With how well the rookie WR's did this year, jumping the gun to draft Watkins doesn't sound smart in hindsight. Watkins did ball though, so the Bills shouldn't have any regrets (and got a better coach afterwards)
But I'm curious to know if he wanted to wait and stand pat with the draft position, or if he had someone else in mind. Storming out on draft day isn't a good look
21. "i think the new ownership had a lot to do with it" In response to Reply # 1
He knew that they were going to want to bring in their own coach unless they had a great season, and he wanted to avoid being a lame duck, so he took the buyout money and bet on himself getting another job. Long term, it worked out for him.
2. "I'd love to read about the Rise and Fall of Marrone" In response to Reply # 0
I was absolutely stunned when he was hired out of Syracuse and then he responds to getting the inexplicable job by inexplicably opting out.
I know there was talk that he was opposed to bringing in Orton and opposed to the Sammy Watkins deal but it's not a good look to leave so quickly because of the front office/owner. I mean, it's not like he's going to get to be running the show at his next job either.
3. "if dude left, why is buff on the hook for 4mill" In response to Reply # 0
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
4. "it was in the contract opt-out" In response to Reply # 3
if the team changed owners, he could opt out of the deal and they'd still owe him $4m
He wanted that in there because a new owner might decide to fire him just to bring in his own guy or a splash hire. The Bills agreed because they were desperate.
So he gets 4 mil from the bills this year, plus his jags salary, and gets to try the head coaching carousel again next year.
*Jews you*
"this is okp tho, reading is completely optional" (c) desus
5. "damn, i'd call that a W...at least short term" In response to Reply # 4
can't call it an L til he never land another head coaching gig.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
20. "Anyone who called it an L was shortsighted " In response to Reply # 18
Marrone was playing the long game
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
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