Mortenson on Mularkey resignation

[jdbillsfan]

I heard that on NFL Live. Anyone hear anything about this?

[GreenMachine]

ESPNnews is saying Mularkey is going to quit... ON now!

[TheBrownBear]

I heard it too...I hope this comes to fruition. Nobody wants to be an assistant under a lame duck head coach.

[Devin]

Dont play with my emotions...........where is the remote damnit.

[Gunzlingr]

No, ****?

[mysticsoto]

ESPNnews is saying Mularkey is going to quit... ON now!

Please don't get my hopes up...if it's not real...

[Iehoshua]

Smells like :bs:

[GreenMachine]

It was just on ESPN news. Mortenson said Mularkey's family can't take it anymore. He said that Marv wants him to stay, but he probably won't. He also said he already drew up his resignation papers..

[Iehoshua]

If true...

:party:

[TypicalBill]

:shocked:

[SquishDaFish]

Reports are he is in closed door meeting with Wilson about poss resigning. ADIOS!!

[SquishDaFish]

Reports are closed door meeting with him letting Ralph know of his resignation. ADIOS!!

[Devin]

2006 is shaping up to be a million times better already.

[SquishDaFish]

Yea but Ralph and Levy are trying to talk him out of it. Family wants him out because of the crap they take in school and in town lol

[Devin]

While I want Mularkey gone thats inexcusable.

Personal attacks on a guys family is pretty low.

[lordofgun]

Al Saunders!!! :bf1:

[Iehoshua]

Moo's family = :wail:

:stfu: and deal with it or get out. That's life as an NFL head coach's family, not saying it's good, but it's reality.

[lordofgun]

That would happen anywhere. And I doubt they were personally attacking his family. They were probably just telling his kids that their dad sucks and so forth.

[lordofgun]

threads merged.

[SquishDaFish]

I agree its a part of the job even though its not right. If he does go who do you want as coach? Mooch? Someone else?

[Devin]

Sherman, Haslett, Saunders, Zimmer

all would be fine.

[SquishDaFish]

Sherman I wouldnt mind. Or even Haslett.

[Ickybaluky]

That would happen anywhere. And I doubt they were personally attacking his family. They were probably just telling his kids that their dad sucks and so forth.

You could argue they have a right to know. They probably don't get that at home.

[Iehoshua]

That would happen anywhere. And I doubt they were personally attacking his family. They were probably just telling his kids that their dad sucks and so forth.
Happens everywhere on all levels. My uncle was a high school basketball coach in a small town for a number of years and he'd tell stories of how, if the team lost, he'd get random vulgar phone calls from people in the community.

[mysticsoto]

Sherman - 100%...best current candidate out there!

[Iehoshua]

Seems to me if he's using this as an excuse to quit, our suspicions have been realized; he has no cajones.

[Mitchy moo]

Oh, please god, please

[Devin]

Hes been kinda quiet. WOnder what his price tag is.

[Gunzlingr]

You could argue they have a right to know. They probably don't get that at home.

:rofl: You are on a roll today!

[Ickybaluky]

If I were the Bills, I'd probably go for an offensive coach and have him hire a strong DC. The Bills offense has been putrid for years.

I think Al Saunders is ready, and his system probably fits the talent if you get a TE.

[lordofgun]

Why would they try to convince him to stay when his heart is obviously not in it?

[lordofgun]

If I were the Bills, I'd probably go for an offensive coach and have him hire a strong DC. The Bills offense has been putrid for years.

I think Al Saunders is ready, and his system probably fits the talent if you get a TE.
:bf1:

[Devin]

This is either going to end very well or very Ugly.

[Dr. Lecter]

Seems to me if he's using this as an excuse to quit, our suspicions have been realized; he has no cajones.

If his family is being attacked, WTF do you expect from him?

[Iehoshua]

Why would they try to convince him to stay when his heart is obviously not in it?
Exactly.

...or is it due to Ralph not wanting to spend $$$ on a new HC?

:nervous:

[Gunzlingr]

Saunders intriques me (now that I googled to find out who he is!)

[Iehoshua]

If his family is being attacked, WTF do you expect from him?
You REALLY think he's the first head coach to have his family attacked? Gimme a break...

[casdhf]

Gregg Williams would be available :couch:

[Devin]

You REALLY think he's the first head coach to have his family attacked? Gimme a break...

Easy for us to say.

I cant blame the guy. As much as I want him gone.

[lordofgun]

Exactly.

...or is it due to Ralph not wanting to spend $$$ on a new HC?

:nervous:
If Mularkey resigns, they don't have to pay him.

[Pride]

Updated: Jan. 12, 2006, 4:21 PM ET

LINK: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2289987

Although he may still be talked into staying on the job, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and ESPN.com on Thursday that Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey was in an afternoon meeting with high-ranking team officials that could lead to his resignation.

If is believed that the meeting includes Bills owner Ralph Wilson and newly-appointed general manager Marv Levy.

Sources said that, because of family considerations, Mularkey intended to walk away after only two seasons, but felt that he needed to meet with Bills management before he formally tendered his resignation. Mularkey had lengthy meetings with Wilson last week as the Bills owner dramatically reshuffled the football operation.

Wilson fired team president/general manager Tom Donahoe, re-hired Levy, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, and made other changes to the front office. It is believed that Wilson also suggested changes in the coaching staff and Mularkey subsequently dismissed five assistants.

In two seasons, Mularkey has compiled a 14-18 record, including a disappointing 5-11 mark in 2005.

[Iehoshua]

Easy for us to say.

I cant blame the guy. As much as I want him gone.
I'm not condoning that type of behavior but it more or less comes with the territory.

[Ickybaluky]

Saunders intriques me (now that I googled to find out who he is!)

He is from the Gibbs/Vermeil/Martz coaching line, the offense descended from Air Coryell and Sid Gillman.

Loves to run the ball and throw vertical timing routes. You'd have to get some OL and a TE that has the speed to challenge the deep middle of the field, but you need that anyway.

[SquishDaFish]

Our fav coach williams is not avail but Wade Phillips is!!

[lordofgun]

Updated: Jan. 12, 2006, 4:21 PM ET

LINK: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2289987

Although he may still be talked into staying on the job, league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and ESPN.com on Thursday that Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey was in an afternoon meeting with high-ranking team officials that could lead to his resignation.

If is believed that the meeting includes Bills owner Ralph Wilson and newly-appointed general manager Marv Levy.

Sources said that, because of family considerations, Mularkey intended to walk away after only two seasons, but felt that he needed to meet with Bills management before he formally tendered his resignation. Mularkey had lengthy meetings with Wilson last week as the Bills owner dramatically reshuffled the football operation.

Wilson fired team president/general manager Tom Donahoe, re-hired Levy, the Hall of Fame coach who led the Bills to four Super Bowl appearances, and made other changes to the front office. It is believed that Wilson also suggested changes in the coaching staff and Mularkey subsequently dismissed five assistants.

In two seasons, Mularkey has compiled a 14-18 record, including a disappointing 5-11 mark in 2005.
I don't like how that title is worded. Still some room for an "out."

[lordofgun]

Anyone think Levy will actually coach after all?

Complete control? :eek:

[Iehoshua]

If Mularkey resigns, they don't have to pay him.
...however chances are they may not get another HC at the same price they had Moo.

[Devin]

Anyone think Levy will actually coach after all?

Complete control? :eek:

I hope not.

[pintonick96]

It's on KFFL...

Bills | Mularkey to resign?
Thu, 12 Jan 2006 12:51:27 -0800
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Buffalo Bills (http://www.kffl.com/team/9/nfl) head coach Mike Mularkey (http://www.kffl.com/player/7754/nfl) reportedly met with team president Ralph Wilson and general manager Marv Levy Thursday, Jan. 12, about resigning from the head coaching post. The resignation is not forced, as Wilson and Levy are trying to convince him to stay.

[lordofgun]

If they convince him to stay, I'm gonna be pissed!!

And why did he intend to only coach for 2 years (as stated in the ESPN article) if he signed a 5-year contract? Something doesn't sit right about all this.

[Iehoshua]

I wish they'd remove the question mark.

[RedEyE]

What a whiney ass quiter. If he can't take care of **** on the home front, that just makes me think that things on the field aren't going to get better.

later Mularkey. :wave:

[Gunzlingr]

I wish they'd remove the question mark.

:rofl:

I think Jerry Glanville is ready to return to the NFL. Where is Art Shell these days.

[Dr. Lecter]

If they convince him to stay, I'm gonna be pissed!!

And why did he intend to only coach for 2 years (as stated in the ESPN article) if he signed a 5-year contract? Something doesn't sit right about all this.

He did not originally intend to leave after 2 years. That was his intention this AM.

[Devin]

How old is Saunders?

[tat2dmike77]

Why try to convince someone to stay if they want to leave. It's like some pathetic little geek trying to convince his girlfriend who is dumping him to stay. I say be gone.

Sure his family shouldn't be hearing "your dad sucks" from other people but that's life as NFL head coach. I say let him go if he wants to leave it just shows he has no balls.

Bring in Mike sherman. He proved he can win in GB and he'll turn this team around to.

[Ickybaluky]

How old is Saunders?

In his 50's.

Bio (http://www.kcchiefs.com/coach/al_saunders/)

[pintonick96]

We're probably going to get Jim Haslett for our coach. Another guy who got alot from a very ****ty team.

[Devin]

Cool

[venis2k1]

we should trade 3 first round pick to NE for Bill Belichick :afro:


thats right.

[Iehoshua]

We're probably going to get Jim Haslett for our coach. Another guy who got alot from a very ****ty team.

Haslett? What exactly has he accomplished to make him a good candidate besides experience losing?

[Dr. Lecter]

Mike Schopp just brought up a good point:

The death of Ton Dungy's son might be making coaches look at what they do.

[lordofgun]

Guess they should have home-schooled.

[Pride]

Yeah, why do you all want Haslett?

[Devin]

Haslett isnt Mike Sherman, but hes not a bad coach. Bilichek wasnt stellar his first go round either.

Do you remember how bad the Saints were? This past season they get a bye.

[Ickybaluky]

Haslett isnt Mike Sherman, but hes not a bad coach. Bilichek wasnt stellar his first go round either.

Do you remember how bad the Saints were? This past season they get a bye.

The Saints were pretty talented, though. They only made the playoffs once despite being strong on both the offensive and defensive lines.

The biggest knock on Haslett was his teams were stupid and undisciplined. I can see losing because you suck, but when your team takes lots of dumb penalties and makes mistakes at crucial times that is a sign of not being prepared.

Of course, a lot of their talented players had baggage, so you can cut him a little slack for having to deal with headcases.

[ShadowHawk7]

Mike Sherman please. Led the Pack to the playoffs 4 out of 5 times. Haslet wouldn't be bad either.

[hydro014]

No sherman, i watch every packers game out here in iowa. his play calling sucks and half the time his team is unprepared for who they play. All my friends are die hard packer fans and all agree that the only reason they went to the playoffs is b/c of Farve, they also point out that over the last few years Chi, Min, and Det have all really sucked. They all agreed that the only way that they would have wanted sherman to return this year was if it guaranted Farves return. Please no Sherman, if you thought that MM play calling was bad you should have seen Sherman's, it was very similar.

[AndreReed83]

I don't get the fascination with Sherman either. As many players on his teams have liked him, he's had a ton of alienations as well and as hydro said, his playcalling is terrible.

[Mr. Cynical]

I am SO getting ready to pop that bottle of '95 Dom Perignon. I was going to do it when TD got s**tcanned, but when MM was not fired as well, my enthusiasm waned.

If MM hits the bricks, we'll FINALLY get out of this hole and it'll be PARTY TIME!


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[feelthepain]

Our fav coach williams is not avail but Wade Phillips is!!


I think he is avalible, he might have signed a big contract but he is still an asst. coach. I think if a team offers a higher position to him he can go to that team. The question is will he and is he worth that much money. Bill fans can't deny, Williams had a dominant D on the field while he was HC. Imagine if the Bills were to somehow get Williams as the HC..(again) and Mike Martz as the OC. That would make the Bills a pretty scary team, no matter the talent.

[Devin]

I think he is avalible, he might have signed a big contract but he is still an asst. coach. I think if a team offers a higher position to him he can go to that team. The question is will he and is he worth that much money. Bill fans can't deny, Williams had a dominant D on the field while he was HC. Imagine if the Bills were to somehow get Williams as the HC..(again) and Mike Martz as the OC. That would make the Bills a pretty scary team, no matter the talent.

He cant leave for a HC position til 2007 now.

[lordofgun]

I am SO getting ready to pop that bottle of '95 Dom Perignon. I was going to do it when TD got s**tcanned, but when MM was not fired as well, my enthusiasm waned.

If MM hits the bricks, we'll FINALLY get out of this hole and it'll be PARTY TIME!


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:limp:

[lordofgun]

One last time...Gregg Williams SUCKS. Period.

[EDS]

I am SO getting ready to pop that bottle of '95 Dom Perignon. I was going to do it when TD got s**tcanned, but when MM was not fired as well, my enthusiasm waned.

If MM hits the bricks, we'll FINALLY get out of this hole and it'll be PARTY TIME!


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Hope you feel like drinking tonight!

[don137]

First of all, that is deplorable to attack the family. Just because someone does not approve of the coaching job MM is doing does not give them any right to belittle the family members.
Secondly, this just shows what a terrible job TD did at selecting a head coach. After his first screw up in hiring Williams he could of hired the talented Charlie Weiss. Instead he goes with MM who now wants to quit. While I am not a fan of MM I was willing to give him another chance with Marv running the show... At least TD will not be picking the head coach except now Buffalo is behind the 8 ball in the coach recruiting process...

[Iehoshua]

:cheers:

[Tatonka]

He is from the Gibbs/Vermeil/Martz coaching line, the offense descended from Air Coryell and Sid Gillman.
Loves to run the ball and throw vertical timing routes. You'd have to get some OL and a TE that has the speed to challenge the deep middle of the field, but you need that anyway.

we are supposed to have that kind of tight end in Kevin Everett.. last years 3rd rounder from miami. he will be more than a year removed from the injury by the time TC comes around.

on saunders'


Simply put, Saunders has presided over the NFL’s most prolific scoring offense over the last four seasons. During that span, no NFL team has registered more points than the 1,754 accumulated by the Chiefs, an average of 27.4 ppg. In 2004, Kansas City scored 30+ points in five consecutive games, a first in team history. The Chiefs led the NFL in scoring in both 2002 and 2003, becoming the first AFC team to lead the league in scoring in back-to-back seasons since San Diego in ‘81-82. During the 2003 season alone, the Chiefs piled up a franchise-record 484 points after registering a league-high 467 points in 2002.

just wondering though.. why would the chiefs pay for Edwards to come over when they have this guy?

[Iehoshua]

we are supposed to have that kind of tight end in Kevin Everett.. last years 3rd rounder from miami. he will be more than a year removed from the injury by the time TC comes around.

on saunders'



just wondering though.. why would the chiefs pay for Edwards to come over when they have this guy?
Perhaps they wanted to go in a different direction with a more defensive-minded HC since it's their defense that has been consistently poor under Vermeil.

[feelthepain]

I just watched SC and it doesn't like MM is done just yet!! According to Chris Mortenson. He said MM did resign, but Tyour owner tried to talk him out of quiting. The two main reasons were 1) MM family 2) The firng of TD and the hiring of Marv as the GM and because he's clueless about the salary cap. I guess you'll all know come 11:00 am tomorrow.

[Historian]

Al Saunders!!! :bf1:

sucks....

[Mr. Cynical]

:limp:
MM :hump: :log:

[Michael82]

I just watched SC and it doesn't like MM is done just yet!! According to Chris Mortenson. He said MM did resign, but Tyour owner tried to talk him out of quiting. The two main reasons were 1) MM family 2) The firng of TD and the hiring of Marv as the GM and because he's clueless about the salary cap. I guess you'll all know come 11:00 am tomorrow.
He's gone. Once they announced the PC, it's a done deal. I think Mularkey is just trying to get a severance pay now.

[BAM]

I'll have an order of Al Saunders please!

...and hold the Haslett.... I don't see why everyone likes him so much. So he played for the Bills before.. so what! So did Rob Johnson.

[Historian]

Knowing Marv...he's going to hire Ted Cottrell as HC.

[AndreReed83]

"clueless" about the cap is a lot stronger then Mort put it. Just said Marv was still trying to get a handle on it. I actually didn't like the sound of it either, but the PC should pretty much signify that he is gone.

[BAM]

Great....

[Dr. Lecter]

Knowing Marv...he's going to hire Ted Cottrell as HC.

That is my prediction. Seriously.

[SquishDaFish]

Now that I think about im hoping for one of these 3....Al Saunders,Jim Johnson(eagles) or Haslett

[Michael82]

I'm so pissed that Mularkey waited soo long. I wanted OC Brad Childress. He's going to be a damn good coach for the Vikings.

[DaBills]

Espn has it: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2289987


It's something to do with the time-warp space enregy thing...you can't have an uneven number of coaches with the same first and last initials in the league at the same time for too long – it ****s things up:

Brian Billick
Bill Belichick
Mike Mularkey
Mike Martz
Mike McCarthy

[Tatonka]

kirk ferentz.. i wanted him when we hired williams and mm.. maybe i will finally get my wish.

saunders.. NOBODY can argue what he has done with the offenses he has run.

[DaBills]

Ferentz said today he has no interest in an NFL coaching gig anymore. Link is to old story, but I heard it again on radio today.

http://x.go.com/cgi/x.pl?name=SEARCH_espn&srvc=sz&goto=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=1938603

[Historian]

That is my prediction. Seriously.

Same here.

Marv was live on 97 Rock this morning singing TC's praises.

Marv and Ralph are very close to him, and his salary will be in line.

[Bmax]

I bet the players are happy most of them at least.....The bills players alwyas loved Ted.. I hope they give him a serious interview...He loves Buffalo..Family still here.....A great guy ..Salary will be in place and he will get coaches to come in ...I bet Sam wyche may stay...Jim Mcnally will and Bobby April may....


Bmax

[Kerr]

Saunders please. He's had head coaching experience. Guess I wouldn't mind Cotrell or haslett either.

[Ingtar33]

Saunders would be a fantastic HC.

Cotrell would be alright...

I really don't understand the fascination with haslett. his teams play stupid

[Michael82]

Saunders would be a fantastic HC.

Cotrell would be alright...

I really don't understand the fascination with haslett. his teams play stupid
After more searching, I'm falling off the Haslett bandwagon. Apparently the Saints fans said that they played stupid, and had a ton of penalties, the most in the league. His team was very undisciplined. :ill:

We don't need that again. :scared:

[Bmax]

The fascination is simple .. He was a player here...A good one...We have never had a former player as head coach.....

Heck if jim kelly wanted to coach here people would be going nuts...for him and against him....

Bmax

[Bmax]

Saunders won't happen .. i think he will get the raiders job.. I WONDER IF MARTY WANTS OUT OF SAN DIEGO....WOULD HE COME HERE ?

BMAX

[AndreReed83]

Marty Schottenheimer is a horrendus coach who has squandered good talent everywhere he has been. He looks and sounds clueless every game, and really, he coaches that way too. Marty Ball does not need to come to Buffalo.

[Throne Logic]

Bobby April.

[Michael82]

Bobby April.
That does definitely intrigue me. His players play for him and he can definitely coach, plus Marv Levy was a former ST coach too.