What a refreshing change thus far

[Mr. Miyagi]

It's nice to see us moving quickly in hiring a coaching staff for a change. The last few times we were always one of the last teams to hire a HC, interviewing everyone else's leftovers and by the time we got our guy, all the assistant coaches were gone. This time by getting Marrone early, we were able to get Pettine right out of the gate, and already onto filling out the other coaching positions. We can even start evaluating players early, etc.

Look at the other teams that don't have coahces yet, Philly, Cleveland, San Diego, Chicago, and they're all interviewing the same 5 guys round and round and there's really nothing sexy out there. So they'll end up doing what we did in the past, settle on someone else's trash and have nothing for assistants.

Looks like maybe Russ is moving forward with a new culture!

[Bone]

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I agree 100%. I am not used to the Bills hiring people that I have actually heard of before.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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i know it's early, but i think russ taking over has a lot to do with real name coaches who other teams want coming here... im still cynical after so many years of losing, but it does feel refreshing and these new coaches seem much more competent and with the times... jmo

[mikemac2001]

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Espically Coach's leaving there teams withen the div

i think we have made a hard push to change the image we have...i liked all the hires so far

[BigZ]

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I'm a little concerned about a college OC but that's the HC's expertise. Glad we got an up and coming DC who's AGGRESSIVE.

[SquishDaFish]

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This is the first time in a long time im really feeling good about the bills and now just blind optimism

[psubills62]

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I love the optimism, Miyagi, but I still want to see a lot more (like wins, among many other things) before I get too excited.

I do like getting our coaches on board early before other teams might try to hire them.

[TigerJ]

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In once sense, I really like the youth and energy that seems to be the theme of the new Bills coaching staff thus far. However, one of the criticisms I remember having of Gregg Williams and his coaching staff was that he seemed inclined to hire only people that were younger and/or less experienced than he was, as if he felt that too much knowledge and experience was threatening to him. I hope Marrone doesn't make the same mistake. I'd like to see at least a few grizzled veterans in coaching included in the staff. Maybe that's only because I'm grizzled and old.

Also, I really hope there is some color in his coaching staff when all is said and done. So far it's all lily white.

[Night Train]

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This board has gone through every stage of a 16 year old girl the last week.

[Joe Fo Sho]

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This board has gone through every stage of a 16 year old girl the last week.

Welcome to the internet.

[Bone]

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This board has gone through every stage of a 16 year old girl the last week.

this is going to be my "first time" in five years...seeing the bills actually blitz!

[The King]

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I want to see a team that has an attitude. Look at Pitt, Bal, NE. These teams all play with a chip on their shoulder and take every loss personally. That's what I want to see.

[BillsWin]

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Not only are they two intriguing hires, but I also get the sense that Marrone is "fired up".

It's refreshing to have a head coach come in and immediately want to get to work.

Pettine was a fantastic hire for us. While the jury is still out on Hackett, I've heard he is highly thought of as a rising star in this league and for its future.

About as innovative as they come and let's not forget that Marrone will put his own stamp on the playbook as well. So the 33 year old may be calling the plays, but it's not all on him to develop an NFL playbook.

So I sense that we may be a hybrid of New Orleans Saints and K-GUN hurry up offense.

[YardRat]

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Oh, c'mon Miyagi...obviously you're not listening closely enough to those who believe they pulled names out of a hat last Monday and took the first guy Brandon could respond to with 'Hey! I know him!!'.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Re: What a refreshing change thus far

It's nice to see us moving quickly in hiring a coaching staff for a change. The last few times we were always one of the last teams to hire a HC, interviewing everyone else's leftovers and by the time we got our guy, all the assistant coaches were gone. This time by getting Marrone early, we were able to get Pettine right out of the gate, and already onto filling out the other coaching positions. We can even start evaluating players early, etc.

Look at the other teams that don't have coahces yet, Philly, Cleveland, San Diego, Chicago, and they're all interviewing the same 5 guys round and round and there's really nothing sexy out there. So they'll end up doing what we did in the past, settle on someone else's trash and have nothing for assistants.

Looks like maybe Russ is moving forward with a new culture!

I won't lie, when I first read that Marrone was our HC I was angry because I wanted Lovie Smith or Andy Reid, but I have to say that while I am still not sure about his OC, his DC selection shows me he wants to win and he is going to do so at the expense of a division rival. Also, the alacrity and speed with which he has made his coordinator hires suggests to me that he has a vision about what he wants. I don't know how well he is going to do this fall but I think he should at least be able to equal Chan's 6-10s and the future all of a sudden looks bright.