Why Schottenheimer should already be on Buffalo's radar

[Don't Panic]

Hadn't really thought about him as an option. Considering Cowher is doubtful, he may be a good option. We are in a position similar to SD's a few years back... lots of young talent, no clear leader. Would Ralph pay what it took to bring him in?

http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/19815.html

In his first season at the helm of the Bills, Jauron's decision-making skills were called into question on several occasions, particularly for clock-management issues and failed challenges, but all was forgiven when he took the team to a semi-respectable 7-9 record after a calamitous 2-5 start. This year, Buffalo was supposed to progress and at least match or near its win total from 2006. Instead, though, the Bills are just 1-4 in a campaign where they probably ought to be 3-2. The fact is, Jauron and his staff (mostly offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild) have cost the Bills two victories this season. Buffalo should have won the Denver game, a 15-14 season-opening loss, and it should have been victorious in Monday's 25-24 shocker against Dallas.

If we were 3-2 right now, it would be hard to argue. Also, it deserves noting that the cupboards are pretty thin. Still, I don't get the gut feeling of confidence from Jauron and I don't think I ever will.

[Cleve]

I'm curious. Why should we want Schottenheimer? Don't his teams always collapse in the post-season?

[jamze132]

Dick sucks.

[Johnny Bugmenot]

I'm curious. Why should we want Schottenheimer? Don't his teams always collapse in the post-season?

To quote Jim Mora: "Playoffs? Don't talk to me about-- playoffs! You kidding me? I just hope we can win a game!"

[LtBillsFan66]

I'm curious. Why should we want Schottenheimer? Don't his teams always collapse in the post-season?

Jauron's never make the playoffs. Except once, which all he did was lose.

[mchurchfie]

The Playoffs sound good right now, even if we collapsed.

[acehole]

I'm curious. Why should we want Schottenheimer? Don't his teams always collapse in the post-season?

A Lets get to the post season.
b Marty got fired for 14 and 2
c Lost to the Pats who were cheating at the time.

[mchurchfie]

Look how the Chargers are doing now, they'll be lucky to make the POs.

[Bill Brasky]

Would Ralph pay what it took to bring him in?

No

[raphael120]

I love how some Bills fans are like "well Schottenheimer only lost in the playoffs."

Since when do we have room to be THAT picky!?!?

[joekurtz]

I love how some Bills fans are like "well Schottenheimer only lost in the playoffs."

Since when do we have room to be THAT picky!?!?

Right on!

What's better, having a team that wins consistantly & gets into the play offs with a coach who has a mediocre PO record or consistantly losing 9 or 10 games a year & never even getting NEAR the playoffs?

I'll take winning every time.

And think about the feel good story & the positive press & attention brought upon the franchise by bringing a former Bills player "home" to coach the team. Sure, Marty would cost Wilson more money than he's ever paid a coach, but he'd make it back in increased ticket sales next year. Sales that I believe will otherwise see a big drop off from disillusioned fans if we continue with with the mediocrity known as Dick Jauron as coach.

[Don't Panic]

Williams, Mularkey and Jauron all brought pretty limited experience to the HC position. It would be nice to have someone who has been around the block a few times running the ship. True, Marty has never fared well in the playoffs, but most coaches don't. Holmgren is 12-10, Dungy is 9-8, Fisher 5-4 (4-4 if we exclude the forward lateral), Coughlin 4-6, Gruden 5-3, Reid 8-6... even Shanahan is only 8-5. The only two coaches who are active that have tremnedous success in the playoffs are Gibbs and cheater Bill. One could even make the case that he's overachieved in the regular season and then run out of steam in the playoffs. Aside for last year's team (which was young), he's never really had a ton of talent... definitely not an Elway, Manning or Favre.

I'm not necessarily starting the "Marty for coach" bandwagon, but its about the most reasonable idea I've heard yet aside from the Cowher half-dream.

[Bufftp]

So we hire Schottenheimer. Make the playoff two consective years. One and done two consecutive years. Everybody goes from praising schotty to calling for his firing.

I don't think he is the answer.

[sdbillsfan2]

Ralph is going to wait until Norv Turner becomes available. lol
In the history of the Bills ,how many great coaches has he hired ? Hell , how many good coaches has he hired ? I can only remember 3.
Lou Saban and Marv.. And no I don't think Chuck Knox was good !..lol
After Monday .. you might want to add Wade to list list of Good coaches.Way to go Ralph... Thanks for all the memories !

Mark Cuban for new Bills owner ! Asap......... Please !

[Don't Panic]

So we hire Schottenheimer. Make the playoff two consective years. One and done two consecutive years. Everybody goes from praising schotty to calling for his firing.

I don't think he is the answer.

That's pretty prophetic. I think its a bit premature to call him a failure here before he even get's a shot.

[Oaf]

Call me when "Why" "should" and "be" are removed from the title.

[Mitchy moo]

Call me when "Why" "should" and "be" are removed from the title.

Word.

[ublinkwescore]

I'm curious. Why should we want Schottenheimer? Don't his teams always collapse in the post-season?

At least his teams make it to the postseason.

the concensus on Peyton Manning was that he was a playoff choker - but he has proven that wrong now.

I'm all for any of the following:

Schottenheimer
Cowher
John Fox if he gets canned in Carolina and then Cowher takes that job.

[SABURZFAN]

Would Ralph pay what it took to bring him in?

i seriously doubt that the slumlord will fork out the money.

[don137]

It's kind of like the class nerd saying he doesn't want to hook up someone because she we give you everything but won't go all the way....Beggars can't be choosers..