[ddaryl]

wow, a billboard.

real creative guys.


Sorry but donations necessary for the rockettes to do a number in front of Cowhers house was a litte more than anticipated, so we went with plan D. :brilliant:

[ddaryl]

might need to change the sign to welcome to buffalo, bill!

please god let this happen


I would add in a thank you to Mr. Wilson for be willing enough to listen to the fans demands and doing this for us.

[BillsWin]

I wasnt going to post this because the source I got it from hasnt been 100% reliable in the past. He was a listener on my old sports talk show in OKC and although he has kept contact with me and has been right before its still iffy.

He told me a little after noon that the Bills and Cowher were involved in contract negotiations.

Im not ready to stake my reputation or job on this so I am posting it here instead.

Dont be mad at me if its wrong, Ill be mad enough at myself for believing it.

[Mudflap1]

Thanks man, appreciate the caveats. It's your honest take on what you were told. That's all we can ask for.

[Michael82]

Sounds like Joe Logan is right again! :bf1:

[Novacane]

Thanks. The circumstancial evidence for a Cowher hire is mounting up.

[BillsWin]

Im on the road headed to KC and posting from my phone but Ill try to find out more.

[Nighthawk]

I wasnt going to post this because the source I got it from hasnt been 100% reliable in the past. He was a listener on my old sports talk show in OKC and although he has kept contact with me and has been right before its still iffy.

He told me a little after noon that the Bills and Cowher were involved in contract negotiations.

Im not ready to stake my reputation or job on this so I am posting it here instead.

Dont be mad at me if its wrong, Ill be mad enough at myself for believing it.

If this is wrong, I will have to hunt you down and kick your ass! j/k

But seriously, don't be playing mind games with us...we can't take it! :crazy:

[Mudflap1]

Im on the road headed to KC and posting from my phone but Ill try to find out more.

How about that retired Pittsburgh reporter? Maybe he knows something?

[Bmax]

I smell a rat Jim Harbaugh may be the guy....I hope not...
I am never right about these things so i will say it Now Jim Harbaugh will be the coach ...No LINK...... NO SOURCE...... JUST A HUNCH......

I hope i am way off.....





Bmax

[TheBrownBear]

Thanks. I actually think all of this speculation is kind of fun. Real childhood Christmas Eve vibe to it. (*apologies to those of you who were too poor to receive presents).

[patmoran2006]

I think today's only telling quotes was from Marty S. Thats the good news.

The bad news is the bills DID interview someone today and maybe Nix was blown away by him.

[BillsWin]

I would never, EVER play you guys on something this big. Bills fans shouldnt do that to eachother.

[Nighthawk]

I think today's only telling quotes was from Marty S. Thats the good news.

The bad news is the bills DID interview someone today and maybe Nix was blown away by him.

And Nix will be run out of town faster then Gregg Williams if he hires Frazier...he and B. Schottenheimer were the worst choices out of the entire list and you know it, the Bills probably hire another mediocrity! ****ing unbelievable!

[Mudflap1]

I think today's only telling quotes was from Marty S. Thats the good news.

The bad news is the bills DID interview someone today and maybe Nix was blown away by him.

Not true. Logan alluded to Cowher news, and you talked to him. Chris Brown made some cryptic statements (for him) that matched Logan. Lombardi said the Bills are close to making a move.

[Philagape]

So let's add this up ....

-- Logan
-- mikemac's friend
-- Lombardi
-- BW's source

Assuming these are independent sources, something HAS to be up. And three of them are about Cowher.

It's getting harder to stay calm.

[Michael82]

So let's add this up ....

-- Logan
-- mikemac's friend
-- Lombardi
-- BW's source

Assuming these are independent sources, something HAS to be up. And three of them are about Cowher.

It's getting harder to stay calm.

Yeah it is...I'm getting ****ing excited as hell! :pray:

[Mudflap1]

So let's add this up ....

-- Logan
-- mikemac's friend
-- Lombardi
-- BW's source

Assuming these are independent sources, something HAS to be up. And three of them are about Cowher.

It's getting harder to stay calm.

And Chris Brown making some cryptic statements about Cowher.

[don137]

Thanks. The circumstancial evidence for a Cowher hire is mounting up.

Agreed, if you connect the dots from what multiple people have said today regarding its not the money and Cowher is willing to coach here if the circumstances are right. Sounds lke they had to wait for Ralph to review it with Littman and company for final approval. A few hours later this news breaks out...IMO its just not enough time for them to reach a conclusion regarding Frazier. Believe me with the fans would be ready to revolt if rushed to a decision on frazier.

[Michael82]

And Chris Brown making some cryptic statements about Cowher.

When he posted that I knew something was up. Brown can't give the scoop away but he occasionally posts cryptic stuff when something big is about to happen.

[Dicknoze69]

And Chris Brown making some cryptic statements about Cowher.

I think that and Marty S's comments were the most encouraging. Chris Brown never says anything like that...and I mean never. Couple them with Schotty's comments and the rest of everything going on...well where there's smoke there's fire.

[Luisito23]

:trance: :trance: :trance: :trance:

[TrEd FTW]

Awful lot of smoke for there not to be fire. I really think it's going to be Cowher.

[Mudflap1]

I think that and Marty S's comments were the most encouraging. Chris Brown never says anything like that...and I mean never. Couple them with Schotty's comments and the rest of everything going on...well where there's smoke there's fire.

Yes, and Bill Cowher was Marty's protege... and we all know Marty and Buddy Nix are friends.

[don137]

If you think about it I could see sources within the Bills organization giving wrong information to people like Clayton. They know how Clayton bad mouths the Bills so why would they give him anything.

[No Cease Fires]

Hey, new poster here from L.A.

Just what were the cryptic comments from Chris Brown you guys are talking about?

[Mudflap1]

Hey, new poster here from L.A.

Just what were the cryptic comments from Chris Brown you guys are talking about?

I'll bump the other thread for you. Look for it.

[X-Era]

If you think about it I could see sources within the Bills organization giving wrong information to people like Clayton. They know how Clayton bad mouths the Bills so why would they give him anything.

I could see the Bills giving Clayton NO information and for him to assume the worst of us like most of the other main stream media.

I actually think you have a better chance of getting real info from Logan than Clayton at this point.

[BloFan4Life]

There is only one problem. Everyone says the money isn't the problem including Chris Brown. So contract negotiations doesn't mean much. Its the part of getting him to sign and giving him the freedom that scares me.

[X-Era]

There is only one problem. Everyone says the money isn't the problem including Chris Brown. So contract negotiations doesn't mean much. Its the part of getting him to sign and giving him the freedom that scares me.

Why?

Cowher is a proven, SB, HC who has the pedigree to get the Bills Brass to listen to him. I really don't think the Bills will put up much of a fight against a proven HC like that. If its an unproven Coord... they may think they know better (they dont).

[Beebe's Kid]

Fellas, I think we are just having a hard time computing all of this. I talked with my good friend tonight and he lives in Pittsburgh.

He is in the process of signing up for the zone, so he didn't know any of this, but he was all worked up...said the local news said the contract is hammered out, and they were thought to be ironing out the particulars.

IF you are going to give somebody (allegedly) close to, or more than, 10 mil per, plus (again, allegedly) a piece of the franchise....you mean to tell me that you are going to lose this over giving him permission to keep the right staff and players around him to ensure that we NEVER SEE MEDIOCRITY AGAIN?????? WHAT??

This is the guy, and I think he's coming!!

[No Cease Fires]

I'll bump the other thread for you. Look for it.
Thanks!

Oh yeah, I remember seeing that earlier today. It's pretty standard stuff until you remember that he's actually the team's reporter. For him to say flatly what Cowher is looking for...well, it has gotta mean something.

[Beebe's Kid]

Why?

Cowher is a proven, SB, HC who has the pedigree to get the Bills Brass to listen to him. I really don't think the Bills will put up much of a fight against a proven HC like that. If its an unproven Coord... they may think they know better (they dont).

Exactly!

People think that Ralph being tight was going to be a hang up.... The Rooneys are tighter than two coats of paint. Cowher was constantly rebuilding, due to players leaving as free agents... He still one. He and his staff found new players...he probably doesn't want to have to go through that every year.

[buffalochip92]

This is from Vic Carucci, heard it on The Tim Montemayor Show:

Not directly quoting, just what I remember.

I am told the Bills are enamored with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and he is the front-runner for the head coaching job. The two sides met for six hours Thursday and Bills GM Buddy Nix and CEO Russ Brandon came away incredibly impressed by Frazier.

Assuming Frazier is named the Bills' head coach, he would bring either Al Saunders or Chris Palmer -- two established guys -- with him as offensive coordinator. Bills fans would get the best of both worlds with a defensive guru in Frazier and a well-respected offensive coach in either of the aforementioned.

Anything regarding Bill Cowher to the Bills is an unsubstantiated pipe dream. He is not going to Buffalo.
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[Mahdi]

This is from Vic Carucci, heard it on The Tim Montemayor Show:

Not directly quoting, just what I remember.

I am told the Bills are enamored with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and he is the front-runner for the head coaching job. The two sides met for six hours Thursday and Bills GM Buddy Nix and CEO Russ Brandon came away incredibly impressed by Frazier.

Assuming Frazier is named the Bills' head coach, he would bring either Al Saunders or Chris Palmer -- two established guys -- with him as offensive coordinator. Bills fans would get the best of both worlds with a defensive guru in Frazier and a well-respected offensive coach in either of the aforementioned.

Anything regarding Bill Cowher to the Bills is an unsubstantiated pipe dream. He is not going to Buffalo.
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Defensive Guru?

How is he a Guru? His defenses are always mediocre and his current defense is 23rd in points allowed and 19th in pass D.

[X-Era]

This is from Vic Carucci, heard it on The Tim Montemayor Show:

Not directly quoting, just what I remember.

I am told the Bills are enamored with Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier and he is the front-runner for the head coaching job. The two sides met for six hours Thursday and Bills GM Buddy Nix and CEO Russ Brandon came away incredibly impressed by Frazier.

Assuming Frazier is named the Bills' head coach, he would bring either Al Saunders or Chris Palmer -- two established guys -- with him as offensive coordinator. Bills fans would get the best of both worlds with a defensive guru in Frazier and a well-respected offensive coach in either of the aforementioned.

Anything regarding Bill Cowher to the Bills is an unsubstantiated pipe dream. He is not going to Buffalo.
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This is at least one day old... I saw this the other day.

[DMBcrew36]

Didn't the Bills come away incredibly impressed with Jauron?

I'm sorry, the guy could be a good one, but I'm not willing to blindly give my faith to the Bills anymore. The Bills deserve 0 benefit of doubt. They botch everything they do.

[don137]

With a front four that they have they better be very good. I hate to say it but I think he has great talent around him that makes him look better than he is.

[DMBcrew36]

With a front four that they have they better be very good. I hate to say it but I think he has great talent around him that makes him look better than he is.

Seriously. Antoine Winfield, Pat Williams and an overall solid D-line. They definitely have more talent than we do.

[Mahdi]

With a front four that they have they better be very good. I hate to say it but I think he has great talent around him that makes him look better than he is.
Exactly. That's what makes it worse. Frazier has all that talent and he still does nothing special with it.

We have not even 25% of that talent on the Bills defense and we are better in points allowed and #2 in pass D.

Frazier has earned nothing and is just another typical Bills hire.

In 3 years we will just be adding him to the list of failures.

[baalworship]

I would rather have Rivera, Grimm, McDermott, or Harbaugh. Frazier is better than Jim Haslett though.

I am so sick of boring, play not to lose football. I would be demoralized if we got Frazier.

[PECKERWOOD]

I like Frazier too, go ahead, neg me, I don't give a ****.

[DMBcrew36]

I would rather have Rivera, Grimm, McDermott, or Harbaugh. Frazier is better than Jim Haslett though.

I am so sick of boring, play not to lose football. I would be demoralized if we got Frazier.

If they hired Haslett, I'd go find a new team

[Poz's Posse]

The two sides met for six hours Thursday and Bills GM Buddy Nix and CEO Russ Brandon came away incredibly impressed by Frazier.

All that reminds me of was the description of Gregg Williams when he was hired. Iam ill.

[THRILLHO]

I will be happy with Frazier ONLY IF we get back the Pat Williams and Antwoine Winfield of 5 years ago.

[DynaPaul]

If they hire this guy I'm going to be terribly disappointed.

[OpIv37]

How would a first time hc like Frazier get an experienced coordinator like saunders? That makes no sense.

[Dr. Lecter]

Please place all future rumors in this thread.

Any thread started that has rumors about the Bills coaching search will be merged into this thread. Even stories from Graham, Schefter, Clayton, etc. will be throw into this thread.

Please do not start new threads with random rumors about the Bills coaching search/hiring.

If there is one think we all should have learned tonight is that there a lot of people throwing a lot of stories that conflict. Nobody really knows WTF is going on.

The main board is getting cluttered with these threads, so please keep them here.

And, for God's sake, please stop going ballistic at every tweet, story, FB status and rumor that is out there.

You are all going to give yourselves a freakin' heart attack.

[THE END OF ALL DAYS]

heart attach is what I do best

LOL

[Michael82]

I wondered when it was going to come to this. :ill:

[THRILLHO]

*sniff. Sniff* that's mah team. *sniff*

[Slim]

No Offense Lector but this thread is going to fail so bad.

[Bruce is Loose]

BOOOOOO......... I like the 100 rumor threads - its keeping these days exciting.

[Dr. Lecter]

I wondered when it was going to come to this. :ill:

And you were one of the guilty parties!!!!

I should kick you in the nuts next time I see you!

[Dr. Lecter]

No Offense Lector but this thread is going to fail so bad.

I know.

Can't I try though?

You are worse than the people who crush the Cowher dreams.

[Michael82]

And you were one of the guilty parties!!!!

I should kick you in the nuts next time I see you!

I deleted my thread, Lecter. You should see all the other message boards. They are all swimming with new rumors and new info. You never know when someone is going to scoop the Buffalo Bills new head coach info with a simple rumor.

[Slim]

No Offense Lector but this thread is going to fail so bad.


I have no idea why I capitalized the O in offense.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

***BREAKING NEWS : Cowhers dog eats kibbles and bits****

[Slim]

I know.

Can't I try though?

You are worse than the people who crush the Cowher dreams.


Eh, it make work for a day or two. :idunno:

[Dr. Lecter]

I deleted my thread, Lecter. You should see all the other message boards. They are all swimming with new rumors and new info. You never know when someone is going to scoop the Buffalo Bills new head coach info with a simple rumor.

If you give an infinite number of monkeys an infinite amount of time at an infinite number of keyboards, one of them will write MacBeth.

That does not make that monkey Shakespeare.

[mikemac2001]

guys i am bumping this because look all of these rumors .....i know mine was a rumor also but i post for fun and not trying to break news i like coming here to read breaking news....the guy had no reason to lie in the email and its the first email he sent me....i think all of these rumors might be linked i am starting to believe this will happen.

The deal being close
the money isnt the issue
cowher is interested but worried about ralph spending FA and coaches
cowher having issues signing bc unsure about ralph and his family

i just think all of this inside information is linked by legit posters

buffalo range dude from 2000 ive been here since 2003 never making up rumors like this

joe logan all american hero information is getting out but not to ESPN NFL FOX its to local people

[Jaybird]

***BREAKING NEWS : Cowhers dog eats kibbles and bits****
and bits

[Syderick]

Sounds like a typical Bills HC. He's definately getting hired now.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

***BREAKING NEWS : Cowhers dog eats kibbles and bits****

[elltrain22]

Breaking news: I'm refreshing my computer every 5 sec's, b/c I think I'm gonna read something saying that this is gonna happen.

[BAM]

This thread is going to be 800 pages by the end of this weekend. I actually like the fact that they're all separated.

[MidnightVoice]

I heard a rumor that every unemployed psychiatrist in the northeast is moving to Buffalo to hep with all the nervous breakdowns the Bills fans are going to have we get a new coach without a major chin.

And Ralph is paying for it.