Jauron-Imo! The Bills Finally Make the Big Leap, Fire Coach Dick Jauron

Usually...my weekly "Seen and Herd" column is posted early in the week, but there's some news from Bills camp that's got everyone talking—at least in the Western New York region.

The Bills have officially fired head coach Dick Jauron as of today, Nov. 17, 2009, sometime around three o'clock.

New national holiday in the Queen City?

Maybe.

I originally wasn't as mad about Jauron as it seemed the rest of Bills faithful was, but after continual embarrassing defeats and fourth quarter meltdowns, I was really beginning to dislike what that man was doing to the Buffalo Bills.

He had two weeks to prepare for the worst passing defense in the NFL, and once again, the Bills quarterbacks looked like Junior Varsity starters.

The run game has actually worsened sine Marshawn Lynch's return, and outside of Jairus Byrd's monster season, the defense as a whole has been a massive disappointment.

Jauron was 24-33 in Buffalo, making triumphant runs at 7-9 in his three seasons. His passionless attitude never meshed well with the extremely gritty, blue-collar Bills fans.

I love the move, as I'm sure thousands of Bills fans are elated today, but the only gripe I have is, why not fire him during the bye week?

He was bound to make more coaching blunders and mismanage the clock, and he did both Sunday.

The fact that he's gone, however, gives me reason not to complain.

Instantly, all is a little better in Buffalo.

What's Next?

Now that the massive load is off our backs, we must look forward as a fanbase.

Perry Fewell or Bobby April will most likely be named as the interim coach, and without Jauron there to hinder any creativity or aggressiveness, don't be shocked to see some  adjustments to the game plans.

All these weeks I was hoping and praying for changes, but now I think there's a realistic chance we'll see somewhat of a different team.

I'm not saying the Bills will win seven straight, but Jauron being gone will finally allow some player development. He was that bad.

I want to see young guys like James Hardy, Steve Johnson, Chris Ellis, and Aaron Maybin in the lineup. Also, I'd like to see what Roscoe Parrish can do. He was in Jauron's doghouse and should now be freed.

As far as the 2010 season, it's too far away to predict who will lead the Bills. One thing's for sure: It won't be a weak, defensive coach. It'll be someone with plenty of fire and animation.

After the loss in Tennessee, the feeling of the season being over so soon had me beyond disappointed. Frustrated. Annoyed.

Now with Jauron gone, I feel a new beginning for the Bills. At least there's one less thing we as Bills fans can complain about.

I like the fortitude in Ralph Wilson. He must have been more fed up than the rest of us, and he made a change.

Tracking the Bills will be very interesting these next two months. At least there will be no more of Jauron's deathly stares from the sideline.