WalterFootball Grades Black Monday Firings

[slats]

Here's what they had to say about Rex and Idzik...

Jets Fire HC Rex Ryan: F Grade

There are only a handful of coaches in the NFL who know how to contain Tom Brady. The Jets had one of them, and they also happen to be in Brady's division... and yet, they fired that coach? Huh?

Woody Johnson cemented himself as one of the league's most incompetent owners by firing Ryan on Black Monday. What Ryan did in 2014 was miracle work. The Jets had a roster that screamed 1-15; outside of the defensive line, the team didn't have a single positive unit. Ryan was able to somehow win four games with such a depleted squad, and the players loved him; they played hard for him in so many meaningless games. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that Ryan once took Mark Sanchez to two consecutive NFC Championships. The heralded Chip Kelly couldn't even get Sanchez to the playoffs!

Ryan does have his warts. He doesn't have a grasp of the offensive side of the ball, so he needs to have a sharp offensive coordinator to work with him. He also screws up clock and game-management situations occasionally. Having said that, unless you want to count Jim Harbaugh, Ryan is the top head-coaching candidate available this offseason. The Jets will be worse off with whomever they hire. In fact, the Dolphins, who had a horrific showing in Week 17, should think about canning Joe Philbin and hiring Ryan, who would thrive in Miami because a strong offense is already in place there.

I just don't understand what the Jets are doing. I predicted them to go 2-14 prior to this season, so they surpassed expectations. John Idzik was the one to blame for what happened this year. Speaking of Idzik...

Jets fire GM John Idzik: A+ Grade

John Idzik was arguably the NFL's worst general managers, so he absolutely had to go. This move is actually a year too late, as he should've been fired last offseason. During his tenure in New York, Idzik...

Signed numerous free-agent busts, like: Breno Giacomini, Mike Goodson, Antwan Barnes, Willie Colon and David Garrard.

Obtained three players (Chris Johnson, QBDK, Percy Harvin) who poisoned the locker room.

Gave No. 1 receiver money to No. 2 wideout Eric Decker, despite having nothing at quarterback.

Dedicated resources to second-round pick Geno Smith.

Squandered many draft choices, including the No. 9 overall selection on Dee Milliner, as well as several mid-rounders spent on terrible receivers.

Allowed Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie to walk away without properly addressing the cornerback position, putting Rex Ryan in a tough spot.

Alienated many of those in the front office.

Idzik, who had no scouting experience upon being hired, was expected to be a failure from Day 1, but no one figured he would be incompetent on a Matt Millen-type level. The only thing he didn't do was drop the six-letter F-bomb on one of his receivers in front of the media.

Link to the entire article: http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2014recap.php

[56mehl56]

Interesting but when I want football news Walter Football ranks up there with TV guide and the Star . 

[stoicsentry]

Yup, good analysis there. Why did they let a know-nothing GM sabotage one of the best coaches in the league?

[shuler82]

Did Rex write this?

[jamesr]

Ummm, got an agenda there perhaps?

 

Sure, Rex can defend Tom Brady quite well. Too bad he still can't outscore him. Or defend that well against the other 12 QB's we play each year.

 

But yes, it was ALL Idzik's fault. 

[bitonti]

if they keep rex that would also be graded an f

[ComfortablyNumb]

Walter football hates the Jets. I'm shocked they agreed with the Idzik firing. I was expecting some kind of anti Jet slant.

[RutgersJetFan]

Walterfootball is the Jar Jar Binks of football sites.

[Irish Jet]

Great article. Agreed with every word*.

 

*Didn't actually read but enjoy the premise. 

[Savage69]

Interesting but when I want football news Walter Football ranks up there with TV guide and the Star . 

Unless of course they agreed with you..LOL

[KRL]

Hopefully all of this "poor Rex" crap will drift away soon.  But for the "Rex apologists" please

explain to me:

 

- The ridiculous display of clueless sideline management where we waste a timeout

because of 12 men on the field.  THEN on a punt have 12 men on the field AGAIN in

the space of THREE PLAYS

 

- The second BUF game

 

- For all the "love" the players have for Rex where was the performance to back up

that "love"

[slats]

Walterfootball is the Jar Jar Binks of football sites.

Even Jar Jar knew that Idzik sucked.

[Jolot]

The guy who wrote this obviously watched Steve Buerlines help a rex telethon from 1-4 on CBS yesterday

[JustInFudge]

Pretty much spot on.

[faba]

Great 4 and 12 team I tell you

[Jolot]

Hopefully all of this "poor Rex" crap will drift away soon. But for the "Rex apologists" please

explain to me:

- The ridiculous display of clueless sideline management where we waste a timeout

because of 12 men on the field. THEN on a punt have 12 men on the field AGAIN in

the space of THREE PLAYS

- The second BUF game

- For all the "love" the players have for Rex where was the performance to back up

that "love"

his in game management was as bad as ever yesterday...needed to burn a timeout because he was celebrating a fake punt, and kicking the FG up by 10 with a minute left was literaly the only mathematical chance you had to lose the game..( a block return and an onside kick)..yes a million to 1 but the game is over there...a million to 1 is still better odds than zero.

[slats]

Pretty much spot on.

This was my favorite line: Oh, and let's not forget the fact that Ryan once took Mark Sanchez to two consecutive NFC Championships. The heralded Chip Kelly couldn't even get Sanchez to the playoffs!

Not that Rex actually did get to the NFC Championship game, but the sentiment was spot on.

[CrazyCarl40]

Damned if you keep Rex, damned if you don't. Idzik got them both fired. And they completely gloss over his mismanagement of the game and timeouts.

 

Also, I don't think Decker is being paid WR #1 money at all, and if we get a competent quarterback, he's a real, viable weapon.

[JustInFudge]

This was my favorite line: Oh, and let's not forget the fact that Ryan once took Mark Sanchez to two consecutive NFC Championships. The heralded Chip Kelly couldn't even get Sanchez to the playoffs!

Not that Rex actually did get to the NFC Championship game, but the sentiment was spot on.

 

Yeah but Chip Kelly has a fancy offense and stuff.

[CTM]

Lol.. i knew what this was going to say as soon as I saw who started the thread..

 

//cue T0mShane scouring the internet for some 12 year with a blog who thinks the reverse. Maybe Pac's little friend has weighed in

[PatsFanTX]

Yup, good analysis there. Why did they let a know-nothing GM sabotage one of the best coaches in the league?

One of the best coaches in the league??????

Rex is nothing more than a loser with a big mouth. In 6 years as a HC, he has accomplished the following:

-zero division titles

-zero Conference championships

-zero Super Bowl titles

-an overall LOSING record of 46-50

-most undisciplined team in the NFL

-worst game day HC in the NFL

Jets fans should be celebrating today and not crying over losing a fraud HC.

[CTM]

One of the best coaches in the league??????

Rex is nothing more than a loser with a big mouth. In 6 years as a HC, he has accomplished the following:

-zero division titles

-zero Conference championships

-zero Super Bowl titles

-an overall LOSING record of 46-50

-most undisciplined team in the NFL

-worst game day HC in the NFL

Jets fans should be celebrating today and not crying over losing a fraud HC.

 

Chill out Tx

[JustInFudge]

One of the best coaches in the league??????

Rex is nothing more than a loser with a big mouth. In 6 years as a HC, he has accomplished the following:

-zero division titles

-zero Conference championships

-zero Super Bowl titles

-an overall LOSING record of 46-50

-most undisciplined team in the NFL

-worst game day HC in the NFL

Jets fans should be celebrating today and not crying over losing a fraud HC.

 

Looks like the same resume as Bill Belichick after his Head Coaching gig in Cleveland - minus the 4 playoff road wins/back to back AFC Championship game appearance and a worse overall record. 

[maury77]

Here's what they had to say about Rex and Idzik...

Jets Fire HC Rex Ryan: F Grade

There are only a handful of coaches in the NFL who know how to contain Tom Brady. The Jets had one of them, and they also happen to be in Brady's division... and yet, they fired that coach? Huh?

Woody Johnson cemented himself as one of the league's most incompetent owners by firing Ryan on Black Monday. What Ryan did in 2014 was miracle work. The Jets had a roster that screamed 1-15; outside of the defensive line, the team didn't have a single positive unit. Ryan was able to somehow win four games with such a depleted squad, and the players loved him; they played hard for him in so many meaningless games. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that Ryan once took Mark Sanchez to two consecutive NFC Championships. The heralded Chip Kelly couldn't even get Sanchez to the playoffs!

Ryan does have his warts. He doesn't have a grasp of the offensive side of the ball, so he needs to have a sharp offensive coordinator to work with him. He also screws up clock and game-management situations occasionally. Having said that, unless you want to count Jim Harbaugh, Ryan is the top head-coaching candidate available this offseason. The Jets will be worse off with whomever they hire. In fact, the Dolphins, who had a horrific showing in Week 17, should think about canning Joe Philbin and hiring Ryan, who would thrive in Miami because a strong offense is already in place there.

I just don't understand what the Jets are doing. I predicted them to go 2-14 prior to this season, so they surpassed expectations. John Idzik was the one to blame for what happened this year. Speaking of Idzik...

Jets fire GM John Idzik: A+ Grade

John Idzik was arguably the NFL's worst general managers, so he absolutely had to go. This move is actually a year too late, as he should've been fired last offseason. During his tenure in New York, Idzik...

Signed numerous free-agent busts, like: Breno Giacomini, Mike Goodson, Antwan Barnes, Willie Colon and David Garrard.

Obtained three players (Chris Johnson, QBDK, Percy Harvin) who poisoned the locker room.

Gave No. 1 receiver money to No. 2 wideout Eric Decker, despite having nothing at quarterback.

Dedicated resources to second-round pick Geno Smith.

Squandered many draft choices, including the No. 9 overall selection on Dee Milliner, as well as several mid-rounders spent on terrible receivers.

Allowed Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie to walk away without properly addressing the cornerback position, putting Rex Ryan in a tough spot.

Alienated many of those in the front office.

Idzik, who had no scouting experience upon being hired, was expected to be a failure from Day 1, but no one figured he would be incompetent on a Matt Millen-type level. The only thing he didn't do was drop the six-letter F-bomb on one of his receivers in front of the media.

Link to the entire article: http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2014recap.php

 

If I had more time, I would post Walter's grading of the Jets picks when they selected Milliner and Geno (I'm pretty sure they were positive grades). 

 

I also want to know where he is getting his information from that Vick, Johnson and Harvin were distractions when they were in New York. Walter is full of sh!t. 

[dbatesman]

Here's what they had to say about Rex and Idzik...

Jets Fire HC Rex Ryan: F Grade

There are only a handful of coaches in the NFL who know how to contain Tom Brady.

 

Career record vs. Patriots: 4-9

[dbatesman]

I just don't understand what the Jets are doing. I predicted them to go 2-14 prior to this season, so they surpassed expectations.

holy sh*t this post is everything

[Integrity28]

Career record vs. Patriots: 4-9

Ninja'd

[sg3]

Sounds like that analysis was written for Walter by the three Directors of "Saving Rex Ryan", Catalano, Beuerlein and Tasker who emceed yesterdays rhree hour telethon for WRECKS on CBS

[slats]

holy sh*t this post is everything

Chock full of excellent points.

[Jolot]

Sounds like that analysis was written for Walter by the three Directors of "Saving Rex Ryan", Catalano, Beuerlein and Tasker who emceed yesterdays rhree hour telethon for WRECKS on CBS

one of the most bizzare displays of " broadcasting " I've ever seen, my favorite was .." Rex if fired , has set up the next regime for great things with the systems and foundation he has put in place "....all cuz he made Burlein laugh a few times saturday night.

[Vinny16]

I guess this guy's grading of Rex's firing deserves its own grade of "F".  His ability to defend Tom Brady is a good thing, but the Jets don't play the Patriots 16 times.  He's a poor in-game HC who is still making the same rookie mistakes he was making six years ago during his first season.

[Clementi49]

When did grading a firing mean anything AT ALL???

[Clementi49]

#Jets fans problems

Some care too much when random people grade our hirings firings signings trades drafts.

[DRJETS]

Here's what they had to say about Rex and Idzik...

Jets Fire HC Rex Ryan: F Grade

There are only a handful of coaches in the NFL who know how to contain Tom Brady. The Jets had one of them, and they also happen to be in Brady's division... and yet, they fired that coach? Huh?

Woody Johnson cemented himself as one of the league's most incompetent owners by firing Ryan on Black Monday. What Ryan did in 2014 was miracle work. The Jets had a roster that screamed 1-15; outside of the defensive line, the team didn't have a single positive unit. Ryan was able to somehow win four games with such a depleted squad, and the players loved him; they played hard for him in so many meaningless games. Oh, and let's not forget the fact that Ryan once took Mark Sanchez to two consecutive NFC Championships. The heralded Chip Kelly couldn't even get Sanchez to the playoffs!

Ryan does have his warts. He doesn't have a grasp of the offensive side of the ball, so he needs to have a sharp offensive coordinator to work with him. He also screws up clock and game-management situations occasionally. Having said that, unless you want to count Jim Harbaugh, Ryan is the top head-coaching candidate available this offseason. The Jets will be worse off with whomever they hire. In fact, the Dolphins, who had a horrific showing in Week 17, should think about canning Joe Philbin and hiring Ryan, who would thrive in Miami because a strong offense is already in place there.

I just don't understand what the Jets are doing. I predicted them to go 2-14 prior to this season, so they surpassed expectations. John Idzik was the one to blame for what happened this year. Speaking of Idzik...

Jets fire GM John Idzik: A+ Grade

John Idzik was arguably the NFL's worst general managers, so he absolutely had to go. This move is actually a year too late, as he should've been fired last offseason. During his tenure in New York, Idzik...

Signed numerous free-agent busts, like: Breno Giacomini, Mike Goodson, Antwan Barnes, Willie Colon and David Garrard.

Obtained three players (Chris Johnson, QBDK, Percy Harvin) who poisoned the locker room.

Gave No. 1 receiver money to No. 2 wideout Eric Decker, despite having nothing at quarterback.

Dedicated resources to second-round pick Geno Smith.

Squandered many draft choices, including the No. 9 overall selection on Dee Milliner, as well as several mid-rounders spent on terrible receivers.

Allowed Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie to walk away without properly addressing the cornerback position, putting Rex Ryan in a tough spot.

Alienated many of those in the front office.

Idzik, who had no scouting experience upon being hired, was expected to be a failure from Day 1, but no one figured he would be incompetent on a Matt Millen-type level. The only thing he didn't do was drop the six-letter F-bomb on one of his receivers in front of the media.

Link to the entire article: http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2014recap.php

Excellent article.  

[faba]

Lets also not forget Rex put Sanchez in a meaningless game behind second and third string offensive line