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The Buffalo Bills officially introduced Chan Gailey as their new head coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Speaking in front of reporters for the first time alongside GM Buddy Nix, Gailey promised a consistent winner and outlined his goals for the organization moving forward. Nix, too, spoke candidly about some aspects of the Bills’ coaching search.
For those who missed the short press conference, here are a few of the major talking points.
Gailey to call his own plays: The biggest successes that Gailey has experienced as a head coach came as a play-caller, and he’ll assume that role in Buffalo as well. Gailey stated that he’d have a coach on his staff with the title of ‘offensive coordinator,’ but that he’d be calling plays on game days. He made it clear that he wanted the offense to be run a specific way, and the only person that could get it to his liking initially was himself.
Gailey also made it obvious that he won’t be running a specific offensive system, stating that he simply wanted to move the ball and score points. He’ll tailor his scheme and his play-calling around the personnel making up Buffalo’s offensive unit in 2010 and beyond.
Coaching staff still in flux: Stressing that big-name assistant coaches were unlikely, Gailey stated that he had names in mind for his coaching staff. Gailey also stressed fundamentals, toughness and discipline throughout the press conference, and repeatedly mentioned that he’d target teachers first for his staff.
For those who missed the short press conference, here are a few of the major talking points.
Gailey to call his own plays: The biggest successes that Gailey has experienced as a head coach came as a play-caller, and he’ll assume that role in Buffalo as well. Gailey stated that he’d have a coach on his staff with the title of ‘offensive coordinator,’ but that he’d be calling plays on game days. He made it clear that he wanted the offense to be run a specific way, and the only person that could get it to his liking initially was himself.
Gailey also made it obvious that he won’t be running a specific offensive system, stating that he simply wanted to move the ball and score points. He’ll tailor his scheme and his play-calling around the personnel making up Buffalo’s offensive unit in 2010 and beyond.
Coaching staff still in flux: Stressing that big-name assistant coaches were unlikely, Gailey stated that he had names in mind for his coaching staff. Gailey also stressed fundamentals, toughness and discipline throughout the press conference, and repeatedly mentioned that he’d target teachers first for his staff.
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