eball Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 The importance of DT making the actual in-game calls -- regardless of whether he's simply picking from a list of 5-6 calls per situation -- has been lost in this thread. Rex Ryan is showing evidence of growing as a HC, meaning he apparently now understands he should be participating to some degree in management of the entire team -- not just his defense. It's a revelation that he realizes not focusing on making the calls allows him to look for other things and talk to his coaches/players while on the sideline. Will this make a difference, ultimately, in the Bills' season? Who knows. But I don't think it's a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryPinC Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) The importance of DT making the actual in-game calls -- regardless of whether he's simply picking from a list of 5-6 calls per situation -- has been lost in this thread. Rex Ryan is showing evidence of growing as a HC, meaning he apparently now understands he should be participating to some degree in management of the entire team -- not just his defense. It's a revelation that he realizes not focusing on making the calls allows him to look for other things and talk to his coaches/players while on the sideline. Will this make a difference, ultimately, in the Bills' season? Who knows. But I don't think it's a bad thing. I agree with you about the importance. As someone who values continuity and stability in our front office, it is good to see Rex grow up just a little and realize it streamlines the play calling and his focus. Maybe now we will be more efficient with our clock usage and management since Rex isn't trying to figure out our next defensive play call. It may even help reduce our penalties if players have a few more seconds to get lined up and mentally review their responsibilities for the upcoming play. Edited September 27, 2016 by GaryPinC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've noticed multiple times that Dennis is standing behind Rob and Rex on the sidelines. It gave me the impression that he's not calling the game. I see Rob making hand gestures to the defense signaling to me he's sending in calls. I thought so too but I'm glad it is Thurman. I read Rob's lips one time when he was doing the gestures and he said: Hey Hey Ho Ho, let's get that ball and go. Hey Hey whaddya say, let's take that ball away. I thought it was odd and I'm glad it isn't a play call. Also, he really can't dance at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've noticed multiple times that Dennis is standing behind Rob and Rex on the sidelines. It gave me the impression that he's not calling the game. I see Rob making hand gestures to the defense signaling to me he's sending in calls. I've noticed this as well. Rob stands next to Rex making hand signals to the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 This is a pleasant surprise and I'm happy to hear it. I know Rex was calling plays for a while. I never liked the HC focusing on too much on side of the ball. I also liked when I heard that Rex sat in on the offensive meetings. Let these guys do their job and be a head coach. Hopefully this is the beginning of things coming together Agreed. Cheers to hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've noticed this as well. Rob stands next to Rex making hand signals to the defense. Who knows what their operation is. Rob could easily be signaling the calls that Thurman makes or maybe Rob is signaling dummy calls like some teams do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Who knows what their operation is. Rob could easily be signaling the calls that Thurman makes or maybe Rob is signaling dummy calls like some teams do. Pretty high odds on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've noticed this as well. Rob stands next to Rex making hand signals to the defense.doing the hand signals doesn't equate to deciding the defensive calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmd07 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Lets hope DT can figure out how to stop NE. He has seen them 10+ times so somehow they have to have a solid plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Pretty high odds on that one. Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I've noticed this as well. Rob stands next to Rex making hand signals to the defense. He was actually motioning for the nacho guy to come over and refill his tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 He was actually motioning for the nacho guy to come over and refill his tray.Chuckled pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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