Football Bills contact Shanahan about coach opening - Page 2

**Nzoner** · 11-18-2009, 03:49 PM

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By Adam Schefter
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One day after firing Dick Jauron, the Buffalo Bills have wasted no time identifying a potential replacement.

Buffalo has contacted and is in the process of arranging a meeting with former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, according to two NFL sources.

Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Broncos, is said to be willing to listen to the Bills. He has said in the past that he is determined to return to the NFL next season.

While Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Broncos, is viewed within the Bills organization as a desired candidate, there are other names at or near the top of the team's wish list.

For now, the Bills have appointed defensive coordinator Perry Fewell as interim head coach. Fewell is well-respected within the organization and will be given every opportunity to earn the full-time job.

The Bills also will investigate options expected to include Florida Tuskers coach Jim Haslett and New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, both of whom has ties to the Bills.

Haslett played linebacker for Buffalo from 1979 to 1985. Gilbride was the Bills offensive coordinator during 2002-03, when quarterback Drew Bledsoe had his most productive seasons with the team.

Another candidate on the Bills radar is Marc Trestman, coach of the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes, who posted a CFL-best 15-3 regular season record and has his team one win from the Grey Cup final. Ironically, Trestman once succeeded Shanahan as the offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers.

Adam Schefter is an ESPN NFL Insider.

Titty Meat · 11-18-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Dude, his team was in the AFC Championship just a few years ago against the Steelers. With Jake Plummer as QB. The Denver Broncos were number two in total offense just last year.

Their problem was defense and he just wasn't able to solve it the past few seasons. He fired coordinator after coordinator, he drafted, traded and signed defensive players but none of that got him a championship defense. But it wasn't for a lack of effort.

The guy is a high quality NFL coach and he'll succeed somewhere else.

2005 4 years ago. Reguardless his defenses have sucked for awhile now yes his offenses were good, I do however question how much is left in the tank. He's coached forever and look at how his teams have finished down the stretch the last few years. Its a fair question Dane. I prefer going for a young coach re-treads don't work that much.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 04:48 PM

Lets see, Denver ownership owes him many millions of dollars, and Shannahan just finished a bazillion dollar home, so friggin big, it has it's very own bowling alley, located in the Denver area.

I see no reason why he wouldn't want to move to Buffalo.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

2005 4 years ago. Reguardless his defenses have sucked for awhile now yes his offenses were good, I do however question how much is left in the tank. He's coached forever and look at how his teams have finished down the stretch the last few years. Its a fair question Dane. I prefer going for a young coach re-treads don't work that much.

Well actually, it was just 3 seasons for Shanahan, as he is not coaching this season.

You must also take into consideration the fact that he decided to go young mid-season, benching Plummer in favor of getting Cutler some game experience.

Look, the guy has three Super Bowl rings. He's an offensive mastermind. Do I think it was time for him to leave Denver?

Absolutely.

But he will land on his feet somewhere and he will coach a competitive team.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Well actually, it was just 3 seasons for Shanahan, as he is not coaching this season.

You must also take into consideration the fact that he decided to go young mid-season, benching Plummer in favor of getting Cutler some game experience.

Look, the guy has three Super Bowl rings. He's an offensive mastermind. Do I think it was time for him to leave Denver?

Absolutely.

But he will land on his feet somewhere and he will coach a competitive team.

He got two as the Coach of the Broncos, where did the other one come from? Ass't Coach? Player? Just asking, I do not know.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

He got two as the Coach of the Broncos, where did the other one come from? Ass't Coach? Player? Just asking, I do not know.

Offensive coordinator of the 49ers in 1994.

Pete Carroll was the defensive coordinator of that team.

Brock · 11-18-2009, 05:03 PM

Yeah, right Buffalo.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Offensive coordinator of the 49ers in 1994.

Pete Carroll was the defensive coordinator of that team.

Thanks, I knew that, damn memory!

chiefs1111 · 11-18-2009, 05:07 PM

There has also been some talk the bills may look at Marty Schottenheimer..

Deberg_1990 · 11-18-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefs1111

There has also been some talk the bills may look at Marty Schottenheimer..

Well, hes got a proven track record of turning around wayward programs. That actually wouldnt be a bad choice.

chiefs1111 · 11-18-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Well, hes got a proven track record of turning around wayward programs. That actually wouldnt be a bad choice.

Not too mention he also played for the Bills so he knows Ralph pretty well.

Brock · 11-18-2009, 05:13 PM

Hmm, go to Siberia or stay retired?

Mile High Mania · 11-18-2009, 05:20 PM

Enh, it's a small market team... same division as NE, not a lot of great 'youthful' options and not that appealing for FAs. I just don't see it happening.

LaChapelle · 11-18-2009, 05:21 PM

Okay you other owners wanting to make a head coaching change. You better get your offers ready.............

Not really, they don't buy the Rat going to Buffalo either.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 11-18-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I can't think of a worse situation for Shanahan.

I can think of one.

I hope he goes to the NFC.

**Gadzooks** · 11-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Kevin Gilbride?!?

I was so happy when Buddy Ryan kicked his ass.

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