Doug Marrone decides to opt out of contract with Bills

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Every year, there is one surprising . It took a few extra days, but we have a stunner now. The announced Wednesday that coach has .  Rangers FC Jersey And he could be staying in the AFC East. The are the favorite to land him, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Per NFL Media's Albert Breer, Marrone sent out a ma s text to his team on Wednesday after the news broke , offering to call if any needed anything.Expect the to show "considerable interest" in Marrone, who likely wouldn't leave a head coaching job without great options. New York interviewed a sistant Anthony Lynn on Wednesday, fulfilling the terms of the Rooney Rule. They can strike for Marrone at any time."We are disappointed that coach Marrone will no longer be an important part of our organization. We thank him for all of his hard work and leadership during his tenure and wish him and his family the best with Germany National Team Jersey  the next chapter in their lives," new owner Terry Pegula said in a statement.Frank Reich is one name to watch in the coaching search. The have yet to decide if they will bring in a football czar -- Bill Polian and Mike Holmgren are two options. Marrone -- who gets $4 million as part of his opt-out -- wasn't comfortable with the idea, according to Rapoport.It's a devastating blow for the after their first winning season in a decade. The last coach to have a winning record there, , also left the team in mysterious circumstances. Marrone had a three-day opt- FC Barcelona Jersey out clause in his contract because of the team's recent ownership change. team president Ru s Brandon had been forced to downplay reports of a conflict between Marrone and the front office. Marrone, according to Rapoport, was in line to receive a lucrative contract extension from the , as was his wish. What spooked the coach out of town was the uncertainty that went with a new front-office official entering the mix.It's a little surprising that Marrone has so many options and leverage after going 15-17 the last two years in Buffalo. Rapoport reported Harry Kane Jersey  that Marrone raised his stock considerably following a season in which he led the to their best record in a decade amid ownership transition, a ma sive snowstorm that displaced  Tottenham Hotspur Jersey the team and continued instability at the quarterback position.The team's defense under coordinator was among the league's best, and they managed to manufacture offense despite the quarterback position.  defensive back tweeted after hearing the news that he for Marrone. But the relative unknown former Syracuse coach exercised a remarkably forward thinking option in his contract, and it's hard to imagine he doesn't have a great option waiting for him.The latest Around The NFL Podcast and predicts who will advance. Find more Around The NFL content on .