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When Marv first came to coach the bills , Kelly, Bruce , Hull ,Reed and later on Thurman were all young. They weren't set on their ways like a vet would be. They were the core of a team that would later on dominate the 90's. They were young and had a lot to learn. This is the way Poilan did it then and it's the same recipe he did with the Colts. Harrison , Manning and James were all grown in home.
Fast forward to 2006.
Marv cleaned house by getting rid of guys like Adams and Milloy. Unless Fletcher thrives well in the new system, I doubt he will be brought back when his contract is up and even if he is retained, his replacement will be groomed. I suspect the same goes with Spikes but unlike Fletcher he's not old but it all depends on how he fits in to the new system plus his injury.
These guys are gonna be the Mcguinest of this bills. Serviceable , but not the future. Moulds was one of them which is why Marv asked for a paycutt. Moulds would've been this teams Lofton.
People want to b!tch about not getting guys like Runyan or Fabini. They aren't players that will be here in a couple of years anyways. Why waste our time? Marv will build via the draft or get up and coming players who fit in the system they are installing.
Going young is what has made teams that have been dominant through the years. Pitts, Colts and Patriots. Going via the FA builds a team that has talent but almost never results into a cohessive unit because as last year proved, vets will tend to have their own way of doing things. They sometimes tend to think they know more than the coach. The raiders and Redskins have done this through the years to no success. TD's ways had a lot of vets but never resulted in success.
Clements is young and his best years are still ahead of him
Look at the players Marv has brought in. Davis, Reed, Tripplett. All young pups that have upsides and aren't set on their ways. Players that can learn a system who's youth allows them to physically do what is asked of them.
This isn't a win now situation. If Marv told you guys we're rebuilding, would you guys renew your season tickets or would you wait for all of it to come into place before you renew it?
Fast forward to 2006.
Marv cleaned house by getting rid of guys like Adams and Milloy. Unless Fletcher thrives well in the new system, I doubt he will be brought back when his contract is up and even if he is retained, his replacement will be groomed. I suspect the same goes with Spikes but unlike Fletcher he's not old but it all depends on how he fits in to the new system plus his injury.
These guys are gonna be the Mcguinest of this bills. Serviceable , but not the future. Moulds was one of them which is why Marv asked for a paycutt. Moulds would've been this teams Lofton.
People want to b!tch about not getting guys like Runyan or Fabini. They aren't players that will be here in a couple of years anyways. Why waste our time? Marv will build via the draft or get up and coming players who fit in the system they are installing.
Going young is what has made teams that have been dominant through the years. Pitts, Colts and Patriots. Going via the FA builds a team that has talent but almost never results into a cohessive unit because as last year proved, vets will tend to have their own way of doing things. They sometimes tend to think they know more than the coach. The raiders and Redskins have done this through the years to no success. TD's ways had a lot of vets but never resulted in success.
Clements is young and his best years are still ahead of him
Look at the players Marv has brought in. Davis, Reed, Tripplett. All young pups that have upsides and aren't set on their ways. Players that can learn a system who's youth allows them to physically do what is asked of them.
This isn't a win now situation. If Marv told you guys we're rebuilding, would you guys renew your season tickets or would you wait for all of it to come into place before you renew it?
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