sports.espn.go.com - 12/31/2007
—
Less than a year after signing him to a contract extension through 2010, the Baltimore Ravens on Monday fired coach Brian Billick. The dismissal of Billick was confirmed to ESPN's Chris Mortensen by owner Steve Bisciotti and to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli by an assistant coach and a front office official
Comments
Blog Reactions
Brian Billick 'Offensive Genius' First on the Chopping Block
Yoda You Should Ask —
Remember when the Ravens organization gave Brian Billick his vote of confidence right before the Dolphins game several weeks ago? Then the Ravens lost to the winless Dolphins. Now they changed their mind on that whole confidence thing. According to ESPN, Billick has been fired as head coach of the Ravens. Probably a good move by the Ravens. Once Ray Lewis started questioning the offensive side of the ball it was all over. However, we think that this move may have been made about 3 years too late. The Ravens defense could age very fast next year and ...
Ravens fire Billick
Sports Scope —
... took over a Ravens team that had not posted a winning season in its first three years. He led them to an 8-8 record his first year. Then came the breakthrough in 2000 -- behind a powerful defense and Jamal Lewis' running, the Ravens won the Super Bowl. The Ravens have contended most years since then and posted a franchise-best 13-3 record last season. But the team plummeted to 5-11 this year. Update: Sources named at ESPN : "The dismissal of Billick was confirmed to ESPN's Chris Mortensen by owner Steve Bisciotti and to ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli by an assistant coach and a ...
Brian Billick fired!
Blogimore Ravens —
... Baltimore's season started with disappointment, which was followed by shock, depression and the numbness of failure. Fortunately, the team's abysmal performance was punctuated with two positives: yesterday's scrappy win over the lifeless Pittsburgh Steelers, and today's news that Brian Billick was fired by owner Steve Bisciotti. ...
Brian Billick Fired
Ebony Bird | A Baltimore Ravens blog —
Just one day after finishing the season with a 5-11 record and the franchise’s worst losing streak, Brian Billick has been fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. Owner Steve Bisciotti says that Billick will not return as the head coach next season, and this announcement comes just weeks after Billick announced that he would return as coach in a press conference. A time table has not been established on when a new head coach will be named. Now that the ego has left the building, players, fans and the front office can set their sights on a decent shot at redemption next ...
Brian Billick Fired?
Baltimore Ravens —
... is reporting and ESPN is says that they have confirmed it with owner Steve Bisciotti that Brian Billick has bee fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. More to follow as reports come in. This entry was posted on Monday, December 31st, 2007 at 2:37 pm and is filed under ...
Billick ousted in Baltimore
Footballguys Blog —
... prognostication:
His team proceeded to lose to the 0-13 Dolphins the following Sunday
The Ravens owner, Steve Bisciotti, never publicly backed him up
OOPS.
Today the Ravens fired Brian Billick despite the widely held expectation he would return for another season. Billick had signed a 4-year extension prior to the 2007 season; but that wasn’t enough to obscure the calamitous downfall of a 5-win season.
When asked about the move, Bisciotti said:
“I just changed my mind, I can’t explain it to ...
Ravens give Billick the hook
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Bisciotti, who once employed the author of this blog, had a change of heart and decided to fire Billick less than a year after giving him a contract extension through 2010. ...
Mr. Billick, I Presume?
The Guy Report —
It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Four Legs Good, Vol. 19
St. Louis Rams —
... retire or leave Arizona now that the season is over. And Mike Martz looks like he’s finished in Detroit. The most intriguing part of this story is the suggestion that Martz could go to San Francisco. Oh, the jokes that could ensue if we got to play against Mad Mike twice a year…
- The news wasn’t all bad in Arizona. Several Rams players reached individual milestones Sunday. Too bad none of them come with a ring.
- Brian Billick is out as the Ravens’ head coach. Come on, John Shaw, bring him here. Please?
- Draft ...
Buckeye NFLer Of The Week - 17
Eleven Warriors —
... both had a disappointing 2007 season. Not to mention, the Ravens fired Coach Brian Billick on Monday. Troy seems to have a good chance as anyone to begin the 2008 season as the Ravens’ QB. ...
Bears Postseason Moves: Signed Grossman To 1 Year Deal
ChicagoSportsBlogs : Non Compete : Bears —
... Kyle Orton. Orton is the same type of quarterback that we would be drafting this year. He just needs to be given a shot. Bringing back Grossman, and paying him $3 million is going to complicate Orton's life. It may complicate Jerry Angelo's life too. What kind of open competition is this going to be with Grossman being back? Jerry clearly thinks the world of Grossman. He always gives him the benefit of the doubt. He just can't seem to let go. Maybe he should call Brian Billick who knows a thing or two about sticking to a quarterback too long. ...
Related: ravens next coach, billick fired
Brian Billick's Reign of Terror Is Finally Over
sports.aol.com 12/31/2007 — Despite his insistence that his job was safe, the Brian Billick era in Baltimore is over. The team fired their head coach Monday, FOXSports.com has learned, capping an extremely disappointing season. ...
Billick was hired as an offensive guru but during his tenure it was his defenses that won for the Ravens, especially their Super Bowl title. Over time Billick was unable to get his QBs to ...
How Will the Ravens Replace Rick Neuheisel?
sports.aol.com 12/30/2007 — If there has ever been a position that qualified as "in name only," Rick Neuheisel 's offensive coordinator title with the Baltimore Ravens was it. Which probably explains why he bolted for UCLA instead of hanging around to see if head coach Brian Billick could get his ego under control long enough to hand off the play-calling duties. Neuheisel "graduated" to Baltimore's offensive
Brian Billick Fired as Coach of Ravens —
Every Morning Quarterback
AP Photo/Gail Burton
Blogging the National Football League , Blogging the NFL
‘Tis the season for firings and hirings. And the first head coaching vacancy is now upon us. It didn’t matter that the Baltimore Ravens won their final game of the 2007 season. In finishing 5-11, eight games worse than last year’s 13-3 mark, the Ravens fired head coach Brian Billick today. ...
Names Popping Up on the Ravens “Short List” for New Head Coach —
Ravens Gab
Now that Brian Billick has officially been relieved of his duties as Ravens coach, who is on the list to possibly replace him? Well, names are already popping up, some that you knew would be on the list, and others that may be a bit of a surprise. One name is that of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, who according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter is one of the names on the Ravens “short ...
More on the Billick firing —
Blogimore Ravens
Before today's firing of Brian Billick , there was speculation that he would return. But there had been no official word either way until today. Or so I thought. Scroll about halfway down on this post from Kevin Byrne's official blog . Kevin Byrne: SVP of Ravens PR (four days ago) "I’m pretty sure some owners would have fired Brian Billick after a season like we’re having. I’m glad Steve ...
Nevermore! Ravens Fire Brian Billick —
SportsFilter
The Super Bowl XXXV winning coach has been fired after a 5-11 season, his eighth with the team and sixth straight year without a playoff win. Owner Steve Bisciotti told Billick weeks ago that he'd be retained for another year. "I just changed my mind," he said. Read Story .
Billick Fired —
NFL RUMORS
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 ...
Billick Bounced From Baltimore After Bad Season —
SPORTSbyBROOKS
Quote Brian Billick’s employment with the Ravens, “ Nevermore .”
The BALTIMORE SUN reports that the head coach was fired on Monday, a day after the Birds completed a disappointing 5-11 season. The Ravens had finished their year with a win over the Steelers , but not before losing 9 in a row - including an OT loss to Miami that gave the Dolphins their only win of the ...
Billick Out - Now Hire Rex Ryan, Please —
It Never Rains in College Park
The Baltimore Sun reported this afternoon that the Ravens' head coach Brian Billick has been fired . Can you say, "Long time coming?" I wrote earlier this month about owner Steve Bisciotti (A.K.A. The Man with the Tan ) supporting Billick and what a stupid, stupid idea that was. Billick came in with the reputation of an offensive genius. The next year, his team won a Super Bowl for him. He ...
Billick Releases Statement on Being Fired —
Ravens Gab
The following statement is from Brian Billick in the wake of being fired earlier today:
“It has been a great ride with the Ravens and the fans here. My family and I have grown to love this area, and this is where we will continue to live.
“I’ve always bragged that this is the best organization, and it is because of the people here. They are the most competent. They made ...
Ravens Fire Billick After Nine Years as Head Coach —
Ravens Gab
It’s time for a change in Baltimore, and the Ravens have shot the first shocker of the offseason, as head coach Brian Billick was fired on Monday after a 5-11 season. Billick was fired after the team failed to follow up on a 13-3 season, and in fact took huge steps backwards this past year which included a franchise record nine-game losing streak which was finally snapped in a ...
Billick Fired After Nine Years In Baltimore —
NFL Gridiron Gab
The Ravens have had the first shocker of the offseason, as head coach Brian Billick was fired on Monday after a 5-11 season. Billick was fired after the team failed to follow up on a 13-3 season, and in fact took huge steps backwards this past year which included a franchise record nine-game losing streak which was finally snapped in a meaningless game Sunday vs the Steelers at home. ...
Baltimore Ravens Fire Brian Billick —
Music City Miracles
The Baltimore Ravens fired Brian Billick today. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Billick has long been one of my least favorite people in the National Football League. He was anointed an offensive genius after his time with the Minnesota Vikings, but never had a good offense in his time with the Ravens. His record with the Ravens was 80-64. We have had some ...
Links: NFL Coaching Carousel Begins! —
thejetsblog.com
Extreme Makeover, NFL Edition!!
Parcells has fired Dolphins’ GM Randy Mueller , Cam could be next tomorrow.
Marv Levy has stepped down as Bills’ GM .
Jay Glazer is reporting that Ravens’ Coach Brian Billick has ben fired .
The Lions are firing the Mad Scientist .
Chiefs’ GM Carl Peterson is on the ropes, but not down for the count .
Billick Fired! Hallelujah! —
East Coast Bias
It's going to be hard for me to type this post through my tears. Joyous, joyous tears. The Baltimore Sun and NFL.com are reporting that Brian Billick has been fired by the Ravens after nine years as head coach. Owner Steve Bisciotti, who does not comment on any football-related matters, had this to say about the previously reported "vote of confidence" Billick received last month: "I ...
Brian Billick Fired: Ravens Management Finally Comes To Their Senses —
FanIQ Blog
Owner Steve Bisciotti blew Brian Billick a few air kisses this morning on the way out of his office. I'm not even remotely a fan of the Baltimore Ravens, but I still feel the need to say thank you.
Billick, hailed as an offensive genius, fielded one of the worst offenses over the last few seasons and has developed young talent poorly. His firing needed to happen .
Ravens head ...
Breaking News: Ravens Fire Billick —
AwfulAnnouncing
This isn't normally in my line of posting, but Jay Glazer just broke the news that the Ravens have fired Billick and I want to do a little test. I got the information at about 1:30, so I'm going to see how long it takes Chris Mortensen to "break" the news himself. The over/under is set at 2:15pm. Here's the story from Glazer.... Despite his insistence that his job was safe, the Brian Billick ...
Mike Martz to Be Fired, Next Stop Baltimore? —
East Coast Bias
Dear Ozzie Newsome/Steve Bisciotti, I've come to grips with the idea that Brian Billick will return as the Ravens head coach next year. If that is indeed true, we must bring in a true offensive coordinator. Rumor has it that Mike Martz is about to be fired by Detroit. Martz is an asshole. He might be the second worst head coach to take a team to the Super Bowl, behind Bill Callahan. He also ...
Why Rick Neuheisel to UCLA is a good thing —
Blogimore Ravens
Ravens offensive coordinator Rick Neuheisel graduated from purgatory today and is moving on to baby blue and gold pastures as UCLA's new head coach. The move is great for UCLA, Rick and the Ravens. UCLA gets a great college coach, a guy who only lost his job at the University of Washington because he gambled on a high-stakes March Madness pool. The school's compliance offer had said ...
BILLICK-FOLD —
NY Post: Sports
Brian Billick was fired as coach of the Ravens yesterday, less than a day after his team concluded a disappointing 5-11 season. Players were told of the dismissal as they packed up their lockers at the team's practice facility. Billick won the...
posted by DavidJ703
vote down
flag
