KRT88 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I know it's a return to Pettine system we ran two years ago, but I truly wished JS would have stayed on board. His defense was better all around than the one we had two years ago and the players really seemed to love playing for the guy. I want Rex to be a hands off coach and let the offensive and defensive staff just do their things, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I know it's a return to Pettine system we ran two years ago, but I truly wished JS would have stayed on board. His defense was better all around than the one we had two years ago and the players really seemed to love playing for the guy. I want Rex to be a hands off coach and let the offensive and defensive staff just do their things, It's not Pettine system it's Ryan's. He won't be hands off. He's the HC and will run the D. Having said that, I really liked Schwartz's D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Kiko is too small to play MLB. He would be too small play LB against Ohio State. He still should be able to play nickel LB but I hope he is a nightmare to defend coming off the edge. He's too small to play 3-4 ILB but big enough to play 3-4 OLB? Strange thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeebusCrust Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's not Pettine system it's Ryan's. He won't be hands off. He's the HC and will run the D. Having said that, I really liked Schwartz's D I was a fan of Schwartz's D too and I agree Pettine's defense is in the style of Rex's, but Rex's usually do better against the run  and I would see Kiko as more of the OLB... coming off the edge and coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It would be crazy not to stick with the hybrid 4-3 we've been running with our front 4 but we need to keep Hughes. Kiko on the edge, Brown in the middle - we could let Spikes go. It would be awesome if we can keep Schwartz as Assistant HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Duh Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Just think of having Rex, Roman & Schwartz sitting together putting together a game plan to beat New England. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The minute the team was sold, all of this was put in motion. You don't spend $1b+ and not put your own people in. And new HC bring their own people in as well. This isn't fantasy football. This is real football. We knew it was all getting blown up as soon as Ralph passed. Get over it people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 So like 80% of you honestly believe that Rex Ryan is going to come here and the defense is somehow going to regress? Â Do you people actually watch football? Â The defense will be FINE. Settle down folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habes1280 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Sucks for Schwartz...the Bills deny requests from other teams to interview him and then they ultimately squeezed him out. Â Â Â I wonder if there was any awkwardness between Roman and Schwartz after that dust up Schwartz and Harbaugh had with the post game handshake. Â Â I agree with your post, with the exception of these two points. Â To say the Bills squeezed him out the door isn't entirely fair. The guy they valued as the best head coach on the market just happened to be notable for his defense. According to reports, they asked this coach to keep Schwartz in his current role-- despite a clash in philosophies-- and the coach agreed. I agree that this sucks for Schwartz, but it should be a feather in his cap that the owners and front office went to these lengths to retain him. Â As for your second point, re: Harbaugh, I highly doubt this was the case. These guys are professionals. This just seems like the only logical move for Schwartz. His defense was outstanding-- and a far better match for our personnel that Pettine's (Ryan's)-- but the tension between systems would have caused problems, especially if the defense turned in a bad game or two. And if it was successful, it would be hard to move out from under Ryan's shadow. Â Sadly, it's probably a better move for the Bills, as well. I ultimately think that Schwartz's defense is a better match for the players we currently have on the roster, but it seems strange to hire Rex Ryan and NOT allow him to implement the signature defense that got him head coaching gigs in the first place. Â It doesn't make it any less disappointing, though, to see Schwartz go. Edited January 13, 2015 by habes1280 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 day late $ short. The Schwartz has left the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) The minute the team was sold, all of this was put in motion. You don't spend $1b+ and not put your own people in. And new HC bring their own people in as well. This isn't fantasy football. This is real football. We knew it was all getting blown up as soon as Ralph passed. Get over it people.  Maronne opted out which set this ball in motion, and Pegula is not making the decision on DC, that is Rex Ryans choice  Nothing at all was blown up. Front Office is still intact, GM is still here, RUss Brandon, etc...  Only change is Maronne opted out and forced us to hire a new head coach   Edited January 13, 2015 by ddaryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I just hope Schwartz goes to a NFC team not this div Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iraq Vet Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) Good Luck JIm Schwartz. You were great. Â After Marrone walked out this was not going to be smooth. We will be fine with Rex Ryan defense. Our concern has to be offense and QB. Â I feel bad the defense has to learn a new system AGAIN... but these guys are paid millions. Hit the damn books or IPads or whatever. Just get it done. Hit the gym, take care of your body and study. Hire maids and chefs to clean up and feed you... just focus on studying. Edited January 13, 2015 by Iraq Vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Agree with most that its disappointing, but not the end of the world. Â Would have been nice for him to stay, but he only would have been here one more season anyways. Â At least now we can get Rex's guy and system established and hopefully not have to make any more changes for the next few years. Â Good luck Jim, May the Schwartz be with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This kinda sucks. I really liked Schwartz. I can see him going to the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-13/jim-schwartz-buffalo-bills-defensive-coordinator-out-status-update-dennis-thurman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 There are a lot of people lovin' Schwart's D in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananathumb Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This is what happens when you hire a clown...the real talent wants out. But the Bills love a circus, so there's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 There are a lot of people lovin' Schwart's D in this thread. is that a problem? It was one the better ones in the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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