Quote:His schemes did not fit the personnel.

 

That said, Seantrel Henderson seemed to develop nicely under him.

 

Questions for Bills fans:

 

Marrone was offensive coordinator for the Saints from 2006-2008.

 

1)  If Marrone were anathema to offensive football, why would a revered offensive mind like Sean Payton name him as offensive coordinator?

 

2)  If Marrone were anathema to offensive football, why would the Saints have a top 5 offense in two of Marrone's three years as offensive coordinator?

 

3)  If Marrone were so inept, and the team succeeded in spite of him, why did the guy who saved football in Buffalo, Terry Pegulla, try to retain him in his capacity as Head Coach? 

 

I agree I am a Sentrel fan, but Hairston and Pears also played "servicable" at tacke.  I think the Bills are above average at 2 positions on the OL, a possible above average at one (RT), and bargain basement at the gaurd position.  Marrone wanted road graters, that's what he got, that's what he didn't produce with.

 

 

1 and 2)because it is Peytons offense, not Marrones.  The offense hasn't missed a single beat since he left (abeit the last 2 years have been a distaster), in fact had record setting seasons. Why when given control with a lot pieces in place at play making positions, does this offense not resemble one he was in control of? 

 

3) for the same reason that Bills fans, and you guys have stated, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Marrone led us to a winning season, so working with him to retain him makes sense, but his skill level does not dictate that it be at all costs.  It is speculated in Buffalo that the offense needed to make sweeping changes, especially with the staff, and that is the issue.

 

I think Marrone is a satisfactory HC, a reasonable manager. But the question I asked myself in Buffalo is, if his specialty is as OC and more specifically the OL, and it is regressing, and is the worst unit on the entire team. What is he really bringing to the table. I would have had no ill will towards Marrone, but he left in a non-classy ways. I hope things work out for you guys, but I would be skeptical based in the (lack) production when in absolute, full control, of what he will himself claims to be his strengths.

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