It's the "opposite effect". What we had wasn't working so let's do the complete opposite. Dom Capers was a defensive guy, let's go hire an OC to be our next head coach. Schaub is a leadfoot for won't throw deep, we need a QB like Case who's mobile and will throw downfield. And I think this is a rare case where McNair is acting like a fan. Our last coach was a successful coordinator with no HC experience so no we want our new coach to have had previous HC experience. People naturally want something different. But different isn't always better, it's just different. Don't be so gung ho on getting somebody that seems to be the complete opposite of Kubiak that you overshoot the best option somewhere in the middle.
I don't think McNair is falling into the opposite trap, I think he's right that this team is talented and needs an experienced coach ready to win *now*. This is not a place for OTJ training.
It's looking more and more like Lovie is already the guy. Bring on Cutler. They better hire a kick ass offensive coordinator... http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/19/texans-have-already-interviewed-lovie-smith/
I'm all for a retread if it's the right guy. But I don't think Lovie or Whisenhunt (and I like those guys) are the caliber of Andy Reid. So expecting a similar turnaround just because the coach has experience is foolish. It's also short sighted. I'd rather broaden the search and pick the best guy for long term success, whether that be a retread or not.
I wouldn't hate him, honestly. Cutler & Lovie, that could be a problem. Well, any quarterback and Lovie could be a problem. Cutler puts you into playoff contention next year. Probably makes AJ happy. Draft Bridgewater (or any rookie QB with this roster) and you'll be calling him Teddy Tredgewater because the team wont go anywhere until he develops. At the same time... Bridgewater gets you a top 8-16th potential QB on a rookie contract. In the new NFL, you seem to need either A. an elite QB or B. a good QB that comes cheap. I'm not sure if Rick Smith is a great talent evaluator or not, I'm sure Kubiak and Phillips played a role in the decision making, but I do know he is a below average salary cap manager. The extra money might make things easier for a guy like Smith. At the same time, a guy like Smith will likely do less with more than a better money-manager would.
Its not just a "retread" but its looking at retreads who were fired for specific reasons, and they may or may not have improved one bit to deserve another job. Lovie was fired for having poor offenses, and not taking a hard enough stance on fixing it (was happy to let the coordinator run that side of the ball). Do we really think he's anything different now? Whisenhunt showed to be genius-like with Warner, average without him, pretty stubborn and resistant to accepting suggestions of change... and now he goes to work under another offensive guy, and is coordinating "his" system in San Diego. Guys like Reid, Fisher, Shannahan, and Fox all had lengthy head coaching gigs and started to struggle when the talent dried up... I don't think any of the teams that let them go thought they were bad head coaches, just that it was "time". Same can't be said for Lovie and Whisenhunt. Also, look at how guys like Andy Reid, Fisher, and Fox were all in demand for another HC job as soon as they were let go, and they all could basically choose which job they wanted (instead of having to hope/pray/beg to get an interview). Finally, Belicheck sits in a category by himself... probably would have had years of success at Cleveland (and was in the process of doing so) had the team not been uprooted DURING the season.
I was hoping we could find a rising star who is a genius with X's and O's. I don't give a crap if he yells and screams on the sideline or not. That's what high school coaches do. Give me someone with an innovative approach to game planning. And who can adjust when things aren't working.
The best coach in the NFL currently doing that (and perhaps ever to do it) is Belicheck... unfortunately, he has yet to have any of his minions duplicate his success. Maybe he's not sharing all the secrets? Maybe he wants the Parcells coaching tree to end with him? There's nobody better at game planning against a team's biggest strength, and focusing particularly on taking that strength away (offense or defense).
Rex Ryan being out in NY seriously raises an eyebrow. Not that I'd let him touch the offense with a 10 foot pole, but that man can create a defense out of a paper clip and a dog turd.
Rex doesn't seem like a Bob McNair guy. (Not that I can really explain to you what a Bob McNair guy is, ha.)
As Per some Jets officials, its already done; he is just finishing off the year and the announcement is officially made on the 30th. If he is on the street, he will be the first person i'd call to replace Wade Philips as the DC, and then Hire Bill O'Brien as the Head Coach(if available). My perspective, I expect Rex to stay in the East coast and be approached by a team like the Redskins.
Rex took over the Jets in 2009. Since 2009: Kubiak: 39-38 Ryan: 40-38 Big whoop. And like the Texans D under Wade, the Jets D has gotten progressively worse every year. You know how the Texans are last in takeaways? Well, the Jets are next to last.
Considering Kubiak had three seasons before 2009 to right the ship and still wasn't able to beat Sexy Rexy's record over the same time period says a lot about both of them. Not to mention the two AFC championship appearances. *Wikipedia says Ryan's career record is 43-39 (42-39 prior to last Sunday) Considering his defenses were top 5 units his first 3 seasons in the NFL (and top 10 the last 2 years), it's kind of logical that the only place they could possibly go would be down.
I like Rex Ryan as a defensive coordinator, not sure about head coach though. I do however think that he would come in and hold players accountable. So that may be a good thing.
I agree that Ryan just doesn't seem like a McNair kind of guy. Ryan cusses like a sailor; not McNair's style.
