Anthony Lynn

Things To Know About Bills Coaching Candidate Anthony Lynn

... Jets before Rex Ryan also gave him the title of assistant head coach in 2013. Lynn followed Ryan to the Bills in 2015, and he was promoted to offensive coordinator in Week Two after Greg Roman was fired. He served as the Bills' interim coach for the final game of the year after Ryan was fired. Lynn's teams have performed exceptionally well on the ground. His teams have boasted either a 1,000-yard rusher or at least 2,000 combined rushing yards in 13 of the last 14 seasons. That includes work with running backs like Fred Taylor, Julius Jones, Jamal Lewis, Shonn Greene and Le Sean Mc Coy. Pros: "Continuity" has been a Bills' buzzword lately, and promoting from within would certainly keep the Bills on the same page moving forward. The offense has done well under Lynn, players enjoy playing for him, and if the team feels it's on the verge of a playoff berth, hiring Lynn would say the Bills want to go for it, especially while they're getting high production from veteran stars like Kyle Williams and Le Sean Mc Coy. It could also be an indication they'll keep quarterback Tyrod Taylor around, since Lynn likes him and he would give the Bills the best chance to win next season, though ...

Anthony Lynn San Diego Chargers Los Angeles Rams Gus Bradley Washington Redskins Sean Mcvay

... to Sign up for our FREE Redskins Newsletter NOW !). The Bills hired Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Sean Mc Dermott  and the trickle down affected the Washington Redskins (among others), who were planning to interview Carolina secondary coach Steve Wilks. Wilks will now be the Panthers defensive coordinator. While the Bills hire closed the door to the Redskins on Wilks potentially landing as Washington’s defensive coordinator, it opened another door. If Lynn had landed the Bills job, it was widely reported that former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley would be named his defensive coordinator. Bradley interviewed with the Redskins on Wednesday. Despite trying to hammer out a deal while in Ashburn, no deal was struck. One reason could be is that Anthony Lynn remains a candidate for head coaching jobs. According to ESPN’s Josina Andrews, Lynn will interview a second time with the San Diego Chargers (soon to L. A., reportedly) and the Los Angeles Rams (already in L. A. via St. Louis). I'm told Anthony Lynn is "currently scheduled" for 2 nd interviews with the #Chargers & #Rams this week, per ...

Anthony Lynn Fights 'jacked Up' Criteria On Path To Head-coaching Job

... in 2009 and was a vocal supporter late last season of Lynn's potential candidacy for head-coaching jobs. "He gives you a player perspective," Ryan said Thursday. "He's been around this league a long time. He's got two [Super Bowl] rings as a player [for Denver]. I think he can relate to the players. He does a great job, he knows the game. He does a good job motivating. I think he's a team-builder. So I think there's a lot of things to like about Anthony Lynn.". Added running back Mike Gillislee : "He's going to bring everybody together and push them to their limit, and bring the best out of his players. Most of all, he's just a guy that you can look up to because he played in the game before. He's just a great coach.". After managing Le Sean Mc Coy and the Bills' top-ranked rushing offense in 2015, Lynn has delivered results in that area again this season. Since Lynn replaced Greg Roman as coordinator, the Bills' offense has ranked first in the NFL in rushing yards per game (169) and yards per rush (5.6), sixth in third down conversion rate (43.1 percent) and fourth in red zone conversion rate (65.8 percent). On the flip ...

Anthony Lynn Is The 'type Of Coach We Need

... actually excited that he’s up for the job. And we’ll see. Hopefully he gets it.”. Lynn said after Sunday’s game that Buffalo is the No. 1 spot he’d like to be next season. But it seems like he might have some options. Lynn reportedly has interest from Los Angeles and San Francisco as well. Bills center Eric Wood said Lynn is the type of coach would could “command a franchise.”. “If that’s the direction we go, I’m all for it,” Wood said. “I think he’s a great leader. He will be able to command a franchise, he has that ability. He has kind of the unique point of view that he played, but he’s also a pretty stern guy to be around. So he knows how to relate and talk to a player, but also get a point across like, hey, this is what we expect of you, and if it’s not happening, there will be consequences. “I’ve always liked him, I’ve always had a tremendous amount of respect for him and if that’s the direction ...

Chargers Reportedly Hiring Lynn, Patricia In Line To Stick With Patriots

... (The Hall of Fame Game) and selectively enforced its rules so that its pet franchises remained above the fray. This weekend, you can guaran-damn-tee the product – the game itself – will be undercut at some point by a subjective judgment from a game official that the entire nation will know is wrong thanks to instant replay. But the official won’t be privy to it because why would you want the guy making the decision to have all the information. All in the quest to get to $25 billion. That’s what the owners -  15 of which have come into possession of their franchise since 1990  - understand because that’s what their own businesses did to make it possible for them to buy NFL teams. Goodell’s made a mockery of the word “integrity” over the past three years. And 2016 has become a stain on his legacy that hopefully remains visible long after he’s put out to pasture to wallow in ...

Doug Whaley Contradicts Anthony Lynn But Isn't Worried About Perception Of Bills

... Said Lynn last Wednesday: "I don't know about that," Lynn said. "I wasn't in the meeting when that decision was made, so I don't know. That was not my decision, to not start Tyrod. "I can't speak for the owner, I can't speak for the GM. They have to speak for themselves.". Who made the decision isn't as important as the fact that Whaley essentially said Lynn didn't tell the truth. Whaley and ownership put Lynn in a difficult position to begin with by sending him out to face questions to which he didn't have answers. "I understand the narrative out there and I totally get it," Whaley said. "Anthony and I have talked and we're fine.". Lynn is considered one of the leading candidates for the job but is not considered a lock. After what has happened in the last week, Lynn has to ask himself whether this is a situation he wants to be a part of and a general manager with which he wants to work. As of now, Whaley is not worrying about how the treatment of Lynn looks to prospective head-coaching candidates. "I don't because there's going to be a narrative no matter what we had done that day that painted us any picture that ...

Broncos May Want Anthony Lynn, But They May Not Get A Chance To Hire Him

... a superior all around organization to Buffalo in every way. cowboy 2016 says. Jan 1, 2017 12:15 PM. Who would want to coach in the AFC East? You get to lose to New England twice per year. maxkingpin says. Jan 1, 2017 12:39 PM. One sure way to miss the playoffs for years is by making Lynn the head coach. casualmalexlfan says. Jan 1, 2017 12:58 PM. Agent talking his client up for leverage in negotiations. Nothing to see here. ashes 2 ashesfun 2 funky says. Jan 1, 2017 12:59 PM. He reminds me of Dan Campbell (Dolphins interim from last year) for some reason. I think the player would play hard for him in the beginning and by the end of next year, he’s out of a job. He is a short term fix to a long term problem. Going to Denver would be a more attractive option, but I think Wade Phillips would seek other options if he is not considered (for head coach). Granted Wade is an excellent coordinator, but as a coach, he was another one of those “players coach” types that deliver middling results. unclebluck says. Jan 1, 2017 1:20 PM. Going to Denver would be a more attractive option, but I think Wade Phillips would seek other options if he is not ...

Bolts Interview Anthony Lynn For Head Coach

... the most combined rushing yards over the seven-year span (18,218). This season, after rising from running backs coach to offensive coordinator and then interim head coach, Buffalo again led the NFL in rushing yards (2,630), yards per game (164.4) and yards per carry (5.3). The Bills also led the league in rushing last season with 2,432 yards and 4.8 yards per carry.  Remarkably, three Buffalo rushers surpassed the 500-yard mark (Le Sean Mc Coy-895, Tyrod Taylor-568, Karlos Williams-517) for the first time since 1962. The team also had 70 rushes of at least 10 yards, which were most in the NFL. Prior to joining the Bills, Lynn proved instrumental in the success of Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson, Bilal Powell, Shonn Greene, Marion Barber and Jamal Lewis.  He guided Lewis to back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons from 2007-08, including 1,304 yards while playing in only 14 games. Lynn also coached La Dainian Tomlinson with the Jets during LT’s last two seasons in the league from ...

Pegulas Expressed Remorse To Anthony Lynn About Tyrod Taylor Benching

... 2017 2:26 PM. “I don’t understand why this is an issue. The bills had nothing left to play for. ”. You don’t understand football. Owners aren’t football guys usually, Pegulas aren’t sports experts period. They should not be making gameday decisions. The fact that they did means they’ve done it before and will continue to do so. Which means the Bills will suck for a long time, nobody with experience is going to work with a glorified check writer deciding personnel moves over them. And a glorified check writer has no experience and their interference will create dysfunction and more losses than wins. As it always does. unclebluck says. Jan 8, 2017 2:31 PM. Sam Bradford wasn’t “available” either until the Vikings made a smart move and did what they thought was necessary to win games now. The Bills will go nowhere until they have a QB that can lead. Make a deal. Make a trade. ...

Latest News, Rumors, Speculation On Position

... Chargers announced they interviewed Smith on Jan. 5. On Jan. 3, ESPN's  Adam Schefter first reported Smith was expected to get a meeting with the Chargers. Chargers Considered Joseph. Wednesday, Jan. 11. Prior to Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph's  being named the new head coach of the Denver Broncos , Schefter , citing a source, reported Joseph would fly to San Diego to meet with the organization Wednesday. Schefter first linked Joseph to the Chargers on Jan. 2. Current Assistants Could Remain in San Diego. Monday, Jan. 9. On Jan. 4, Rapoport reported the Chargers "won't force assistants" on their next head coach but "value their offensive staff." Rapoport noted there's a "good chance" Whisenhunt and others stay under defensive and special teams candidates for the job. On Jan. 9, Cole reported the Chargers have focused their search on defense because they want to keep Whisenhunt. Sunday, Jan. ...

Anthony Lynn May Return To The Buffalo Bills Under Sean Mcdermott

... out to Mc Coy for his open offensive coordinator position. Given the weapons at Denver’s disposal on offense, it would be shocking to see Mc Coy still end up in Buffalo. However, should Mc Coy take the job with the Broncos, it would once again open up Mc Dermott’s offensive coordinator position. One person that could fill that position is the current offensive coordinator in Anthony Lynn. Despite having his name tossed around for head coaching jobs, there is little evidence that he is a major player for any of those positions. Should Lynn not get any of the open jobs remaining, he already stated that his main goal was to remain with the Bills. Having the support of the players and already knowing the offensive personnel, Mc Dermott could be tempted into keeping Lynn. Such a move would give him an early advantage as he tries to evaluate the team and find his footing. While the possibility remains that Anthony Lynn could get a head coaching job, his odds just became a whole lot longer in my opinion. Given his success in ...