OT: Rex Ryan signing with Buffalo per ESPN

[Stern]

ESPN reporting this morning that Rex Ryan will be the next head coach of the Buffalo Bills

 

[Nick44]

I don't hate it. This is obviously contingent on being able to sign an OC who can develop a QB and a GM who can find one. It would be a shame too of Schwartz doesn't stay either.

This also might sound crazy but I think Ryan is a players coach and in a city like Buffalo that doesn't hurt when trying to lure talent.

 

[Libero2]

Rex could do well in buffalo, but he was tailor made to fix the Falcons. In buffalo he will have the same problems as in NY, no QB and limited offense.

 

[Stern]

I don't hate it. This is obviously contingent on being able to sign an OC who can develop a QB and a GM who can find one. It would be a shame too of Schwartz doesn't stay either.

This also might sound crazy but I think Ryan is a players coach and in a city like Buffalo that doesn't hurt when trying to lure talent.

I can't see how Schwartz stays. Rex calls the defensive shots. On the open market in cities like Pitt and Miami who are in the market for a DC. Of with all of the other head coaching jobs open they will be in the market for a DC...why would Schwartz stay since he was just passed over by Buffalo for the HC job

 

[Stern]

Rex could do well in buffalo, but he was tailor made to fix the Falcons. In buffalo he will have the same problems as in NY, no QB and limited offense.

And with no first round pick and 2 brittle RB's Rex is going to have to rebuild that offense. He is gonna want to grind out wins on the ground and win with defense and for that you need a QB who isn't a turnover machine and 2 work-horse RB's. He has none of that. The RB's you can find, the QB...good luck unless you want a Brian Hoyer or Jay Cutler and while an upgrade you aren't making playoff runs with either at this stage in the game.

 

[Nick44]

I can't see how Schwartz stays. Rex calls the defensive shots. On the open market in cities like Pitt and Miami who are in the market for a DC. Of with all of the other head coaching jobs open they will be in the market for a DC...why would Schwartz stay since he was just passed over by Buffalo for the HC job

I believe Schwartz has to stay as he is locked into a contract for 1-2 more years. Ryan would have to let him go before he would be able to leave. Unless the Bills grant him permission to leave which they aren't going to do unless it is for an HC job.

 

[Stern]

I believe Schwartz has to stay as he is locked into a contract for 1-2 more years. Ryan would have to let him go before he would be able to leave. Unless the Bills grant him permission to leave which they aren't going to do unless it is for an HC job.

Assistants are let out of their contracts all the time. NOT a big deal at all. It's common place in the NFL. When a new head coach comes in almost always the assistants are let go to pursue other jobs. And Rex won't want a guy on his staff who doesn't want to be there who might undermine him. Especially since the players went public in how they wanted Scwhartz. Rex needs Schwartz gone to win over that locker-room

 

[Libero2]

I believe Schwartz has to stay as he is locked into a contract for 1-2 more years. Ryan would have to let him go before he would be able to leave. Unless the Bills grant him permission to leave which they aren't going to do unless it is for an HC job.

I think it's a safe bet Schwatrz won't be the DC in buffalo. Dennis Thurman will almost certainly be he guy, he is Rex's new puppet after pettine moved on.

Hopefully the Jets can keep Karl Dunbar as DL coach, but man he might be chomping at the bit to coach the bills DL

 

[OrangeFoo]

According to Adam Schefter:

Check out @AdamSchefter's Tweet: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/554261591009808384?s=09

As a Bills fan I love it. If

 

[Alsacs]

Rex over Reich What? I mean you guys already had your defensive guy on staff. Rex Ryan needs corners for his defense to work. I mean this decision is all about the buzz of hiring Rex. Whom I believe is overrated as a HC because do his press conference antics and giving beat reporters juicy quotes.

Buffalo made the splash hire for press attention. Rex won't win 9 games next year.

 

[Chip]

Rex over Reich What? I mean you guys already had your defensive guy on staff. Rex Ryan needs corners for his defense to work. I mean this decision is all about the buzz of hiring Rex. Whom I believe is overrated as a HC because do his press conference antics and giving beat reporters juicy quotes. Buffalo made the splash hire for press attention. Rex won't win 9 games next year.

No one was going to win 9 games next year, no QB.

 

[Alsacs]

No one was going to win 9 games next year, no QB.

One of RGIII or Cousins gets dealt
Hoyer will be a FA
Mark Sanchez, Sam Bradford will be available
Jay Cutler could be had.
Buffalo could give more money to Orton to get him to "unretire"

Hiring Rex Ryan oozes we want media splash and attention from his PCs. Rex is not a great HC because he neglects the offensive side of the ball.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

One of RGIII or Cousins gets dealt
Hoyer will be a FA
Mark Sanchez, Sam Bradford will be available
Jay Cutler could be had.
Buffalo could give more money to Orton to get him to "unretire"

Hiring Rex Ryan oozes we want media splash and attention from his PCs. Rex is not a great HC because he neglects the offensive side of the ball.

I agree but fortifies the defense for as long as he is there . Just need to get a qb and an oc. Sam Bradford makes sense to me. If healthy big if will be best qb out there.

I actually like the hire more than anyone who is out there. I think they stole him from Atlanta.

 

[Chris02M]

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheet 43s43 seconds ago
With the choice of Marc Trestman or Greg Roman, the plan is for Rex Ryan to bring in Roman, the former #49ers OC, I’m told.

 

[adk(roc)CUSE]

Well. If nothing else I believe the Bills will be getting a prime time game or two this year...

 

[Chris02M]

Well. If nothing else I believe the Bills will be getting a prime time game or two this year...

they were guaranteed 1 anyway on a Thursday and play nfc east next year so a mnf isn't out of the question

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Vic Carucci ‏@viccarucci
The #Bills have "every intention" of keeping DC Jim Schwartz, just told by high-ranking team source.

 

[adk(roc)CUSE]

they were guaranteed 1 anyway on a Thursday and play nfc east next year so a mnf isn't out of the question

I'm thinking home primetime game. The last 2 seasons their Thursday night games were on the road. I got seasons so I'm obviously interested in that.

 

[longislandcuse]

Vic Carucci ‏@viccarucci
The #Bills have "every intention" of keeping DC Jim Schwartz, just told by high-ranking team source.

Ryan
Schwartz
Roman

I like the Ryan hire to begin with but if hey keep Schwartz... LOVE IT

 

[MSOrange]

My initial preference was a coach with an offensive background but I'm good with Rex. I agree with longisland - would love to keep Schwartz but who knows what will transpire with that. I'm not thrilled with Roman as offensive coordinator but I'll give him a chance before I start criticizing. At least he has some experience at this level.

 

[AZOrange]

Lol...nice. Now if jets hire marrone they can BATTLE!

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Both bears and niners had off years offensively. I really don't know if Kapernick is very good. bills need to go get Sam Bradford. Keep him healthy, should be a playof team next year. Roman will be fine, I just don't know why people are so high on bears coach tresman

 

[Crusty]

Game on!

 

[Libero2]

Supposedly the rams are planning to keep Bradford despite the injury woes.

 

[Stern]

Supposedly the rams are planning to keep Bradford despite the injury woes.

And that's why the Rams haven't been to the playoffs in god knows how long. Stupid decisions