reddogblitz Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Top eight offenses in the NFL this year? The majority of those teams have head coaches who are former defensive coordinators. One of the greatest offensive minds in the history of the NFL was a defensive guy when hired. Previous to being hired he had been a DB and player/DC for the New York Giants. HOF Tom Landry. When hiring a HC this whole offensive/defensive guy thing is overblown. How can a guy be a good defensive coach if he doesn't understand offense very well and vice versa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Top eight offenses in the NFL this year? The majority of those teams have head coaches who are former defensive coordinators. Do they also have talented OC's??? Looking at the NYETS these past 5 years I don't see Rex hiring a GOOD OC. that 5 year history proves that's not his strong suit oh and statistically... I have doubts that the statement about those 8 teams is in actuality the best. list the reams and then list their opponents defensive rankings. http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/seasontype/2 Top offenses in Net Total Yards Leaders - NO, Pitt, Indy, Denver, Philly, GB Dallas and Atlanta http://espn.go.com/nfl/statistics/team/_/stat/total/position/defense/seasontype/2 Top defense in Net Total Yards Leaders - Seattle, Detroit, Denver, Buff, SF, Jets[?], KC and Baltimore Sorry, I can't buy into your argument Edited January 7, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Rex will take the Atlanta job IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Rex HC and Sanchez QB works for me How much though was the defense success about the players versus the coach? I liked Schwartz most of the year, but when Dareus went down in the raiders game and we couldn't adjust I started questioning Schwartz value. Methinks our talent on D would do just fine with Rex at the helm and a DC he hires, assuming Schwartz doesn't stay on Yes, but the very next game, the Bills switched to a 3-4 with Kyle Williams as the nose tackle and they did very well. That would have been one hell of an in game decision to change the defensive front like that. He recovered but expecting him to do so in game like that is kind of ask a lot. Rex will take the Atlanta job IMO I'm not so sure. Rex really likes the players on this team. Loves Sammy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Rex will take the Atlanta job IMO It's probably the best job. They have a very good QB AND a cupcake division. But knowing how Rex operates, the chance to stick it to the Jets and continue to try to take down Belichick might appeal to him just as much. Edited January 7, 2015 by TheFunPolice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Bills fear Rex Ryan is leery about quarterback situation http://t.co/uEZT3xLhFN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Bills fear Rex Ryan is leery about quarterback situation http://t.co/uEZT3xLhFN Any coach worth his salt and with options would feel the same way. We're in a bind and it's going to be tough to get out of it. Whaley should lose his job over this mess, but he isn't going to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Any coach worth his salt and with options would feel the same way. We're in a bind and it's going to be tough to get out of it. Whaley should lose his job over this mess, but he isn't going to. concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureBillsGM Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 One of the greatest offensive minds in the history of the NFL was a defensive guy when hired. Previous to being hired he had been a DB and player/DC for the New York Giants. HOF Tom Landry. When hiring a HC this whole offensive/defensive guy thing is overblown. How can a guy be a good defensive coach if he doesn't understand offense very well and vice versa? On the opposite side is Juan Castillo. Career offensive coach. Eagles made him defensive coordinator a few years ago and everyone said "what?!?!?". It was a horrible trainwreck and he was fired after the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Any coach worth his salt and with options would feel the same way. We're in a bind and it's going to be tough to get out of it. Whaley should lose his job over this mess, but he isn't going to. By "this mess", do you mean the first winning season in over a decade? Or maybe you mean the top 4 defense which is loaded and young and has his fingerprints all over the personnel? Or maybe you mean the duo of young stud WRs in Woods and Sammy whom any QB would love to throw the ball to? Short-sightedness is spreading like the flu around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 @ProFootballTalk: Bills fear Rex Ryan is leery about quarterback situation http://t.co/uEZT3xLhFN This smells like another BS rumour, why bring in a guy for a interview if you do not think he would want your job.You look like chumps and I do not believe Terry likes looking like a chump.The story is garbage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 This smells like another BS rumour, why bring in a guy for a interview if you do not think he would want your job.You look like chumps and I do not believe Terry likes looking like a chump.The story is garbage I had the same feeling. I also have the impression that Rex is not the kind of guy who backs down from a challenge whether it be the QB situation or the New England Patriots. I also think that he would absolutely love to face the Jets twice a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Any coach worth his salt and with options would feel the same way. We're in a bind and it's going to be tough to get out of it. Whaley should lose his job over this mess, but he isn't going to. Not sure the Bills source is going talk about how they think there situation sucks, this is another agent for one of the other losers they interviewed that knows Rex is the best guy for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 With current personell and re-signing Spikes and Searcy, the defense would look like: Williams-Williams-Dareus Bradham-Spikes-Brown-Alonso Gilmore-McKelvin (Graham) Williams-Searcy Would most likely let Hughes walk. Mario may move to OLB position he left Houston because of and we'd need to find a true NT to replace Kyle. Also would need another DE fit or the 3-4 scheme to start. The linebackers look good for Rex but that's a lot of change on a unit that doesn't need it. You have no problem with Gilmore and McKelvin? Watch them play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share Posted January 8, 2015 This smells like another BS rumour, why bring in a guy for a interview if you do not think he would want your job.You look like chumps and I do not believe Terry likes looking like a chump.The story is garbage I agree that it sounds like Florio was trying to hit his daily tweet quota with that one. It could be assumed that Rex wants to walk in to a situation with a franchise QB, but I don't know why that is news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Any coach worth his salt and with options would feel the same way. We're in a bind and it's going to be tough to get out of it. Whaley should lose his job over this mess, but he isn't going to. You know what's a great idea when you've got most everything going right, but one thing isn't right? Blowing up like a toddler and setting everything on fire. Or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Right now, Manuel is a below average qb. There's a pretty decent chance he stays that way. Matt Ryan is above average and near-elite. Most coaches with choices would take Atlanta. You have no problem with Gilmore and McKelvin? Watch them play. Gilmore was fantastic in the second half of this season and in the last four games of last season after his arm healed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You know what's a great idea when you've got most everything going right, but one thing isn't right? Blowing up like a toddler and setting everything on fire. Or not. Like having a car without an engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Like having a car without an engine. I guess they should just forfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 You have no problem with Gilmore and McKelvin? Watch them play. You should take your own advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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