Rumor: Clarence Shelmon favorite to join Gailey as OC

[BillsWin]

I've heard rumors that it is being reported, Clarence Shelmon is the favorite to join Gailey's staff as the offensive coordinator. He is currently the OC in San Diego.

Anyone else hear this? Or what are your thoughts?

[DrGraves]

why would you leave san diego for buffalo?

[Stewie]

maybe ralph can sign ladanian tomlinson and his 3.0 ypc to go with "5-0" mike vick and what's slash stewart up to these days?

[T-Long]

That would be a tremendous hire if true

[Dicknoze69]

why would you leave san diego for buffalo?

Because he suspects we'll fire Gailey after 2-3 years and there's a decent chance he'll at least get an interview/maybe even be hired by the Bills to be head coach after that.

[BillsWin]

Someone told me it was reported on ESPN radio in the San Diego area. But I have been scanning the wire for the past half hour with no luck.

They said he has history with Nix and Gailey.

[Jaybird]

That would be a tremendous hire if true


Does he do the playcalling???

[DraftBoy]

San Diego can block the interview, because its a lateral move and not a promotional one. So they have to clear it first.

[JD]

I'd like that a lot! Maybe Nix is pushing this as he spent time with Shelmon in San Diego?

[Meathead]

if chan is such an offensive guru then im far more worried about who is dc

[T-Long]

Does he do the playcalling???
Not with Norv Turner there, but he has worked with Emmitt & LT. He is a very highly regarded RB coach there and is currently the OC.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

I'd love this move, I believe if we make him an assistant HC we could snag him.

[mikemac2001]

San Diego can block the interview, because its a lateral move and not a promotional one. So they have to clear it first.


OC + Assistant Coach can get around that?

[bigbub2352]

that would be a great move, was he there to develop Rivers?
cause we need that more than anything a Cordinator who knows how to develop a franchise QB

[DraftBoy]

OC + Assistant Coach can get around that?

Yes if they name him Asst HC then he would get around that.

[alohabillsfan]

San Diego can block the interview, because its a lateral move and not a promotional one. So they have to clear it first.

What about if he is the OC/Asst HC, I believe that is a way around it?

[madness]

Someone told me it was reported on ESPN radio in the San Diego area. But I have been scanning the wire for the past half hour with no luck.

They said he has history with Nix and Gailey.

I believe it's on ESPN insider as well.

[DraftBoy]

What about if he is the OC/Asst HC, I believe that is a way around it?

Yes, see the post above.

[BillsWin]

I believe it's on ESPN insider as well.

Good. :clap: I would like this hiring.

[Joe Fo Sho]

This man's a coordinator??? His real name's Clarence!!!

[TheBrownBear]

Norv calls the plays. So this will be more on the job training in Buffalo.

[FlyingDutchman]

they run a very complex offense no?

[Dicknoze69]

If Gailey can hire Shelmon and a solid DC like George Edwards, I might have a little bit of hope. If he hires Bates, it's bad news.

[Mudflap1]

Norv calls the plays. So this will be more on the job training in Buffalo.

Exactly. Norv is the offensive coordinator for all intents and purposes in San Diego. One of the requirements a year or two ago from management was that Norv has to take complete reigns of the offense. So this is another Steve Fairchild move. A guy that never called plays before...

[Ickybaluky]

that would be a great move, was he there to develop Rivers?
cause we need that more than anything a Cordinator who knows how to develop a franchise QB

He has been the OC since 2007, when Cam Cameron left for Miami. Before that he was their RB coach, and has primarily been a RB coach in his career.

[Mudflap1]

He has been the OC since 2007, when Cam Cameron left for Miami. Before that he was their RB coach, and has primarily been a RB coach in his career.

Wasn't San Diego 31st in the league in rushing this year?

[X-Era]

I've heard rumors that it is being reported, Clarence Shelmon is the favorite to join Gailey's staff as the offensive coordinator. He is currently the OC in San Diego.

Anyone else hear this? Or what are your thoughts?

If he can get us Merriman or LT, I will be a much bigger fan of this new coaching staff.

[Nighthawk]

If he can get us Merriman or LT, I will be a much bigger fan of this new coaching staff.

Why on Earth do you want LT??? The guy is finished...

[Mathja]

LT. Really? I'd rather he lure the left tackle mcneil than LT.

[Demon]

If we get one guy from SD, i want Malcom Floyd. The WR to replace Owens.

[2Smooth]

If he can get us Merriman or LT, I will be a much bigger fan of this new coaching staff.
Yeah let's grab Philip Rivers while we are at it...give me a break

[FlyingDutchman]

LT. Really? I'd rather he lure the left tackle mcneil than LT.

you mean the pro bowl left tackle who slid to halfway through the 2nd round but we traded up for john mcCargo instead? yeah i wish we could get him too

[The Spaz]

Yeah 3.3 YPC for LT is awesome...

[Ferrygoat]

Yeah 3.3 YPC for LT is awesome...

That and i think our RB situation is solid right now