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To be honest, this is the kind of coaching staff I was hoping for.
I really, really wanted Cowher. But deep down inside, I knew he wasn't coming. I wanted the big name assistants, but deep down inside knew Ralph doesn't operate like that.
Gailey came out of nowhere, and at first I was disappointed but after hearing him talk, and looking at his resume I realized that he fits the exact mold of what I thought this team needed. A coach with a winning record as the head man, an offensive background, experience in the NFL as a head coach and an emphasis on discipline and fundamentals.
But I still wanted to see what he would bring in assistant-wise. What I was looking for was experience, and good track record of making their players perform better. Offensive coordinator was bound to be a no name. Gailey was straight forward that he would call the plays at first. But what our new OC brings is a good mind to focus on the running game, learn Gailey's system and eventually take over.
The offensive assistants are looking nice. A wealth of experience, and Cortez looks to be a legitimate QB coach. Which is what we need with the possibility of a rookie coming in.
Offensive line coach seems to have experience. I like it. This offense already seems better off in the direction it is headed than the one it was headed.
Defensively, I love retaining Sanders and Catavolos. Two great coaches with a lot of experience, who have managed to make under achievers perform admirably.
And now George Edwards. Though he lacks major experience as an NFL DC he was to take the Florida job, and he DOES have NFL experience. Quality experience making NFL linebackers perform better than they did the year before.
Plus, we are switching to the 3-4 which is fantastic.
Bottom line, I am impressed that the Bills hired Whaley. Nix seems competent from a football standpoint and it finally seems like the Bills have direction.
This staff isn't all world, but it is an ideal staff to help a young roster who has been allowed to go undisciplined and undeveloped under the old regime finally begin to develop.
Obviously, this critique means nothing until they show it on the field, but we are a good draft away from headed in the right direction, and another good draft away from the playoffs in my opinion.
Gailey came out of nowhere, and at first I was disappointed but after hearing him talk, and looking at his resume I realized that he fits the exact mold of what I thought this team needed. A coach with a winning record as the head man, an offensive background, experience in the NFL as a head coach and an emphasis on discipline and fundamentals.
But I still wanted to see what he would bring in assistant-wise. What I was looking for was experience, and good track record of making their players perform better. Offensive coordinator was bound to be a no name. Gailey was straight forward that he would call the plays at first. But what our new OC brings is a good mind to focus on the running game, learn Gailey's system and eventually take over.
The offensive assistants are looking nice. A wealth of experience, and Cortez looks to be a legitimate QB coach. Which is what we need with the possibility of a rookie coming in.
Offensive line coach seems to have experience. I like it. This offense already seems better off in the direction it is headed than the one it was headed.
Defensively, I love retaining Sanders and Catavolos. Two great coaches with a lot of experience, who have managed to make under achievers perform admirably.
And now George Edwards. Though he lacks major experience as an NFL DC he was to take the Florida job, and he DOES have NFL experience. Quality experience making NFL linebackers perform better than they did the year before.
Plus, we are switching to the 3-4 which is fantastic.
Bottom line, I am impressed that the Bills hired Whaley. Nix seems competent from a football standpoint and it finally seems like the Bills have direction.
This staff isn't all world, but it is an ideal staff to help a young roster who has been allowed to go undisciplined and undeveloped under the old regime finally begin to develop.
Obviously, this critique means nothing until they show it on the field, but we are a good draft away from headed in the right direction, and another good draft away from the playoffs in my opinion.
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