Vudu Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Rex Ryan: I wasn’t watching the Jets’ offense Asked after the game about his team’s quarterback competition, Jets coach Rex Ryan had an easy way to avoid committing one way or the other: He said he wasn’t paying attention. Ryan said he was mostly focused on the defense in Friday night’s preseason loss to the Lions, and so he doesn’t have a strong opinion about how the offense played. “I had my own issues on the other side of the ball, so I really never focused a whole lot when he was in there,” Ryan said of rookie quarterback Geno Smith, according to the New York Post. When reporters asked Ryan about Mark Sanchez throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown on the Jets’ first possession, Ryan said he didn’t see that throw, either, although he did look up in time to see Detroit rookie Ziggy Ansah running into the end zone. “We’ll see it on tape. You guys probably saw more plays than I did,” Ryan told reporters. You’d think the head coach would want to pay attention to his team’s quarterback battle, which very well may shape the future of the franchise. But perhaps Ryan is just going to ignore the situation and let John Idzik make the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 we wanted him more involved in the defense so he is they have these fancy video machines now that record the plays, and like the coaches watch it and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSJ Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I wonder how this might effect clock management, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This story is overblown. Why would any lame duck coach waste any time focusing on the only two players that can possibly save his job? It's like, irrelevant. Rex is going to coach this year like he expects to be a defensive coordinator next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 This story is overblown. Why would any lame duck coach waste any time focusing on the only two players that can possibly save his job? It's like, irrelevant. Rex is going to coach this year like he expects to be a defensive coordinator next season. the both suck. so what is the only chance he has to save his job ? c'mon, you can do it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've seen coaches all the time talking to units on the sideline. I've seen Belichick do it, I've seen Andy Reid doing it, etc. As usual, I think people are blowing this out of proportion again, just like everything with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 if rex is legit just about the d this year I'm gonna be so happy. jets gonna be scary on d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjetsjetss Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 if rex is legit just about the d this year I'm gonna be so happy. jets gonna be scary on d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet Ulrich Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 *shrug* Apple doesn't fall far from the tree. It's clear he has no interest in the offense and lets MM run his own ship, like he did with Sparano and Schottenheimer before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 LO-*******-L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Blame Marty for the offensive failures- I see his strategy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman88 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Yeah this is why Rex is a bad head coach, let him go be a defensive coordinator somewhere thats what he is good at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I've seen coaches all the time talking to units on the sideline. I've seen Belichick do it, I've seen Andy Reid doing it, etc. As usual, I think people are blowing this out of proportion again, just like everything with this team. “I had my own issues on the other side of the ball, so I really never focused a whole lot when he was in there,” Ryan said of rookie quarterback Geno Smith, according to the New York Post. While I have no problem with him spending more time with the defense, it seems a bit negligent to not pay attention to your quarterback of the future. He's not a defensive coordinator. Things like clock management that are not exclusive to the defensive side of the ball are his responsibility and are ignored to the detriment of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 While I have no problem with him spending more time with the defense, it seems a bit negligent to not pay attention to your quarterback of the future. He's not a defensive coordinator. Things like clock management that are not exclusive to the defensive side of the ball are his responsibility and are ignored to the detriment of the team. how was clock management ignored ? just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 how was clock management ignored ? just curious It wasn't in this case. Rex has done some very strange things with clock management over the course of his tenure. I was using it as an example of the type of thing that a does not fall under the responsibility of a dc but is part of a head coach's job. I don't think that Rex spending 70% of his time with the defense is necessarily a bad thing. I do think that paying attention to the two players competing to be the starting quarterback is probably something that a head coach should be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 To be fair, most games I don't see any offense either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnys025 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I wonder how this might effect clock management, that's all. I heard they might bring back Dick Curl for this. Someone reported him entering through the back door in the Jets practice facility last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed4 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Oh, he was watching. I saw the same disgusted look on his face that I had on mine. This was his way of deflecting the media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 JiF loves Rex 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 It wasn't in this case. Rex has done some very strange things with clock management over the course of his tenure. I was using it as an example of the type of thing that a does not fall under the responsibility of a dc but is part of a head coach's job. I don't think that Rex spending 70% of his time with the defense is necessarily a bad thing. I do think that paying attention to the two players competing to be the starting quarterback is probably something that a head coach should be doing. oh. so teaching during a pre-season game isn't the end of the world k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 It is a clown comment by a clown head coach. Just backing away from the issue. Real head coaching material this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 rex may be the only valuable asset this team has, outside of cro, mo, Q, mangold and brick lets get rid of him !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TnT Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 To be fair, most games I don't see any offense either. very well done...very very well done! Kudos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rex is a DC and will always be a DC. His comment is damning in its honesty. If he had any self awareness he wouldve said he needed to see the tape first because he didnt get a good view. Five years and he still doesnt realize he is responsible for every unit on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rex is a DC and will always be a DC. His comment is damning in its honesty. If he had any self awareness he wouldve said he needed to see the tape first because he didnt get a good view. Five years and he still doesnt realize he is responsible for every unit on the team. no, he does not. and he is still making the kind of comments no other head coach would even consider making. he makes himself look like a fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 rex may be the only valuable asset this team has, outside of cro, mo, Q, mangold and brick lets get rid of him !!!!!! the Jets have 4 or 5 good players other teams have 20 good players. If rex can get this team anywhere near .500 it will be a miracle. The playoffs would be a coach of the year performance. the Jets are talent free right now it's not a good situation for any head coach. Honestly I'd rather have Rex coming up with nasty blitzes cause that's at least something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rex was likely telling the defense " Get ready. Watch Sanchez throw a pick 6" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 the Jets have 4 or 5 good players other teams have 20 good players. If rex can get this team anywhere near .500 it will be a miracle. The playoffs would be a coach of the year performance. the Jets are talent free right now it's not a good situation for any head coach. Honestly I'd rather have Rex coming up with nasty blitzes cause that's at least something. I know you can't be serious but I still hate you, with JiF on vacation I have more time to focus my anger on you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rex was likely telling the defense " Get ready. Watch Sanchez throw a pick 6" Why would they need to get ready if he was about to throw a pick 6 dumbass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKnight83 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I did not video tape the game but would be interested to know if the Rextard is lying again. I just cannot fathom a HC not watching a QB competition either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Why would they need to get ready if he was about to throw a pick 6 dumbass? The Lions were going for the conversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rich Cimini thinks this is no big deal. 1. A Rex-storm: I think people are getting carried away with Rex Ryan's admission that he missed plays on offense -- including a lot of Geno Smith -- because he was too busy with the defense on the sideline. Granted, it was highly unusual for a head coach to admit such a thing; most coaches would've talked around it by saying, "I need to watch the tape." But let's remember one thing: It was a preseason game. If it had been the regular season, yes, he'd deserve criticism. Presumably, Ryan is using the preseason to fix a defense that has seven new starters. When the real games start, he'll be in head-coach mode, managing the entire game -- at least he'd better be. He took a heavy-handed approach with the defense in 2009 and 2010, and that didn't stop the Jets from making the playoffs, did it? Rich Cimini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Rich Cimini thinks this is no big deal. Rich Cimini. Hah I rest my case- your honor guilty as charged Rex of negligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Comfortable Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 He has to take this approach, otherwise he will start guaranteeing Super Bowls and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I did not video tape the game but would be interested to know if the Rextard is lying again. I just cannot fathom a HC not watching a QB competition either. I believe him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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