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Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:55 am EST

Buffalo Bills meeting with Mike Shanahan next week

By Mark J. Miller

“MikeNow that the Buffalo Bills need a new head coach, the team is apparently ready to throw open the doors to all the former NFL coaches out there: Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan will apparently be the first in line, according to NFL.com.

Shanahan will supposedly meet with team owner Ralph Wilson and COO/GM Russ Brandon next week. (This will have to be a tough choice for Brandon since Shanahan would likely fire him if the team ends up hiring him.)

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is also supposedly on the team's list, according to Buffalo News. And other possibilities include former Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren as well as former Baltimore Ravens coach Brian Billick.

Meanwhile, interim coach Perry Fewell has seven games to show himself off to the team and will likely get a formal interview at season's end unless he leads his team to a total implosion.

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  1. Crux
    1. Posted by Crux Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:12 am EST

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    Whatever keeps TO happy.
  2. Rico_ne
    2. Posted by Rico_ne Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:14 am EST

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    Open up the Wallet, Ralf. .... or at get Haslet..
  3. Mike
    3. Posted by Mike Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:23 am EST

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    Cowher would be perfect for Buffalo.
  4. James
    4. Posted by James Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:30 am EST

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    Buffalo runs a 4-3 defense. Actually, it is a hybrid 4-3 / tampa 4-3 defense. Cower is a 3-4 guy. Patience and personnel changes will be required.
    Shanahan is a 4-3 guy. Hell, Shanahan may keep Fewell as the D coordinator. Since they really need offense, I would put the odds heavily on Shanahan.
  5. think1blue
    5. Posted by think1blue Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:45 am EST

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    I didn't think Ralph had the problem keeping his fingers in check -- it was Bud Adams.
  6. Mile High Colt
    6. Posted by Mile High Colt Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:47 am EST

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    Why would any coach that's worth a crap want to go to the hole that is Buffalo?? The management (or mismanagement) team there is a complete mess. Nobody there knows how to scout talent, the coach would need to be able to clean house and have a guarantee from Ralph "Birdman" Wilson that they can stick around for at LEAST 3 years to be able to make a difference.
  7. Christine
    7. Posted by Christine Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:49 am EST

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    awwww Dick. I really thought you were gonna straighten up and blow everyone away.
    *cough*
    Cowher would be huge....I just dont see either of these guys wanting to touch that hot mess up there
  8. Nightwolf
    8. Posted by Nightwolf Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:01 am EST

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    Buffalo will sign a no name coach and will continue to suck year in and year out. There is no way in hell that Shanahan, Cower, Holmgren, Billick, or any self respecting coach would go there. LOL
  9. RustyE
    9. Posted by RustyE Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:22 am EST

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    I agree with post #4 James. However, if dreams would come true... I would like to see Cowher and the 3-4 come back. We never had any business switching to the 4-3 when our defense was pretty much a top 5 - top 10 defense every year prior. To me, it would be worth a couple more years of waiting and watching to make it happen. Additionally, players would make some salary sacrifices to come and play for the man. IMO
  10. Mike
    10. Posted by Mike Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:24 am EST

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    Haslett would be a logical choice.
  11. dagoldeneagle
    11. Posted by dagoldeneagle Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:34 am EST

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    bring back marv levy
  12. MICHAEL H
    12. Posted by MICHAEL H Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:35 am EST

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    mike will go to washington and cowher will stay on tv..holmgren is the only one that would take that job.....go broncos
  13. Christopher S
    13. Posted by Christopher S Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:36 am EST

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    Nightwolf, you're a moron. LOL
    There are some coaches that actually like a challenge. There is significant talent on offense and an emerging defense, so if a coach is given basically completel personnel control I see no reason one of the top-tier guys would go there.
    And as was stated, Bud Adams in the "birdman", Mile High. But I am, as usual, glad to see posters are so well informed here.
  14. TRose
    14. Posted by TRose Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:39 am EST

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    Stay away from Cowher and Shanahan their reserved for the Chicago Bears once the McCaskey's break the news that Lovie and Angelo are out
  15. Daniel V
    15. Posted by Daniel V Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 am EST

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    My preference would be Shannahan, but any of the coaches mentioned in the article would bring back some respect and credibility to the franchise, along with improving the product on the field, which has been stuck in neutral for far too long now. They all would also only come in with wanting to be a part of personnel moves, based on their reputations, which I would have zero issue with. This franchise needs all the help it can get in getting the right players on the field. Also, looking forward this week and the rest of the season to see how Fewell does as the head coach. He already has put a stamp on the team by going with Fitzpatrick over Edwards, which, at this stage, is the right move. If Fitzpatrick falters, mine as well give Hamdan a look then, just to see what he has. From what I have read, they had a very spirited practice yesterday too, and players are responding well to the move overall. If nothing else, at least he looks like he will breathe some life into this team the rest of the way.
  16. brian b
    16. Posted by brian b Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:40 am EST

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    I thought Shannahan was going back to oakland lmao.
  17. Livin' the Vegas Life
    17. Posted by Livin' the Vegas Life Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:41 am EST

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    Can help but notice that Shanahan, Cower, and Holmgren have all coached in "cold" weather before. Interesting, the left out Gruden, a warm weather coach.
  18. Mr Common Sense
    18. Posted by Mr Common Sense Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:20 am EST

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    Shanahan is only meeting with these losers to run up the price he will get from any better team, EXCEPT THE BROWNS.
  19. The Profiler
    19. Posted by The Profiler Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:34 am EST

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    shanahans gonna get this job they want a offensive caoch that knows how to develop quaterbacks...denver anybody
  20. Winton H
    20. Posted by Winton H Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:46 am EST

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    Well you've got this story in the right category - the RUMORS category.
  21. Dan R
    21. Posted by Dan R Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:16 pm EST

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    You wish Brian B. Your genius owner f-ed that up.
    He will coach the Cowboys next season.
  22. brian b
    22. Posted by brian b Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:39 pm EST

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    Dan R. Shannahan was a nobody when he came to oakland. he ended up 8-12 in two seasons which is actually good considering the current state of the raiders.. Who would have predicted he turned his career around? Even the Broncos hired him as an assistant before they gave him the head coaching job. The cowboys will get a hof caliber coach if Shannahan goes there.
  23. brian b
    23. Posted by brian b Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:43 pm EST

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    lol Shannahan was fired by DAn Reeves after he left oakland to Denver because Shanny got into a fight with John Elway. After that he went to SF. I guess he got hired as the head coach by the Broncos after having success with the SF 49ers as an offensive coordinator.
  24. full666jacket
    24. Posted by full666jacket Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:15 pm EST

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    1st choice is Shanahan, 2nd choice should be Billick. Cower is mentioned just to 'sweeten' the posistion. I belive Cowher waits for Carolina opening since he is living out there.
  25. robert b
    25. Posted by robert b Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:51 pm EST

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    Shanahan and all the other former coaches will go to teams who will pay them the most !! DUH !!

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