Cover 1 | The Podcast Episode #18 Doug Whaley Fired, the Scouting Process, NFL Draft Recap - a podcast by Cover 1 Sports

The Bills announced the firing of General Manager Doug Whaley and possibly a majority of his personnel department. Today we were joined by Dan Hatman, former scout in the NFL, and founder of the Scouting Academy.
 
A multitude of topics were covered including:
Roles of the player personnel staff
Blesto Scouts
Area Scouts-their role on draft day
Director of Pro Personnel
General manager

Rumors of player personnel staff being fired prior to draft
How that affects the department
Why firing before the draft is bad

Possible GM candidates
Opinions on Bills draft picks
Tre'Davious White
Nathan Peterman
Dion Dawkins

Personal experience working with QB coach David Culley and OL coach Juan Castillo
Why firing the player personnel staff after is the correct model
"Firing timeline should not be taken as a sign of dysfunction"
Regardless, today is not a good day
Scouts, GM and a lot of good people lost their jobs
Now have to find out how to provide for their family
 
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