After 5 Years, Billick Gets First Interview

[bud]

Despite the assertions by many here that he would be a hot commodity once released by the Ravens, Brian Billick finally scored his first interview since his firing. Philly gave him that opportunity. Good luck, coach.

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[Eastside Terp]

I know how you feel about it bud but I don't agree ......

its ridiculous that lovie smith is getting interviews .....

[Brohan]

I don't think Billick would be a good fit in Philly. You can see how a lowbrow, unsophisticated fan base responds to his style by this thread and the person who started it.

[OriginalColtsFan]

I think it just shows the Eagles are willing to interview anyone.



Side Note: In his commenting on the Atlanta/Seahawks game, Billick, in typical fashion, was talking about how it would be okay to settle for a FG instead of going for a TD. That is the essence of Brian Billick, that will ALWAYS be his pattern, and anyone who wants that type of coach can have him.

[genghiskhanraven]

Despite the assertions by many here that he would be a hot commodity once released by the Ravens, Brian Billick finally scored his first interview since his firing. Philly gave him that opportunity. Good luck, coach.

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Billick interviewed with the Bills in 2010

[jessup270]

I hope BB gets the Eagles job, I have no doubt he could turn them into winners quickly.

The NFL is like MLB, where they hire coaches with losing records over and over.

BB did a good job in Baltimore until his pride took over and he refused to acknowledge that he make some mistakes.

Coaches are like many CEOs, they sometimes have a hard times admitting errors and making changes to correct them.

[Rael]

Side Note: In his commenting on the Atlanta/Seahawks game, Billick, in typical fashion, was talking about how it would be okay to settle for a FG instead of going for a TD. That is the essence of Brian Billick, that will ALWAYS be his pattern, and anyone who wants that type of coach can have him.

You seem to be forgetting something. If the Seahawks had listened to him in the first half, they would have won the game.

[CajunRaven]

Good luck Brian, hope you get the job.

[OriginalColtsFan]

You seem to be forgetting something. If the Seahawks had listened to him in the first half, they would have won the game.

Yeah. Brian Billick is an offensive genius.



Perfect example: With 44 seconds left, he suggested that maybe the Seahawks should go for a FG, then try an onside kick. Only a pure genius would ever suggest something like that.

[Pickle20]

I seem to remember Billick interviewing with the Bills, or drawing interest from them. I could be wrong.

[NCBirdfan]

Yeah. Brian Billick is an offensive genius.



Perfect example: With 44 seconds left, he suggested that maybe the Seahawks should go for a FG, then try an onside kick. Only a pure genius would ever suggest something like that.

Actually, that is not completely true.

Note: This is from memory and I'll have to look at it on my DVR when I get home. But, during the game, it was apparent that Billick was merely discussing the options. Then it was noted immediately after, that with the time on the clock, it made more sense to go for it on fourth and try to get into the endzone.

[JasonM]

Yeah. Brian Billick is an offensive genius.



Perfect example: With 44 seconds left, he suggested that maybe the Seahawks should go for a FG, then try an onside kick. Only a pure genius would ever suggest something like that.

Agree, dumb idea from Billick. But he also had a little bit of Cameron in him too, not knowing when to pass, when to run. I remember the Ravens having plenty of 2nd & 1 opportunities with good RBs and mediocre QBs & WRs. Then he'd call 2 deep bombs that went nowhere instead of trying at least one running play. Boller to Demetrius Williams wasn't exactly Cunningham to Moss.

[Manny]

Billick interviewed with the Bills in 2010

Nope. They never called much to his public dismay.

[NCBirdfan]

Agree, dumb idea from Billick. But he also had a little bit of Cameron in him too, not knowing when to pass, when to run. I remember the Ravens having plenty of 2nd & 1 opportunities with good RBs and mediocre QBs & WRs. Then he'd call 2 deep bombs that went nowhere instead of trying at least one running play. Boller to Demetrius Williams wasn't exactly Cunningham to Moss.

His coaching career died with his loyalty to his quarterback - Boller. Unfortunately, Boller, with a weak OL (does it ever change?), was not up for the task. You could tell he was timid in the pocket and expected to be hit, rather than attacking the defense, he succumbed to it. Billick tried to nurture him, but the damage was done early. Boller was a coach killer.

[baltimoreron]

I would like to see BB get a second chance somewhere. I'd be very interested to see how he would do. I personally don't think Philly is a good fit, but who cares what I think.

I wish him luck.

[BiggSeth]

I seem to remember him wanting to spend time with Family. He still lives in the Baltimore highlands somewhere......

Perhaps the short commute to Philly would suit him??

of course with the criminals and sewer rats they call a fanbase up there, no one is going to make them happy.

[baltimoreron]

I seem to remember him wanting to spend time with Family. He still lives in the Baltimore highlands somewhere......

Perhaps the short commute to Philly would suit him??

He has a place on the Eastern Shore somewhere.

[Rael]

Yeah. Brian Billick is an offensive genius.

I didn't say that. I was merely pointing out that if the Seahawks had 3 more points (which were easily obtainable) they win that game. The guys on Sirius NFL were suggesting that you should never give up (almost) 100% sure points early in a playoff game. To use an example that would have won the game had his advice been followed to prove Billick's incompetence seems like an illogical choice.

[OriginalColtsFan]

I didn't say that. I was merely pointing out that if the Seahawks had 3 more points (which were easily obtainable) they win that game. The guys on Sirius NFL were suggesting that you should never give up (almost) 100% sure points early in a playoff game. To use an example that would have won the game had his advice been followed to prove Billick's incompetence seems like an illogical choice.

1. Hindsight is always 20-20.
2. Billick ALWAYS chose the "play not to lose/take the field goal" approach.
3. Billick, like most "play not to lose" coaches, usually came up short.

Cheers.

[Manny]

1. Hindsight is always 20-20.
2. Billick ALWAYS chose the "play not to lose/take the field goal" approach.
3. Billick, like most "play not to lose" coaches, usually came up short.

Cheers.

He tried to outsmart the stats on the other team. For instance, if they were weak against the run, he ran mostly passing plays.