Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

[YardRat]

Brandon is an enigma to me. He does a great job with the business end, one has to acknowledge that unless you're in the 'anybody can market an NFL team' camp. He did a ****ty job as GM, when he was all in on the personnel side. It wreaks of his publicity whore personality when we sign TO, hire Wrecks, etc, and moves like that are simply unforgivable. However, like it or not, when he was owner pro temp for the last few years of Ralph's life before he passed, he had his hands on the building of a team that featured a dominant defense, a really solid special teams, and was simply an adequate QB and an offensive linemen or two away from being a serious contender.

I'm not in the Brandon-Hater category necessarily, but it really is time to remove him from the football team and at least give the perception they are heading in a different direction.

[Mr. Pink]

I'm not in the Brandon-Hater category necessarily, but it really is time to remove him from the football team and at least give the perception they are heading in a different direction.

Only quoting the pertinent part as I agree that Brandon is not the issue as well but in a way it's time to move on for him and everyone in the front office to at least show that the franchise is going in a different direction.

[Mace]

Well, I still don't think he needs to go. He just needs to be removed from the football decision making process.

Fat chance of that happening though, he's a gladhander with the personality trait to make bull**** believable.

[BertSquirtgum]

Russ Brandon = poop

[Mace]

Russ Brandon = poop

You always have a thoughtful, concise summarization, Squirtgum.

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Somebody explain what Russ Brandon actually does...

What's his job?

He's the president. The President of the Seattle Seahawks, Peter McLoughlin, worked for Anheuser-Busch for 21 years. I don't see anyone hoisting THAT guy on their shoulders for the Seahawk's success on the field. Why? Because he's the president. See the job description.

I'm no fan of Brandon, and I'm not defending him really, because there is no need to. But he's not to blame just because he's been a part of this organization for a while, fellas. Taking that slant is just lazy thinking. If he stays or goes, it won't chance the product on the field.

Well I tell you one thing, he is nowhere near as good as that Guy that Bellichick has that is so mysterious that people cannot figure out was his job is.

[stuckincincy]

Huh?

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

Russ Brandon = poop

couldn't have said it better myself.

[sudzy]

Stupid Bills Fans need someone to blame so why not the Marketing guy.

This is like blaming Ronald McDonald for your overweight problem.

There was a report that Rex was pressured by upper management to make a big move to appease angry Bills fans. That sounds like a marketing ploy. Now, I think Brandon is the best at what he does (sell mediocrity), but, when you have your marketing guy as President of your team, it makes me question what really is important to you.

[sudzy]

There was a report that Rex was pressured by upper management to make a big move to appease angry Bills fans. That sounds like a marketing ploy. Now, I think Brandon is the best at what he does (sell mediocrity), but, when you have your marketing guy as President of your team, it makes me question what really is important to you.

Sporting News has learned that Buffalo’s front office leaned on head coach Rex Ryan to make a significant change in hopes of appeasing a disgruntled fan base.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news...medium=twitter

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

The "marketing guy" gave us Doug Marrone, was hand picked by Russ

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

The "marketing guy" gave us Doug Marrone, was hand picked by Russ

What do you mean? The Russ Brandon lickers have convinced me that he is a genius marketing guy and has absolutely nothing to do with football decisions. And that he's brilliant.

[trapezeus]

Somebody explain what Russ Brandon actually does...

What's his job?

He's the president. The President of the Seattle Seahawks, Peter McLoughlin, worked for Anheuser-Busch for 21 years. I don't see anyone hoisting THAT guy on their shoulders for the Seahawk's success on the field. Why? Because he's the president. See the job description.

I'm no fan of Brandon, and I'm not defending him really, because there is no need to. But he's not to blame just because he's been a part of this organization for a while, fellas. Taking that slant is just lazy thinking. If he stays or goes, it won't chance the product on the field.

Does peter mcloughlin appear in the draft room and as one of two people with people who sign with the team. Russ is a con man and the gig is up. Apologists aren't defending him and this season is going to really get the fan base upset. We will not accept Russ Brandon as a part of buffalo sports. Full stop

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

What do you mean? The Russ Brandon lickers have convinced me that he is a genius marketing guy and has absolutely nothing to do with football decisions. And that he's brilliant.

I mean he has to go, I've been saying it since Sal was in his basement

[coastal]

Russ Brandon being gone has to be the #1 priority!

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Huh?

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine...ure/adams.html

When Belichick was in Cleveland, Art Modell offered 10,000 dollars to find out exactly what Ernie Adams role was for Belichick was, and he never found out. During the spygate/signalsgate controversy that only ended with a league memo, slap on the wrist, and complete destruction of the evidence Ernie Adams' name rose to the media's attention.

http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=adams

So when Feldspar asked what Russ Brandon's job was, it made me think of Ernie Adams.

[stuckincincy]

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine...ure/adams.html

When Belichick was in Cleveland, Art Modell offered 10,000 dollars to find out exactly what Ernie Adams role was for Belichick was, and he never found out. During the spygate/signalsgate controversy that only ended with a league memo, slap on the wrist, and complete destruction of the evidence Ernie Adams' name rose to the media's attention.

http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=adams

So when Feldspar asked what Russ Brandon's job was, it made me think of Ernie Adams.

Thanks, Crow!

[WagonCircler]

Russ Brandon = poop

Poop just called.

Said they're offended by this comparison.

[bleve]

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine...ure/adams.html

When Belichick was in Cleveland, Art Modell offered 10,000 dollars to find out exactly what Ernie Adams role was for Belichick was, and he never found out. During the spygate/signalsgate controversy that only ended with a league memo, slap on the wrist, and complete destruction of the evidence Ernie Adams' name rose to the media's attention.

http://www.espn.com/espn/eticket/story?page=adams

So when Feldspar asked what Russ Brandon's job was, it made me think of Ernie Adams.

Thanks for posting this. I knew of Ernie Adams, he's RainMan of the NFL. He's counting cards in the game of NFL. The Pats have done a great job of keeping this guy out of the limelight.

Find this guy another hobby

[Figster]

There was a report that Rex was pressured by upper management to make a big move to appease angry Bills fans. That sounds like a marketing ploy. Now, I think Brandon is the best at what he does (sell mediocrity), but, when you have your marketing guy as President of your team, it makes me question what really is important to you.

This post is so spot on,

I will say this about the Pegula's, new ownership isn't afraid to get their hands dirty cleaning up a mess and judging by Romans polite departure statement it gave the impression Pegula's may have left the door open.