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  • Dozerdog
    In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

    Administrator Emeritus
    • Jul 2002
    • 42586
    #1

    Haslett has an escape clause?

    Out clause could put Haslett on Bills' radar
    By MARK GAUGHAN

    11/30/2003

    It's way too early to call him a candidate, but an unusual set of circumstances could put New Orleans Saints coach Jim Haslett in position to consider becoming head coach of the Buffalo Bills after this season.
    The former Bills linebacking great is in his fourth year as head coach of the Saints and is under contract through the 2006 season. Haslett makes about $3 million a year, and there's virtually no way Saints owner Tom Benson would buy out the final three years of the contract, even if the Saints collapse down the stretch. New Orleans stands 5-6 entering today's game at Washington.

    So how might Haslett become available? Sources in New Orleans report that when Haslett signed his contract extension in August 2002, he put an "out" clause in the deal that allows him to leave for just one other head coaching job in the NFL. The job is believed to be head coach of the Bills.

    Haslett is very close friends with Bills President and General Manager Tom Donahoe, dating to their time spent together with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Haslett's wife, Beth, is a Western New York native. ...more
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  • saviorbledsoe
    All-Pro Zoner
    • Jul 2003
    • 2391
    #2
    LOVE IT!!! I d take him in heartbeat! A motivator!

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    • Jan Reimers
      Thank You, Terry and Kim, for Saving the Bills. Now, Work on the Sabres.
      • May 2003
      • 17353
      #3
      Love it, too. He's a young guy with Bills roots who could get something out of this talent.
      Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?

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      • Typ0
        honey pie
        • Jul 2002
        • 32592
        #4
        this is awesome. I would love to see this happen.

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        • Dozerdog
          In a jar, on a shelf, next to the unopened Miracle Whip.

          Administrator Emeritus
          • Jul 2002
          • 42586
          #5
          It could get tricky

          Even with the out clause, he's still a coach under contract- thus no team can talk to him without permission- even the Bills. Otherwise they would be up on tampering charges. If the Saints do make the playoffs (at 5-6 they still are in the thick of it in the NFC) then not only will the Saints ownership not want him to leave, they will make it difficult to talk to him.

          Also, the Bills along with a half other dozen teams will fire their coach within a week of the end of the season. That's 6 competing teams who will be fighting it out over some of the same candidates. Some of these teams wil act fast to get their man.

          Can the Bills afford to wait until New Orleans is eliminated? Can the Bills afford to wait to see if Benson will allow talks? Benson might stall or deny permission, forcing the Bills to move on to secure a coach before the good candidates dry up. Unless Haslett is the one to take the initiative and excersize the clause, the Bills may be forced to pass.

          I also don't think Haslett is worth giving up compensation for. Unless Benson has LSU HC Nick Saban lined up , I don't see the odds of Haslett coming here very high.

          However- I beleive he would keep LeBeau on - they worked together in Pittsburgh under TD

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          • The Spaz
            Registered User
            • Mar 2003
            • 19066
            #6
            Listen I love the fact that he was a former Buffalo Bills but his teams have done jack ****

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            • cordog
              eat, drink, and be merry
              • Apr 2003
              • 1370
              #7
              Originally posted by The Spaz
              Listen I love the fact that he was a former Buffalo Bills but his teams have done jack ****
              Hes had to deal with alot of off the field problems in New Orleans with his players. Between them stealing from eachother, sleeping with eachothers wives and claiming a players kid was another teammates, he couldnt coach football, he had to deal with all this bull****.

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              • Historian
                2020-2023 AFC East Champions!
                • Dec 2002
                • 61707
                #8
                Agreed....I wanted Haslett since he was a DC. The guy is a great coach who gets the most out of those who want to compete.

                First he'll get rid of the dead wood, then he'll kick some buts in gear!

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                • SABURZFAN
                  short bus extraordinaire
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 50747
                  #9
                  i wouldn't mind having haslett as a HC.i wouldn't give up draft picks for him though.
                  Originally posted by yordad
                  Christ, you are the queerest person in the history of Bills fanhood. I swear to god I would stomp you.

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                  • HAMMER
                    I'm right, Miyagi is wrong.
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 8132
                    #10
                    Are you talking about the same Jim Haslett who's teams have collapsed down the stretch the last three years or so? A Motivator? Hmmmmmmmmm.......

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                    • Historian
                      2020-2023 AFC East Champions!
                      • Dec 2002
                      • 61707
                      #11
                      Originally posted by HAMMER
                      Are you talking about the same Jim Haslett who's teams have collapsed down the stretch the last three years or so? A Motivator? Hmmmmmmmmm.......
                      Anyone who even attempts to Coach the Aints deserves a medal....

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                      • LtBillsFan66
                        Registered User
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 35553
                        #12
                        What has he done in New Orleans to get you all so excited?

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                        • justasportsfan
                          Registered User
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 71579
                          #13
                          Originally posted by Billsology
                          Agreed....I wanted Haslett since he was a DC. The guy is a great coach who gets the most out of those who want to compete.

                          First he'll get rid of the dead wood, then he'll kick some buts in gear!
                          the Saints are supposedly the most talented team in their division and yet they aren't dominating. Kinda sounds like the bills. Is Haslett another Greg Williams?

                          I wouldn't be surprised if his buddy TD brings him in next year.
                          sacrifice1
                          https://theinterviewwithgod.com/video/

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                          • LtBillsFan66
                            Registered User
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 35553
                            #14
                            Originally posted by justasportsfan
                            the Saints are supposedly the most talented team in their division and yet they aren't dominating. Kinda sounds like the bills. Is Haslett another Greg Williams?

                            I wouldn't be surprised if his buddy TD brings him in next year.

                            That's why I don't get all this excitement.

                            We need a proven head coach!

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                            • justasportsfan
                              Registered User
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 71579
                              #15
                              Originally posted by billsfanone



                              That's why I don't get all this excitement.

                              We need a proven head coach!
                              Don't get me wrong. I would take Haslett over GW any day but I don't think Haslett is in the same league as Parcells and Bellichick.
                              sacrifice1
                              https://theinterviewwithgod.com/video/

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