Doug Marrone opts out of contract, done as Buffalo Bills' co
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:10 pm
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Marrone out as Bills coach — by choice
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Doug Marrone opts out of contract, done as Buffalo Bills' coach
There's always at least one crazy firing in the NFL offseason. Except, Doug Marrone wasn't really fired.
He just opted out.
Marrone is out as Buffalo Bills coach, and that was his choice. According to a statement by the Buffalo Bills just a few hours before the calendar turned to 2015, he opted out of his contract after two years as head coach. Marrone is now a free agent, and can pursue another job. Before Marrone opted out, there were five NFL head-coaching openings. Now there are six.
ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported that Marrone walks away with his 2015 salary of $4 million "without it counting as an offset against any future salary." The out clause in his contract activated if the Bills changed ownership, which happened when Terry Pegula bought the team.
Within minutes, there was speculation that the New York Jets would have a strong interest in Marrone. The Jets' division rivals are unexpectedly looking for a new coach.
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Marrone out as Bills coach — by choice
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Doug Marrone opts out of contract, done as Buffalo Bills' coach
There's always at least one crazy firing in the NFL offseason. Except, Doug Marrone wasn't really fired.
He just opted out.
Marrone is out as Buffalo Bills coach, and that was his choice. According to a statement by the Buffalo Bills just a few hours before the calendar turned to 2015, he opted out of his contract after two years as head coach. Marrone is now a free agent, and can pursue another job. Before Marrone opted out, there were five NFL head-coaching openings. Now there are six.
ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported that Marrone walks away with his 2015 salary of $4 million "without it counting as an offset against any future salary." The out clause in his contract activated if the Bills changed ownership, which happened when Terry Pegula bought the team.
Within minutes, there was speculation that the New York Jets would have a strong interest in Marrone. The Jets' division rivals are unexpectedly looking for a new coach.
for complete article, clink on link