OT: Rex Ryan signing with Buffalo per ESPN

[samspann1]

That is a beginning - it is the first thing they have won in a while.

Did you already forget about the illustrious 9-7 season that just ended?

 

[Chris02M]

Schwartz runs a 4-3 and Rex a 3-4. When Mike Tomlin took over as HC of the Steelers he was wise enough to leave Dick LeBeau alone even though he ran a different D. Maybe Rex will do the same thing.

Seems to me the more important thing is the OC and the QB. I can't see spending $1.4 billion and then betting it on EJ Manuel.

In 2015 the salary cap is expected to grow to by about $15 million. That would leave Buffalo with about $36 million to spend. If they don't get a seasoned QB they are nuts. I imagine that was a big topic of discussion with Rex.

Jay cutler is probably available

 

[Chris02M]

I doubt schwarz stays as rex and thurmond are a package

 

[qdawgg]

Whether Jets get him or not, looks like Marrone is not at the top of the list.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12150610/new-york-jets-targeting-dan-quinn-new-coach

 

[samspann1]

I doubt schwarz stays as rex and thurmond are a package

Vic Carucci is reporting that the Bills have "every intention" of retaining Schwartz as DC.

 

[Scooch]

Whether Jets get him or not, looks like Marrone is not at the top of the list. http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12150610/new-york-jets-targeting-dan-quinn-new-coach

Shame. The Jets and Bills essentially trading head coaches, while not *actually* trading head coaches, would be so very Jets and Bills.

 

[Full_Rebar]

Rex wants to run the ball a lot, so he could work well with Roman. No way Schwarz stays in Buffalo and good for Marrone if he doesn't get the Jets job.

 

[sacuse]

Swartz and Ryan have the same agent. Swartz is paid very well. With another good year he could get looked at for another HC position. Something to think about.

 

[Full_Rebar]

Rex isn't changing his defense. That's why he had his guys in place in NY.

 

[Statesman1]

Just a matter of time until the MFC polluted yet another thread, I guess.

Yes, not hating a guy makes you a member of their fan club on this board. Forgive me if I don't get excited about 46-50 and ruining Mark Sanchez. Where's Millhouse on this move? At least the Bills beat writers will be happy with this move.

 

[samspann1]

Rex wants to run the ball a lot, so he could work well with Roman. No way Schwarz stays in Buffalo and good for Marrone if he doesn't get the Jets job.

Why is it "good for Marrone" if he doesn't get the Jets job?

 

[Full_Rebar]

He clearly doesn't deal well with the media and I think he would struggle in that market with that team. I like the guy and want him to be successful and quite frankly I don't think it's a good situation for him.

 

[samspann1]

He clearly doesn't deal well with the media and I think he would struggle in that market with that team. I like the guy and want him to be successful and quite frankly I don't think it's a good situation for him.

He must think it's a good situation - why else would be have bothered interviewing?

 

[Alsacs]

Well, that is one opinion - and one I don't share.

That is fine. I am sure I have plenty of opinions you don't share. I am a Pats fan and actually want Buffalo to get better as their fanbase deserves it. Rex Ryan is a good Defensive coach but Buffalo was already fine there. Pegula went for the splash hire but Rex Ryan after Mangini's players left the Jets did nothing these last 4 years. He beat NE in 2010 and since then has done nothing.

I wish Buffalo got an offensive mind they deserved better.

 

[samspann1]

Rex wants to run the ball a lot, so he could work well with Roman. No way Schwarz stays in Buffalo and good for Marrone if he doesn't get the Jets job.

Vic Carucci @viccarucci · 2h2 hours ago
The #Bills have "every intention" of keeping DC Jim Schwartz, just told by high-ranking team source.

 

[samspann1]

Yes, not hating a guy makes you a member of their fan club on this board. Forgive me if I don't get excited about 46-50 and ruining Mark Sanchez. Where's Millhouse on this move? At least the Bills beat writers will be happy with this move.

I don't know of anyone that "hates" Marrone, some, myself included, think that he's vastly overrated as a coach. Perhaps it's the recent defense of all things Marrone that makes you a member of his fan club? For someone who has openly mocked the Bills on this site, you seem pretty interested in their off-season moves.

Yeah, 46-50 is pretty crappy. Kinda like 15-17...

 

[Full_Rebar]

He must think it's a good situation - why else would be have bothered interviewing?

He probably thinks he can win there. Maybe I'm wrong, but my opinion is that Doug and the Jets isn't a good match at this time.

 

[samspann1]

He probably thinks he can win there. Maybe I'm wrong, but my opinion is that Doug and the Jets isn't a good match at this time.

You very well might be right. As a Bills fan, I'd much rather see Marrone on the Jets sideline for the next 2-3 seasons than Dan Quinn.

 

[Full_Rebar]

Vic Carucci @viccarucci · 2h2 hours ago
The #Bills have "every intention" of keeping DC Jim Schwartz, just told by high-ranking team source.

The Bills might have that intention, but is Rex going to let him run the defense, and if not is Schwartz willing to stay when other teams want a DC?

 

[Chris02M]

Vic Carucci is reporting that the Bills have "every intention" of retaining Schwartz as DC.

Thats because hes under contract but I doubt schwartz has interest in being rexs puppet

 

[samspann1]

The Bills might have that intention, but is Rex going to let him run the defense, and if not is Schwartz willing to stay when other teams want a DC?

I assume that that the Schwartz/DC issue was discussed during the 2nd interview. I guess we'll have to see how it plays out over the next couple of weeks.

Technically, the Bills can deny other NFL teams permission to interview Schwartz for their DC position.

 

[longislandcuse]

The Bills might have that intention, but is Rex going to let him run the defense, and if not is Schwartz willing to stay when other teams want a DC?

Other teams can want Schwartz all they want. The Bills can just say no like they did to the Redskins.

 

[Full_Rebar]

I realize the Bills can deny, but if Rex doesn't want him, they aren't going to keep him. Looking at Rex's history, he's going to want his system and his own guy to run it, but we'll see.

 

[Millhouse]

Win or lose, at least you'll be entertained. It's not the worst bet, and I don't think Sexy Rexy is a bad coach. I just think he's become a bit overrated because people like him and prefer to blame the Jets comically bad front office. That being said, he did have some weapons in NY, he just oversaw a terribly vanilla offense and dreadful QB play. Maybe the Bills can load up so much talent on O, get a top-tier QB, and convince Rex to keep his mitts off, that he can't poison it like he did in NY. It's really all about finding a QB for you guys.

What weapons?

 

[Millhouse]

Yes, not hating a guy makes you a member of their fan club on this board. Forgive me if I don't get excited about 46-50 and ruining Mark Sanchez. Where's Millhouse on this move? At least the Bills beat writers will be happy with this move.

Ruining, nice. Marrone didn't ruin ej though, I'm sure