I liked Ryan overall, but I could see where coaches and scouts had problems with him.
While the defense improved in New Orleans substantially the year before, the Saints didn't quite have the offense that year as Payton and company were suspended for Bounty Gate. The Saints were 5th in offensive efficiency in 2013 according to FO.com and 9th in 2012. But the bigger part was Brees' 19 int's in 2012 vs. 12 in 2013.
I re-watched the Patriots vs. Saints game on NFLN and the Patriots made Ryan look quite foolish. They simply picked and choosed when they would go hurry-up, no huddle and Rob couldn't adjust and it cost them. Then the final pass by Brady was terribly undisciplined defense by the safety.
Sound familiar?
I have no problem with the idea of it being ridiculous how much money we locked up in corners. I completely agree with it. I even stated that when we signed Carr.
But, that is the risk you run with hiring a coach like Ryan. He needs athletic CB's that are great in man coverage to run his system. And that just drives up the price for CB's higher. And if he continues at this same rate with the Saints, he will drive up their price for CB's as well.
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