Rumor: Rex Ryan Maybe???

[BrAinPaiNt]

Jay Glazer of FOXSports believes Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan could become a candidate to be the Cowboys' next head coach.
Ryan teaches a "multiple" scheme that could make good use of DeMarcus Ware and Dallas' stand-up pass rushers. Glazer mentions Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (Rex's brother) as an option, but to a lesser degree.
Source: MSN Video

:laugh2: Man alive...that is great stuff there.

I believe that -insert any coach name here- COULD become a candidate.

 

[StylisticS]

Oh make it happen Dallas. No stop guy coaches like Phillips.

 

[es22]

Ryan would be perfect. He was excellent with his defence, and able to utilize the players on his side of the field to the max.

 

[CM Duck]

Rex Ryan as HC

Mike Singletary or Pepper Johnson as DC/Asst HC

Bill Bates or Avezzano as ST coach

 

[zrinkill]

Rex Ryan as HC

Mike Singletary or Pepper Johnson as DC/Asst HC

Bill Bates or Avezzano as ST coach

Now that sounds good .....

 

[hendog]

Rex Ryan as HC

Mike Singletary or Pepper Johnson as DC/Asst HC

Bill Bates or Avezzano as ST coach

Ryan as coach
Mike as DC

"I like that kinda party".

 

[TheSkaven]

First Bill Parcells then Buddy Ryan's son? Who is next, Joe Gibbs?

 

[zrinkill]

First Bill Parcells then Buddy Ryan's son? Who is next, Joe Gibbs?

:laugh2:

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Jay Glazer of FOXSports believes Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan could become a candidate to be the Cowboys' next head coach.
Ryan teaches a "multiple" scheme that could make good use of DeMarcus Ware and Dallas' stand-up pass rushers. Glazer mentions Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (Rex's brother) as an option, but to a lesser degree.
Source: MSN Video

I'd take Rex Ryan...

 

[iceberg]

He is my #1 candidate and Rivera is my 2nd but whoever we hire, I would want them to bring in Mike Singletary here in some capacity. He is the key.

i'd hire singletary to be the intensity coach and go from there. nothing but respect for that man.

 

[iceberg]

Ryan as coach
Mike as DC

"I like that kinda party".

you know, both of these names are new to the coaching parade this year - for the most part. yet, so few fans object to him. tag on his brother and wow - most are ready to go.

name most "big" names that have history, you have a strong division of fans.

dan reeves. i'd pass. gimme parcells at that rate.
wade phillips. pass. marginally better than parcells *at this point* but only for D skills, not overall. pointless.
norv turner - dunno too many long time boys fans who don't insert gagging emo's there.
stoops - there's a good 3 page thread of ya's and nay's.
weis - there's just stupidity in action cause of his buyout clause but the parakeets keep shouting the name cause of some parcells connection.
zimmer - see norv.
fisher - tennessee told us to bugger off already - pre-empted that move.
lovie - wait 2 weeks. can we do that to put a staff together?
rivera - see lovie

has anyone really objected to the ryan brothers yet? for a dark horse i'm starting to wonder if it just looks so good on paper because of what we've been through and what we see around us.

but for whatever reason, that combo seems to make the most fans happy.

 

[hendog]

I like the intensity that they bring on the defensive side of the ball. Defense wins championships. Offense is just as important, but as we've seen in the past, this years Bears team is in the big dance because of their defense.

I realize the Colts are in for their O, but there aren't any other teams as potent as them.

 

[ElPanadero]

Here's another possible (sorry if already posted).

Jan. 22, 2007 - 8:05 p.m. ET

Jay Glazer of FOXSports believes Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan could become a candidate to be the Cowboys' next head coach.

Ryan's scheme is "multiple" and could make good use of DeMarcus Ware and Dallas' stand-up pass rushers. Glazer calls Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (Rex's twin brother) a less likely candidate.

Source: MSN Video

 

[Don Corleone]

:laugh2:

Buddy Ryan's son? Many are touting him for a head coaching job, but no team has expressed interest. Maybe they would if his dad wasn't Buddy. He should change his last name.

 

[kingwhicker]

I'd take him in a heartbeat over some of these other turds I've heard bandied about today. He's in my top three for sure.

 

[Natedawg44]

I would love to have Rex and it would be nice to have his brother run the D.

That is assuming Jim Mora Sr. turns down the job.:laugh2:

 

[Pottsville Maroons]

This guy is my favorite choice out of all the names thrown out there in the last coupe of weeks.

I think he'd be a much better fit for our personnel, scheme-wise, than would Rivera. Seems as though he's already proven to be flexible regarding his ability to adapt his defense to the personnel rather than trying the whole square peg-round hole approach. He's used the 43, the 34, and I'm pretty sure he brought back a little 46 here lately.

Here's his bio from the Ravens site:

Rex Ryan entered his 8th year with the Ravens in 2006, his 2nd as the defensive coordinator...Ryan is the only remaining Ravens' assistant coach from the 2000 Super Bowl XXXV season's superb defense...Rex had spent 6 seasons as the Ravens' highly-successful defensive line coach, and owns a distinctive NFL bloodline when it comes to coaching defenses...The Ryan family is a who's who trifecta that has coached in 6 Super Bowls with 5 different NFL teams*...Rex's father is the legendary Buddy Ryan; his twin brother is Rob Ryan, the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders.

OVERVIEW: Replaced Mike Nolan as the defensive coordinator in 2005 (Nolan went to the 49ers as head coach)...Under Rex Ryan's tutelage, the Ravens' defense has improved steadily since 1999, when Ryan joined the team, and Baltimore finished 2nd in the NFL in overall defense and 2nd against the rush...Baltimore's defense did not permit a 100-yard rusher in 50-straight games, including the playoffs (from Game 16 in '98 to Game 14 in '01)...On their way to Super Bowl XXXV, Rex coached an impressive veteran lineup: DEs Michael McCrary, Rob Burnett, and DTs Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams, who enjoyed their best years under Ryan...Launched pro career in 1994 with the Arizona Cardinals as the DL coach under his father, Buddy...Rex returned to college ranks before coming to the Baltimore Ravens.
1999-2005: (with Baltimore) 2005: The Ravens' defense again stood out, finishing 2nd in the AFC and 5th in the NFL and allowing just 284.7 yards per contest (see box, next page)...Seven-time Pro Bowler Ray Lewis (thigh surgery) missed 10 games after starting the 1st 6...Lewis was on pace for a 205-tackle season prior to his injury after posting 77 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 3 PD and 1 FR...Pro Bowl S Ed Reed missed 6 games (ankle)...Against the rush, Baltimore ranked 6th in the AFC and 9th in the NFL...LB Bart Scott started the 1st 10 games of his career, finishing 2nd on the team with 119 tackles and 4 sacks...LB Tommy Polley led the Ravens with a career-high 134 tackles in his 1st season with the team...Despite being double and sometimes triple teamed, "T-Sizzle" (Terrell Suggs) posted a career-high 82 tackles, finished 2nd on the team with 8 sacks and tied a career-high with 6 FFs..."A.D." (Adalius Thomas) set a new career high with 9 sacks and set a franchise record with 3 defensive returns for TDs...Adalius was voted team MVP by Baltimore media...LB Peter Boulware remained the Ravens' sack king, reaching 70 for his career and hitting the 500-tackle milestone...LB Roderick Green played in 16 games, subbing on defense (posting 2 sacks), but finished 2nd in special teams tackles (17)...Baltimore allowed the 4th-fewest 1st downs in the AFC (17.7 per game)...Ravens defense allowed just 284.7 yards per contest, and the best effort came against the Jets (10/2), giving up only 152 yards on 48 attempts...Opponents' starting RBs were held to under 100 yards 12 times and under 65 yards 8 times...Ravens defense finished 3rd in the AFC in 3rd-down efficiency allowing opponents to convert on just 36.1% of their opportunities...Baltimore allowed 4.56 yards per play, closing the year behind the Steelers (4.55), ranking 2nd in the AFC and 3rd in the NFL...Against the pass, Baltimore ranked 4th in the AFC and 8th in the NFL...The 5.63 yards allowed per pass play was tops in the AFC and 2nd in the NFL...Missing from the lineup for a total of 11 games were starting safeties Reed (ankle), who, in 58 career games, posted franchise records of 22 INTs and 680 INT return yards and Will Demps (knee)...CB Chris McAlister led the team with 20 PD, missing 2 games (hamstring and shoulder)...CBs Samari Rolle finished 2nd on the team with 14 PD, while Deion Sanders tied for the team lead with 2 INTs...S Chad Williams recorded career highs with 47 tackles and 2.5 sacks. 2004: Baltimore's defense allowed the 6th-fewest points in the NFL and ranked 6th in defense (total yards)...Was 1st in the AFC and 2nd in the NFL with 3.6 yards allowed per rush...Defensively, the Ravens scored 7 TDs (5 INTs and 2 FRs), including 1 by DE Jarret Johnson, who scored the 1st TD of his career vs. Miami (1/2/05)...Marques Douglas ranked 3rd on the team with 92 tackles, plus 5.5 sacks, 2 PD and 1 FF...Kelly Gregg (1.5 sacks, 2 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR) tied with Reed for 4th on the team with 89 tackles...Suggs produced 10.5 sacks and earned his 1st Pro Bowl...Anthony Weaver recorded 61 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INT (1st of his career in Game 16), 5 PD and 1 FR...Ravens "D" was 1st in the AFC and 2nd in the NFL in opponent QB rating (68.0), and 1st in the NFL in the number of 3-and-outs (59 - NFL average was 43). 2003: Ravens defense was among the NFL's best, finishing 3rd (4th vs. rush and 6th vs. pass)...Led the NFL in sacks (47) and tied for 1st in the AFC and 2nd in the NFL with 41 take-aways...Ravens ranked 1st in the AFC with 17 FR...Allowed the fewest yards per play (4.2) and the 4th-fewest passing yards (175.3 per game) in the NFL...Suggs had a Ravens' rookie-record 12 sacks as a 3rd-down DE and earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors...Gregg had the most tackles (104) in the NFL for a defensive lineman. 2002: Defense held opponents to AFC-best 3.7 yards per carry...Linemen averaged 2 years of experience and 24 years of age...Then-rookie DE Tony Weaver proved to be a new fixture on the line (65 tackles, 3.5 sacks)..."A.D." logged 68 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 FR and 2 INTs, including 1 for a TD...Despite being double-and-triple-teamed, sometime-DE Peter Boulware was voted to the Pro Bowl as LB (his 3rd) and produced a team-high 7 sacks. 2001: Finished 2nd in the NFL in defense, 4th against the run...Defense finished in the NFL's top 4 in several important categories, including 1st in total yards allowed per play (4.4), 2nd in total yards allowed per game (277.9), and 3rd in rushing average allowed per play (3.4)...Was 4th in the NFL in fewest points allowed with 265...Record-setting defense did not permit a 100-yard rusher in 50 straight games, including the playoffs. 2000: Finished 1st against the run, 2nd in the NFL in defense...Set a 16-game NFL record by allowing only 970 yards rushing and 2.68 yards per rushing attempt...Defense gave up the fewest points (165) in NFL history in a 16-game season...Ravens won Super Bowl XXXV with an impressive lineup: DEs Michael McCrary, Rob Burnett, DTs Tony Siragusa and Sam Adams. 1999: Joined Brian Billick's staff...Ravens were 2nd in the NFL in overall defense, 2nd against the rush.

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/includes/bio.jsp?id=1182&personType=0

I know it's been posted before, but just brought it back as a refresher.

 

[The Fonz]

Rex Ryan is a fantastic game planer and play caller.
While Ryan’s scheme changes from week to week, the philosophy never sways. The Ravens bring a ton of pressure from everywhere and stay aggressive throughout the entire game.
Ryan isn’t afraid to leave his cornerbacks in man-to-man coverage so that he can bring more pressure on blitzes. Leaving cornerbacks on islands more times than not is a bad thing in the NFL, because the next big play is usually around the corner. www.bullz-eye.com

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Here's another possible (sorry if already posted).

Jan. 22, 2007 - 8:05 p.m. ET

Jay Glazer of FOXSports believes Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan could become a candidate to be the Cowboys' next head coach.

Ryan's scheme is "multiple" and could make good use of DeMarcus Ware and Dallas' stand-up pass rushers. Glazer calls Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan (Rex's twin brother) a less likely candidate.

Source: MSN Video

Is Rob Ryan the guy with the mullet?

As for Rex Ryan, might just be me but he sounds more like a porn star than a Cowboys head coach.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Rex is my choice for HC