by Hunter07 Mon 5 Jan 2015 - 8:32
Former Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone — who may be headed to the New York Jets — is a control freak and an average coach who rubbed many people the wrong way, according to a report from the New York Daily News’ Manish Mehta.
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Marrone, who had a 15-17 record with the Bills with no playoff appearances, interviewed with the Jets on Saturday after opting out of the final two years of his contract. He reportedly alienated many people within the Bills organization.
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“It’s about power and control,” a source told the Daily News. “That is what drives Doug Marrone. That’s why he is a very dangerous person to have inside the building.”
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Marrone reportedly got bogged down in minutia. He had to approve video clips before they were posted on the Bills website.
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He also reportedly belittled people throughout the Bills organization. Marrone allegedly tried to disparage perceived easy targets in the front office, the media relations department, as well as reporters who covered the Bills. He had public arguments with defensive end Jerry Hughes and general manager Doug Whaley.
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And while many players supported him, others grew frustrated with his conservative style.
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“It’s been too many times where we don’t take chances,” safety Aaron Williams told The Buffalo News after a 9-22 loss to the Miami Dolphins on November 17. ... “I feel like teams around this league, the reason why they’re successful most times, is because they do take chances and they are confident about their defense going out there and making three stops at midfield, or even, heck, at the 20-yard line. ... I encourage Coach to be aggressive and just believe in the defense.”
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One source described Marrone as an “average” coach.
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When you combine that with an alienating and obsessive style, you have to wonder if Marrone can lead a turnaround of the struggling New York Jets.
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Credit: Yardbarker
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Now, - the real question is this true or simply a hit piece??? ...