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One Thing I'll Say In Rex's Defense


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He plays the Patriots tough.  I remember under Herm Edwards, it felt like it was next to impossible we were going to win a game vs the Pats (especially in New England).  At least w/ Rex, we generally play the Pats tough at least once a year.  I know we've been blown out by them several times under Rex but we also did have that road playoff win, which was the most impressive Jets win I've ever seen.  That last game (the Thursday night game) even though we were 1-5 going in and only had 4 days to prepare, Rex took the Pats down to the wire.

 

I'm not saying "they better keep Rex".  I'm just saying that we've absolutely had worse coaches here (Herm/Costlet/Kotite/Walton)

 

Btw, did anyone know that Rex's middle name is "Ashley"?

 

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He plays the Patriots tough. I remember under Herm Edwards, it felt like it was next to impossible we were going to win a game vs the Pats (especially in New England). At least w/ Rex, we generally play the Pats tough at least once a year"?

Ah, Rex's moral victories against the Pats.

Congrats, Rex plays the Pats tough but always ends up losing.

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Ah, Rex's moral victories against the Pats.

Congrats, Rex plays the Pats tough but always ends up losing.

 

congrats, none of belicheats wins count because they cheat, and it's just super weird that you would waste your time coming here to put us down to make yourself feel better

 

you get that you aren't part of the past*, right ?

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Except in the playoffs.

Yeah, and he was soooo excited that he didnt even prepare for the Steelers game. the Steelers could have been had in that game, but according to Rexs mindset the superbowl had been won the week before. that was embarrassing the way the Jets started out in that game. they were not ready to play. and thats your hero's fault.

 

You never know when the next time you will be in a spot to make the super bowl.

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Yeah, and he was soooo excited that he didnt even prepare for the Steelers game. the Steelers could have been had in that game, but according to Rexs mindset the superbowl had been won the week before. that was embarrassing the way the Jets started out in that game. they were not ready to play. and thats your hero's fault.

 

You never know when the next time you will be in a spot to make the super bowl.

Rex isn't my hero. Your hero isn't my hero, either.

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In all seriousness, this will be how Rex is remembered among Jets fans--as a guy who came sooooooooo close but just couldn't get over the hump because he got handcuffed with sh*tty QBs. It'll be the most short-sighted, revisionist legacy since Columbus.

It won't be revisionist, because that's how it's seen by a number of folks right here in real time. His legacy here will be judged against what he does in the future as a coach. If he's never promoted beyond DC like you and others feel will be the case, he'll be viewed as a guy who was over-promoted on the Jets. If he goes onto more success elsewhere as a head coach, then your visionary revisionist history will definitely be the way he's remembered.

The big problem with the Jets organization is the Jets organization. Rex's flaws as a coach are, unfortunately, a perfect storm working for the rudderless ship that is this franchise. In a more structured environment, I believe he can be a lot more successful. I was hopeful that Idzik could be that grownup in the room that everyone was pretending he was going to be, but I'm not seeing it. And maybe it's just a problem from owner on down. I honestly don't believe many coaches could've done any better with what's he's had to work with here. For all the hyperbolic complaints about him, he's no worse than the fourth best coach in team history. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of faith in Idzik and/or Woody to bring in someone better.

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I've said this in another post: the Jets offense is anemic (although it hopefully will improve), their defense gets torched for way too many big plays, and the players are getting too many dumb penalties, many of which negate big gains and even touchdowns.

And that's a description of Rex's Jets from four years ago. Things simply haven't changed under Rex in four seasons now, and that has to fall on him.

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It won't be revisionist, because that's how it's seen by a number of folks right here in real time. His legacy here will be judged against what he does in the future as a coach. If he's never promoted beyond DC like you and others feel will be the case, he'll be viewed as a guy who was over-promoted on the Jets. If he goes onto more success elsewhere as a head coach, then your visionary revisionist history will definitely be the way he's remembered.

The big problem with the Jets organization is the Jets organization. Rex's flaws as a coach are, unfortunately, a perfect storm working for the rudderless ship that is this franchise. In a more structured environment, I believe he can be a lot more successful. I was hopeful that Idzik could be that grownup in the room that everyone was pretending he was going to be, but I'm not seeing it. And maybe it's just a problem from owner on down. I honestly don't believe many coaches could've done any better with what's he's had to work with here. For all the hyperbolic complaints about him, he's no worse than the fourth best coach in team history. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of faith in Idzik and/or Woody to bring in someone better.

 

 

It'll be revisionist because he's done an awful job here and the type of infrastructure you're imagining that he'll need to become a decent head coach exists nowhere in professional sports--where they have an immaculate QB, OC, GM, and ready-out-of-the-box talent at every position other than DL. Rex is a lesser, dumber Jerry Glanville. 

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It'll be revisionist because he's done an awful job here and the type of infrastructure you're imagining that he'll need to become a decent head coach exists nowhere in professional sports--where they have an immaculate QB, OC, GM, and ready-out-of-the-box talent at every position other than DL. Rex is a lesser, dumber Jerry Glanville.

You lose all credibility with me when you make statements like this. Rex, at the very least, is a very smart defensive coach. He doesn't compare to Glanville or Herm no matter how often you try to push that nonsense.

All I imagine is a stable franchise. There are lots of them. Giants, Steelers, and Ravens would all be examples in the NFL.

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You lose all credibility with me when you make statements like this. Rex, at the very least, is a very smart defensive coach. He doesn't compare to Glanville or Herm no matter how often you try to push that nonsense.

All I imagine is a stable franchise. There are lots of them. Giants, Steelers, and Ravens would all be examples in the NFL.

 

To get a stable franchise a team needs a Good GM, who continues to add good young talent on the fly.

 

The Jets haven't had that.  The final count isn't in on Idzik yet, but the early results aren't very encouraging 

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He plays the Patriots tough. I remember under Herm Edwards, it felt like it was next to impossible we were going to win a game vs the Pats (especially in New England). At least w/ Rex, we generally play the Pats tough at least once a year. I know we've been blown out by them several times under Rex but we also did have that road playoff win, which was the most impressive Jets win I've ever seen. That last game (the Thursday night game) even though we were 1-5 going in and only had 4 days to prepare, Rex took the Pats down to the wire.

I'm not saying "they better keep Rex". I'm just saying that we've absolutely had worse coaches here (Herm/Costlet/Kotite/Walton)

Btw, did anyone know that Rex's middle name is "Ashley"?

Sometimes I feel Rex has built his D just to stop the Pats O, and it hurts us against different style offenses that are really good.

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You lose all credibility with me when you make statements like this. Rex, at the very least, is a very smart defensive coach. He doesn't compare to Glanville or Herm no matter how often you try to push that nonsense.

All I imagine is a stable franchise. There are lots of them. Giants, Steelers, and Ravens would all be examples in the NFL.

 

Well, those are certainly stable franchises. The Ravens passed on Rex for the Philly special teams coach, the Giants wouldn't give Rex an interview if Coughlin dropped dead, and the Steelers are stable because they don't hire guys like Rex Ryan to coach their team. 

 

Glanville was actually a very good defensive coach who buffooned his way into a couple of good seasons as a head man, but couldn't maintain a winning program due to his many personal failings. Herm is a lot closer to guys like him and Herm than he'll ever be to Parcells or Belichick.

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5-2 and in first place.

Teams that "aren't good" are 1-6 teams.

 

LOL

benglas win was the only good win.

 

next 6 games your horrific defense and lame passing attack  will be exposed

 

what do you make of the past* spending less than any team in the NFL ?  are the past* just about profit now ?  too cheap to give brady some weapinz ?

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