Estro Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Look I know Rex rubs a lot of people the wrong way, and I get it. He might be a bit over the top, cocky, in your face, but there is no denying his win/loss % as a head coach, which is 34-28. Throw out this year (losing Revis and Holmes, the total regression of Sanchez) and he was 28-20. More importantly he won 4 playoff games. This is a winng brand folks, one that should and would be welcomes with open arms in Buffalo. The problem with the Jets, IMHO, has been their front office, they loaded up on aging veterans after they made their push a few years back....it didn't pan out and frankly they have very little talent on the roster as of now. With as weak as they were talent wise this year, they were still playing a meaningful game tonight and they kicked the snot out of the Bills in week 1 (and will probably do the same in week 17, if I had to guess). I also think the physical brand of football Rex's team bring to the table would be a perfect match in Buffalo. With all that said there are two gigantic drawbacks to Rex: 1- He runs the 3-4 D, so the Bills would once again have to switch D's which would be viewed, short term, as another step back. Something Nix probably wouldn't want to do (I'm assuming Nix is still running the show come January). 2- His offenses struggle. Part of me wonders what a Rex Ryan as head coach, and Chan Gailey as OC Buffalo Bills would look like. I think it'd be an interesting mix, certainly better than the one we have now, but highly unlikely given most head coaches don't take demotions, they're usuually just let go. Also after this last month of watching the Bills, I'm not very high on keeping Chan in any capacity, although I think I could warm up to the idea of him as an OC only, eventually (not going to happen, just wondering aloud) What do you think? What would your thoughts be if Rex got the chop in NY and rumors started that the Bills were interested. Given the stretch of Greg Williams, Mike Mularkey, Dick Juaron and Chan Gailey.....I think it'd be a good move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would rather have Norv Turner as the OC rather than Chan Gailey. At least Norv will attempt to run the ball with Spiller and reduce the mistakes from his QB. (As a HC he sucked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Rex might not necessarily run a 3-4 here. I think with our up front talent and our weak secondary I could see him doing packages as a base and like his pappy, a 44 defense. DE: Williams/Merriman. Anderson/Kelsey DT: Williams/Carrington. Dareus/Johnson WLB: Barnett MLB: Shepherd SLB: Moats 44- Scott/Merriman?/Searcy/Williams FS. Byrd CB. Gilmore and ? Edited December 18, 2012 by jboyst62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would love Rex here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Rex might not necessarily run a 3-4 here. I think with our up front talent and our weak secondary I could see him doing packages as a base and like his pappy, a 44 defense. That might not be a bad idea if we can get a top LB in the draft like Jones or Teo, resign Byrd and grab a shutdown corner in FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy in 4C Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 He's better than what we have but I'm not sure he's a Buffalo guy. Good analysis though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) My god no...Really? Ryan has destroyed that team and made them progressively worse every year as a coach. He seems to have no ability to control the locker room, or even his own emotions. I'm actually shocked at the positive opinion of Rex being expressed. At best I see Rex as a Wade Phillips type of coach, decent defensive scheme but very poor when it comes to HC decisions, locker room control, ect... (obviously their demeanor's are complete opposites though). The Bills need to get better, not go from one laughing stock to another... Edited December 18, 2012 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I would rather have Norv Turner as the OC rather than Chan Gailey. At least Norv will attempt to run the ball with Spiller and reduce the mistakes from his QB. (As a HC he sucked). Norv as OC. Rex Ryan as DC but not if that means a switch back to the 3-4. I would support both. But still torn regarding HC. I don't want a re-tread and would like a fresh face who would re-energize the franchise. Someone in the John Harbaugh mold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Rex is a bad leader. All that talk and loose lips breeds the same arrogance in players who buy in that they're good without proving it. Can never with with that act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Rex is a bad leader. All that talk and loose lips breeds the same arrogance in players who buy in that they're good without proving it. Can never with with that act. I'm sure you're right. With Rex here and us making the playoffs we wouldn't know how to act. Edited December 18, 2012 by beerme1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm sure you're right. With Rex here and us making the playoffs we wouldn't know how to act. You should watch last nights game, the game against the cardinals and the Thanksgiving game and tell me Rex is a good coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'm sure you're right. With Rex here and us making the playoffs we wouldn't know how to act. The Jets are about to miss the playoffs for the second straight year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I don't think Rex could be in the same meeting room with Channy without laughing his ass off. Not gonna work/happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 We have enough problems why are we worried about the Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProbablyWrong Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Rex, with the JETS offense, has consistently worked over all the weak points in our defense. That sort of knowledge would be key in fixing it. I would be 100% for hiring him as DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) You should watch last nights game, the game against the cardinals and the Thanksgiving game and tell me Rex is a good coach Um, I think that has more to do with the lack of talent on that team than Rex as a coach. He has a pretty impressive resume in terms of what he did in Balt and what he has done in NY. Lets not forget his QB has been Sanchez from a rookie and he took them to two straight AFC title games. The problem is very very simple...NY's D lost some key players and is not as dominant as it once was, especially losing Revis this year. During that same time, they also lost a very effective LaDanian who was also a safety net for Sanchez in the passing game. They have lost key WR's to either injury or just no longer part of the team. In other words, the offense and defense has lost good players and Sanchez never developed to anything more than he had already been. Without the dominant D and run game, too much of that team now relies on Sanchez who just has not been able to handle that. So for me, it isn't so much Rex as it is the front office just not doing a good enough job of replacing the talent lost. Lets not forget, they really loaded up with aging Vets to make a run in those early years...the problem with that is that it creates a very small window and an infusion of young talent is needed very quickly to make up for the guys who are about to end their career. Like many teams, not enough of the draft picks by that front office have worked out, and now this team lacks the talent to over come the shortcomings of Sanchez. You give that team a real QB and it is looking a LOT different for them. Hell, they almost made the playoffs despite Sanchez having a terrible year (outside of when he plays us). Edited December 18, 2012 by Alphadawg7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Not enough feet in Buffalo to suit Rex's needs. So no go there. Besides he, his brother, and in the past their dad are all certified grade A douche bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels20X6 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'd rather have Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I'd take Rex in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 dont like the guy because he coaches the jets but hes a good coach and would love him to be the coach of the bills. amazing defensive coach, one of the best in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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