Interesting. Could Philbin show some of the same respect and bring him in as D-coordinator? We can all dream.... Link: HERE
I think it is a decent chance that the losing coach in the Panthers-Falcons game could get fired, especially if it is the Falcons, since it is two losing seasons in a row and they are playing at home. Both Mike Smith and Ron Rivera are former DCs, and I'd guess either of them would be a more likely hire for Philbin, than Rex would be. Although I'd prefer Rex. Most likely though is Philbin does not fire Coyle and our dreams are for naught.
Rex would steal so much thunder from our coaches, lol... Does anyone else dislike the more diminished pc Rex? False praise used to be his kryptonite.
That's why I have them on his list, plus I think would he fit in Chicago, but I have read Art Blank is a HUGE Rex fan and wants his team to have more of an edge. If he wants Rex he will throw him the money.
Don't sleep on San Francisco. If Harbaugh goes, that becomes a decent little gig. If Oakland swings and misses on Harbaugh, watch them throw cash at Rex, but I doubt he considers that one. Ole Arthur Blank will want to make a splash and chase him, as win or lose, I cannot see Mike Smith staying. New stadium is being built as we speak and his product ain't gonna fill it playing like they are now.
I didn't realize Rivera's job was on the line. What type of defense does he run? If he brings Keuchly along, I'm all in!
Prior to last season he wasn't well loved in Carolina. There's no reason to think this season helped him.
I just dont see any candidates out there that would be nothing more than a lateral hire... The candidates after Rex and Harbaugh are all basically the same. There are no super hot coordinators ready to take control of a team this season. Maybe they should give Chudzinski a shot? Can Newton thrived under him... Thats all I can think of.
Rex will either get a HC job, or work in TV until he's offered one IMO. I'd love him here as the DC, though. I guess you can't discount him coming here just to spite the Jets and Patriots though.
He's the type of DC we need. Philbin apparently looks to outsource motivation to his DCs as well. As the Chef, I think he leaves it to his sous chefs to add flavor to the dishes. Rex would certainly provide that. Our coords are essentially Asst. Head Coaches.
I'm more worried about the Jets hiring a good GM. While Ryan was a good coach most of the time with the Jets, we could count on Idzik screwing up their roster, making them play guys like Geno Smith.
To be fair, Joe curses on the sideline all the time. He didn't like Chad going off on a curse word filled rant to the media, but I don't think he's all that worried about curse words behind closed doors.
Wait, so even though the guy is telling the world he thinks Philbin is a good coach, we are still to believe that he sees Philbin with a dunce cap on in private? The more reasonable explanation is "Rex Ryan rarely spouts BS so he probably thinks highly of Philbin" but we dolphin fans have to turn it into "He must be lying, Philbin is a moron". Good grief. Rex Ryan as DC? You wouldn't hear me complaining. Is it too soon to say i'm excited about 2015?
Not with that attitude. Think of all the in-game hilarity on the sidelines. Reminiscent of The Odd Couple.
I think the stumbling block is really would Joe Philbin fire Kevin Coyle or not? Unless Stephen Ross forces him to do so, like he did with Sherman and Turner last year, I just don't see Philbin voluntarily firing Coyle. I also have a hard time seeing Rex Ryan coming here to be the DC if Atlanta is offering him a HC job. Atlanta's got Matt Ryan, who is by far and away the best QB Rex would have ever had the opportunity to work with, and they already have some nice 3-4 components for him to work with. That said, I think if it comes down to it, and somehow Kevin Coyle actually IS fired and Rex Ryan DOESN'T get a HC offer somewhere, I think that Philbin knowing full well his bacon is actually in the pan this upcoming season, would consider Ryan as a DC candidate. I think in that situation it's more a question as to whether Rex would come back as a DC or take a year off and go the TV route until another HC offer comes about. Unfortunately, I don't think Miami ever gets the opportunity to find out.
I don't think it's likely Philbin feels that kind of pressure. He didn't pull his head out of his *** last year when his feet were held to the flames, I think he's got even less impetus this year.
Yah I don't buy it either. We would have to invest a LOT trying to convert back to a 3-4. We really do not have the parts for it.
Cutler is still 50 times more talented than any quarterback he's ever had. He's getting way too much crap lately just like Romo used to get crap, and Romo is now an MVP candidate.
The biggest issue is the interior defensive line, which is an area that needs improvement regardless of the style of front you're running next year.
Other than a large NT type, we really do have all the parts for a 3-4. Todd explained it very well in another thread.
Cutler has all the talent in the world for a QB. Unfortunately, he is an arrogant headcase who has the reputation of being un-coachable. The modern day Jeff George. Cutler's career numbers are 183 TDs, 130 INTs, 61.7 comp%, and 75 fumbles with 53 lost. That's 183 turnovers to 183 scores. Weird numbers for someone with that much unfulfilled talent and the amount of surrounding talent he has always had. If Rex could settle him down and make him a team player, they'd be solid together. Cutler will be 32 next season and has never had a passer rating over 89.x in a season and those have been these last 2 seasons.
George is a good comparison. Cutler just had a loaded cabinet of weapons at his disposal, along with a QB guru in Trestman for the last years, and has gotten worse somehow. I'm not sure what his deal is, but he looks like he doesn't even care most of the time. If Arians could get ahold of him in Arizona, he might squeeze a few decent years out of him. I wouldn't feel bad for Cutler though, since he'll be making $15M? next year whatever he's doing. Maybe a few more cameos on The League in his down time. I'm not sure Rex to Chicago happens, and I don't think "his Dad coached there years ago" is enough of a reason to hire him. Atlanta seems tailor made for him especially if rumors of Blank liking him are true. TV will be a good fallback option to ATL.
Dude, I would love Ryan as our Def. Coor. He's not telling the world, he's telling a bunch of beat writers after a 3 win season. It's a PC move from a diminished Rex. But yeah, I've been getting my shots in on Philbin...
Exactly, it would be poetic justice from a fan standpoint. The thought of Rex holding Philbin accountable verbally on the sidelines would give us fans infinite satisfaction and, as you say, hilarious drama.
Talent wise of course Cutler is more talented. Vick and Geno can be cut and the Jets could start over with a draft pick ( again). The Bears are stuck with the migraine known as Cutler.
