No shit they got very little out of Lindley. He might be the worst QB in the league and was their 3rd string for a reason. Can't take away the work they did with Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton because their season was riding on the guy with the most regular season passes without a TD. Gailey was Bowles choice to be our new OC. If we do end up with Gailey and the offense fails, Bowles is accountable like Rex was for Sparano and Marty. We might be a horseshit organization who nobody wants to play for but it's sure as hell not because we are having trouble signing Gailey. He wasn't exactly a hot commodity this offseason and probably would've still been out of football.
What bothers me is that Rex had hired MM here as OC. I would actually be excited right now if Bowles was bringing Morningwood in if Rex hadn't ruined that experience already. If there had not been history with him, I would much prefer MM coming on board over Chan. BTW, I am NOT advocating that MM should stay. Hard to say if Rex being Chief doofus with his infatuation with the Wildcat shit or his ground n pound philosophy forced MM to do things he'd prefer not to do, or if MM was winging it. Doesn't matter now...
Trestman's offense was ranked 1 spot ahead of the Jets in yards per game and 3 spots ahead in points per game despite a lot more talent.
My God, I hope the latter isn't true. If it is, then nothing's really changed with Woody and this team. Either way, this is troubling. They should have had Gailey's firm commitment before releasing word that he was Bowles' choice to be the OC. This is not a good sign. Hopefully, there is a logical, sound explanation for all of this, but it doesn't sound like it.
You're right. Gailey with his experience probably wants top coordinator pay. And if he doesn't get it might walk. He's an older guy and if not paid might prefer being retired over taking on a big job.
Looks like Bowles has had Gailey on his radar for a few years since he started interviewing for HC jobs. Since they've never worked together it means that he's as a DC respected Gailey's work from afar. The only drawback on Gailey I can think of is as HC of the Bills he lost 5 out of 6 to Rex. But he's not being hired as HC.
A lot of people are leery of the Gailey hire which is understandable given his history. However Bowles wants him for what ever reason. As an owner are you really going to be cheap and haggle over his pay? Put your trust in your new hire and make this happen. Stop meddling in the process. Jesus. It makes you wonder how much of that under cap money by Idzik was directed by Woody, (or at least encouraged.) It is becoming apparent that we have the dumbest owner in the NFL.
I just want someone who has actually called plays before, rather then someone inventing a structure for the first time.
i hope woody isnt getting in bowels way. i am not huge on gailey being the oc but i wouldnt be too fired up yet, just cautiously optimistic. i dont care for trestman either though. like someone said a few weeks ago, its going to be an interesting offseason. just when you think you know what is going on something else happens.
Explain something to me? If Rex didn't give a shit about the offense and left everything up to his OC how can he be at fault for his ground and pound?
Who does this guy think he is, Doug Marrone? Seriously these two act like there such hot commodities but no one wants them. Let the old guy miss out on his chance and move on.
Has anyone thought that if this is Gailey's sunset job, he's gonna want top dollars? That's how a person would think at that stage of a career. Woody will have to make it worthwhile or Gailey won't bother with the Jets.
Yes, Kyle Shanahan is the guy to target now .... but he's probably going with Quinn to Atlanta. But maybe if we offer him more money he'd come here with Bowles?
There's no reason money should be a hold up here. Not unless this guy is asking for Darrelle Revis type money.
