WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I will preface this: I like Rex Ryan. He seems to be a wonderful man to grab a beer with. I enjoy the spirit and enthusiasm to which he brings press conferences. I think that his antics take pressure off players and onto him. This is in no way an indictment of his personal character, or political affiliation, or his media savvy, But Jesus Christ on a ham sandwich, this is a nightmare. It is hard to tear down the coach with the best win/loss record since Wade Phillips, but this Dolphins game was enough for me. If you want to rag on Lynn for the idiotic choice to run that Reggie Bush reverse, I feel you. But so much of this game was decided early. The tackling. The tackling was terrible. A few broken ones are to be expected, especially when talented players are involved. Gronk is special. Shady is special. Bell is special. But what we say today was a fundamental, top down, bottom up failure on pretty much every level. When your OC gets close to 300 yards rushing, say what you will about Taylor's viability long term, Lynn long term, but they are not the over-riding problem today. The defense today showed fundamentally poor tackling technique. They have, over the course of two seasons, been poorer than 2014. We are moving backwards, even as we have improved on offense. I'm sorry. I feel dirty saying this, but Rex is not the answer on defense. Screw injuries. Lawson being injured was replaced with LorAx having a Pro Bowl season. Ragland going down has been filled by Zach Brown, who has very solid. That doesn't change a top 5 defense going to the bottom half. Jesus, blow it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Agreed. I have been on the fence with Rex. I even voted to keep rex bc i expected a redeeming effort vs the Fins. Not only did he not redeem himself, this might have been the worst defensive performance of the season. With the season on the line this is how our D plays? Im sorry. I like Rex, but he has to go. Monday. Fired. Bye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 All I want for Christmas is Rex and Rob,gone,gone,gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobesBLO13 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Agreed. I have been on the fence with Rex. I even voted to keep rex bc i expected a redeeming effort vs the Fins. Not only did he not redeem himself, this might have been the worst defensive performance of the season. With the season on the line this is how our D plays? Im sorry. I like Rex, but he has to go. Monday. Fired. Bye.I was on the fence as well. The punt in OT when the offense had their best game all year and the defense arguably their worst was enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Seriously WTF!?! Apparently the Bills only had 10 guys on the field on The long OT run. He runs the most disorganised team in the NFL. And his defenses !@#$ing blow. Goodbye Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I was so excited when we got Rex because I expected attacking, exotic D. Instead we are soft and conventional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Seriously WTF!?! Apparently the Bills only had 10 guys on the field on The long OT run. He runs the most disorganised team in the NFL. And his defenses !@#$ing blow. Goodbye Rex. Yeah, this is "sorry not sorry" territory. That is such an obvious organizational and discipline based mistake. And Iike "player coach" people. I see the benefit. But at that moment, in that situation, that is an absolute failing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Not blitzing on the first 2 plays of the dolphins game tying drive sealed it for me. Moore luckily under threw a wide open WR on 1st down. Then Moore had all day to throw again on 2nd down and completed a 15 yard pass basically putting them in field goal range. Moron Rex then decides to bring pressure and Moore did nothing the next 2 plays. Rex not detailed enough to win in today's NFL where a couple plays or mistakes in Rex's case decide games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Turtle Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Yeah, this is "sorry not sorry" territory. That is such an obvious organizational and discipline based mistake. And Iike "player coach" people. I see the benefit. But at that moment, in that situation, that is an absolute failing. Important to note; Rex has the highest number of assistants in the league, and three guys call plays on defense (Rex, Rob, and Thurman). None of these guys noticed the Bills had only 10 guys on defense, on a first down, in OT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 As I wrote elsewhere, "send out the clowns..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 @MichaelDavSmith Most rush yards in a game this year: 236 Le'Veon Bell vs Bills 214 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 206 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 204 Jay Ajayi vs Steelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 @MichaelDavSmith Most rush yards in a game this year: 236 Le'Veon Bell vs Bills 214 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 206 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 204 Jay Ajayi vs Steelers Also, Bills franchise 200 yard rushers allowed prior to 2016 season: 3 After 2016 season: 6 Just a jokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyghtewynd Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 He's not a "wonderful man". He's a con artist. He creates controversy in order to take the spotlight off of his continued failings. He's a fat Donald Trump with a whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Defensive specialist whose defense gave up two 200 yd rushing performances in the last 3 games with playoff hanging in the balance. Time to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I agree with the overall all premise of the OP that Rex is a good dude. I'll go even farther. I think he could be a decent or better winning head coach. The problem with Rex is that he is a baaaaaaaaaadddddddddddd defensive coach. Time has passed him by and he has shown no ability to adjust. If it is true that the long OT run came against 10 disorganized players it is just one example in a long list. His defense does not work in the NFL. I honestly....and oddly......think if he could simply let go....completely let go of the defense to someone with a decent defensive scheme........he could be a winning head coach. I just don't think he can do it and I don't think it is incumbent on the Pegulas to let him try. I wish he could. I really really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRW Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I really don't see the case to keep him. If the Pegulas do decide to keep him around, I would be very curious to hear why they have any optimism that things will improve in year 3. In year 2, the defense is even worse than last year. I can't see anything that Rex brings to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 @MichaelDavSmith Most rush yards in a game this year: 236 Le'Veon Bell vs Bills 214 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 206 Jay Ajayi vs Bills 204 Jay Ajayi vs Steelers Thank you for providing the numbers. I am sorry, but that is indefensible. (Pun originally unintended, but it totally works) That is abysmal. Again, say what you will about the long term viability of TT at QB or Lynn at OC, but when you have three separate games of allowing one player to pick up 200+ yards rushing, looking at it blind you would say "Fire the DC. Immediately." When you hang your hat on defense, that is more than abysmal. That is team killing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 The ONLY reason to hire or keep Rex Ryan is to get an exotic, attacking defense that puts tremendous pressure on the quarterback from never knowing where the pressure is coming from. That's inarguably the only reason to have him. And he rarely did it the entire season. We were never an attacking defense, we never brought a lot of bltizes, we never got consistent pressure, we confused ourselves much more than we confused our opponents. There is zero reason to keep Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 (edited) The ONLY reason to hire or keep Rex Ryan is to get an exotic, attacking defense that puts tremendous pressure on the quarterback from never knowing where the pressure is coming from. That's inarguably the only reason to have him. And he rarely did it the entire season. We were never an attacking defense, we never brought a lot of bltizes, we never got consistent pressure, we confused ourselves much more than we confused our opponents. There is zero reason to keep Rex. True. You could argue that was the signature of Rex in NY. That he would send the house, that he would cook up blitzes that seemed unimaginable. And then I cut to Week 2 against the Jets. I am watching that game and I am screaming at the TV "send a blitz up the middle! Up the middle! UP THE MIDDLE!!!!" Edited December 24, 2016 by WhitewalkerInPhilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Bills Fan Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 This is the worst tackling defense that I have ever seen. I don't understand how Rex was so aggressive with the Ravens and Jets but so passive here. No blitzes ever and soft coverage constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I like Rex, I wish he was successful. Fact is, the defense is losing us games, and the defense is his baby. It was better with much of the same squad before he got here. He needs to go, unfortunately. Hopefully we can keep the offense going, when he goes. Because if we get a new HC that fixes the defense, and our offense falls apart, I'm going to kick puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 True. You could argue that was the signature of Rex in NY. That he would send the house, that he would cook up blitzes that seemed unimaginable. And then I cut to Week 2 against the Jets. I am watching that game and I am screaming at the TV "send a blitz up the middle! Up the middle! UP THE MIDDLE!!!!" There were more than a couple plays today where we had 3-4 guys at the line, the linebackers were five yards back AND the DBs were playing way off the receivers. There is zero reason for that. That is letting them do whatever they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Russ Brandon recommended to Rex that Pegs liked red wine. The rest is history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Important to note; Rex has the highest number of assistants in the league, and three guys call plays on defense (Rex, Rob, and Thurman). None of these guys noticed the Bills had only 10 guys on defense, on a first down, in OT. This, right here! How do the coaches not know their starting CB is in concussion protocol? This fits in with all the times we see players running off and on the field on defense at the last second. They practice various situations all week. There is no excuse for this type of dis-organization. It's ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Marrone was an offensive coach and our offense was terrible but our defense was great. Rex is a defensive coach and our defense is the problem while our offense is much better. Bills can only have one unit that works, never both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I too was on the fence about Rex Ryan. After today, not anymore. Another 200 yard rushing day against our defense?! As awful as the defense was today, they did make a stand in the 2nd half when they needed too, and the Bills offense came back and gave us the lead late in the 4th. That said, we had the ball 1st & 10 on the Dolphins 17 yard line in OT. What in God's name made anybody think that Reggie Bush play was going to work? That is the play that killed us. Not only that, later in OT, why didn't we go for it on 4th Down & 3!? What other choice did we have?! There was only 4:00 left on the game clock! Tyrod Taylor stepped up in the 2nd half and he would have been a hero today. But the coaches prevented that from happening. I've seen enough. Had the Bills won out the rest of the way, I would have been more willing to give Rex another year. A playoffs or you're out of here season. Not anymore. Our defense was a strength when Ryan got here. Now, it is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 No way to defend Rex after today's sad defensive performance. He hasn't at all done what he was supposed to do. The clock has struck 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 He's a fraud. Him and Russ should go sell used cars somewhere. They'd make a killing. Football on the other hand... He checked out a while ago. Barely any emotion on the sideline, at least compared to how he used to be. A shame really. He spoiled what could have been a pretty good team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie's ire Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 And while we're at it....after that sorry attempt at a tackle (trying to blow a guy up with his shoulder), I am done with Gilmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Nah. Big Cat will find some way to. !@#$ off dude. it's christmas, get a !@#$ing life, loser Edited December 25, 2016 by The Big Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 "The Punt" is a watershed event. There was a sense of finality in that moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 "The Punt" is a watershed event. There was a sense of finality in that moment. didn't mind the punt actually. the end around to bush...jesus. that's a fireable offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I guess that makes me the grinch. no it makes you a !@#$ing loser. post about the team. stop bringing me up. it's !@#$ing pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 There is zero reason to keep Rex. Doesn't Pegula have 12 million reasons to keep him? Or am I mistaken that his contract is guaranteed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Ha. I try posting about the team in which case you would bring up excuse after excuse for the **** defense and rub our faces in it. you're a jerk. plain and simple. "rub our faces in it?" sure. enjoy christmas alone, loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Doesn't Pegula have 12 million reasons to keep him? Or am I mistaken that his contract is guaranteed? His contract is guaranteed and they would pay him 15 million. But they really don't care about that at all. Some people will (wrongly) say that 15 mil is 15 mil and everyone cares but that's not true. The Pegulas want to win. They paid 400 million more than they had to pay for the team, just to end it. They still have 4 billion and more oil fields. Money will be no factor at all in their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 @4JoshReed I'm told that after this loss #Bills HC Rex Ryan believes he will be fired. Went into the game thinking this was "the game" to save his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Adding Fat Rob really helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) I am done with Rex too. I didn't think I was but today sealed it. The offense was so damned good and it all got spoiled by Rex's D and our sad Special teams. I hope there is continuity on the offense though for next year somehow. Edited December 25, 2016 by 34-78-83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 Doesn't Pegula have 12 million reasons to keep him? Or am I mistaken that his contract is guaranteed? It is guaranteed but Pegula can afford to eat it. Although he may be eating a hockey coach contract soon too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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