It's year #4 for Donahoe

**The Spaz** · 09-13-2004, 05:33 PM

You have a point with some of those. Adding Kris Ferris on that list is a stretch, what did he cost us?

**Frez** · 09-13-2004, 05:38 PM

Kris Ferris was a bust with the Steelers, why even bring him here?

Donahoe is 17-32 and counting.

**HenryRules** · 09-13-2004, 05:39 PM

He had an excellent half-day of drafting and since then has been average at best.

He's the president and must take all the blame/credit for the Bills performance.

In general, I think he has done a horrible job building our offense (which he has tried to do primarily through the draft).

We have used 1 1st or 2nd round pick on OL, while at the same time, we have used 7 of those picks (4 1sts, 3 2nds) on QB, WR, RB. Our OL sucks ... wonder why?

**Frez** · 09-13-2004, 05:40 PM

Originally posted by HenryRules

He had an excellent half-day of drafting and since then has been average at best.

He's the president and must take all the blame/credit for the Bills performance.

In general, I think he has done a horrible job building our offense (which he has tried to do primarily through the draft).

We have used 1 1st or 2nd round pick on OL, while at the same time, we have used 7 of those picks (4 1sts, 3 2nds) on QB, WR, RB. Our OL sucks ... wonder why?

What do you think about our QB? Can he take us to the promised land or not? It's my belief Bledsoe was a big mistake.

**HenryRules** · 09-13-2004, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by Frez

What do you think about our QB? Can he take us to the promised land or not? It's my belief Bledsoe was a big mistake.

I don't think the trade was a good one. However, if guys like Mark Rypien and Trent Dilfer can be QB's for SB winning teams, I think that Bledsoe can be too.

**Mr. Cynical** · 09-13-2004, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by Frez

I think Mr. Doanhoe is a very stubborn man and will not admit to his mistakes. 17 and 32 says it all to me!

Thoughts? Am I way off target here?

No, you are not way off target. As president and GM, TD is ultimately reponsible for the team's success and failure, just like the CEO of a company. And when the company doesn't produce, the CEO gets the axe, regardless of whether or not it was directly his fault. A 17-32 record is like having your company's stock go down close to 50%. If we do not finish 500 or above this year, his 4 year record will be something like 23-42. Not many CEO's would survive that record, and neither should TD IMO.

**G. Host** · 09-13-2004, 06:01 PM

Mike Pucillo was a late round pick; nothing to complain about.
Coaches decide who plays not GM.

**justasportsfan** · 09-13-2004, 06:02 PM

I'll wait and see what Mularkey can do. I guess since it was the first game, he and Clemens were trying to call it safe. We may not have looked great but at least we didn't suck like last year. Maybe he'll be more daring against the Raiders. I don't care if he's a rookie coach. He's got enough veteran players and vet coaches. On ethings for sure, someone like Pacells could flourish with a line-up we have. I'd be disappointed if we don't make playoffs.

**Frez** · 09-13-2004, 06:24 PM

Originally posted by G. Host

Mike Pucillo was a late round pick; nothing to complain about.
Coaches decide who plays not GM.

I disagree G baby. I think Donahoe has more say than we both know. He's not with the Steelers anymore because of his power struggles with Bill Cowher.

**Hemlepp53** · 09-13-2004, 06:25 PM

Originally posted by Frez

It's year #4 for Tom Donahoe. I would like to ask all of you WHAT has he done for making our team better since John Bulter and Wade Phillips left the team? How much time does he need to improve us? I for one have to question Tom Donahoes evaluation of talent in requards to free agents and the draft. I think he has made more mistakes than we all know right now. I'll start by saying Bledsoe was the BIGGEST mistake of many. Do you really believe Bledsoe will win us a Superbowl? I highly doubt it. His best days are years behind him.

Gregg Williams
Ryan Lindell
Mike Williams (See Bryant McKinnie)
Trey Teague
Willis McGahee when we already have a #1 RB?
Kris Ferris
Mike Pucillo
Ryan Denney

I'm just a little upset with my struggling Buffalo Bills right now and I point the finger at Mr Donahoe. I think Mr. Doanhoe is a very stubborn man and will not admit to his mistakes. 17 and 32 says it all to me!

Thoughts? Am I way off target here?

Hmmm.. Not sure how to answer this right now being the Season has jsut begun. Who knows maybe I am placing too much faith in the Coaching Staff... I do disagree with the selection of Willis McGahee.. He can become the next Superstar Runnig Back if he can gain the forum he had in the NCAA. If I'm not mistaken several Star Backs have come into the league injured from NCAA and mande huge impacts... With all draft picks we take chances.. no matter the size of the chance... Drew Bledsoe is our Prime QB Right now and I do have faith in his skill as our starter this year and I for one would like to say TD needs to focus on our O-Line... That has been a major mistake of his. Poor Selections in reguards to the O-Line... Damnit man.. I didnt want to comment on this because of the season start timing.. See what ya did to me... I need to stop now but ohhh I dont wanna... LoL.. Good Piece of reading and it did make my mind begin to stir.....

**Mr. Cynical** · 09-13-2004, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Frez

I disagree G baby. I think Donahoe has more say than we both know. He's not with the Steelers anymore because of his power struggles with Bill Cowher.

Yep.

**Mr. Cynical** · 09-13-2004, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Frez

What do you think about our QB? Can he take us to the promised land or not? It's my belief Bledsoe was a big mistake.

I thought it was a good idea at first, but after last year I don't. IMO they should have dumped him and his mult-gazillion dollar contract in the offseason. Can get the same or better performance for half the price. Playing "ok" or "not to lose" is not worth his price tag.

To HR's point, if a Rypien can win it, then Drew can too. However we don't have the same offense as the Hogs did, *especially* that line.

**The_Philster** · 09-13-2004, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by Frez

I disagree G baby. I think Donahoe has more say than we both know. He's not with the Steelers anymore because of his power struggles with Bill Cowher.

The power struggles were about Cowher having more say in personnel decisions, not in who plays.

**Frez** · 09-13-2004, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by The_Philster

The power struggles were about Cowher having more say in personnel decisions, not in who plays.

Is there a difference?

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