Billick fired after nine seasons as Ravens coach

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:36 pm

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season and less than a year after receiving a contract extension through 2010.

Players were told of the dismissal as they packed up their lockers at the team's practice facility.

Only a few weeks ago, Billick proclaimed that he would return in 2008, but Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti, who does not speak to the media during the season, made no public statement to that effect.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 4:52 pm

They mentioned a stat on the MASN/ESPN-1300 simulcast.

In his nine years (144 regular-season games), the offense of the so-called genius scored 1 or 0 touchdowns 68 times.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:21 pm

One Marvin Lewis defensive SB title gave him about seven extra years on that job.

Kentucky Fried Hog · Post by **Kentucky Fried Hog** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:29 pm

This was long overdue. I was actually happy to see this announcement as it scrolled along the bottom of my TV screen.

flamethrower · Post by **flamethrower** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:40 pm

It's about frickin time. He was way overated. Notice that his Genius season he had Randy Moss and Chris Carter as the primary recievers. Any descent O coordinator could look "Brilliant" With those 2 fellows catching the balls. Nuff said.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:20 pm

JSPB22 wrote:One Marvin Lewis defensive SB title gave him about seven extra years on that job.

Exactly.

In nine years, his offense has ranked 14th as the best rating. 6 of his 9 years, the offense was ranked 21st or worst.

Despite him being the smartest man alive (just ask him), and a bona fide offensive genius. And handpicking his own quarterbacks (Elvis "I cry" Grbac, Kyle "I can throw a football 1000 miles from my knees, but can't complete a short pass to save my life" Boller, Steve "Ouch my body!" McNair).

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:49 pm

PulpExposure wrote:
JSPB22 wrote:One Marvin Lewis defensive SB title gave him about seven extra years on that job.

Exactly.

In nine years, his offense has ranked 14th as the best rating. 6 of his 9 years, the offense was ranked 21st or worst.

Despite him being the smartest man alive (just ask him), and a bona fide offensive genius. And handpicking his own quarterbacks (Elvis "I cry" Grbac, Kyle "I can throw a football 1000 miles from my knees, but can't complete a short pass to save my life" Boller, Steve "Ouch my body!" McNair).

GAG... just when I was thinking you might have the potential to make Chris Berman a distant bad memory, you drop these bombs...

Sad... just sad... :wink:

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:26 pm

Not only Billick but their ENTIRE coaching staff.

I love it.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:01 am

Pasquarelli told a good anecdote at the beginning of his ESPN.com piece.

In Billick's first year, the Ravens -- who were in the FA market for a quarterback -- couldn't get who they were targeting and settled for Scott Mitchell.

To calm the fears of the Ravens faithful, Billick uttered these not-so-prophetic words:

"Don't worry, Baltimore. I know quarterbacks."

LOSTHOG · Post by **LOSTHOG** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:15 am

I just hope ESPN doesn't give him a job.

jeremyroyce · Post by **jeremyroyce** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:39 am

Its about time they fired this guy. I don't know what took them so long

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 7:53 am

I hate to see people lose their jobs but, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

It was a miracle that he lasted that long. I guess they had been waiting for him to resign.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:31 am

This could be bad news for the Skins. I heard they are looking for an "offense-oriented coach". Saunders might be on their short list, and he could go in a package deal with Todd Collins.

Just a thought. My 2 cents

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:54 am

REDEEMEDSKIN wrote:This could be bad news for the Skins. I heard they are looking for an "offense-oriented coach". Saunders might be on their short list, and he could go in a package deal with Todd Collins.

Just a thought.

Jason Garrett is tops on their list and they're considering Rex Ryan, their DC as well.

HEROHAMO · Post by **HEROHAMO** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 1:37 pm

Its funny how Marvin Lewis the defensive genious cant seem to put together a defense in Cincinnati. Yet Cincinnatis offense is among the leagues best.

Billick should have gone a long time ago. This was way overdue. Ray Lewis is getting alot older now so who knows how much is left in the tank?

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:40 pm

Nooooooo!! I loved watching the Billick-coached Ravens. Aside from that miralce 2000 season, they've been a great source of entertainment for me. :lol:

jeremyroyce · Post by **jeremyroyce** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 3:42 pm

HEROHAMO wrote:Its funny how Marvin Lewis the defensive genious cant seem to put together a defense in Cincinnati. Yet Cincinnatis offense is among the leagues best.

Billick should have gone a long time ago. This was way overdue. Ray Lewis is getting alot older now so who knows how much is left in the tank?

I agree with you on both ends. But one thing I want to add about Marvin Lewis he can't seem to keep his players out of trouble with the law

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 11:13 pm

Billick fired after nine seasons as Ravens coach

So soon? Gee... it seemed he was just hitting his stride... I mean, some offensive geniuses take a little longer to get warmed up than others...

BnGhog · Post by **BnGhog** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:07 am

jeremyroyce wrote:
HEROHAMO wrote:Its funny how Marvin Lewis the defensive genious cant seem to put together a defense in Cincinnati. Yet Cincinnatis offense is among the leagues best.

Billick should have gone a long time ago. This was way overdue. Ray Lewis is getting alot older now so who knows how much is left in the tank?

I agree with you on both ends. But one thing I want to add about Marvin Lewis he can't seem to keep his players out of trouble with the law

Sorry if I'm getting off subject but I wanted to comment.

I think thats why Marvin Lewis has the offense he does, because of his defensive genious. In him getting #85 and TJ and Carson, and then putting the offense to work the way he does is because he knows the problems that cause defenses.

Then on the other side of the ball. When a team is playing them, they know they will have to put up numbers and this is why teams throw down field on them so much. IMO this has something to with why the Browns have stepped up their offense so much. Then too, when most of your cap goes to the offense, that makes it even harder to try to get a Champ Baily or Lance Briggs type Free agents for the D.

PulpExposure · Post by **PulpExposure** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:47 am

Irn-Bru wrote:Nooooooo!! I loved watching the Billick-coached Ravens. Aside from that miralce 2000 season, they've been a great source of entertainment for me.

The misery that flows out of Baltimore is delicious.

HEROHAMO wrote:genious

BnGhog wrote:genious

It's genius... :lol:

LOSTHOG · Post by **LOSTHOG** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:47 pm

Jake wrote:Jason Garrett is tops on their list

This is really going to put some pressure on Dallas. Parcells may even want to talk to him about going to Miami. Dallas is either going to have to make him the highest paid coordinator of all time and guarantee him the head coach job if he stays or go ahead and get rid of the little fat puppet on the sidelines and give Garrett the job now.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:49 pm

Isn't Garrett (and other assistants on first-round bye teams) alllowed to talk to other teams this week?

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:40 pm

RedskinsFreak wrote:Isn't Garrett (and other assistants on first-round bye teams) alllowed to talk to other teams this week?

Only if it is about a HC job. Teams can refuse requests for all other interviews.

Smithian · Post by **Smithian** » Sat Jan 05, 2008 2:39 pm

I wonder is Kyle Boller the Wonder Quarterback is done too.