boater Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just curious, from an intellectual point of view. I'm not suggesting it be done, nor ruling it out. Obstacles: Rex probably signed a Head Coach contract, not a more flexible personal services, or generic coach contract Egos of all involved: Rex, The Pegs, Whaley etc. would interfere Rex contract may allow him to double-dip incomes, ex: get his Bills HC pay, while appearing at NBC or whomever... and Rex may want to do this Possible enablers: Rex might like the idea. He always seemed outside his comfort zone and enjoyment level as HC. Many many fired HCs have reappeared as very successful DC or OC. He would earn HC money as a DC Rex appears to be the kind of guy who could set aside his ego and work hard to makes this work. At the end of the day, he seems like X and O's devotee. Demote Rex, Promote Lynn, Hire new OC. Have Coughlin provide consulting services. Please be easy on the replies guys. I'm asking a theoretical--because I've never seen this done. I'm not in Mom's basement with an NFL Stratego Board, Cheetohs and Red Bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Too big of ego, never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Rex setting aside his ego. 😂😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 And a huge paycut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsman623 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I want no more of his bull **** defense. Time to go back to 4-3, which better suits our personnel anyway. I'm done with this blowhole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Rex has killed this D.... why would you even ask the question.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Have you watched the defense play? He IS the d coordinator. You already know what you're going to get, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 No. Just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just curious, from an intellectual point of view. I'm not suggesting it be done, nor ruling it out. Obstacles: Rex probably signed a Head Coach contract, not a more flexible personal services, or generic coach contract Egos of all involved: Rex, The Pegs, Whaley etc. would interfere Rex contract may allow him to double-dip incomes, ex: get his Bills HC pay, while appearing at NBC or whomever... and Rex may want to do this Possible enablers: Rex might like the idea. He always seemed outside his comfort zone and enjoyment level as HC. Many many fired HCs have reappeared as very successful DC or OC. He would earn HC money as a DC Rex appears to be the kind of guy who could set aside his ego and work hard to makes this work. At the end of the day, he seems like X and O's devotee. Demote Rex, Promote Lynn, Hire new OC. Have Coughlin provide consulting services. Please be easy on the replies guys. I'm asking a theoretical--because I've never seen this done. I'm not in Mom's basement with an NFL Stratego Board, Cheetohs and Red Bull. Noooooooooo!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 That general situation of a HC taking a demotion to coordinator of the same team is incredibly rare. The only example I can think of is Fickel at tOSU stepping back after one season for Meyer - and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if that was all planned. Then there's the question of why you'd even want it to happen. Zero chance, thankfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Why would you want a coach who's had two years to install his defense move from 4th, and I believe Pettine's defense was close to top 10, to now 18th and 19th. This game has past him. His defense doesn't work anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs? Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 No.way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87168 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 it would still be a "Rex D", so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 hell no. it is his defense that can´t stop even a nosebleed anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 So we want more of this elite Rex defense? No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Then we could go for giving up 300 or 350 rushing yards /game. Yep, it,s worth a try ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just curious, from an intellectual point of view. I'm not suggesting it be done, nor ruling it out. Obstacles: Rex probably signed a Head Coach contract, not a more flexible personal services, or generic coach contract Egos of all involved: Rex, The Pegs, Whaley etc. would interfere Rex contract may allow him to double-dip incomes, ex: get his Bills HC pay, while appearing at NBC or whomever... and Rex may want to do this Possible enablers: Rex might like the idea. He always seemed outside his comfort zone and enjoyment level as HC. Many many fired HCs have reappeared as very successful DC or OC. He would earn HC money as a DC Rex appears to be the kind of guy who could set aside his ego and work hard to makes this work. At the end of the day, he seems like X and O's devotee. Demote Rex, Promote Lynn, Hire new OC. Have Coughlin provide consulting services. Please be easy on the replies guys. I'm asking a theoretical--because I've never seen this done. I'm not in Mom's basement with an NFL Stratego Board, Cheetohs and Red Bull. Have you seen his defense the last two years already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 If this isn't a cry for help, it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 #1 - NO !! #2 - why would he do that, when he will get $16.5 mil if fired ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flutie5 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just fire the clown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsoldier54 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Hell no. He has absolutely destroyed a good defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Why would we want him to be our D.C.?? lol that's just insane. Have you seen our defense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Why exactly would you want a DC that had the season we had? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard bills fan Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 We need a real DC the understands how to best use players abilities instead of ramming some outdated system down their throats. I like Rex and really wanted him to be the guy that gets Buffalo to the playoffs but on the Defensive side, the team has not improved anywhere, in-fact seems to have regressed across the board. Go Bills!!!!! Does anyone know how many penalties the Dolphins ended up with? They got away with a lot of PI & Holding all game long. How about A-Lynn as OC (remaining) & Bill Cowher as HC with a new OC staff? Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) We need a real DC the understands how to best use players abilities instead of ramming some outdated system down their throats. I like Rex and really wanted him to be the guy that gets Buffalo to the playoffs but on the Defensive side, the team has not improved anywhere, in-fact seems to have regressed across the board. Go Bills!!!!! Does anyone know how many penalties the Dolphins ended up with? They got away with a lot of PI & Holding all game long. How about A-Lynn as OC (remaining) & Bill Cowher as HC with a new OC staff? Just a thought. Nope dont like that staff either. Another outdated coach. Go into college ranks or get a GOOD Coordinator. As HC Edited December 26, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Yes, of course it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 A-Lynn has this offense putting up points and a good HC like Cowher would keep him in check and not get too cute with some of the play calls. Cowher has said his first choice of OC is Chan Gailey - he may be available. Go Bills!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Yeah, it would make the defense even $hittier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) A-Lynn has this offense putting up points and a good HC like Cowher would keep him in check and not get too cute with some of the play calls. Cowher has said his first choice of OC is Chan Gailey - he may be available. Go Bills!!!!! STOP JUST STOP with the Cowher crap And what has Lynn done replicate Roman and do exactly the same and not F up Romans offense. Fine Hire Roman Edited December 26, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclynrea21 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 NOOOOOO WAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Oh my. This thread can't be real can it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaclynrea21 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 do you really want this D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Since this is his defense and it's been so good all season, I say "yes." It's not like bringing in Dave Wannestadt with some antiquated defensive scheme that worked ages ago with completely different people. Oh ... wait .... yes it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 It's already his defense...what do you think will change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 (edited) Just curious, from an intellectual point of view. I'm not suggesting it be done, nor ruling it out. Obstacles: Rex probably signed a Head Coach contract, not a more flexible personal services, or generic coach contract Egos of all involved: Rex, The Pegs, Whaley etc. would interfere Rex contract may allow him to double-dip incomes, ex: get his Bills HC pay, while appearing at NBC or whomever... and Rex may want to do this Possible enablers: Rex might like the idea. He always seemed outside his comfort zone and enjoyment level as HC. Many many fired HCs have reappeared as very successful DC or OC. He would earn HC money as a DC Rex appears to be the kind of guy who could set aside his ego and work hard to makes this work. At the end of the day, he seems like X and O's devotee. Demote Rex, Promote Lynn, Hire new OC. Have Coughlin provide consulting services. Please be easy on the replies guys. I'm asking a theoretical--because I've never seen this done. I'm not in Mom's basement with an NFL Stratego Board, Cheetohs and Red Bull. Rex has not done well with the defense though. So I wouldn't want him near it. What if they gave Rex the option of staying IF he hires a DC and allows him to run the D however he sees fit? Rex would never take a demotion. Edited December 26, 2016 by purple haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichebiche Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Just curious, from an intellectual point of view. I'm not suggesting it be done, nor ruling it out. Obstacles: Rex probably signed a Head Coach contract, not a more flexible personal services, or generic coach contract Egos of all involved: Rex, The Pegs, Whaley etc. would interfere Rex contract may allow him to double-dip incomes, ex: get his Bills HC pay, while appearing at NBC or whomever... and Rex may want to do this Possible enablers: Rex might like the idea. He always seemed outside his comfort zone and enjoyment level as HC. Many many fired HCs have reappeared as very successful DC or OC. He would earn HC money as a DC Rex appears to be the kind of guy who could set aside his ego and work hard to makes this work. At the end of the day, he seems like X and O's devotee. Demote Rex, Promote Lynn, Hire new OC. Have Coughlin provide consulting services. Please be easy on the replies guys. I'm asking a theoretical--because I've never seen this done. I'm not in Mom's basement with an NFL Stratego Board, Cheetohs and Red Bull. Let's remember, this is Rex's defense that isn't working. If we want to fire Rex because the defense has been horrible, it wouldn't make sense to keep him to coordinate the defense. If we don't have confidence in Rex as head coach to fix the defense, what would actually improve with him in solely in charge of the defense? Because he will have more time to focus? This was his baby all the way, so a change in title would do nothing to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I almost didn't read this thread because, no offense, this seemed like a troll baiting us into crazy responses. But then I remembered that Rex stands by his record of over 20 years being a defensive genius. Yowsa. Let's keep him and give his large brother a pay raise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Rex has not done well with the defense though. So I wouldn't want him near it. What if they gave Rex the option of staying IF he hires a DC and allows him to run the D however he sees fit? Rex would never take a demotion. This is a better answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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