Buffalo Bills HC Tracker

[DraftBoy]

Just a single thread to try and track who has been reported that the Bills have interest in and who has reported that the Bills are scheduling an interview with.

Interviews Conducted:

Interviews Requested:
Sean McDermott - Carolina Panthers DC
Harold Goodwin - Arizona Cardinals OC
Vance Joseph - Miami Dolphins DC
Frank Reich - Philadelphia Eagles OC

Rumored Interest:
Anthony Lynn - Buffalo Bills Interim HC
Tom Coughlin - Former NY Giants HC
Teryl Austin - Detroit Lions DC
Kris Richard - Seattle Seahawks DC

[ghz in pittsburgh]

4-3 defense people.

[casdhf]

I actually kind of like the idea of keeping the offense together and switching back to a 4-3 D under Gus Bradley. If an "ok" D gets us 2 or 3 more wins, we are going to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

It is hardly exciting, but some continuity is good. Though, the *****ing from Jaguars defenders about scheme isn't making me warm and fuzzy.

[HHURRICANE]

Truthfully this is an exercise in futility.

As long as Whaley, and Brandon, are in the front office, there is no where to go but down. It's impressive to be a self made billionaire but maybe with this one he has to have a lot of yes men around him.

[The Jokeman]

I'm not sure what to make of this.



Bradley’s defense, which is run by former Seattle assistant Todd Wash, is a variation of the 3-4. It uses what is called a leo (weakside defensive end) and a big end (strongside defense end). The leo’s job is to get pressure on the quarterback on first and second down, and the big end’s job is to set the edge against the run. On third down, there are multiple leos on the field.

The defense also relies on cornerbacks playing press man coverage, the strong safety playing closer to the line of scrimmage to help with run support and the free safety in the middle of the field responsible for eliminating explosive plays. The Jaguars mix things up a bit, but for the most part, they keep things simple, especially in the secondary, where the defensive backs are drilled to stay on top to avoid giving up big plays.

http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/20579/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-a-complete-flip-in-staff-scheme-needed

[ghz in pittsburgh]

I actually kind of like the idea of keeping the offense together and switching back to a 4-3 D under Gus Bradley.

That is well documented that the Bills don't have a true NT and OLB for 3-4. Dareus and Kyle Willams are best playing DL in 4-3. Hughes also was not that good in coverage. Shaq Lawson in coverage?

The only person we are going to miss switching to 4-3 is Alexander, a revelation as an OLB in 3-4. And I'm not sure about Ragland's coverage ability as the MLB. Preston played MLB under Schwartz and looked to be fine.

[Cleve]

Truthfully this is an exercise in futility.

As long as Whaley, and Brandon, are in the front office, there is no where to go but down. It's impressive to be a self made billionaire but maybe with this one he has to have a lot of yes men around him.

Yup. I agree. Didn't T-Peg officially become one of, if not the worst, owners in the NFL this past week, with throwing an ill prepared Anthony Lynn to the wolves, Tyrod Taylor, one of the best Bills QBs in the past decade, being benched, Doug Whaley's amazingly awful presser, and then Pegula's revealing one on one interview to 'set the record straight'?

However I really don't think Brandon and Whaley even matter. It's Terry Pegula's money and Terry Pegula's show.

[GreedoII]

Sean McDermott - Carolina Panthers DC is the guy.....

[DraftBoy]

Sean McDermott - Carolina Panthers DC is the guy.....

I think he'd be my top choice of the names reported for interviews thus far. He's a no BS guy who is well liked by his players. Runs a versatile 4-3 scheme and will likely bring in a good OC to run the offense.

[Homegrown]

I'm not sure what to make of this.
Bradley’s defense, which is run by former Seattle assistant Todd Wash, is a variation of the 3-4. It uses what is called a leo (weakside defensive end) and a big end (strongside defense end). The leo’s job is to get pressure on the quarterback on first and second down, and the big end’s job is to set the edge against the run. On third down, there are multiple leos on the field.



http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/20579/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-a-complete-flip-in-staff-scheme-needed
Sounds ghey ....

[casdhf]

If we get a DC for a coach, I wonder if Lynn would stay for the OC gig? That would be weird.

[DraftBoy]

Bills have officially requested to interview Eagles OC Frank Reich.

If an Admin/Mod would be so kind as to update the top post.

[Jimkelly12203]

I don't give a rats ass who they interview or who they hire. It doesn't matter.

Until they burn the entire thing to the ground and start over with a strong, proven GM, all of this is a pointless charade. It's a joke. And everyone knows it except for ownership. I suspect even Lynn and Whaley know it's a joke.

Pegs is narcoleptic. Brandon is loving every moment of this.

Chris Brown is preparing some article about the coaching search but it's pointless. The organization actually looks like more of a joke when you read their PR crap. Everyone knows this thing is a piece of dog sh$t except for the people that matter.

I don't give a damn who they hire.

[X-Era]

Bills have officially requested to interview Eagles OC Frank Reich.

If an Admin/Mod would be so kind as to update the top post.Done. Thanks for the thread!

[ghz in pittsburgh]

According to Buffalo Rumbling -

Interviews Requested


Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard.



Now add Lynn, that's 6. Kim Pergula said 5 or 6 candidates. Looks like that next HC comes from this list.

[DraftBoy]

According to Buffalo Rumbling -

Interviews Requested


Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard.



Now add Lynn, that's 6. Kim Pergula said 5 or 6 candidates. Looks like that next HC comes from this list.

I haven't see anything official on an interview being requested for Austin.

[The Jokeman]

I haven't see anything official on an interview being requested for Austin.

Austin's background with PSU, Pitt, the Ravens and Lions make him interesting since it tie him indirectly to Pegula, Whaley, Rex and Schwartz. I know he came in after all of them but just odd when look at his history and connections to some of "our guys".

[Ed]

According to Buffalo Rumbling -

Interviews Requested


Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Harold Goodwin.
Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard.



Now add Lynn, that's 6. Kim Pergula said 5 or 6 candidates. Looks like that next HC comes from this list.
Or you could replace Austin with Vance Joseph since that does seem to be confirmed and you're still at 6. Even if they don't interview Austin, I wouldn't expect any new names to surface or be added to the list. I'm not sure it even matters since it still sounds like anyone other than Lynn is somewhat of a long shot.

[DraftBoy]

McDermott is the first interview and that will be tomorrow.

Also it appears as though Lynn may no longer be the front runner and that Coughlin has no interest in working with Whaley.

All here: http://bit.ly/2iFqAzS

[Ed]

McDermott is the first interview and that will be tomorrow.

Also it appears as though Lynn may no longer be the front runner and that Coughlin has no interest in working with Whaley.

All here: http://bit.ly/2iFqAzS
Maybe Lynn wants to keep Taylor, but Whaley is telling candidates that he's not an option.

[Night Train]

McDermott is the first interview and that will be tomorrow.

Also it appears as though Lynn may no longer be the front runner and that Coughlin has no interest in working with Whaley.

All here: http://bit.ly/2iFqAzS


Cool.

We're settling because of Whaley..who admitted he doesn't actually know his role yesterday.

My God..

[Mace]

I'm not sure what to make of this.




http://www.espn.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/20579/jaguars-cb-jalen-ramsey-a-complete-flip-in-staff-scheme-needed

Well ....if you want some overview.....

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/1/1/14138706/gus-bradley-anthony-lynn-bills-quick-background-info-scheme-defensive-philosophy

If you want depth :

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/1/19/3890928/gus-bradley-defense-leo-position

It's essentially a 4-3 that uses 3-4 concepts...roles....as the Ryan hybrid was said to be 3-4 but was really a 5-2...roles.

[YardRat]

There are conflicting messages regarding the defense from the different links.

The original claims the secondary runs mostly Cover1 press (man) coverage shells, and B/R says it's a cover three (which I highly doubt, unless B/R is focusing on obvious long passing situations.)

[The Jokeman]

Well ....if you want some overview.....

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2017/1/1/14138706/gus-bradley-anthony-lynn-bills-quick-background-info-scheme-defensive-philosophy

If you want depth :

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2013/1/19/3890928/gus-bradley-defense-leo-position

It's essentially a 4-3 that uses 3-4 concepts...roles....as the Ryan hybrid was said to be 3-4 but was really a 5-2...roles.

Thanks for the links yet part of me is worried as the in depth article as it states that it's not about penetrating and quite frankly that's what Dareus, Kyle and Hughes do best. Also without Gilmore and Aaron Williams man coverage secondary a tad dicey.

[Mace]

Thanks for the links yet part of me is worried as the in depth article as it states that it's not about penetrating and quite frankly that's what Dareus, Kyle and Hughes do best. Also without Gilmore and Aaron Williams man coverage secondary a tad dicey.

Good point. Nothing to add.

[swiper]

LOL.

Bills so far on the bottom of this list: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/03/which-is-the-best-coaching-vacancy/ (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/03/which-is-the-best-coaching-vacancy/)

Hey Terry - look what you've done for Bills fans! Created the worst coaching destination in the NFL.

[DraftBoy]

Harold Goodwin to interview with the Bills on Saturday.

[Historian]

It's going to e Reich...you heard it from here first.

It came to me in a vision boys!

[Forward_Lateral]

It's going to e Reich...you heard it from here first.

It came to me in a vision boys!

Agreed. And The Bills will trade for Philip Rivers.

[Historian]

Could be.

Does SD have anybody in the bullpen?

I don't really follow them.

[DraftBoy]

Could be.

Does SD have anybody in the bullpen?

I don't really follow them.

Nope, only one backup and that's Kellen Clemons.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Alex Marvez ‏@alexmarvez (https://twitter.com/alexmarvez)<small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 45m45 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/alexmarvez/status/816668326772568065)</small>
I'm told @buffalobills (https://twitter.com/buffalobills) interviewing @Panthers (https://twitter.com/Panthers) DC Sean McDermott for HC job today in Boca Raton. Pegulas live in $6.6M home there w/yacht.

[Historian]

"I'm Elmer J. Fudd....millionaire...I own a mansion and a yacht!"

http://waldoscampustavern.com/elmer2.jpg

[DraftBoy]

Alex Marvez ‏@alexmarvez (https://twitter.com/alexmarvez)<small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 45m45 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/alexmarvez/status/816668326772568065)</small>
I'm told @buffalobills (https://twitter.com/buffalobills) interviewing @Panthers (https://twitter.com/Panthers) DC Sean McDermott for HC job today in Boca Raton. Pegulas live in $6.6M home there w/yacht.





Whaley is leading the search, huh.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

So?

The one thing Pegulas seem to like to do is flaunt their wealth to their business partners. This is true in a lot of similar situations (like European soccer club owners) where their livelihood is depended on it. The message: look how successful we are and we can give you a ride if you join us.

By all accounts, most of Bills front office and coaching families, Charles Clay and McCoy's family have been wowed there, along with a number of coaching candidates last time.

You can bet McDermott's family are entertained today while the movie room gets used by Whaley and McDermott most of the day.

[k-oneputt]

What about college coaches.

Jim Mora- UCLA. He has experience as a head coach in the league. Wasn't bad.
Brian Kelly - Notre Dame. I always fiqured he would end up in the NFL someday. His personality is more for the pro game imo anyways. Plus he may be on his way out sooner rather then later at ND.

[DraftBoy]

What about college coaches.

Jim Mora- UCLA. He has experience as a head coach in the league. Wasn't bad.
Brian Kelly - Notre Dame. I always fiqured he would end up in the NFL someday. His personality is more for the pro game imo anyways. Plus he may be on his way out sooner rather then later at ND.

Thus far there has been zero reported on any college coaches being interviewed for Bills job. I actually havent seen anything for any of the other jobs either.

[SpikedLemonade]

Thus far there has been zero reported on any college coaches being interviewed for Bills job. I actually havent seen anything for any of the other jobs either.

The Bills are going to butcher this search once again however I think Brian Kelly has had enough of the disadvantage he has in terms of recruiting at ND due to academic standards.

If we want him -- and that is an if -- I believe we could get him.

[Bill Cody]

The Bills are going to butcher this search once again however I think Brian Kelly has had enough of the disadvantage he has in terms of recruiting at ND due to academic standards.

If we want him -- and that is an if -- I believe we could get him.

I don't know he seems like a dick, no?

[The King]

According to Twitter McDermott has interviewed and exited.

[Dr. Lecter]

He also has the recruiting advantage of having a national TC contract, something no other school has. Let's not act like it is all hardship at Notre Dame

[Mace]

It's going to e Reich...you heard it from here first.

It came to me in a vision boys!

Harold Goodwin or Kris Richard will inexplicably wow them to become the Ron Rolston, figuring Rex was the Ted Nolan.

[YardRat]

Rivers will retire before coming to Buffalo. He isn't going to uproot his family, who he wants to stay close to. Hell, he wasn't even willing to go to LA when the subject was brought up about the team moving there, IIRC.

[swiper]

According to Twitter McDermott has interviewed and exited.

Was he seen running away like his hair was on fire?

[Mace]

Was he seen running away like his hair was on fire?

Read somewhere he just walked around the corner and threw up.

[Mace]

Predictions :

Jags : Marrone (yes yes, go ahead Doug and get out of my office)
Broncos : Shanahan (Hey Kyle, where's your dad, we're supposed to have a beer)
49'ers : McDaniels (and don't think you get to come home again after this, Mister)
Rams : Kanye West
Chargers : Kim Kardashian
Bills : Hank Bullough (Jeff Fisher wouldn't answer his phone when he saw the number)

[SpikedLemonade]

I don't know he seems like a dick, no?

So does Belly-check.

Right now, many Bills fans would gladly take a dick in the face to win again.

[SpikedLemonade]

He also has the recruiting advantage of having a national TC contract, something no other school has. Let's not act like it is all hardship at Notre Dame

Shut up you Semi-Hole!!!!

Kids who don't meet Notre Dame's stricter academic standards are untouchable to ND and could careless about TV contracts.

[YardRat]

Lynn spoke with 49ers yesterday and might also meet with LA, Jax and Denver.

[Dr. Lecter]

Shut up you Semi-Hole!!!!

Kids who don't meet Notre Dame's stricter academic standards are untouchable to ND and could careless about TV contracts.

Right.

18 year old kids aren't impressed with being on national TV every single week, thereby increasing their exposure to the country, and increasing their likelihood of future success all while letting their family and friends closely follow their career from day 1.

yep. No impact at all.

As for the academic standards, they could always just cheat.........

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet (https://twitter.com/RapSheet)<small class="time" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(136, 153, 166);"> 5h5 hours ago (https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/816982847290535937)</small>
#Bills (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash) will interview OC Anthony Lynn today in Boca. … #Rams (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rams?src=hash) will interview #Redskins (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Redskins?src=hash) OC Sean McVay & #AZCardinals (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AZCardinals?src=hash) OC Harold Goodwin today

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Actually Sean McVay is an interesting candidate. They call him baby Gruden because of age and for QB development. Many say the rise of Cousins has more to do with him than Jay Gruden.

Still, he might be too young (age 30) to command a HC job even though he has been an OC for two years now.

[Night Train]

The Rooney rule clouds the actual intent of many of these interviews. Could be legit candidates but who knows ?

[DraftBoy]

The Rooney rule clouds the actual intent of many of these interviews. Could be legit candidates but who knows ?

This was something a few writers have talked about and they mentioned that since we are seeing more interviews this year than just the token minority candidates it's a safe assumption that very few, if any, of these interviews are illegitimate or intended to only comply with the Rooney Rule.

[SpikedLemonade]

Right.

18 year old kids aren't impressed with being on national TV every single week, thereby increasing their exposure to the country, and increasing their likelihood of future success all while letting their family and friends closely follow their career from day 1.

yep. No impact at all.

As for the academic standards, they could always just cheat.........

What and become like FSU -- no thanks!

[DraftBoy]

Carrucci tweeted yesterday that he wouldn't be surprised if the Bills HC search was over since they were interviewing Lynn...well surprise! Lynn has multiple interviews still lined up, in fact I think he has the most, or is tied for the most, interviews of any coach thus far.

[DraftBoy]

Tom Pelissero reiterates the Bills have interest in DC Kris Richard (Seahawks) for their open job but they can't interview him because Seattle is in the playoffs.

[The Jokeman]

Tom Pelissero reiterates the Bills have interest in DC Kris Richard (Seahawks) for their open job but they can't interview him because Seattle is in the playoffs.

Richard is an intriguing name. Part of me likes him because of the success Seattle has had with him but there's always the is he riding Carroll's success or an emerging talent?

[DraftBoy]

Richard is an intriguing name. Part of me likes him because of the success Seattle has had with him but there's always the is he riding Carroll's success or an emerging talent?

Hard to say, the last two Carroll disciples have been a mixed bag. Dan Quinn is killing it in Atlanta, while Gus Bradley flamed out in Jacksonville.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Predictions :

Jags : Marrone (yes yes, go ahead Doug and get out of my office)
Broncos : Shanahan (Hey Kyle, where's your dad, we're supposed to have a beer)
49'ers : McDaniels (and don't think you get to come home again after this, Mister)
Rams : Kanye West
Chargers : Kim Kardashian
Bills : Hank Bullough (Jeff Fisher wouldn't answer his phone when he saw the number)

Hank Bullough's sails has left his wind.

[Mace]

Hard to say, the last two Carroll disciples have been a mixed bag. Dan Quinn is killing it in Atlanta, while Gus Bradley flamed out in Jacksonville.

Probably too, that Richard is the 3rd of those in line, it says more about talent/scheme/Carroll, ala Belichick coordinators.

[DraftBoy]

Confirmed that the Bills will interview Richard after the Seahawks playoff game tomorrow.

[DraftBoy]

Also reports surfacing that McDermott's interview went "very well".

[YardRat]

Also reports surfacing that McDermott's interview went "very well".

Allegedly so did Hue Jackson's the last go-round.

[DraftBoy]

Allegedly so did Hue Jackson's the last go-round.

And he would of gotten the job of the Pegula's didn't step in and go for the big name.

[ublinkwescore]

I'd have given my left nut for Hue Jackson with a Jim Schwartz defense. We would have made the playoffs

[YardRat]

And he would of gotten the job of the Pegula's didn't step in and go for the big name.

That was Brandon yapping in their ears IMO.

[DraftBoy]

That was Brandon yapping in their ears IMO.

I don't believe that as much as I used to.

[SpikedLemonade]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiu6RMMNERs

[DraftBoy]

LaCanfora echos that McDermott had a very good interview with Buffalo. Also adds that McDermott would like to being in Mike McCoy as OC if he doesn't get any HC offers.

[Mace]

LaCanfora echos that McDermott had a very good interview with Buffalo. Also adds that McDermott would like to being in Mike McCoy as OC if he doesn't get any HC offers.

I wish I felt better about "good interview". Rex Ryan had one too. Do the Pegulas or Whaley have a handle on good coaching interview. I'm skeptical.

TBN Gleason says the Pegulas liked McDermott and Whaley didn't.

http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/08/bucky-gleason-bills-search-continues-coaching-jewel/

[DraftBoy]

I wish I felt better about "good interview". Rex Ryan had one too. Do the Pegulas or Whaley have a handle on good coaching interview. I'm skeptical.

TBN Gleason says the Pegulas liked McDermott and Whaley didn't.

http://buffalonews.com/2017/01/08/bucky-gleason-bills-search-continues-coaching-jewel/

Great...

[Mace]

If I were Whaleypegulabrandon, I'd add Sonny Dykes to the list. Not on merit, but because his name is Sonny Dykes and he's this happy sometimes :

17908

[ghz in pittsburgh]

So far 4 candidates interviewed according to the Bills officially. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-2017-coaching-candidates/e880b926-c742-4a4d-8d32-a3a819c0a71b

A video about the new guy they interviewed yesterday.


https://youtu.be/QCDbMHVbGLg

Based on the Defensive candidates they elected to interview (or planned to interview), looks like Whaley is looking for straight forward simple scheme guys and betting on himself for finding better talents to operate the simple schemes.

[Mouldsie]

I like what I see from Kris Richard in that video and I like that he is from the Carroll tree, IMO he and BB are the two best coaches in football. I prefer Carroll's style but its just a matter of taste as opposed to effectiveness (build unity and brotherhood out of positivity vs BB fear based approach). Richard has a little bit of Carrol and a little bit of Mike Tomlin in him.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

I don't quite get the conspiracy theory TBN and WGR are spewing like Whaley is a power hungry dude who is looking for a yes man. Put yourself in his shoes. Do you need to get someone who can win right now to save your job?

I read somewhere that since Whaley came to Buffalo, the Bills had a number of HCs. Gailey was Nix's pick. Marrone was Brandon's pick (Brandon was the acting owner at the time), and Rex was Pegula's pick. So this is finally his turn. But along with it is enormous pressure. All those before him who got it wrong, other than the owner, were out of making football decisions business.

[DraftBoy]

If it comes down to McDermott and McCoy as his OC v. Richard and unknown as OC then I lean towards McDermott.

Granted per TBN the Pegula's like McDermott but Whaley was not as high on him. Not much yet about how the interview with Richard went.

[k-oneputt]

And I wonder why Whaley wasn't high on McDermott ?

Did he give reasons, or nothing ?

[YardRat]

If it comes down to McDermott and McCoy as his OC v. Richard and unknown as OC then I lean towards McDermott.

Granted per TBN the Pegula's like McDermott but Whaley was not as high on him. Not much yet about how the interview with Richard went.

What if it comes down to McDermott/McCoy/Unknown DC vs Lynn/Unknown OC/Bradley?

[Night Train]

My prediction

It will be DC Sean McDermott (Carolina) or DC Kris Richard (Seattle).

Pegula likes both and Whaley likes Lynn but won't get his way.

Talked to a couple people today who work over at OBD and are solid. We'll see.

[Ed]

So far 4 candidates interviewed according to the Bills officially. http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-2017-coaching-candidates/e880b926-c742-4a4d-8d32-a3a819c0a71b

A video about the new guy they interviewed yesterday.


https://youtu.be/QCDbMHVbGLg

Based on the Defensive candidates they elected to interview (or planned to interview), looks like Whaley is looking for straight forward simple scheme guys and betting on himself for finding better talents to operate the simple schemes.
That would make a lot of sense since we're now starting to hear how players hated the Ryan scheme (too complicated, no identity, etc.). I'm sure it was a main reason for Whaley and the Ryans butting heads. And I can't blame Whaley when you look at the talent they have on D and what Schwartz was able to do with pretty much the same players.

[Mace]

If it comes down to McDermott and McCoy as his OC v. Richard and unknown as OC then I lean towards McDermott.

Granted per TBN the Pegula's like McDermott but Whaley was not as high on him. Not much yet about how the interview with Richard went.

Best case, I'd be happier with McDermott/McCoy over the previously tolerable Lynn/Bradley.

This is purely coincidental ? I think not :

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/fyy4c7/picture124483124/ALTERNATES/FREE_640/Sean-McDermott

http://assets.viewers-guide.hbo.com/smalls1-ep1-people-profilepic-dondarrion-beric-800x800.jpg

[Ed]

Maybe not Bills related since neither candidate is scheduled to interview with the team, but the talk here in Denver is that their new head coach will be either Kyle Shannahan or Vance Joseph. Some think Shannahan has the edge, but Elway is apparently a big fan of Joseph. Also heard that Denver's DC Wade Philips might join the Raiders, but if the new HC is Shannahan he probably stays with Denver.

[ticatfan]

It should be trestman, the last time the bills were successful was under levy former allouette coach. So bring in another allouette coach and see what happens. You were looking at him in ''09''. :)

[cookie G]

In an interesting move, Bill Musgrave is leaving the Raiders.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/10/report-bill-musgrave-leaving-the-raiders/

[justasportsfan]

Todd Downing. He was our 2014 qb coach under Marrone.

[YardRat]

In an interesting move, Bill Musgrave is leaving the Raiders.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/01/10/report-bill-musgrave-leaving-the-raiders/

Bring him in.

[YardRat]

Lynn and McDermott the favorites according to local sportscast.

I could live with Lynn if he brings in Bradley as DC and either McCoy or Musgrave as OC.

McDermott wants complete control of the 53 man roster, and the same report is coming from his interview with San Francisco.

[DraftBoy]

Carruci counters the WGR report from yesterday and says that 53 man roster control is still negotiable.

Also says Lynn and McDermott are front runners.

[Mace]

I think my only reservation about McDermott is that his defense is zone based and I was reading over on a Panthers site he has a tendency to fall back into the hated prevent coverage. Bendy defenses trigger my Tampa-2 rages.