It has been said that the Bills are "first in line at the buffet" when it comes to the search for a head coach. Over two dozen interested parties have contacted One Bills Drive in an attempt to get an interview.
Before the weekend is out, the Bills will have interviewed all of the top candidates and every type of candidate one could hope for: Ken Whisenhunt, former Arizona Cardinals head coach; Lovie Smith, former Chicago Bears head coach; Chip Kelly, Oregon head coach; Ray Horton, Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator; and Mike McCoy, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator. In that list you have two former NFL head coaches (one defensive-minded, one offensive-minded), the hottest name in college football, and two hot NFL coordinators (again, one from each side of the ball). If the Bills hire any of these people, they will be in a good position.
Buddy Nix and Chan Gailey can be credited for getting the Bills into this position. Three years ago, during the search that ended with the hire of Gailey, the Bills got no inquiries for the position and had to seek out candidates. Each of them, with the exception of Gailey (who was out of work and completely out of demand), declined. This time, it's a completely different story. The reasons for that are a better roster, a 10-year lease agreement, and Ralph Wilson's giving up of the team presidency.
In 2013, the Bills will have a new head coach, a new quarterback, and a new future. I love it. Let's go Buffalo!
Before the weekend is out, the Bills will have interviewed all of the top candidates and every type of candidate one could hope for: Ken Whisenhunt, former Arizona Cardinals head coach; Lovie Smith, former Chicago Bears head coach; Chip Kelly, Oregon head coach; Ray Horton, Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator; and Mike McCoy, Denver Broncos offensive coordinator. In that list you have two former NFL head coaches (one defensive-minded, one offensive-minded), the hottest name in college football, and two hot NFL coordinators (again, one from each side of the ball). If the Bills hire any of these people, they will be in a good position.
Buddy Nix and Chan Gailey can be credited for getting the Bills into this position. Three years ago, during the search that ended with the hire of Gailey, the Bills got no inquiries for the position and had to seek out candidates. Each of them, with the exception of Gailey (who was out of work and completely out of demand), declined. This time, it's a completely different story. The reasons for that are a better roster, a 10-year lease agreement, and Ralph Wilson's giving up of the team presidency.
In 2013, the Bills will have a new head coach, a new quarterback, and a new future. I love it. Let's go Buffalo!
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