YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) Joe Namath criticizes ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan's approach, without saying his name " You don't need a microscope to read between the lines of Joe Namath's quotes Tuesday about coaching styles. As Namath spoke , it became apparent that he's not exactly a fan of Rex Ryan's player-friendly approach" http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/04/joe_namath_criticizes_ex-jets_coach_rex_ryans_appr.html#incart_more_sports Edited April 29, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 So it's safe to say Joe didn't want to kiss Rex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I wanna kiss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2iwp0_joe-namath-wants-to-kiss-espn-s-suz_fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I do think there is some valid points to the criticisms. He might be too loyal and soft on his players. I always said Ryan will be the type of coach who will improve after leaving the Jets. He made some mistakes. But with little adjustments, he can be a great coach. He shouldn't take this personally but rather adjust. Hold players accountable and don't baby them. He will be fine IMO here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Who gives a !@#$ what some old sot who's just looking for attention says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Namath referenced a bunch of guys that coached 50 years ago. The game has evolved since his guarantee. The money going to the players has changed the dynamic. That my way or the highway stuff just doesn't fly anymore. At the end of the day the players have enough power to force their hand. Do you think that Jerry Hughes would have been as adamant about returning if St. Doug was still calling the shots? There has to be a mutual level of respect and RECRUITING is important!! Rex is a huge part of the reason that Harvin, Taylor, Clay and Hughes signed here. He's a part of the reason that a disgruntled McCoy came to Buffalo without much of a fight. It's Rex's job to get these guys to play but let's not act like you are better off in today's NFL with your players hating you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 does Joe have his 5 year chip yet? No? well then ...... So it's safe to say Joe didn't want to kiss Rex? beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Funny from a guy who did pretty much whatever he wanted when he was playing on the Jets and "Broadway Joe." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Funny from a guy who did pretty much whatever he wanted when he was playing on the Jets and "Broadway Joe." Alcohol has a dampening effect on this thing called memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Rex Ryan failed in NY the last 3 years. With that comes criticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I love what Namath represents, but have you listened to him talk football on the radio? He's one drink away from actually sounding like Frank Caliendo doing John Madden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I seriously hope Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas are smart enough to know when the time comes that no one gives a crap what they think. Joe Namath never will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I love what Namath represents, but have you listened to him talk football on the radio? He's one drink away from actually sounding like Frank Caliendo doing John Madden. Edited April 29, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Joe Namath criticizes ex-Jets coach Rex Ryan's approach, without saying his name " You don't need a microscope to read between the lines of Joe Namath's quotes Tuesday about coaching styles. As Namath spoke , it became apparent that he's not exactly a fan of Rex Ryan's player-friendly approach" http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/04/joe_namath_criticizes_ex-jets_coach_rex_ryans_appr.html#incart_more_sports And namath has credibility why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Rex Ryan failed in NY the last 3 years. With that comes criticism. As did 31 other coaches each year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 (edited) I suspect Rex will have the team highly focused this year and his player-friendly style shouldn't be an issue. In fact it will probably be a good rallying point. Where he may have issues is in year 2-3-4....when guys know what to expect and take advantage of it. That's where the coaches Namath mentioned had a big advantage and why they were able to have such long careers... Edited April 29, 2015 by Lurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Funny from a guy who did pretty much whatever he wanted when he was playing on the Jets and "Broadway Joe." And a guy who did whatever he wanted at Alabama under Bryant... Although, in fairness to him, he probably doesn't remember...I think he pretty much spent from 1962 to 2003 in a drunken stupor... ...and he's an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykaykay Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Namath referenced a bunch of guys that coached 50 years ago. The game has evolved since his guarantee. The money going to the players has changed the dynamic. That my way or the highway stuff just doesn't fly anymore. At the end of the day the players have enough power to force their hand. Do you think that Jerry Hughes would have been as adamant about returning if St. Doug was still calling the shots? There has to be a mutual level of respect and RECRUITING is important!! Rex is a huge part of the reason that Harvin, Taylor, Clay and Hughes signed here. He's a part of the reason that a disgruntled McCoy came to Buffalo without much of a fight. It's Rex's job to get these guys to play but let's not act like you are better off in today's NFL with your players hating you. I agree, Kirby. Very often we forget the recruiting angle. We also rely too much on a coach's record. The coach's record very often is determined by their QB. The GB coach has won a SB & has gotten far in the playoffs. After his disastrous coaching in the playoffs this year (kicking FGs twice on 4th & inches from the 1 yd line ), do we label him a great coach? I think that he has some good attributes but great - I don't think so. Then there is my favorite "genius", Bill B. The "genius has won numerous SB's & undoubtedly is a good coach. People who label him a genius tend to forget that his record prior to Tom Brady was under .500. Rex has a record of around .500, coaching with questionable QBs. Give him a top 10 QB & there is no doubt that his record would be admirable & one in which some people might even call him a great coach or "genius". Just my random thoughts on coaches. For whatever it is worth, imo the best coach that I see is John Harbaugh of the Ravens. And a guy who did whatever he wanted at Alabama under Bryant... Although, in fairness to him, he probably doesn't remember...I think he pretty much spent from 1962 to 2003 in a drunken stupor... ...and he's an idiot I seem to remember in 1969 that the night before the Bills game, Marty Shottenheimer took Namath out & got him drunk at Brunners. We won the next day for our only win that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Rex's problem was boring offense more than being a "player coach" you can't get away with calling players fag etc like the old days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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