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[buffalo1983]

Reports out Arizona is that the Bills have requested to interview DC Ray Horton. (According to WGR)

[BillsGuyInBallstonSpa]

Good stuff, I like him a lot...he definitely knows how to create havoc on the defensive side of the ball.

Back to back seasons of 54+ sacks since he became coordinator of the Cards D.  Also 20+ INTs each season for his squads too.  Players all love him too but I think he has zero experience on the offensive side of the ball so he'd have to come stacked with a good offensive coordinator.

[major]

Coaches from the Cardinals and Browns should be last on any team's interview list. Are we serious???

[BillsFanForever19]

Actually, Ray Horton is kind of a chique name around the league right now. Good defensive mind. And let's face it; a Bills coach with corn rows is a pretty boss visual.

[BuffaloBillsForever]

buffalo1983, on 31 December 2012 - 04:28 PM, said:

Reports out Arizona is that the Bills have requested to interview DC Ray Horton. (According to WGR)

God no!

[BillsFanForever19]

BuffaloBillsForever, on 31 December 2012 - 04:54 PM, said:

God no!

Why? We aren't the only ones. Don't just read "Arizona Cardinals Coordinator" and assume it's a bad move.

http://profootballta...for-ray-horton/

[Buffalo Barbarian]

buffalo1983, on 31 December 2012 - 04:28 PM, said:

Reports out Arizona is that the Bills have requested to interview DC Ray Horton. (According to WGR)

bringing back the 34! always liked that Defense better and with the guys in my sig we can make the easy transition.

[PromoTheRobot]

How was the Cards D?

PTR

[KOKBILLS]

From what I've read he's the leading candidate for the Cards HC job...

[26CornerBlitz]

KOKBILLS, on 31 December 2012 - 05:40 PM, said:

From what I've read he's the leading candidate for the Cards HC job...

@Cardschatter Bidwill: Horton is a candidate. Official interview coming soon. Steve Keim candidate for GM.

Sure sounds that way.  Defensive staff kept while HC and offensive staff fired.

[KOKBILLS]

26CornerBlitz, on 31 December 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

@Cardschatter Bidwill: Horton is a candidate. Official interview coming soon. Steve Keim candidate for GM.

Sure sounds that way.  Defensive staff kept while HC and offensive staff fired.

Word is they let the HC go because they knew if they kept him they would lose Horton...

[Kelly the Dog]

I don't want a guy with zero head coaching experience. No thanks.

[Dr. Trooth]

So Horton's a good dc.  We need a good dc. We should advise the new hc to consider Horton as dc.

[26CornerBlitz]

@kentsomers

Nfl source says bills are keenly interested in Horton. #AZCardinals

Ray Horton expected to meet w/Bidwill tues morn. Cleveland, Buff, SD also interested in interviewing. #AZCardinals

[Max997]

I didn't initially put the Horton Whaley connection together

[San Jose Bills Fan]

Max997, on 31 December 2012 - 11:13 PM, said:

I didn't initially put the Horton Whaley connection together

I'm very disappointed in you.

[DJasper Probincrux III]

Well, if they get Horton assume we go back to 3-4.  Mario goes to OLB which is what Houston was doing with him his last year.  Dareus and Carrington at DE, Williams at NT I guess.  Sheppard gets to stay as an ILB, Bradham becomes a rushbacker from hell (win).  We need another ILB and much LB depth.  I really dont want to go back to 3-4...we have a 4-3 line in place.

[kas23]

San Jose Bills Fan, on 31 December 2012 - 11:41 PM, said:

I'm very disappointed in you.

What exactly is the connection? I assume Horton had some type of coaching responsibilities in Pittsburgh, but what did he do there?

I think we're all going to end up happy with the coaching hire. Russ isn't going to make some BS hire because they worked together 20 years ago, he knew his father, owes him a favor, or won't threatening his GM duties. There's to be no kitty footing around with a "safe" hire. He's going to hire the best man for the job.

Edited by kas23, 01 January 2013 - 11:12 AM.

[apuszczalowski]

Big Papi, on 31 December 2012 - 11:47 PM, said:

Well, if they get Horton assume we go back to 3-4. Mario goes to OLB which is what Houston was doing with him his last year. Dareus and Carrington at DE, Williams at NT I guess. Sheppard gets to stay as an ILB, Bradham becomes a rushbacker from hell (win). We need another ILB and much LB depth. I really dont want to go back to 3-4...we have a 4-3 line in place.

And he holds out til he gets a trade, because that was the exact reason why he left Houston and came to Buffalo. HE DOESN'T WANT TO PLAY IN A 3-4

Edited by apuszczalowski, 01 January 2013 - 11:15 AM.

[hmsmystic]

Here is my prediction- this will happen fast!

I live in Arizona and this guy is a rising star.  He is prepared and keeps detailed notes on every team and scheme.  He will come prepared to the interview and blow everyone away.

There is some urgency because the Cardinals are also restructuring right now, and they like him.  He will get hired somewhere this week imho.

The players love and respect him, he has a calm, but capable demeanor, and great coaching pedigree (he learned defense from Dick Lebeau who may be the best ever)

He would I think bring some immediate credibility and if I dare say some needed panache to Buffalo

You heard it here!!!

Edited by hmsmystic, 01 January 2013 - 11:52 AM.