Latest On Bills’ Head Coaching Search
2015/01/latest-bills-head-coaching-searchThe Bills, after seeing head coach Doug Marrone opt out of his contract on New Year's Eve, officially kicked off their search for a new head coach yesterday by requesting permission to interview Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase.
Coach Notes: Bills, Gase, 49ers, Tomsula
2015/01/coach-notes-bills-gase-49ers-tomsulaThe Chicago job ranks well behind the 49ers and Falcons, and just barely ahead of the Jets and Raiders, according to a poll of 16 NFL executives and coaches, which was conducted before Doug Marrone opted out of his contract with the Bills.
AFC Notes: Jets, Ballard, Marrone, Ravens
2015/01/afc-notes-jets-ballard-marrone-ravensDoug Marrone spoke with Jets owner Woody Johnson by phone today, tweets Peter King of Sports Illustrated, who adds that a formal interview should take place soon.
Bill Polian To Remain At ESPN
2015/01/bill-polian-remain-espnAdditionally, Polian had wanted Marrone to remain as head coach, so Marrone's opt-out probably lessened Polian's interest in the job.
Doug Marrone To Interview With Bears, Falcons
2015/01/doug-marrone-interview-bears-falconsDoug Marrone is the favorite to become the next head coach of the Jets, but that hasn't stopped him from setting up other interviews.
AFC East Notes: Reich, Jets, Marrone, Bills
2015/01/afc-east-notes-reich-jets-marrone-billsThe Jets are also interested in ex-Bills head coach Doug Marrone, and he'll interview for the HC job on Sunday or Monday, per Brian Costello of the New York Post (via Twitter).
Bills Interested In Frank Reich
2015/01/bills-interested-frank-reichWith Doug Marrone no longer employed as the Bills' head coach, the team will have to look elsewhere to replace the man who brought Buffalo its second winning season in the past 15 years.
Jets Interested In Doug Marrone
2015/01/jets-interested-doug-marroneFrom the moment Bills' head coach Doug Marrone opted out of his contract, he has been linked to another vacant job within the division, with the rival Jets.
Fallout From Doug Marrone Opt Out
2014/12/fallout-doug-marrone-optEarlier today Doug Marrone shocked many when he opted out of his contract with the Bills.
Bills Coach Doug Marrone Opts Out
2014/12/doug-marrone-optsMarrone could have worked out a lucrative extension with the Bills, but he was nervous about signing on without knowing who the top boss would be (link).
Front Office Notes: Eagles, Raiders, Bills
2014/12/front-office-notes-eagles-raiders-billsWith a midnight opt-out deadline looming for Bills head coach Doug Marrone, La Canfora tweets that he continues to hear about friction between Marrone and general manager Doug Whaley.
Coach Notes: Bears, Quinn, Marrone, Ryan
2014/12/coach-notes-bears-quinn-marrone-ryanMost Bills assistant coaches are only signed for one more season, and head coach Doug Marrone would like some more stability from ownership for his staff, a source tells Adam Caplan of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
Volin’s Latest: McDaniels, 49ers, Reich, Jets
2014/12/volins-latest-mcdaniels-49ers-reich-jetsReich is also expected to be a top candidate for the Bills if Doug Marrone decides to opt out of his contract, though Marrone is considered likely to stay in Buffalo.
2015 NFL Head Coaching Search Tracker
2014/12/2015-nfl-head-coaching-search-trackerDoug Marrone, former head coach (Bills): Interviewed… Doug Marrone, former head coach (Bills): Interviewed
AFC East Notes: Wallace, Caserio, Bills
2014/12/afc-east-notes-wallace-caserio-billsBills' CEO Russ Brandon and head coach Doug Marrone both confirmed that they do not have any scheduled meetings with new owners Terry and Kim Pegula, writes Mike Rodak of ESPN.com.
La Canfora’s Latest: Texans, Browns, Harbaugh
2014/12/la-canforas-latest-texans-browns-harbaughBills GM Doug Whaley doesn't have a great relationship with head coach Doug Marrone, and given that the current Buffalo front office was responsible for the selection of E.J.
East Notes: Bills, Spiller, Jets, Giants
2014/12/east-notes-bills-spiller-jets-giantsThere has been speculation since Terry Pegula and Kim Pegula assumed ownership of the team that changes could be on the way, but for now it looks as if general manager Doug Whaley and head coach Doug Marrone will keep their jobs.
AFC East Links: Jets, Patriots, Moore
2014/12/afc-east-links-jets-patriots-mooreStill, new owner Terry and Kim Pegula could make changes during their first offseason with the team, and although head coach Doug Marrone likely did enough this season to keep his job, general manager Doug Whaley could be fired at the end of the year, writes Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News.
AFC East Notes: Spikes, Ryan, Tannehill
2014/12/afc-east-notes-spikes-ryan-tannehill“He’s really done a great job for us,” Marrone said (via Tom E.
AFC East Notes: Vick, Wilfork, Clay
2014/12/afc-east-notes-vick-wilfork-clay“I see him playing with a lot of enthusiasm,” Doug Marrone told Curran.
Extra Points: Marrone, Grossman, Draft
2014/12/extra-points-marrone-grossman-draftIf the Bills' new owners, Terry Pegula and Kim Pegula, have decided to retain head coach Doug Marrone beyond this season, they haven't told Marrone yet, writes Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.
Coaching Notes: Trestman, Bowles, Shanahan
2014/12/coaching-notes-trestman-bowles-shanahanAlthough the University of Michigan apparently has a legitimate chance to land 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh as its next head coach, the Wolverines also have the Ravens' John Harbaugh, the Saints' Sean Payton, the Bills' Doug Marrone, and the Cowboys' Jason Garrett on their radar, according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.
Bills Cut Frank Summers, Activate C.J. Spiller
2014/12/bills-cut-frank-summers-will-activate-spillerFRIDAY, 11:44am: Head coach Doug Marrone confirmed today that Spiller will be added to the Bills' 53-man roster today and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Raiders (Twitter link).
East Notes: Jets, Bills, Cowboys, McClain
2014/12/east-notes-jets-bills-cowboys-mcclainBills wide receiver Mike Williams, who pushed for a trade out of Buffalo earlier this year, says that his relationship with coach Doug Marrone is just fine, writes ESPN.com's Mike Rodak.
Bills Sign Baccari Rambo, Put McKelvin On IR
2014/11/bills-sign-bacarri-ramboMcKelvin fractured his ankle during last Thursday's game, and head coach Doug Marrone indicated today that the team was "finalizing"…