Wilson makes a decision

by Steve

No new GM or any new people for that matter. As expected, the Bills stayed in house promoting marketing man Russ Brandon as COO and giving Modrak and Guy more important sound titles. Of course this shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. No its not ideal but no its not the end of the world. I haven't minded the moves the FO has made the last few years, and if Marv was just a figure head then the people behind him who are still there are then still making those decisions I didn't mind.

The next step however is picking a reasonable Offensive Coordinator. If the Bills promote from within for that then I'll flip my lid be pissed and not defend the decision. And if Jauron has a strong say in decisions for some reason I have a feeling he can build a really good defense. Hopefully at least.

PS Brandon got a World Series ring with the 1997 Florida Marlins.

From Buffalobills.com :

Orchard Park, NY—Russ Brandon has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, Bills owner Ralph Wilson, Jr. announced today.

In his new role, Brandon will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Buffalo Bills franchise at One Bills Drive, including Business and Football Operations.

“It has been my experience over the years that our greatest opportunity for success comes when we promote from within our own organization,” said Wilson. “So, I have decided that the responsibilities of the general manager’s position will be handled from within and we will not to go outside the organization.”

Wilson added, “I am confident in the skills possessed by our seasoned football front office staff. What I feel we need is a person with Russ Brandon’s proven leadership skills to pull it all together. He has worked very closely with me over the years and I am comfortable that he is up to the task”.

“Finally,” Wilson said, “There will be additional announcements in the near future regarding the re-alignment process that we are going through at the current time.”