Vic Caruci Tweet

[DesertFox24]

He just tweeted a link about what Doug Whaley is telling candidates, I unfortunately cannot open at work and was hoping someone could copy the article or provide a cliff notes, or where this article is at. Thanks in advance

[ghz in pittsburgh]

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In other developments related to the coaching search, an league source says that Bills General Manager Doug Whaley, who is leading the search process for club owners Terry and Kim Pegula, has spoken in glowing terms to candidates about quarterback EJ Manuel. The source said that Whaley is making it clear he wants the new coach to make the progress in developing Manuel, the Bills' first-round draft pick in 2013, that former coach Doug Marrone and his staff never made.
Manuel, who started 10 games as a rookie before suffering a season-ending injury, was benched after four games last season and replaced by veteran Kyle Orton, who retired the day after the season ended.
Meanwhile, the News has learned that all of Marrone's former Bills assistant coaches still have contracts with the club that run through the 2015 season and are not allowed to seek other jobs until a new head coach is hired and determines which of the assistants he wishes to retain.
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So Whaley is still all in on Manuel, I guess.

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

Whaley is telling candidates that developing EJ is to be a top priority.

Also says that our assistants are under contract and can't seek other positions, unless it's an upward move. The new coach will determine which assistants he wants to keep.

[bleve]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

Ugh. It made me puke.

league source says that Bills General Manager Doug Whaley, who is leading the search process for club owners Terry and Kim Pegula, has spoken in glowing terms to candidates about quarterback EJ Manuel. The source said that Whaley is making it clear he wants the new coach to make the progress in developing Manuel, the Bills' first-round draft pick in 2013, that former coach Doug Marrone and his staff never made.

What coach is going to want to bank his future on EJ? Doug is tying one hand behind their back before they're even hired.

[Dr. Who]

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Ha! Yes, just 'Ha!'

[psubills62]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

What did people expect him to say? "By the way, you'll be coming into a crap situation at QB, so brace yourself."

[DesertFox24]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

Well hopefully Whaley is also saying that we will sign a FA QB and will look to draft a rookie as well, but he wants a guy who is not going to just give up on Manual and give him a fair shake. I really do not have a problem with this. I highly doubt EJ would beat out a decent vet QB so it will all be a moot point, but I do think it would be terrible if we just give up on the guy after 14 games and do not even try to make him an average QB of the likes of Dalton or Alex Smith, that is all we need with this team.

[BertSquirtgum]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

He just tweeted a link about what Doug Whaley is telling candidates, I unfortunately cannot open at work and was hoping someone could copy the article or provide a cliff notes, or where this article is at. Thanks in advance

http://bills.buffalonews.com/2015/01/06/bills-interview-least-4-coach-candidates-end-week/

"Beginning with today's meeting with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, the Buffalo Bills will interview at least four head-coaching candidates by week's end, the Buffalo News has confirmed.

On Thursday, the Bills are scheduled to visit with Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan, son of former NFL coach Mike Shanahan, whom the Bills interviewed Sunday.
The News also has confirmed they have interviews planned this week with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson.
That's in addition to the five candidates with whom they met over the weekend -- Mike Shanahan, San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Frank Reich, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, and Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
It's still unknown when the Bills plan to interview their defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, for the head-coaching job.
It's conceivable the Bills would hire both Shanahans. However, in that scenario, Mike would be the head coach and Kyle would be the offensive coordinator, presuming something could be worked out with the Browns for him to do something that isn't normally allowed by the NFL -- make a lateral move to another team.
In other developments related to the coaching search, a league source says that Bills General Manager Doug Whaley, who is leading the search process for club owners Terry and Kim Pegula, has spoken in glowing terms to candidates about quarterback EJ Manuel. The source said that Whaley is making it clear he wants the new coach to make the progress in developing Manuel, the Bills' first-round draft pick in 2013, that former coach Doug Marrone and his staff never made.
Manuel, who started 10 games as a rookie before suffering a season-ending injury, was benched after four games last season and replaced by veteran Kyle Orton, who retired the day after the season ended.
Meanwhile, the News has learned that all of Marrone's former Bills assistant coaches still have contracts with the club that run through the 2015 season and are not allowed to arbitrarily seek other jobs -- beyond upward moves -- until a new head coach is hired and determines which of the assistants he wishes to retain."

[whkfc]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

Do they really have any choice but to be committed to EJ at least this year they have no 1st rd pick and the FA group is worse than EJ. All they can do is talk up how hard EJ works and try to sell him on potential candidates. I'm sure they will sign another vet but nobody great.

[coastal]

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What a ****ing joke.

[Dr. Who]

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Either EJ will develop into a good qb or the team will draft one in 2016. They should get a vet. No one stands out. I would trade for Glennon if the price wasn't too high. It probably won't be after the Bucs take Mariotta (if they are smart) or Winston (if they're not.)

[Night Train]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

Whaley is saying to give him an actual chance, while going out and getting a couple others to make camp competitive.

He is not trying to force Manuel down anyones throat. Come on now. Manuel should have been playing near the end of the season and maybe the Raiders game would have turned out different. Orton was brutal down the stretch.

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

I still hold out hope for EJ. My biggest concern is about the confidence of teamates.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

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No sorry Whaley. You obviously are disconnected from reality. EJ Manuel has shown time and again that he is not ready for the NFL. I think it would be better for Whaley to pimp the greatness of the defense, the fact that we have a solid receiving and running back committee, and that with a tweak or two on the front wall, an upgrade at qb, and some smart coaching this team --far from being a dumpster fire -- is literally a couple steps away from making a run at a superbowl. IF Whaley is deciding who will be the coach based mainly on their commitment to staying with EJ he needs to go because that is sort of like J Bruce Ismay deciding who the next captain in the White Star Line will be solely on their commitment to the RMS Titanic.

[BuffaloRedleg]

Re: Vic Caruci Tweet

What did people expect him to say? "By the way, you'll be coming into a crap situation at QB, so brace yourself."

"We will give you all the tools at our disposal to acquire a starting QB in this league."