Rex Ryan May Have Once Considered Trading For Geno Smith, But Never Acted Upon It

[JETSfaninNE]

 

Geno Smith was Rex Ryan's quarterback for two years in New York, but the head coach reportedly would have liked that partnership to last longer. 

According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Ryan pondered a scenario in which Smith could join him in Buffalo.

"Ryan believed in Smith despite all of the quarterback’s flaws," Mehta wrote. "Shortly after getting the Bills job, he wondered out loud to friends whether the Jets would be open to trading Smith to Buffalo."

While nothing has come of Ryan's pondering, his loyalty to past players does fall in line with his actions and the way he has spoken throughout his coaching career.

The Bills claimed Ikemefuna Enemkpali, who was a sixth-round pick by the Jets under Ryan last year, after he was released by the Jets for striking Smith, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. That may speak to how the 52-year-old feels about players he has personally coached. 

It's also a legitimate thing for Ryan to think about because the Bills need a quarterback. Matt Cassel and EJ Manuel aren't long-term solutions, so getting another young quarterback in the mix who could challenge for the starting job makes sense. 

Ultimately, a deal between the Bills and Jets has not happened involving Smith. Ryan knows how to work with an outstanding defense and mediocre quarterback play, so his first year in Buffalo could end up looking like his first year in New York, with Cassel playing the role of Smith or Mark Sanchez.  

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I have no words.... LOL

This has to be one of those made up unnamed sourced articles from Mehta.  Maybe he thought he was writing for the Onion.

[neckdemon]

Rex was loyal to players to a fault.

[TheMagicRat]

Rex hated Idzik's picks though.

[Maxman]

Rex likes losing football games his way.

[Spoot-Face]

It's from Mehta. Relax, guys.

[JETSfaninNE]

It's from Mehta. Relax, guys.

 

But its about Rex Ryan.

 

It really is a toss up 50/50 on if its real or not.

[BigRy56]

I wonder if he's willing to reunite Geno and IK

[JETSfaninNE]

I wonder if he's willing to reunite Geno and IK

 

Rex "It just might be crazy enough to work" Ryan?  Nah he'd never think of something like that lol

[drdetroit]

In all fairness Geno was better than any qb available in FA.

[Scoop24]

In all fairness Geno was better than any qb available in FA.

Not according too jets nation . Geno is the worst QB to ever put on pair of cleats ..

[drdetroit]

Not according too jets nation . Geno is the worst QB to ever put on pair of cleats ..

Well ok

[dbatesman]

Ridiculous Geno was forced on REX

[Beerfish]

Please please please keep listeing to Rex Whalley and pegula.  Give him all the player selection choices he wants.

[Scoop24]

Lmaoo I just can't wait to watch Rex kill that buffalo passing game after the QB throws 2 picks ..

Over / under Watkins has 1,000 yard season under Rex ?

[bostonmajet]

It would be funny if we released Geno (at end of year or other time) if Rex would pick him up.  I am sure IK would be the first to welcome him to the facility.

[Integrity28]

Apparently Rex still hasn't been informed that he was sabotaged by Idzik, Geno, and Nickelback.

[NJ]

Can anyone see if he's still interested?

A 5th would be wonderful but a 6th would get it done.

[DJF71]

No need to trade him to Bills. I would just give him to them.

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[JohnnyLV]

Can anyone see if he's still interested?

A 5th would be wonderful but a 6th would get it done.

 

Lol, he is still our likely starter most of this year,

[LouisvilleSlugger25]

As bad as Geno has been (and likely is) he is better than any QB on the Bills roster. That isn't a compliment to Geno, its to show how awful their QB situation is. 

[Savage69]

Rex was loyal to players to a fault.

So was the Tuna.. Look how many ex players he brought to the Cowboys..

[Ex-Rex]

If the Jets flushed a large warm turd down the toilet Rex would be there with a net. Did I just describe Geno?

[Savage69]

If the Jets flushed a large warm turd down the toilet Rex would be there with a net. Did I just describe Geno?

Or Tom Shane..

[JETSfaninNE]

Lmaoo I just can't wait to watch Rex kill that buffalo passing game after the QB throws 2 picks ..

Over / under Watkins has 1,000 yard season under Rex ?

 

Sammy 2014

Receptions: 65 Receiving yards: 982 Receiving TDs: 6

 

So I guess cut that in half and it will look like a Rex offense.

[southparkcpa]

Rex likes losing football games his way.

Next we will hear that Rex is inquiring about John Conner and Tim Tebow.

[Maxman]

Next we will hear that Rex is inquiring about John Conner and Tim Tebow.

 

Maybe Rex ends up in Philly next. They love his Dad.  

[Spoot-Face]

But its about Rex Ryan.

 

It really is a toss up 50/50 on if its real or not.

 

Good point. My first reaction was to believe it because it IS Rex. I never shy away from a chance to laugh at him. But, still... Mehta. I have a hard time believing a single word that he writes. I wish Rex would punch him in the face. Now THAT'D be story to read!

[Spoot-Face]

Next we will hear that Rex is inquiring about John Conner and Tim Tebow.

 

And Stephen Hill.

[Spoot-Face]

Maybe Rex ends up in Philly next. They love his Dad.  

 

That would be AMAZING! My father's a Philly fan and I already got to laugh at him twice for Sanchez and Tebow.

[jeremy2020]

So...we believe Mehta today?

[slats]

All of Rex's passing thoughts would probably make great threads.

[C Mart]

Next we will hear that Rex is inquiring about John Conner and Tim Tebow.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492488/article/buffalo-bills-sign-fullback-john-the-terminator-conner

[boeingjets]

Wrecks did pick up Mulligan. So far 2 penalties against him in the 1st quarter. Wrecks knows talent.

[dbatesman]

The mod edits on these Rex thread titles are priceless.

[dbatesman]

Rex May Or May Not Have Considered Signing Richie Incognito, We'll Just Never Know, Folks, Also He Went To Two AFC Championship Games