Maxman Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thank You A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos by Joe Brod on October 26, 2011[edit] in Featured Editorials By Joe Brod This past week our beloved New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan was involved in a minor brouhaha over his answer to a question about how he thought he would have done had he been hired as the Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers when he interviewed for that position prior to the 2007 season. Never mind that Ryan’s answer was both funny and true. Never mind that the reporter asked a completely loaded question designed to get exactly the answer he got. Never mind that Rex is smart enough to know that such a question would probably be asked and he probably knew exactly how he would answer prior to getting on the conference call. None of that is really all that important. What is important is that in all his infinite wisdom, A.J. Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers and his boss Dean Spanos thought the twice-failed Norv Turner would be a better head coach for his football team. Think about that. A.J. Smith is a man who has been honored as the NFL’s Executive of the Year. Thank you Mike Tannenbaum and Woody Johnson for picking up the ball that Smith and Spanos fumbled. But mostly, thank you A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have seen the Jets go to back-to-back AFC Championship Games. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have the most entertaining Head Coach in NFL history. If you had hired Rex, our defense would be crap. If you had hired Rex, we would have never beaten the Pats in Foxboro in the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, we probably wouldn’t have gone to the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, Bart Scott would not be a Jet – and that would suck. If you had hired Rex, Aaron Maybin’s career would likely be over. If you had hired Rex, you’d have probably won a couple of Super Bowls by now ya schmucks! I cannot begin to express the overwhelming magnitude of my gratitude for your complete lack of foresight. I mean, who the hell in their right mind is faced with the choice of Rex Ryan or Norv Turner and picks Norv freakin’ Turner? A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos, that’s who! I can imagine the conversation: Dean Spanos: So A.J., who are we going to hire as our new head coach to replace Marty Schottenheimer, who we probably shouldn’t have fired anyway. A.J. Smith: I think we’re down to two, Dean: Norv Turner or Rex Ryan. Spanos: We’re not even considering Brian Schottenheimer? Smith: HELL NO! That kid is practically brain dead. Spanos: So you want me to choose between a guy who couldn’t win with the Redskins with an owner who bought him whoever he wanted or in Oakland and the big, loud guy from Baltimore who is Buddy Ryan’s son? Smith: I think they are the best two options. Spanos: Well who would you choose? Smith: Ryan’s loud and rough around the edges but he’s basically a defensive genius. He’s outstanding at in-game adjustments and is an excellent motivator. Spanos: And Norv? Smith: Norv sucks. But have you seen the team we’ve built? L.T. had 31 TDs last year for Christ’s sake. Anyone can win with this team but if we hire Rex, he’s loud enough that everyone will give him the credit. If Norv wins the SB with this team, everyone will give us the credit. Get it? Spanos: You’re right, hire Norv. I can’t imagine that discussion going any other way. Nothing else makes sense. No one in their right mind would ever make that decision. So thank you guys. From the deepest part of our Jets fans’ hearts, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 This article should come with a rape kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 This article should come with a rape kit. I want to laugh but I don't get the joke unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I want to laugh but I don't get the joke unfortunately. I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thank You A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos by Joe Brod on October 26, 2011[edit] in Featured Editorials By Joe Brod This past week our beloved New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan was involved in a minor brouhaha over his answer to a question about how he thought he would have done had he been hired as the Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers when he interviewed for that position prior to the 2007 season. Never mind that Ryan’s answer was both funny and true. Never mind that the reporter asked a completely loaded question designed to get exactly the answer he got. Never mind that Rex is smart enough to know that such a question would probably be asked and he probably knew exactly how he would answer prior to getting on the conference call. None of that is really all that important. What is important is that in all his infinite wisdom, A.J. Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers and his boss Dean Spanos thought the twice-failed Norv Turner would be a better head coach for his football team. Think about that. A.J. Smith is a man who has been honored as the NFL’s Executive of the Year. Thank you Mike Tannenbaum and Woody Johnson for picking up the ball that Smith and Spanos fumbled. But mostly, thank you A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have seen the Jets go to back-to-back AFC Championship Games. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have the most entertaining Head Coach in NFL history. If you had hired Rex, our defense would be crap. If you had hired Rex, we would have never beaten the Pats in Foxboro in the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, we probably wouldn’t have gone to the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, Bart Scott would not be a Jet – and that would suck. If you had hired Rex, Aaron Maybin’s career would likely be over. If you had hired Rex, you’d have probably won a couple of Super Bowls by now ya schmucks! I cannot begin to express the overwhelming magnitude of my gratitude for your complete lack of foresight. I mean, who the hell in their right mind is faced with the choice of Rex Ryan or Norv Turner and picks Norv freakin’ Turner? A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos, that’s who! I can imagine the conversation: Dean Spanos: So A.J., who are we going to hire as our new head coach to replace Marty Schottenheimer, who we probably shouldn’t have fired anyway. A.J. Smith: I think we’re down to two, Dean: Norv Turner or Rex Ryan. Spanos: We’re not even considering Brian Schottenheimer? Smith: HELL NO! That kid is practically brain dead. Spanos: So you want me to choose between a guy who couldn’t win with the Redskins with an owner who bought him whoever he wanted or in Oakland and the big, loud guy from Baltimore who is Buddy Ryan’s son? Smith: I think they are the best two options. Spanos: Well who would you choose? Smith: Ryan’s loud and rough around the edges but he’s basically a defensive genius. He’s outstanding at in-game adjustments and is an excellent motivator. Spanos: And Norv? Smith: Norv sucks. But have you seen the team we’ve built? L.T. had 31 TDs last year for Christ’s sake. Anyone can win with this team but if we hire Rex, he’s loud enough that everyone will give him the credit. If Norv wins the SB with this team, everyone will give us the credit. Get it? Spanos: You’re right, hire Norv. I can’t imagine that discussion going any other way. Nothing else makes sense. No one in their right mind would ever make that decision. So thank you guys. From the deepest part of our Jets fans’ hearts, thank you. Seriously they shouldnt have firred shotty, for all the shotty ball talk, the guy built and coached a contender, a favorite even...SD is stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Seriously they shouldnt have firred shotty, for all the shotty ball talk, the guy built and coached a contender, a favorite even...SD is stupid that is the danger of a huge ego. Seriously for all AJ did, is the team more or less talented than it was 3 or 4 years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornJetsFan1983 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 that is the danger of a huge ego. Seriously for all AJ did, is the team more or less talented than it was 3 or 4 years ago? I was living in SD at the it was brutal for them..I mean to go from legit contenders to just choke artists, to now where they can be first and offense and def and still not get in the playoffs...its sad really....I remember when we beat them in the play offs and Old man Shotty came to the game and I cant remember exactly but I think he basically was like laughing or something when they lost...I bet it was a good day for the fam...I like old man shotty..his son not so much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 that game was so much fun. The whole week we kept hearing how we had no shot. However it seemed like every Jets fan knew they were going to win that game. When they won it was that much sweeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 that is the danger of a huge ego. Seriously for all AJ did, is the team more or less talented than it was 3 or 4 years ago? I've always believed the decision to fire Marty was ego driven. Smith didn't want the story to be "Marty finally wins one." He wanted it to all be about him. Smith hired Norv because he figured when the Chargers inevitably won the Super Bowl the headline would read "AJ Smith assembles championship club even Norv Turner can't screw up." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Blame Nate Keading also- biggest choke artist in NFL playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I <3 Rex Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 sheesh! this amount of man on man love should be illegal in public places.. there's children reading.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 sheesh! this amount of man on man love should be illegal in public places.. there's children reading.... If loving Rex is wrong, I don't wanna be right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If loving Rex is wrong, I don't wanna be right! This is why you're the Captain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I still cannot believe they hired Norv Turner....didn't they get a resume or even googled his past experience with other NFL teams???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 If loving Rex is wrong, I don't wanna be right! out of positive rep.. i owe you... i'll rep your next semi coherent post, might be awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Thank You A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos by Joe Brod on October 26, 2011[edit] in Featured Editorials By Joe Brod This past week our beloved New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan was involved in a minor brouhaha over his answer to a question about how he thought he would have done had he been hired as the Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers when he interviewed for that position prior to the 2007 season. Never mind that Ryan’s answer was both funny and true. Never mind that the reporter asked a completely loaded question designed to get exactly the answer he got. Never mind that Rex is smart enough to know that such a question would probably be asked and he probably knew exactly how he would answer prior to getting on the conference call. None of that is really all that important. What is important is that in all his infinite wisdom, A.J. Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the San Diego Chargers and his boss Dean Spanos thought the twice-failed Norv Turner would be a better head coach for his football team. Think about that. A.J. Smith is a man who has been honored as the NFL’s Executive of the Year. Thank you Mike Tannenbaum and Woody Johnson for picking up the ball that Smith and Spanos fumbled. But mostly, thank you A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have seen the Jets go to back-to-back AFC Championship Games. If you had hired Rex, we wouldn’t have the most entertaining Head Coach in NFL history. If you had hired Rex, our defense would be crap. If you had hired Rex, we would have never beaten the Pats in Foxboro in the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, we probably wouldn’t have gone to the playoffs last year. If you had hired Rex, Bart Scott would not be a Jet – and that would suck. If you had hired Rex, Aaron Maybin’s career would likely be over. If you had hired Rex, you’d have probably won a couple of Super Bowls by now ya schmucks! I cannot begin to express the overwhelming magnitude of my gratitude for your complete lack of foresight. I mean, who the hell in their right mind is faced with the choice of Rex Ryan or Norv Turner and picks Norv freakin’ Turner? A.J. Smith and Dean Spanos, that’s who! I can imagine the conversation: Dean Spanos: So A.J., who are we going to hire as our new head coach to replace Marty Schottenheimer, who we probably shouldn’t have fired anyway. A.J. Smith: I think we’re down to two, Dean: Norv Turner or Rex Ryan. Spanos: We’re not even considering Brian Schottenheimer? Smith: HELL NO! That kid is practically brain dead. Spanos: So you want me to choose between a guy who couldn’t win with the Redskins with an owner who bought him whoever he wanted or in Oakland and the big, loud guy from Baltimore who is Buddy Ryan’s son? Smith: I think they are the best two options. Spanos: Well who would you choose? Smith: Ryan’s loud and rough around the edges but he’s basically a defensive genius. He’s outstanding at in-game adjustments and is an excellent motivator. Spanos: And Norv? Smith: Norv sucks. But have you seen the team we’ve built? L.T. had 31 TDs last year for Christ’s sake. Anyone can win with this team but if we hire Rex, he’s loud enough that everyone will give him the credit. If Norv wins the SB with this team, everyone will give us the credit. Get it? Spanos: You’re right, hire Norv. I can’t imagine that discussion going any other way. Nothing else makes sense. No one in their right mind would ever make that decision. So thank you guys. From the deepest part of our Jets fans’ hearts, thank you. I love how Max gets all this positive rep for something I wrote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I love how Max gets all this positive rep for something I wrote! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I love how Max gets all this positive rep for something I wrote! Agreed. He's got the ability to post an article like no other. I just gave him more. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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