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09-06-2009, 07:02 AM
Schonert says Jauron wants a "Pop Warner offense"
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 6, 2009 8:38 AM ET
Former Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert isn't accepting his last minute firing from the team with a smile on his face.
In comments to Buffalo television station WIVB (via Tim Graham at ESPN), Schonert popped off about the disagreements he had with Bills head coach Dick Jauron. Specifically, he says Jauron wants an offense built more for middle schoolers.
"He told me the offense wasn't simple enough for him. We had too many formations, too many plays. I didn't simplify it to his liking," Schonert said.
"He wants a Pop Warner offense. He limited me in formations and limited me in plays. He's been on my back all offseason."
Um, wow.
Without knowing more about the situation, it's hard to tell if Schonert has a legitimate beef or whether this is just a case of sour grapes. And while the Bills offense has clearly been lacking all preseason, it's fair to say that Jauron has exhibited no ability to make the right decisions to direct a quality NFL offense as a head coach.
The last eight teams Jauron has coached have failed to be in the top 20 offenses in the league in yards, and only his 2001 Bears were in the top 20 in points. Jauron is a defensive-minded coach, but clearly his hires on offense have left a lot to be desired.
Including Schonert.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/06/schonert-says-jauron-wants-a-pop-warner-offense/
Ralph Wilson summons Jauron to Detroit
Posted by Mike Florio on September 5, 2009 11:18 PM ET
Bills owner Ralph Wilson apparently is feeling nervous about his team's ability to make good on the buzz that was generated during the first offseason of high hopes since the days of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, WIlson summoned coach Dick Jauron, G.M. Russ Brandon, and two assistant coaches to the owner's home in Detroit for a meeting regarding the team's subpar preseason.
Wilson reportedly conducted a "give-and-take" session regarding the direction of the team, one day after Jauron's desperation manifested itself via the firing of offensive coordinator Turk Schonert.
The Bills would neither confirm nor deny that the meeting occurred, which of course means that it did.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/05/ralph-wilson-summons-jauron-to-detroit/
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 6, 2009 8:38 AM ET
Former Bills offensive coordinator Turk Schonert isn't accepting his last minute firing from the team with a smile on his face.
In comments to Buffalo television station WIVB (via Tim Graham at ESPN), Schonert popped off about the disagreements he had with Bills head coach Dick Jauron. Specifically, he says Jauron wants an offense built more for middle schoolers.
"He told me the offense wasn't simple enough for him. We had too many formations, too many plays. I didn't simplify it to his liking," Schonert said.
"He wants a Pop Warner offense. He limited me in formations and limited me in plays. He's been on my back all offseason."
Um, wow.
Without knowing more about the situation, it's hard to tell if Schonert has a legitimate beef or whether this is just a case of sour grapes. And while the Bills offense has clearly been lacking all preseason, it's fair to say that Jauron has exhibited no ability to make the right decisions to direct a quality NFL offense as a head coach.
The last eight teams Jauron has coached have failed to be in the top 20 offenses in the league in yards, and only his 2001 Bears were in the top 20 in points. Jauron is a defensive-minded coach, but clearly his hires on offense have left a lot to be desired.
Including Schonert.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/06/schonert-says-jauron-wants-a-pop-warner-offense/
Ralph Wilson summons Jauron to Detroit
Posted by Mike Florio on September 5, 2009 11:18 PM ET
Bills owner Ralph Wilson apparently is feeling nervous about his team's ability to make good on the buzz that was generated during the first offseason of high hopes since the days of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, and Andre Reed.
According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, WIlson summoned coach Dick Jauron, G.M. Russ Brandon, and two assistant coaches to the owner's home in Detroit for a meeting regarding the team's subpar preseason.
Wilson reportedly conducted a "give-and-take" session regarding the direction of the team, one day after Jauron's desperation manifested itself via the firing of offensive coordinator Turk Schonert.
The Bills would neither confirm nor deny that the meeting occurred, which of course means that it did.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/09/05/ralph-wilson-summons-jauron-to-detroit/