Bills Head Coach Interviews Thread

[DraftBoy]

Just for those that don't want to click on every "formal interview request..." or "may have interest in speaking to..." thread.

Denver Broncos OC Adam Gase - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)
San Diego Chargers OC Frank Reich - Interviewing Sunday (1/4)
New England Patriots OC Josh McDaniels - To Be Scheduled
Seattle Seahawks DC Dan Quinn - Interviewing Sunday (1/4)
Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)
Former Head Coach Mike Shannahan - Interviewed Sunday (1/4)
Indianapolis Colts OC Pep Hamilton - To Be Scheduled
Cincinnati Bengals OC Hue Jackson - Interviewed on Wednesday (1/7)
Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin - Interview to be held on Saturday (1/10)
Former Head Coach Rex Ryan- Interviewed on Thursday (1/8)
Philadelphia Eagles OC Pat Shurmer- To Be Scheduled
San Francisco 49ers OC Greg Roman- To Be interviewed on Friday (1/9)
Cleveland Browns OC Kyle Shanahan- Interviewed on Thursday (1/8)
Buffalo Bills DC Jim Schwartz - Interviewed Tuesday (1/6)

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/02/darrell-bevell-dan-quinn-josh-mcdaniels-catch-buffalos-eye/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/03/mike-shanahans-name-surfaces-as-a-bills-head-coaching-candidate/
http://www.buffalorumblings.com/buffalo-bills-news/2015/1/3/7486163/buffalo-bills-pep-hamilton-colts-head-coach-search
https://twitter.com/ByTimGraham/status/551060517549531136
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2316763-insider-buzz-top-candidates-to-replace-doug-marrone-as-buffalo-bills-head-coach
http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/01/report_buffalo_bills_to_interview_eagles_pat_shurmur_for_head_coaching_job.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-bills-interview-mike-shanahan-coaching-job-185107712--nfl.html
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/552283268230705153
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/01/06/bills-meet-hue-jackson-wednesday-teryl-austin-saturday/
http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/01/06/sources-bills-interviewed-defensive-coordinator-jim-schwartz/
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/552864759511810050
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/552680867899113473

That's all the names and interview information I have at the moment. Look for more names to be potentially be added.

[X-Era]

The Bills plane is supposedly in Sea as of 8:46 AM on 1/4

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/XSR960/history/20150103/1632Z/KAPA/KBFI

[DraftBoy]

I just put one up too... LOL

Just saw it, don't believe an interview is set in stone for Rex yet, but otherwise we have the same list. I got mine from Rodak so I'm assuming if Rex was going to interview he'd have it.

[X-Era]

Just saw it, don't believe an interview is set in stone for Rex yet, but otherwise we have the same list. I got mine from Rodak so I'm assuming if Rex was going to interview he'd have it.Just added him to the end of yours. I think the plane thing is actually the Bills jet.

[Jaybird]

long list, but no one out of the ordinary. I like the due diligence. I wouldn't mind seeing s few under the radar guys brought in for a visit.

[DraftBoy]

Just added him to the end of yours. I think the plane thing is actually the Bills jet.

Works for me. That makes 10 with Schwartz potentially being the 11th.

We could still see Todd Bowles, Mike Smith, and others added.

[YardRat]

Anybody remember how many interviews the team actually conducted before deciding on Marrone the last go-round?

[DraftBoy]

Anybody remember how many interviews the team actually conducted before deciding on Marrone the last go-round?

I was thinking about this earlier. I don't think they did near this many for Marrone or Gailey.

[YardRat]

I was thinking about this earlier. I don't think they did near this many for Marrone or Gailey.

I think the list of potentials may be comparable, but I also remember the actual interviews to be quite a bit shorter.

[The Jokeman]

Anybody remember how many interviews the team actually conducted before deciding on Marrone the last go-round?

If you follow this article http://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/index.ssf/2013/01/syracuse_football_coach_doug_m_14.html it appears Doug was the 5th one to interview as it sounds like the order went Whisenhunt, Horton, Smith, Kelly and then Marrone.

[X-Era]

So the plane was in Colorado on Saturday probably for Gase and then flew to Seattle for Quinn and Bevell and now is headed to San Francisco. Not clear why it would go to SF. But, Shanahan has a home in Colorado so they could have met with him there I guess.

Rex Ryan is interviewing with the 49ers on Sunday so that could be why were headed to SF.

[YardRat]

One of the local sportscasters said they were interviewing Reich today.

[cookie G]

Anybody remember how many interviews the team actually conducted before deciding on Marrone the last go-round?

Ken Whisenhunt
Ray Horton
Chip Kelly (probably in an airport bathroom)
Lovie Smith
Marrone

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8815432/buffalo-bills-interview-3-coaching-vacancy-including-lovie-smith

They never got around to Mike McCoy.

Most of those were a formality. I mean, Horton probably just happened to be in the same building when Whisenhunt was interviewed and they needed a warm body.

"Ray..doing anything right now? Want to interview for a HC job? We have some time to kill".

It was an old guard, Russ Brandon hire from the get go..and there weren't really any other serious contenders.

People didn't want to believe it at the time..

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php/216479-Process-vs-Outcome/page2?highlight=unturned

[YardRat]

Ken Whisenhunt
Ray Horton
Chip Kelly (probably in an airport bathroom)
Lovie Smith
Marrone

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8815432/buffalo-bills-interview-3-coaching-vacancy-including-lovie-smith

They never got around to Mike McCoy.

Most of those were a formality. I mean, Horton probably just happened to be in the same building when Whisenhunt was interviewed and they needed a warm body.

"Ray..doing anything right now? Want to interview for a HC job? We have some time to kill".

It was an old guard, Russ Brandon hire from the get go..and there weren't really any other serious contenders.

People didn't want to believe it at the time..

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php/216479-Process-vs-Outcome/page2?highlight=unturned

DraftBoy and I made some damn good points in that thread...and the speed with which this past week has gone supports it. No way in hell candidates get identified, set up for interviews, etc in four days unless part of the process has already been done.

[DraftBoy]

DraftBoy and I made some damn good points in that thread...and the speed with which this past week has gone supports it. No way in hell candidates get identified, set up for interviews, etc in four days unless part of the process has already been done.

I did? That's new...

[paladin warrior]

What about Bill Cowher ? Interviews??

[Demon]

I was thinking about this earlier. I don't think they did near this many for Marrone or Gailey.

Oh god, that Gailey hiring was such a buzzkill. They kept it real secret though. Like, noone knew he was even interviewed until like 30minutes before the press conference to announce him if I recall.

[cookie G]

DraftBoy and I made some damn good points in that thread...and the speed with which this past week has gone supports it. No way in hell candidates get identified, set up for interviews, etc in four days unless part of the process has already been done.

It goes that way if you have one guy in mind but have to do a few token interviews to placate your fan base, because .

That's all that happened last time.

Marrone was Russ' guy the whole time.

[YardRat]

I did? That's new...

Well, to be honest, I didn't feel comfortable just pimping myself, so I carried you along as a courtesy.

[YardRat]

It goes that way if you have one guy in mind but have to do a few token interviews to placate your fan base, because .

That's all that happened last time.

Marrone was Russ' guy the whole time.

Could be, there's certainly enough dirt to lead to that conclusion.

Considering how quickly they've interviewed several guys this time around, do you think they had the new guy picked out already also, and the rest are just tokens?

[justasportsfan]

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Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)


Bevell for HC and Tom Cable to OC? :idunno:



5 things to know about Buffalo Bills coaching candidate Darrell Bevell

Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is starting to draw interest from NFL teams with head coaching vacancies. The Bills are reportedly the latest team to request an interview with Bevell, who has to schedule his interviews while the Seahawks are on bye during the playoffs.

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/5_things_to_know_about_buffalo_bills_coaching_candidate_darrell_bevell.html

[cookie G]

Could be, there's certainly enough dirt to lead to that conclusion.

Considering how quickly they've interviewed several guys this time around, do you think they had the new guy picked out already also, and the rest are just tokens?

Not unless they have their heart set on someone like Shanahan, but I doubt that.

Brandon's been marginalized this time. If he wasn't, Marrone would still be here and Whaley would have been gone.

[justasportsfan]

Indianapolis Colts OC Pep Hamilton - To Be Scheduled



5 things to know about Buffalo Bills coaching candidate Pep Hamilton

According to Adam Schefter, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton has emerged as a candidate for the Bills' job, and Buffalo has put in a request to interview him.

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/5_things_to_know_about_buffalo_bills_coaching_candidate_pep_hamilton.html

[justasportsfan]

Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin - To Be Scheduled



1. Pittsburgh connection

Austin played his college football at Pittsburgh, the same place Bills general manager Doug Whaley played college football. With Whaley leading the coaching search, that connection could be an important one. Like Bills owner Terry Pegula, Austin is a Pennsylvania native.

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/5_things_to_know_about_buffalo_bills_coaching_candidate_teryl_austin.html#incart_river

[Mr. Miyagi]

Did Jim Schwartz ever get interviewed?

[Don't Panic]

http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/5_things_to_know_about_buffalo_bills_coaching_candidate_pep_hamilton.html

I've read some great things on Pep recently. I'd say he's as highly regarded as Gase in the "up and comer offensive mind" category.

[DraftBoy]

Did Jim Schwartz ever get interviewed?

Nothing confirmed.

[The Jokeman]

Bevell for HC and Tom Cable to OC? :idunno:



http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/01/5_things_to_know_about_buffalo_bills_coaching_candidate_darrell_bevell.html

I've posted this elsewhere but I really want the Bills to hire Kubiak but feel we'll end up with Bevell.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Looks like everybody is interviewing the same list of people and no one is like Kelly or Marrone two years ago that people are trying their best having them signed right on the spot.

I feel it may take awhile this year for teams to sort out front office stuff.

[YardRat]

Any truth to the reports that the team is interviewing Shurmer?

[YardRat]

http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2015/01/report_buffalo_bills_to_interview_eagles_pat_shurmur_for_head_coaching_job.html

I'll add him to the list

[The King]

Wasn't his tenure with the Browns a total disaster?

[YardRat]

Wasn't his tenure with the Browns a total disaster?

It wasn't good, but he's regaining some momentum after running (?) the Eagles O the last two seasons.

[RedEyE]

Bills already interviewed Shanahan.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/05/report-mike-shanahan-interviewed-with-raiders-bills/

[RedEyE]

Rapaport tweeted that Bills will not get a chance to interview Pep until after this week.

[snow1989]

Frankly I don't see anybody that makes me go...ohhhhhh....Reich to me is still too much of an unknown only being in his current position the last year. Shurmur was a disaster in cleveland. Shanahan is washed up and was before ever getting to washington...and still no Cowhers, Gruden on the list. Hell, bring back Lou Saban

[RedEyE]

If they hire Shumar as HC I'm kicking myself in the nuts. Might as well bring back Dick Jauron.

[GreedoII]

Not unless they have their heart set on someone like Shanahan, but I doubt that.

Brandon's been marginalized this time. If he wasn't, Marrone would still be here and Whaley would have been gone.

Still..Brandon hired the guy so why isn't he being held accountable and answering for this horrible decision

[Mr. Miyagi]

Rapaport tweeted that Bills will not get a chance to interview Pep until after this week.
I'd only consider Pep Hamilton if he came with Andrew Luck.

Pass.

[YardRat]

Added Schwartz to the list

[Topas]

Just for those that don't want to click on every "formal interview request..." or "may have interest in speaking to..." thread.

Denver Broncos OC Adam Gase - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)
San Diego Chargers OC Frank Reich - Interviewing Sunday (1/4)
New England Patriots OC Josh McDaniels - To Be Scheduled
Seattle Seahawks DC Dan Quinn - Interviewing Sunday (1/4)
Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)
Former Head Coach Mike Shannahan - Interviewed Sunday (1/4)
Indianapolis Colts OC Pep Hamilton - To Be Scheduled
Cincinnati Bengals OC Hue Jackson - Interview to be held on Wednesday (1/7)
Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin - Interview to be held on Saturday (1/10)
Former Head Coach Rex Ryan- Nothing Scheduled yet
Philadelphia Eagles OC Pat Shurmer- To Be Scheduled
San Francisco 49ers OC Greg Roman- To Be Scheduled
Cleveland Browns OC Kyle Shanahan- To Be Scheduled
Buffalo Bills DC Jim Schwartz - Interviewed Tuesday (1/6)

That's all the names and interview information I have at the moment. Look for more names to be potentially be added.

Out of these I like:
Seattle Seahawks OC Darrell Bevell - Interviewed Saturday (1/3)
Cincinnati Bengals OC Hue Jackson - Interview to be held on Wednesday (1/7)
San Francisco 49ers OC Greg Roman- To Be Scheduled
Buffalo Bills DC Jim Schwartz - Interviewed Tuesday (1/6)
Randomly ordered.

could live with:
San Diego Chargers OC Frank Reich - Interviewing Sunday (1/4)
Former Head Coach Rex Ryan- Nothing Scheduled yet

I am very hesitant of OC that have a premier QB, like Gase. And I dont want a former DC, like e.g. Quinn. Given that Schwartz stays, which seems likely. he can only leave if he becomes a HC or goes to College. And both seems unlikely as far as I know.

And just say no to McDaniels or anybody named Shanahan.

[Buffalogic]

Bevell would be real nice for us.

[DraftBoy]

Hue Jackson is in Buffalo tonight for an interview.

I think he's the guy I'd most want to hire right now. Offensive mind whose coached on both sides of the ball.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ap-source-ryan-jackson-among-bills-coaching-candidates-172946605--nfl.html
He's done interviewing. On separate note, Buddy Nix and two other older scouts' contract not renewed. Not earth breaking, just curious who's making the call there on these matters now? Whaley? I was really hoping Pegula would do what he did with Sabres, doubling the scouting department

[Don't Panic]

Over a week since Black Monday and all six vacancies are still open. You would think someone would have pulled the trigger by now. To me that's a sign that the currently active OCs and DCs are held in fairly high regard. That's Gase, Bevell, Quinn, McDaniels, Hamilton, Kubiak and potentially one or two others. I'd be willing to bet that three of the first five get a gig... possibly even four.

[swiper]

Hue Jackson is in Buffalo tonight for an interview.

I think he's the guy I'd most want to hire right now. Offensive mind whose coached on both sides of the ball.

It doesn't make him good at either. That logic is ridiculous.

He finished his one season head coaching with a 1 - 4 record before Reggie McKenzie fired him.

And he hasn't done anything to elevate the offense in Cincinnati.

[DraftBoy]

It doesn't make him good at either. That logic is ridiculous.

He finished his one season head coaching with a 1 - 4 record before Reggie McKenzie fired him.

And he hasn't done anything to elevate the offense in Cincinnati.

He actually went 8-8 and tied for the Raiders best record since 2003.

Cable was fired in January of 2011, Jackson was promoted on January 18, 2011.

[Night Train]

Over a week since Black Monday and all six vacancies are still open. You would think someone would have pulled the trigger by now. To me that's a sign that the currently active OCs and DCs are held in fairly high regard. That's Gase, Bevell, Quinn, McDaniels, Hamilton, Kubiak and potentially one or two others. I'd be willing to bet that three of the first five get a gig... possibly even four.

Not a bad assumption at all. I was thinking the same.

[gonzo1105]

From the way the rumor mill is going it sounds like Rex is going to the Falcons while Dan Quinn goes to the Jets. That leaves Oakland, Buffalo, Chicago, and San Francisco with no current leaders.

[Night Train]

From the way the rumor mill is going it sounds like Rex is going to the Falcons while Dan Quinn goes to the Jets. That leaves Oakland, Buffalo, Chicago, and San Francisco with no current leaders.

And of those 4 left, who has the worst QB situation ?

[cookie G]

He actually went 8-8 and tied for the Raiders best record since 2003.

Cable was fired in January of 2011, Jackson was promoted on January 18, 2011.

Yeah, McKenzie went in and cleaned house when he took over.

He actually produced a decent offense when he was there, and one of those years was with Jason Campbell as QB and a WR corps that says, "who?"

I still say, idk with him. Maybe he'll bring Al Saunders around as his guru/sage.

[psubills62]

From the way the rumor mill is going it sounds like Rex is going to the Falcons while Dan Quinn goes to the Jets. That leaves Oakland, Buffalo, Chicago, and San Francisco with no current leaders.
I don't really have a problem with either of those right now.

[swiper]

From the way the rumor mill is going it sounds like Rex is going to the Falcons while Dan Quinn goes to the Jets. That leaves Oakland, Buffalo, Chicago, and San Francisco with no current leaders.

Chicago just hired a new GM. They are interviewing Todd Bowles, who Chicago reportedly likes. He would be a good fit there with the right OC.

[jamze132]

Bills will be the last team to find a coach and we'll get the guy who didn't want to come here but none of the other teams wanted him... I'm psyched.

[Ed]

Bills will be the last team to find a coach and we'll get the guy who didn't want to come here but none of the other teams wanted him... I'm psyched.
So does that mean Doug Marrone is coming back?

[YardRat]

Bills will be the last team to find a coach and we'll get the guy who didn't want to come here but none of the other teams wanted him... I'm psyched.

Some people around here are going to ***** no matter what.

If they don't hire first, they'll ***** for not being aggressive enough and not getting 'the best guy'.
If they hire last, or close, they'll ***** about 'settling for scraps'.
Somewhere in the middle, and they 'missed out on the real good ones', but didn't wait long enough for the other 'real good ones' that weren't available yet.

[mightysimi]

I don't want Gase, I feel like Payton showed up and said here's my offence. Let's run this. And he did.