Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Rex Ryan Just Saved the NFL Defensive Schemes Dreamed Up by the Jets Coach Power the Chiefs, Saints and Bills Too A few short months ago, Rex Ryan seemed to be playing out the string on his coaching career with the New York Jets. His team was a shambles. In other news, the New Orleans Saints appeared to have the world's most miserable defense and the Kansas City Chiefs were so lousy that people had run out of jokes. So much for all of that. As of this weekend, Ryan's bone-shattering defense—which is something of a family heirloom—was back atop the football world, having stopped the New England Patriots in overtime on Sunday. But what's really amazing is what's happened to the Saints and the Chiefs: Rex Ryan has somehow saved them, too. This off-season, the 7-0 Chiefs, who are the NFL's lone remaining undefeated team (after having the league's worst record last season) hired Bob Sutton, Ryan's former linebackers coach. And the Saints, 5-1 after a nightmare 7-9 mark last season, hired Rex's brother and co-conspirator Rob as their defensive coordinator. Suddenly the Saints have jumped from 31st in points allowed to No. 4 this season. Even the Buffalo Bills, who beat the Miami Dolphins Sunday to improve to 3-4, are beneficiaries of Ryan's largesse. They've hired Mike Pettine, Ryan's former defensive coordinator, to run their defense. The Jets, now a surprising 4-3, made life complicated for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady Sunday. If you count the last two weeks, in games against Rob Ryan's Saints and Rex's Jets, he has been sacked a total of nine times. Only once, in 2001, has he been sacked more often in a two-week stretch. The three teams running a "Ryan" defense rank among the top four in sacks in the AFC. "I don't need the validation. I know we're decent coaching defense," Ryan said on Monday. A quick history lesson: Buddy Ryan, a famed defensive mind who engineered the 1980s Chicago Bears' fearsome defense, is credited with a number of innovations, including the "Bear Front," in which defensive linemen take positions across from the opposing team's guards and center—allowing for maximum versatility on the outside of the line. Buddy used that as the basis for creative blitz packages. His sons, Rex and Rob, took those blitz packages and made them hum. This is how it works: Ryan wants his defense to put as many men near the line of scrimmage to confuse the offense. Typically, this begins with one or two absurdly large men in the middle of the defensive line. Dontari Poe, the Chiefs' 346-pound defensive lineman, has been the most effective in this role. Then there are two quicker linemen on the outside of the line looking for one-on-one matchups with an offensive tackle, which they can usually win. In New Orleans, Junior Galette and Cameron Jordan are the speed rushers. All it takes is one offensive lineman to commit to the wrong side of the field, and those players will have a clear shot at the quarterback. On Sunday, the Jets used this concept for a critical sack of Brady in the third quarter. Their mammoth defensive tackles were controlling the inside of the line. Patriots center Ryan Wendell stayed home to block tackle Sheldon Richardson, but a little more attention should have been paid to defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. With one move, he was in Brady's face, taking advantage of the defense's ability to win a numbers game against a confused defense. The lesson here is that the threat of pressure can be just as effective as the pressure itself. Ryan has created a rope-a-dope type of blitzing that can flummox an offense even when only the normal four players are actually rushing the quarterback. One hallmark of Ryan's defense was on display in the third quarter on Sunday in Kansas City. On a third-and-6, facing Houston QB Case Keenum, the Chiefs showed a typical Ryanesque line. Just two Chiefs' linemen began the play with a hand in the dirt, down from the typical three or four. Two others, standing straight up, lined up across from the center and guard, appearing poised to rush the passer. This aggressive front indicated that heavy pressure was coming from the middle of the line. But guess what? Those two players dropped into coverage instead, not even attempting to rush the quarterback. The Texans' line, which had shifted to block those non-rushers, was befuddled by the move. Meanwhile, the real perpetrator, cornerback Brandon Flowers, blew past the line unnoticed on the outside, enabling teammate Derrick Johnson to sack Keenum, a key play on the way to Kansas City's victory. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304402104579149930444589524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Rex Ryan coaching tree seems to be the hottest thing going. Sorry whiners. Looks like Rex will be around for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Rex Ryan coaching tree seems to be the hottest thing going. Sorry whiners. Looks like Rex will be around for quite some time. You're a moron and this article is moronic and I'm just stunned that some lunch truck would wrap your empanada in the Wall Street Journal in the first place. Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Im good with rex being around. It will be nice to have some consistency at the HC position and not a rotating cache of first timers every 3-4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKnight83 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You're a moron and this article is moronic and I'm just stunned that some lunch truck would wrap your empanada in the Wall Street Journal in the first place. Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? I was not just Marvin Lewis. Do not forget about Mike Nolan's contributions too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 jetfan80 in to blow PAC in 3..2..1.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Pats offense hasnt been good this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 You're a moron and this article is moronic and I'm just stunned that some lunch truck would wrap your empanada in the Wall Street Journal in the first place. Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? Sorry David Duke.. my people and our empanadas aren't leaving your country. Your opinion of Rex is hate filled and irrational. You are ready to hire Bevell because he's had mild success with a top 3 RB and a special QB but can't acknowledge Rex is doing a hell of a job with a gaggle of rookies and street free agents all over his team. Don't be surprised when you hear Rex for coach of the year in the coming weeks. Maybe then you'll finally start to see the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? No but he deserves credit for being maybe the best DL coach in the NFL at the time and getting himself a ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 No but he deserves credit for being maybe the best DL coach in the NFL at the time and getting himself a ring. DONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sorry David Duke.. my people and our empanadas aren't leaving your country. Your opinion of Rex is hate filled and irrational. You are ready to hire Bevell because he's had mild success with a top 3 RB and a special QB but can't acknowledge Rex is doing a hell of a job with a gaggle of rookies and street free agents all over his team. Don't be surprised when you hear Rex for coach of the year in the coming weeks. Maybe then you'll finally start to see the light. My hatred of Rex is based on his entire body of work. Your love of Rex is based on him winning 4 games out of seven instead of 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 The Rex Ryan coaching tree seems to be the hottest thing going. Sorry whiners. Looks like Rex will be around for quite some time. Agreed. You keep the parent of that tree. Rex stays as long as he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You're a moron and this article is moronic and I'm just stunned that some lunch truck would wrap your empanada in the Wall Street Journal in the first place. Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? Where does that article mention the Ravens? Bob Sutton was considered to be an average defensive coach who lacked creativity when he was here. Widely considered a great guy he once took a demotion to stay here. Now he is the DC of the only undefeated team in football. Rex gets no credit for mentoring Sutton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Sorry David Duke.. my people and our empanadas aren't leaving your country. Your opinion of Rex is hate filled and irrational. You are ready to hire Bevell because he's had mild success with a top 3 RB and a special QB but can't acknowledge Rex is doing a hell of a job with a gaggle of rookies and street free agents all over his team. Don't be surprised when you hear Rex for coach of the year in the coming weeks. Maybe then you'll finally start to see the light. That would be sooooo sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you count the last two weeks, in games against Rob Ryan's Saints and Rex's Jets, he has been sacked a total of nine times. Only once, in 2001, has he been sacked more often in a two-week stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You're a moron and this article is moronic and I'm just stunned that some lunch truck would wrap your empanada in the Wall Street Journal in the first place. Did Rex retroactively create the defense that Marvin Lewis used to being the Ravens to a Super Bowl? Or did Fetus Rex Ryan create it when Buddy used it in the Super Bowl? Personal attack (check) Blatant racism (check) Post made Crusher hungry (check) What the hell was my original point? Bah, nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 jetfan80 in to blow PAC in 3..2..1.. He's a hugger not a blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Personal attack (check) Blatant racism (check) Post made Crusher hungry (check) What the hell was my original point? Bah, nevermind. JETNATION BABY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexiRoll6 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Im good with rex being around. It will be nice to have some consistency at the HC position and not a rotating cache of first timers every 3-4 years. That is a good point, I just wish Rex would show some consistency in motivation. After a great win vs Pats the Jets should be amped up and full of confidence, but I get the feeling they will not look sharp against a tough Bengals team. This guy acts as if the Ryan's INVENTED defense, which they did NOT. Buddy, Rex and Rob are all great defensive innovators, but that doesn't make them great head coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoicsentry Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 They should extend Rex's contract right now. Give him a 5 year deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJETS Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 They should extend Rex's contract right now. Give him a 5 year deal. AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 When you think about it, Rex has already won 19 games this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I love Rex, but doesn't the competition have something to do with this... Rex Ryan Just Saved the NFL Defensive Schemes Dreamed Up by the Jets Coach Power the Chiefs, Saints and Bills Too One hallmark of Ryan's defense was on display in the third quarter on Sunday in Kansas City. On a third-and-6, facing Houston QB Case Keenum, the Chiefs showed a typical Ryanesque line. Just two Chiefs' linemen began the play with a hand in the dirt, down from the typical three or four. Two others, standing straight up, lined up across from the center and guard, appearing poised to rush the passer. This aggressive front indicated that heavy pressure was coming from the middle of the line. But guess what? Those two players dropped into coverage instead, not even attempting to rush the quarterback. The Texans' line, which had shifted to block those non-rushers, was befuddled by the move. Meanwhile, the real perpetrator, cornerback Brandon Flowers, blew past the line unnoticed on the outside, enabling teammate Derrick Johnson to sack Keenum, a key play on the way to Kansas City's victory. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304402104579149930444589524 Case Keenum didn't recognize the pressure? Shocking! When you think about it, Rex has already won 19 games this season. He would have if Idzik didn't force him to start Geno Smith. Matt Simms = 19-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 My hatred of Rex is based on his entire body of work. Your love of Rex is based on him winning 4 games out of seven instead of 2. I think the fresh churros are a major influence, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Coaches Heat Index – Bucs fans are ready to see Greg Schiano fired By Anwar S. Richardson 1 hour ago Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano should know his tenure is coming to an end for one clear reason. It is not because of the way he mishandled former quarterback Josh Freeman’s final days in Tampa, although the passer struggled again this past Monday. The NFL Players Association accusing Schiano of revealing Freeman’s medical information is bad, but not the reason he should be concerned. Schiano’s 0-6 record with eight Pro Bowlers and a big payroll is incriminating, but not the smoking gun. Schiano should know the end is near because there is a website dedicated to seeing him fired. FireSchiano.com is alive and well, and somebody is ready to see this coach gone. The website has been shared among Bucs fans on Facebook recently, especially after an embarrassing 31-23 loss against the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday. Schiano has one victory in Tampa Bay’s past 12 games, and the Bucs are in strong contention to challenge the Detroit Lions’ 0-16 record in 2008. THIS WEEK’S THREE HOTTEST SEATS Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay Buccaneers When the biggest story of Schiano’s week is a confrontation with former Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson, the positive storylines are gone. The Glazers need to send former Bears coach Lovie Smith a real estate link with available homes in Tampa. Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans Houston entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations, but Kubiak’s squad seems destined for a high draft pick. Jacksonville may win the Teddy Bridgewater sweepstakes, but Houston’s next coach will be able to select the quarterback of his choice after this season. Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons Sure, Atlanta defeated Tampa Bay, but it is hard to believe this team has a significant amount of wins remaining in them. Smith could blame this lost season on injuries and save his job, but it just seems like Atlanta always settles for mediocrity. GETTING WARMER Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers He moves out of the three hottest seats only because the those coaches are bigger disappointments. It will take a miraculous playoff run to save Rivera’s job, and unless the Panthers make a trade soon, Carolina will find a new coach after this season. GETTING COLDER Rex Ryan, New York Jets On behalf of everyone who doubted you, we apologize. Outside of Kansas City’s Andy Reid, Ryan’s coaching performance might be the best of any signal-caller this year. Ryan, enjoy that new contract after the season. ***** It's starting sooner than I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Coaches Heat Index – Bucs fans are ready to see Greg Schiano fired By Anwar S. Richardson 1 hour ago Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano should know his tenure is coming to an end for one clear reason. It is not because of the way he mishandled former quarterback Josh Freeman’s final days in Tampa, although the passer struggled again this past Monday. The NFL Players Association accusing Schiano of revealing Freeman’s medical information is bad, but not the reason he should be concerned. Schiano’s 0-6 record with eight Pro Bowlers and a big payroll is incriminating, but not the smoking gun. Schiano should know the end is near because there is a website dedicated to seeing him fired. FireSchiano.com is alive and well, and somebody is ready to see this coach gone. The website has been shared among Bucs fans on Facebook recently, especially after an embarrassing 31-23 loss against the Atlanta Falcons this past Sunday. Schiano has one victory in Tampa Bay’s past 12 games, and the Bucs are in strong contention to challenge the Detroit Lions’ 0-16 record in 2008. THIS WEEK’S THREE HOTTEST SEATS Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay Buccaneers When the biggest story of Schiano’s week is a confrontation with former Super Bowl MVP Dexter Jackson, the positive storylines are gone. The Glazers need to send former Bears coach Lovie Smith a real estate link with available homes in Tampa. Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans Houston entered the season with Super Bowl aspirations, but Kubiak’s squad seems destined for a high draft pick. Jacksonville may win the Teddy Bridgewater sweepstakes, but Houston’s next coach will be able to select the quarterback of his choice after this season. Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons Sure, Atlanta defeated Tampa Bay, but it is hard to believe this team has a significant amount of wins remaining in them. Smith could blame this lost season on injuries and save his job, but it just seems like Atlanta always settles for mediocrity. GETTING WARMER Ron Rivera, Carolina Panthers He moves out of the three hottest seats only because the those coaches are bigger disappointments. It will take a miraculous playoff run to save Rivera’s job, and unless the Panthers make a trade soon, Carolina will find a new coach after this season. GETTING COLDER Rex Ryan, New York Jets On behalf of everyone who doubted you, we apologize. Outside of Kansas City’s Andy Reid, Ryan’s coaching performance might be the best of any signal-caller this year. Ryan, enjoy that new contract after the season. ***** It's starting sooner than I thought... Yeah because you didn't have that cued up before you even started this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 This explains why Brady was able to carve up New Orleans in 2 minutes to steal that game back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yeah because you didn't have that cued up before you even started this thread. It was written after I started the thread. Don't question my football knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 It was written after I started the thread. Don't question my football knowledge. Yes it was. How ever could I have doubted you? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Personal attack (check) Blatant racism (check) Post made Crusher hungry (check) What the hell was my original point? Bah, nevermind. I think we should bring back post of the week. Tom gets my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pac Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes it was. How ever could I have doubted you? LOL You think it's easy coming up with these threads? DO YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 You think it's easy coming up with these threads? DO YOU! No. ~You~ and ~Kelly~ share a very special skill set. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think we should bring back post of the week. Tom gets my vote I think we should ban you when we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think we should ban you when we do. You should prob do that either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRJETS Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Excellent thread. OP don't mind Rex's haters. They always going to hate. He is doing a great job with the hand that had been given to him over the last few years. He has been our most accomplished coach in almost 40 years. To make it to two straight AFCC with Brady, in the same division is a remarkable feat. Not only that to also doing it with a below mediocre QB in a passing league is just amazing to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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