Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

[BoyILuvLoznStupidly]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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

[kscdogbillsfan1221]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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

[Generalissimus Gibby]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

Huh?

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/winter2008/feature/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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/winter2008/feature/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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

Russ Brandon = poop

Poop just called.

Said they're offended by this comparison.

[bleve]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

Ernie Adams, Bellicheat's director of Football Research.

http://www.northwestern.edu/magazine/winter2008/feature/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]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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.

[Guest]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

Then the Pegulas are stupid billionaires.

He is a dumb Polack who got lucky through fracking and rode the momentum.

Managing people and managing drills/land rights are two radically different skill sets.

Pegula needs to hire Wolfe and give him the keys to the franchise.

[YardRat]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

I don't have a problem with a marketing guy being President (don't forget, he's also Managing Partner), the position is supposed to oversee the entire operation. As a matter of fact, if you look at the organizational chart, the executive branch is made up entirely of business people, not football people. I do have a problem, however, if the position is being used too much to be involved in decisions regarding the pure football aspects of the organization, he shouldn't be doing a job that ownership is paying others to do, and as I (and several others over the years) have stated moves like TO and Wrecks just wreak of his influence.

Jim Overdorf is the Senior Vice President of Football Operations, and has been with the team for over 20 years. I'd like to know how much input he has on the decisions regarding the football side, and if anybody's head should be put on the chopping block it would be his.

IMO if there were a definite statement, and evidence that actually supports that statement, that Brandon has zero input on football nobody would give a **** what position he holds or what his background is.

[coastal]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

I'm assuming part of Brandon's role is to structure the organization to run effectively.

Ask anyone in the corporate world... the last person you want in that role is someone from the marketing department.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

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

Can't speak to that one, but Rich McKay does for the Falcons and there are a number of other team presidents across the league who appear whenever the team has official business to announce or conduct.

[coastal]

Re: Why Russ Brandon needs to go.

I don't have a problem with a marketing guy being President (don't forget, he's also Managing Partner), the position is supposed to oversee the entire operation. As a matter of fact, if you look at the organizational chart, the executive branch is made up entirely of business people, not football people. I do have a problem, however, if the position is being used too much to be involved in decisions regarding the pure football aspects of the organization, he shouldn't be doing a job that ownership is paying others to do, and as I (and several others over the years) have stated moves like TO and Wrecks just wreak of his influence.

Jim Overdorf is the Senior Vice President of Football Operations, and has been with the team for over 20 years. I'd like to know how much input he has on the decisions regarding the football side, and if anybody's head should be put on the chopping block it would be his.

IMO if there were a definite statement, and evidence that actually supports that statement, that Brandon has zero input on football nobody would give a **** what position he holds or what his background is.

God awful post.