I'm losing faith in Marv already....

[OpIv37]

Ok, let's try to look at this objectively. Here are the positives about Jauron:
1. He has HC experience.
2. He's defensive-minded so hopefully he can play to our strength and revive the struggling D
3. He had a winning season with a very mediocre team
4. He's not a pass-happy WCO guy (and hopefully he won't pick one for OC).

And the negatives:
1. Poor record as a HC (read: not a proven winner like Sherman).
2. Probably won't do much to help the offense on his own- needs a good coordinator
3. It shows the NFL good ole' boy network is alive and well. What's the difference between TD bringing in all his Pitt cronies and Marv bringing in all his Chicago cronies? I can't help but think this was a major factor in the decision.

Like it our not, Jauron's the guy now. I'm sick of losing and I hope he does well here and gets this team back on track. But I think he's going to need a good staff to get that done. Fortunately, the Bills retained April and Wyche so the basis is already there.

[RedEyE]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

I'm not saying that you're right, but I have to think if Jauron is not an Ivy Leaguer, then we are talking about Sherman today.

[EDS]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

Ok, let's try to look at this objectively. Here are the positives about Jauron:
1. He has HC experience.
2. He's defensive-minded so hopefully he can play to our strength and revive the struggling D
3. He had a winning season with a very mediocre team
4. He's not a pass-happy WCO guy (and hopefully he won't pick one for OC).

And the negatives:
1. Poor record as a HC (read: not a proven winner like Sherman).
2. Probably won't do much to help the offense on his own- needs a good coordinator
3. It shows the NFL good ole' boy network is alive and well. What's the difference between TD bringing in all his Pitt cronies and Marv bringing in all his Chicago cronies? I can't help but think this was a major factor in the decision.

Like it our not, Jauron's the guy now. I'm sick of losing and I hope he does well here and gets this team back on track. But I think he's going to need a good staff to get that done. Fortunately, the Bills retained April and Wyche so the basis is already there.

Not that I think Jauron was the right call, but I don't think Sherman was either. The guy couldn't win with a hall of fame quarterback. I would have rather gone with Saunders, Rivera or the Jaguar assistant - name escapes me.

[ICE74129]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

Jauron was Ralphs personal pick as well. The FACT ralph brought him in on his private jet negates any ESPN Speculation about Sherman etc.

[EDS]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

Jauron was Ralphs personal pick as well. The FACT ralph brought him in on his private jet negates any ESPN Speculation about Sherman etc.

Right.

[Dr. Lecter]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

Jauron was Ralphs personal pick as well. The FACT ralph brought him in on his private jet negates any ESPN Speculation about Sherman etc.

Maybe ralph wanted to get to know his new HC and it made sense since they were both flying to Buffalo from the same place?

[realdealryan]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

And the negatives:
1. Poor record as a HC (read: not a proven winner like Sherman).
2. Probably won't do much to help the offense on his own- needs a good coordinator
3. It shows the NFL good ole' boy network is alive and well. What's the difference between TD bringing in all his Pitt cronies and Marv bringing in all his Chicago cronies? I can't help but think this was a major factor in the decision.

1. Yes, but keep in mind that Sherman had Favre. Jauron had this list of great NFL quarterbacks:
Jim Miller, Chris Chandler, Cade McNown, and Shane Matthews.
2. Fine. What's wrong with letting a coordinator take care of the offense? Just as long as he doesn't start calling the plays halfway through the season.
3. What's wrong with bringing in someone you are comfortable with? Someone you know. Isn't that how most good job opportunities start for all of us?

You really can't lose faith in Marv until the Bills lose. If they lose.

Or if they bring in like Joe Bugel or Mayor McCheese to run the offense.

[OpIv37]

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3. What's wrong with bringing in someone you are comfortable with? Someone you know. Isn't that how most good job opportunities start for all of us?

You really can't lose faith in Marv until the Bills lose. If they lose.

Or if they bring in like Joe Bugel or Mayor McCheese to run the offense.

Mayor McCheese would have done better than Mularkey. And as far as bringing in someone you are comfortable with- that's what got us Tom Donahoe, Mike Mularkey and Tom Clements- we all know how well that worked out. My concern is that- yet again- friendship won out over coaching ability.

[Meathead]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

Maybe ralph wanted to get to know his new HC and it made sense since they were both flying to Buffalo from the same place?

utterly preposterous

it is far more reasonable to see this as a massive conspiracy

[realdealryan]

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That could be true. We don't know, we're just lowly fans.

My personal opinion is that the Bears and the Packers are two hugely different franchises and the Bears haven't had a good quarterback since Billy Wade. The Packers have been an easier franchise to coach with Favre around (until this year). If Jauron could go 13-3 with Jim Miller at the helm, why not give him a shot? I think we could do worse.

[madness]

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"Jauron is described by associates as someone who's almost always the smartest person in the room but who never lets anyone know it. "

"Smart. Low-key. Unflappable. Mr. Cool. Loyal. All are words commonly used to describe Jauron. "

comments like these sure make me feel better about him.

[madness]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

"Jauron is described by associates as someone who's almost always the smartest person in the room but who never lets anyone know it. "

"Smart. Low-key. Unflappable. Mr. Cool. Loyal. All are words commonly used to describe Jauron. "

comments like these sure make me feel better about him.

Either that or he's really Snoopy in disguise.

[don137]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

"Jauron is described by associates as someone who's almost always the smartest person in the room but who never lets anyone know it. "

"Smart. Low-key. Unflappable. Mr. Cool. Loyal. All are words commonly used to describe Jauron. "

comments like these sure make me feel better about him.

I rather he be called a great coach, a winner, a person who gets the most out of his players, a no nonsense guy who will bring mental toughness...I give a rats tail about Mr. Cool, smart and low key

[madness]

Re: I'm losing faith in Marv already....

I rather he be called a great coach, a winner, a person who gets the most out of his players, a no nonsense guy who will bring mental toughness...I give a rats tail about Mr. Cool, smart and low key

I've heard all those things said about him too. Well, all except the winner part.