Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/11/wannstedt-eyes-nfl-return/

I wouldn't mind bringing him in on the defensive side of the ball.

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Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

by Brian Galliford on Jan 11, 2011 3:38 PM EST in Buffalo Bills News
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Former Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins and University of Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt is expected to discuss a coaching opportunity with the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter (via Twitter).
We first heard rumors that Wannstedt could be linked to Buffalo over the holidays, and just last week, the Bills released inside linebackers coach DeMontie Cross from his contract, creating a vacancy defensively. Wannstedt, who worked with current Bills head coach Chan Gailey in Miami (Gailey was Wannstedt's offensive coordinator in 2000 and 2001), has 35 years' worth of coaching experience, ranging from defensive line work all the way up to the top job.
It's not clear if Gailey has a specific role in mind for Wannstedt, particularly with George Edwards entrenched as the defensive coordinator and the only job opening at the inside linebacker position. A special title would almost certainly be involved. Wannstedt also has an opportunity to join Pitt's athletic department.
Schefter also reports that Wannstedt could talk about coaching opportunities with the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and San Diego Chargers. San Diego is looking for a new defensive coordinator now that Ron Rivera has been named Carolina's head coach, and Wannstedt could also serve on Rivera's Panthers staff in some capacity.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

damn, that would be one helluva LB coach if they can get him.

[Slim]

Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Beat you.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Beat you.

Yeah, but my source is more Bills related. lol, j/k

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

I'd take Wanny as a D-coach any day. He's a great Defensive guy, hopefully he NEVER steps foot near the head coaching job.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Wasn't Edwards a LB coach previously? Could they move him back and have Wanny take over the D?

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Wasn't Edwards a LB coach previously? Could they move him back and have Wanny take over the D?

Ah you beat me to it! I was just thinking that while reading the football updates.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Wasn't Edwards a LB coach previously? Could they move him back and have Wanny take over the D?

I doubt Edwards would be happy about that. It's a demotion.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

I doubt Edwards would be happy about that. It's a demotion.

Better than being fired.

[RockStar36]

Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

I doubt Edwards would be happy about that. It's a demotion.

But it's an upgrade as far as the Bills are concerned. Maybe Edwards will be a team player. It's not like last season will look very good on his resume as it stands now.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

If they want Wanny to be the DC, fire Edwards. Demoting a guy probably wouldn't work out too well.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

I doubt Edwards would be happy about that. It's a demotion.

Which he deserves. He could take it or leave it.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

Not a bad move, but i think it'd be wiser if they went and got Eric Mangini to coach the defense.

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Re: Schefter: Dave Wannstedt To Talk To Bills About Coaching Opportunity

If they want Wanny to be the DC, fire Edwards. Demoting a guy probably wouldn't work out too well.

Most likely not, but it depends on the guy. Edwards was the LB coach before coming here, so maybe (although doubtful) that would be a spot he'd be willing to return to instead of losing his job.

Or, we could hire Wannstedt as Assistant Head Coach and have him sit in the booth on Sundays giving Edwards his perspective. That's a bit of a luxury position, and one that Ralph most likely wouldn't be very thrilled about paying for, but it is a possibility... especially if Buddy and Chan can convince the old man that it is a big gain in terms of performance.