Marty Schottenheimer
You've heard us say it on the show. You've heard Bills fans for a few years now mention his name here and there. You've just heard his name right alongside perennial playoff contenders for decades in the NFL. Everywhere Marty has gone, he has won.
Schottenheimer is still available. He hasn't been snatched up yet. The Bills' greatest struggle in recent years has been their offense. It doesn't make sense when you have players such as Lee Evans, Marshawn Lynch, Roscoe Parrish, and even Trent Edwards, who has shown so much promise despite this year's mid-season slump. Perhaps such an offensive-minded coach could be the impetus the Bills need to move to the next level?
(Yes, I know, Schottenheimer played linebacker with the Bills when he was here in the 60s, but he is known for offensive teams. And he's also known for winning.)
Conclusion
In the end, I'm not sure I'll really get any of the items on my Christmas list. The Bills have been very consistent in their mediocrity through the years, and most of it starts with the owner, and the way he wants to run his team.
Bringing in guys such as Holmgren and Schottenheimer is not his style. But you're never too old to change, are you? Ralph just turned 90 and perhaps he'd like to turn over a new leaf for his team's 50th anniversary in two years.
Maybe we'll just keep plugging along with the status quo for Buffalo Bills fans. Some good moments, several bad ... and year after football year that end with no meaning ... no playoffs ... and no real excitement for what lies ahead.
This Christmas, I'm hoping for the best. Either we win all four remaining games and make the playoffs, or Ralph calls it quits, and Jim Kelly (and his team), Mike Holmgren, and Marty Schottenheimer come in for the trifecta and take the team to Super Bowl 44 or 45, just in time for the Bills' 50th anniversary season.
That would be a Christmas present Bills fans would not soon forget!
Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a Bills win!
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