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***BelichickFan*** · 01-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Personally I like Ryan but someone isn't impressed :

The Way We Hear It - NFL pro football rumors and insider news from Pro Football Weekly

The following quotes are from NFL scouts, coaches and front-office personnel, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

“(Ravens GM) Ozzie Newsome had a chance to elevate (Ravens defensive coordinator) Rex Ryan to head coach last year, and he didn’t do it. What does that tell you? Ozzie is one of the sharpest football guys I know. I don’t care what anyone in that organization says about Rex — I didn’t even have to ask the question. They answered it for me. (Like) Wade Phillips (and) Romeo Crennel, some guys are just meant to be lifelong coordinators.”

***Tunescribe*** · 01-19-2009, 12:35 PM

So, the Green Beans have another Tele-Tubby as head coach. Exit Tubby Ratfink, enter Tubby Rex. What a slob.

Scottso · 01-19-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

Ryan is a good pick up for the Jets. The problem is that the Jets have no QB, a horrible cap structure, and not as much talent as they should have for the efforts. Not to mention some of their bigger priced acquisitions are on the downside of their careers. Add the fact Thomas Jones is close to the point where he could hit the age wall (as soon as this season).

Ryan can turn the Jets around, but I think they are already at a point where they have to rebuild.

Where do you guys come up with this stuff? Not enough talent? We have seven pro bowlers on the team. And who is a Patriot fan to talk about players on the downside of their careers? Take a look at your defense.

***BelichickFan*** · 01-19-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottso

Where do you guys come up with this stuff? Not enough talent? We have seven pro bowlers on the team. And who is a Patriot fan to talk about players on the downside of their careers? Take a look at your defense.

Only an idiot judges talent by number of pro bowlers - but even if that meant something it's quickly undone by having no QB. Kellen Clemens ? Ha ha.

Scottso · 01-19-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Only an idiot judges talent by number of pro bowlers - but even if that meant something it's quickly undone by having no QB. Kellen Clemens ? Ha ha.

While the Pro Bowl can certainly be a popularity contest at times, you do have to be a good player to make it you moron. So with that being said, the Jets are certainly not a talentless team.

JoeSixPat · 01-19-2009, 01:45 PM

NFL News Feed: Ravens' Ryan Hired as Jets' Coach - The League at washingtonpost.com

Sorry if this is already posted, but I didn't see it here

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Ryan agreed to a four-year contract worth close to $12 million, said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

The agreement likely will be announced today and Ryan is to be formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday.

captain insano · 01-19-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottso

While the Pro Bowl can certainly be a popularity contest at times, you do have to be a good player to make it you moron. So with that being said, the Jets are certainly not a talentless team.

the jets suck. they are a dysfunctional franchise period. go stick your head in the sand if you must and try and convince yourself its not true. the fact that the jets went 9 and 7 with talent makes that team even worse. its about building a team not acquiring talent.

WhiZa · 01-19-2009, 01:57 PM

I'll never forget that 4th down TO Rex called in 2007 that probably would ended the game, and the Pats season to 15-1.

That said, I think Rex is a great choice for them. They already have 3-4 players established, and Rex will make them even better. Too bad they're in cap hell for the next few years.

Scottso · 01-19-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by captain insano

the jets suck. they are a dysfunctional franchise period. go stick your head in the sand if you must and try and convince yourself its not true. the fact that the jets went 9 and 7 with talent makes that team even worse. its about building a team not acquiring talent.

Great post! You made some very strong points and backed them up with facts. Way to be!

TheGodInAGreyHoodie · 01-19-2009, 06:23 PM

The Jets new head's coach's name in pronounced "wrecks"....how fitting.