EA: Steelers, Cards Advance, Ravens Don't
Published: Sun, January 18, 2009 - 11:16pm ET
By Eric Allen
Allen is the senior managing editor of newyorkjets.com. He is in his ninth season with the Jets.
File Under: PIttsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Rex Ryan, Arizona Cardinals, Super Bowl XLIII
01/18 — If Rex Ryan is the 17th head coach of the New York Jets, we'll know very soon.
Ryan, who's served the past four years as the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, fell short of "Target Tampa" as the Ravens dropped a 23-14 decision to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game tonight.
Ryan's defense, which yielded only 275 yards and 16 of the points in defeat, registered nine takeaways combined in Baltimore's memorable three-game postseason run.
With the Ravens being eliminated from the postseason, Ryan, the son of former Jets assistant coach Buddy Ryan, can now be hired at any point.
In two weeks, the Steelers will face the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa. The Steelers, who've already won five Super Bowl Trophies, will encounter a club that won just nine games in the regular season.
The NFC's Cards, who advanced with a 32-25 win over the Philadelphia Eagles this afternoon, will serve as the underdog over the next two weeks.
If the Steelers can contain Superman receiver Larry Fitzgerald, they'll get another ring. If they can't control Fitzy, we'll have an outstanding game on our hands.
In either case, the Ryan watch continues for the Green & White.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (87)sal Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:01am ET"now that the cards took care of business, may be woody can make up for a few things, and get Mcnabb out of philly, and give him a wide out to work with then this team and win big next year"
Ray Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:08am ET"Ok let's get this whole ordeal over with. Get Ryan on board and finish out the staff. I figure he had to agree to keep Schotty, but I wonder if Sutton is so lucky? Personally I think if Rex wants to stay in the 3-4 it is blatantly obvious that Sutton can't coach it, so time to move on. Next up, the draft, this place is really gonna get funny now!"
Pete D Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:11am ET"ESPN has reported that REX RYAN could be notified as early as tonight...They spoke with REX and he stated that when he is contacted he would except the position and that the JETS are a great franchise...REX also commented that no previous arrangement have been made and that he was fully focused on the match with the STEELERS...GOOD NEWS Jets fans we get the best coach for the job that fits ourteam"
Greg Rberts Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:11am ET"Rex is a great choice. i hope we fire Schottenhiemer and hire an offensive coordinator who knows how to run the ball. Trade thomas jones while he has value and draft Knowshon Moreno(Middletown South NJ) at 17. Were gunna need the run especially if we dont have brett favre."
KevKage Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:01am ET"I was happy for the Cards today. For a second I pretended they were my team. It felt nice. Will I ever get to feel this as a Jet fan? Surely not if I have to suffer through Brett Favre for another season"
Jetsfananonymous.com Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:31am ET"Rex Ryan or not....he's another Coordinator, untested as a head coach. This means he will have the first couple of years to get things figured out. I don't have time for another "let's give this new guy a try". They let go Mangini without a planned replacement. Typical Jet move! Now we are back to square one. Again. They've taken too long to find a replacement. "
jk Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 4:08am ET"what about john "Chucky" Gruden? I want a head couch with head couching experience!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
The Rick Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 6:15am ET"Whoppde doo. The Jets are going to hire Rex Ryan. That means 3 more years of the same old, same old and then starting over AGAIN. Explain to me, please, if this guy Rex Ryan is such a great coach, why did the Ravens bring in an outsider last year as their coach AFTER interviewing Ryan. Hey Woody and Mr. T., you guys are a joke."
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 6:55am ET"EA, If Ryan can bring that nasty and instense attitide to the Jets it will be a look they have never had. The Steelers D was just too much for Flacco to deal with. I am going with the karma and my early prediction is Cards 27 - Steelers 24. Why not the Jets in 2009?"
Rick Roucoulet Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 7:28am ET"Mr. Johnson, Bradway & Tennenbaum should have been @ the Steelers/Ravens game & as soon as it ended, they should have been on the sidelines w/Rex Ryans bags already packed for him & a nice big job offer because im sure his phone is going to be ringing off the hook 2day w/job offers. "
Anonymous Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:00am ET"Rex Ryan would be good for the Jets."
Hammer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:35am ET""Why not the Jets in 09......because the "Curse" is alive and well and living in NJ!!!!!!!!!!!"
duaine Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:56am ET"Hey Rick who should the jets use a HC that was just fired or maybe get an Angel from Heaven. U have to start from somewhere at least his defense speaks volumes(RR) we need that & maybe its our gift. Some people cannot be pleased lets just give the guy our support or shut up.At least Management listened to u guys & fired the former HC ok Get Eagles QB & we will be good & a standout WR"
Frank Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 9:19am ET"Ira love that kid Leonhard also and think he would be a great addition to our defensive backfield. I have said this for weeks this has to be a package deal we must not only land Ryan we must add Kokinis otherwise I am not thrilled with the pick. It is important that we bring a personnel guy with Ryan who has the same philosophy and who is responsible for the personnel Ryan did so well with."
Big Ed Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 9:47am ET"You guys are whiners! What were the Dolphins last year? How about the Falcons? The reason Mangini is not here is because we've got the talent. May be missing one or two pieces but we've got enough to get into the dance and didn't. Rex should at least make our defense championship caliber. So quit your belly-aching and lets see what happens."
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:09am ET"Frank, Come on man give Mr. T a break .He has done a good job in FA and the draft. Gholston right now is his only real thorn in his side. But i am trying to keep an open mind and hope Ryan will light a fire under him and turn this kid into a player. Leonhard is a must. Hammer, Enough with this curse nonsense. The Jets have been in the top 15 overall since 1997. NO SB but the will someday soon."
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:17am ET"Frank, Kokinis is going to Cleveland to join Eric. I would expect an announcement today. Mr. T has a good staff working with him. Cohen, Bradway and Clinkscales are all good football guys and Ryan will tell them what types of players he needs to do what he does. Have no fear Rex is here. GO JETS!!!!"
wayne Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:37am ET"Now that the HC part is in place.It's real important to pickup good assistants.Next start weeding out the type of players we know when chips are down will point fingers at teammates.If Cassel can be a good,why can't Ratliff?He's got far better tools than Clemens,he looked better then #11 against those 3rd stringers.He's big,runs,has a gun.He just might remind Ryan 2 guys in his last game:#5 and #7"
sal Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:42am ET"Ira we need those type of players, to be mean and nasty, the only one i saw that had it in him, eric smith, maybee harris and ferguson(if he can do it for the whole season, the rest for the most part, dont want to break thier nails"
wayne Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:48am ET"One thing for sure.Ryan knows Clemens having coached against him.And having seen up close and personal a young QB from small school come in and do well and having seen more young QBs come from small schools and do well, there is no reason to believe we can't do the same.This man has seen his team win with a suspect QB and a rookie.Why not a young kid from nowhere U. and Defense.HAYNESWORTH."
sal Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:48am ET"maybe Pace, they need to get mcnabb out of Philly, offer them some psl's, and housmanzada from cincy, then ill be happy. big ed what is it, just started following this team. at leat the cards end the drought 61 years, maybe i take that back ed, either way Ill be long gone by the time they win it here,woodys older than me, he better think about that"
Big Ed Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:03am ET"Rex is in da house!!! D-Rexasaurus DEFENSE!!! Go JETS!!!"
Xavion Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:07am ET"You people are crazy Rex was always one of the top 3 candidates for me after Mangini was fired we needed a tough minded 3-4 coach I was hoping for Cowher, Ryan, or Lebeau... I never wanted Shanahan. I think the D needs more help than O. O will be fine. I think we should take best CB in draft move up to Draft Malcolm Jenkins out of Ohio State... Have to he will be key to us having a great D"
sanjay Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:11am ET"peppers wants to play in a new city in a 3-4.. and bart scott is a free agent who could follow ryan too. pace, scott, harris, barton (if he re-signs), then guys like jenkins, ellis, peppers. that would b nice.. we have to draft a QB and CB, all this would b possible if a) favre retires and b) tannebaum finds ways to clear up some cap space"
BigLen Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:22am ET"Frank must be smoking some great weed. Kokonis? That means Mt.T has to go....never happen. Lets just be satisfied with Ryan and Sutton's departure"
russ Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:26am ET"Was it Mangini's fault we didnt have a DL and linebackers that were ineffective? Rex Ryan is good coordinator but HC? An OL that has been bought and getting old..Schottenheimer had an Offense geared to different quarterbacks not his fault on game plans...Jets are what they are supposed to be ...a warm up team before Pro Football starts.."
JET 4 LIFE Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:30am ET"well now that we have our New Head Coach "The Mad Scientist" lets hope he cleans up the rest of the staff and gets us ready to Win Baby.this is a good move now we need to secure the QB situation .lets not opt out of trying to grab McNabb he could be ripe for the Big Apple or lets build a Cassel, we need a top ranked QB to get to the Dance so lets get it done, tall stong recievers needed as well"
Hogan Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 11:51am ET"WE HAVE OUR NEW COACH. I know we all wanted an ex-coach but it was not going to happen. We got the best choise Woody would go after so please hold the complaining for a while. And dont give me Gruden. Its coming out his players wanted him gone cause they did not belive he would win."
Jimmer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:40pm ET"The late season plunge coincided with the lack of blitzing. Yeah, Favre had something to do with it, but the defense was ranked much better while the blitzing was going on. If blitzing isn't working for Ryan, he'll simply use different blitzes. Baltimore's blitzes were never with a 2 second delay as the Jets seemed to do. 10yds behind the line of scrimmage when the ball is snapped for a blitzer???"
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:42pm ET"I want to go with Ratliff or Clemens let the best man win. Two veterans to bring in just in case Leftwhich and Boller. Not much out there in FA's."
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:48pm ET"Ryan is a proven D coach unlike Herm who was never a D coach he was a DB coach Monte Kiffin was the D coach for the Bucs he had ZERO track record zip zlich nothing NADA he got the job partly cause of his relationship with Terry Bradway from KC & Mangini was a D coach for 1 year he was a DB coach as well he got the job partly cause of his relationship with MR. T when they were with the Browns "
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 12:57pm ET"I think this is a great hire for the Jets despite his last name he earned his way to this spot he is not MR. T'S boy he started coaching at these crappy schools no one ever heard of & earned his way up the ladder He will tell it like it is & his players love him he attacks & he plays to win They are saying part of the deal was to keep Schotty I want to see if they keep Westy & get rid of Sutton "
angelo Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:06pm ET"We continue to hear about these new prospective coaches with minimal experience. What about the talent that is still out there??? Such as Brian Billick, Jon Gruden I would be interested in Big daddy Shottenhiemer. Now as I am in the mid of typing I hear we just finalized the Rex Ryan deal. I am going into my 4th season of being a full season ticket holder. I hope the Jets get it together. Thanx"
Xavion Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:10pm ET"Also J Peppers wants out of Carolina to play in a 3-4 D. He's a talent that could put us over the top and he'll be reunited with Kris...other deals we have had with carolina resulted in Revis and Jenkins we should def give this guy the money and drop the Db's D coleman and E. Smith. Also drop chatman I think we will be okay with TJ Leon and Woodhead"
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:21pm ET"If i were Mr. T i would go after Koch the Ravens punter. He is a FA. With the Jets new HC and defense he will change plus playing a young QB next year field position will be big. Koch is a must."
Drew Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:35pm ET"Love the kid from Baltimore but he is tiny. 5'8 185?? Next to Rhodes?? Might be an issue. He is not a big tackler but I would love to have him"
kimosabe Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:55pm ET"sanjay...My thoughts are the same...have to do whatever is necessary to bring in Peppers...He would be the key...and you can be sure ,that Ryan will be aggressive with his aproach..on offense as well as defense !! Go Jets !!!"
mark Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 1:59pm ET"chuckiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeee"
JET 4 LIFE Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 3:27pm ET"any word on if linehan is coming over to the jets to take over the O coordinater position theres some speculation he turned down the 49 O-line coordinater job to come work for Rex that would be good as we need to get rid of the old way of thinking and start fresh "
The Rick Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 3:28pm ET"Does anyone honestly beleive for 1 second the Jets were really interested in finiding the best HC possible after firing Mangini? C'mon, it was all about finding a new untested HC that Mr. T could controll and wouldn't feel threatened by. Anyone who thinks differently is nuts. Ryan's been the DC with the Ravens since 99. With all the HC changes in NFL since then, why hasn't a team hired him."
Hogan Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 4:12pm ET"Def. agree about Peppers. As soon as I heard he was available I started pacing around smilling and laughing. Also we should make a run at A.Boldin. Maybe coles and a draft pick 3rd or 4th."
MikeMc Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 4:25pm ET"Frank we may have to lower our "character" standards a bit to bring in Ryan type players, mean & nasty, I guess I'm OK with that a bit, but no Thugs, in trouble with the man all the time.We can't afford turnovers at the QB position if we are going to be a smash mouth Defensive monster, so who ever the QB is we need conservative play. Might not be a bad time to start over with youth & promise."
wayne Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 4:34pm ET"STOP THE MADNESS.After the E.A.G.L.E.S. give us their QB who do you see running that team?The Philly organization is run by smart football people.We need to develop our own guy.I'd love to have one more year from Favre to help that process along.You guys really need something to do if you think a team one game away from the SB is stupid enough to let their leader go."
Frank Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:06pm ET"Big Len you think like a little Len when you get educated come back to this site. I said it last week Tannenbaum is a great executive and they should move him to VP of football operations and bring in Kokonis. Ira I disagree Tannenbaum has done fair. He has stayed with players that need to be traded too long has gotten too little for others and you can't give away your draft picks the way he does."
Frank Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:15pm ET"Mikey Mc I agree we have plenty of young guys and I say get rid of Coles, Ellis, Barton ,Bowens and Thomas to start and I would try to trade Pace he is the single most ridiculous and worst signing of the Tangini error although I have a feeling we will be stuck with him. I am sick and tired of people playing out of position. We should move Woody back to guard where he belongs and draft a RT. "
Frank Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:19pm ET"Ira as for Tannenbaum's drafting he has been average at best. Brick has been a huge bust and is one more year from being let go. Although he got Revis and Harris he got nothing else in that draft. You can't have only 4 picks in one draft that is not good. Last year we got Keller and nothing else again giving away draft picks. I like Tannenbaum he is not a great talent guy but we can do better."
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:30pm ET"mickey mick what I said that your boys Drew & Ray Ray sour grapes suppositly corrected me on was he brought Oakland to the SB with Grudens guys the same way they said he brought Tampa to the SB with Dungys guys .. YOU BOYS NEED TO GET A LIFE & GROW UP ..I will bet either 1 of you genius Gruden will take us farther then any idiot you come up with LIKE YOUR BOY BAZOOKA JOE MANGINI DECLINED: NAMECALLING (BAZOOKA JOE)"
JC Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:38pm ET"How can they Boldin in Peppers. Jets are going to have some bad cap problems. Someone a lot smarter than me might be able to figure it out . Lets hope"
The Rick Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 5:42pm ET"Eric, can you give us your honest opinion as to if you feel the Jets and Mr T. were really after the best HC?. Do you think it's possible Mr T. didn't want Gruden, Shanahan, etc., with some star power to threaten him?"
mike Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 6:08pm ET"rex ryan, great hire. Most players specialize in 1 or 2 things n the feild like Ray Lewis sitting 10 yards off the ball and reading and Ed Reed pretty much does whatever he wants. Rex will let these guys do what there good at Rhodes is a ball hawk I expect him to have a huge year, and Harris to. Rex uses alot of 4 down lineman so maybe Gholston will play end a little more and have a good year."
Drew Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 6:15pm ET"Very excited with Ryan. Congrats Rex. Welcome madness called the NY Jets......Before this gets going I want zero part of A Boldin. He spent the enitre 4th quarter yelling at his OC instead of supporting his team and then left before the celebration after his tean shocked the world. Big-time me player. Glad E Smith knocked him out...."
jak, 25 wk jet fan Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 7:06pm ET"wayne they might let mc nabb go. green bay let favre go after a championship loss.but eagles coach and management are surely aware of gbs record with rodgers...so actually maybe your right.disregard these ramblings that im still gonna submit. FAVRE PLEASE RETURN,BUT RETURN IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE IF YOU DECIDE TO RETURN."
Alan Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 7:20pm ET"You guys are speaking of people that are impossible to get, We need to get a CB, to play opposite of revis, for 4 downs, then with players like poteat and elam and rhodes, Ryans a genius with ways of throwing players like that around, and draft an RB? are you crazy, Leon Washington is a great rb and is our future RB, Also schottenheimer was able to rank first in points, with favre and mangini"
Big Ed Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 7:26pm ET"Rex, I just want to say WELCOME ABOARD! You're gonna get all kinds of reactions to your hire, but I for one am excited! I think you bring everything to the table that this organization has needed since 1968. Strong Personality, straight shooter, and aggressive game planning! Unpack and make yourself at home! I hope you're here until YOU decide it's time to retire!!!"
Ira Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 7:51pm ET"Wow Ryan's #'s are very impressive. Frank, A player like Pace will thrive in an attacking defense like Ryan should bring to this team. Thomas was given a lot of money and he also will do better. They will have to get a LB to replace Barton. I can't see them resigning them even though he had a good year. Bowens was hurt late in the Fish game and doubt if he is back. Funny if they go after Vilma."
Xavion Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:01pm ET"Oh boy Frank is going off teh deep end again... Get rid of pace? Are you kidding Pace was always around the ball and made quite a few plays... Rex Ryan was a great hire I still believe Tan and Woody talked themselves out of getting Cowher and I would not want Shanahan norJohn Gruden as Coach gruden is overrated and makes bad coaching decisions... We needed a Def Coach... "
Xavion Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:06pm ET"Also how is brick a bust? He played very well this year I only remember him getting beat once or 2x this year while all pro Peters was beat several more Ellis was a monster early in the season and still continued to get pressure late. On one hand Frank you criticise them for getting rid of good players then you say they should get rid of them."
Xavion Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:18pm ET"Also Tannenbaum Drafted Revis, Harris(who if anyone, undeperformed this year) Mangold, Leon, Brad Smith. Dustin Keller, Stuckey, he also helped bring in Faneca, Jenkins, Favre, TJ, Plus I still like the Potential of Marcus Henry and Ainge, I think he has a lot to show."
Frank Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:23pm ET"Drew I agree on Boldin and I also add Peppers to the list another one dimensional and overated head case I don't want. Besides we have serious cap issues to deal with (10 Million over the cap) and there will be serious turnover if not an entire roster shuffle coming shortly. I really hope we get another personnel guy on board."
fljetfan Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 8:58pm ET"sexy rexy, and away we go. at least there will be no more "function of this and a function of that", gum chewing, and overall uninspired leadership.i think we got a strait shooter. black or white, no excuses, relentless approach. wanted cowher, gruden was a big name with credentials, but in the end i like the pick. now hes gotta figure out how to beat parcells and the brain up in N.E. go JETS!"
Drew Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 9:07pm ET"Frank?? I do not understand you sometimes. Pace had an okay year to say he was a ridiculous signing is silly. Brick has not been a bust. He has been a very good LT. Not an All-Pro but clealry not a bust. Revis, Leon, Harris and Mangold are all potential Pro Bowlers not to mention Brick that we have drafted in the last 3 years plus nice depth players. Calm down with your banter please"
Greg from Albany Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 9:35pm ET"OK, I'm not sure that the Mangini firing was the right thing to do. I'll admit he seemed a bit like a wet noodle, but eventually, I feel as though he'll be a good HC. Rex Ryan is a very exciting choice. I am very happy with his selection and look forward to seeing what he'll make of this team that is now, broiled in turmoil. I'm not a fan of keeping Schotty and Sutton. He must get new coordinators"
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:04pm ET"I have heard we are $10 mil over the cap as well but this will be taken care of very quickly. Barrett $3.7 mil, Bowens $2.6 mil & K Coleman $2.5 mil D Coleman & Thomas $1 mil total thats your 10 mil right there. Next year the only one out of that group that would have a role on this team would be K Coleman. I want Favre back but he is at $13 mil if we get rid of the guys I named above & Favre "
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:09pm ET"retires we will be $13 mil under the cap to go get some free agents with 9 draft picks this year & 8 next year cause we get a pick if Favre retires. Just off of the numbers Barrett & Bowens will not be back "
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:14pm ET"The Rick, Cowher & Shanahan would want total control & Woody has already said he wants the GM & the coach to be seperate he said it is to big of a job for 1 guy Marty Schott is 71 not a long term answer & Gruden please the guy won with Dungys team he has done nothing in the last 6 years his own players HATE him & the Bucs had a worse season than we did. Also you are ripping Ryan reas up on the guy"
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:19pm ET"read up on the guy the numbers dont lie he has done good wherever he has been he coached at the college level for 10 years before coming to the pros he has been coaching for 22 years he has been the D coordinator since 2005 so check your facts & about another team offering him the job he had the Charger job but he wanted to pick his own staff so they went with Turner & the Raven job he went from "
Tom Spicer Said:
Mon, January 19, 2009 - 10:25pm ET"he went from a D line coach to D coordinator to assitant head coach/ D coordinator to the head coach of the Jets in 10 years if that is not constant upward movement please tell me what is ? he has earned his stripes his players love him & say he is a genius. He knows the 46 from his dad he knows the 4-3 in 2000 when the Ravens won the bowl he was the D line coach they ran a 4-3 & he knows the 3-4"
HDR Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 5:49am ET"Here's how the Jets will handle the salery cap. We will let the following players go.Bryan Thomas, Shawn Ellis,Lavernous Coles,Eric Barton,David Barrett, Brett Farve,Chris Baker,Sione Pouha,Eric Smith, Mike Nugent, Hank Poteat, andTy Law. Let Ratcliff and Clemens fight it out. Draft a #1 WR, MLB,DE,DT,RB,OG,OT,TE and we'll be ready for another run by 2010. Lets go JETS!!!"
HDR Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 6:34am ET"I think RR should pick a new starting QB right from the beginning. Let's not waste anymore time trying to Win a championship with a 40yr old QB. We need a young hungry QB who wants to achieve, not someone who's already achieved greatness. Please Please Please lets move on. Chad is gone so it's time for REX to pick HIS QB. We got three nice young ones for him to choose from... LETS GO JETS!!!"
Frank Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 7:56am ET"No matter what happens this is the best hire by Tanwoody since they have been here at least Ryan had the credentials to go with the pedigree. Sounds like Spagnuolo was turned off by Tanwoody since he wanted to be his own man and run his own show. Lets hope Tanwoody gives Ryan the freedom to call the shots and bring in his own people or I am afraid it will be more of the same. "
Frank Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:05am ET"Xavion go watch tape of Joe Thomas, Jake Long, Clady, L. Brown just to name a few that is how a top of the draft tackle plays the position. Brick is a horrible run blocker and Favre got sacked over 30 times and hit constantly leading to alot of those foolish throws Chad would have ended up on IR taking that kind of beating. The guy wouldn't start on any other team and does because he was a #4 pick"
Frank Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:10am ET"Sorry Ira but there is no way Ryan plays both Thomas and Pace since neither can cover anyone which was a major reason our defense feel apart. Belichick figured that out in the second half on the Pats game and other teams picked up on it. We need speed in our LB's that is what makes Ryans defense so good."
Brett Favre Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:38am ET"Jak I'm Brett friggin Favre, working out is for rookies. If I decide to grace you with my presence it will be in august, I will play my way into football shape. Its not my fault Coles & Cotch can't fight through double coverage & get the ball. My shoulder wasn't 100% but I'll never give up my streak,are you listening .Rex? I'm just having fun so Don't expect me to learn your offense,I'll tell you. DECLINED: VULGARITY (FRIGGIN)"
Ira Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 8:42am ET"Brick a bust? Please the guy had a very good season and was an all-pro alternate. Don't expect a FA splash like last year. They will make some changes in the roster,restructure some contracts and cut some players to fee up money. But except for a player like Scott i feel they will bring in some middle tier players like a C.Ivy who is familiar with Ryan's system. Another Jets era has started."
Drew Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 9:01am ET"Frank...if you look at the cap we are not in horrible shape. Favre counts for 13 mil and he will probably not be back. We can restructure some deals and cut a few players. We will not be able to land a huge FA though......I would replace Barton in the draft. The ILB is the easiest position to fill....proof being the last 3 Def ROY have been ILB's. Would love to see that animal from USC fall to 17."
ablity Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 9:19am ET"our defense is soft and everybody beside kerry, harris, revis, and kris hits soft and let running backs carry them for more yards. thats why need the reven linebacker bart scott, he hits like a zebra lol and force turnover, we also need to try our hardest to get the best coner in the leauge NA from africa and the raiders. then we'll have the two best corners, then wwe need to get Mays from USC"
Tom Spicer Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 12:09pm ET"The only way we will be big time players in the free agent market is if Favre retires but at the same time our best shot to win now is to bring him back. We need a saftey, corner, WR, MLB unless we resign Barton & Thomas has 2 go he has been hear since 02 he is a bust we need to see what Gholston has sink or swim cause Thomas has already sank. "
Tom Spicer Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 12:26pm ET"He makes Jets better then they were with Mangini. Because He will have them flying to the football. He will have the defense blitzing at all times and all angles. He will show Passion and Fire on sidelines that will get the team Psyched up and ready to Kill for him. What he brings is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY more experience then Mangini unlike when they had Groh, Edwards & Mangini I am very happy BIG TIME "
Ray Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 1:02pm ET"Yes Frank, Favre got sacked all those times, but where did most of them come from? Not his blind side! With the addition of Faneca the left side of the line did very well this year. Is Brick the stud we hoped they drafted? No. A "huge bust"? Not even close, that honor (so far) looks destined for your boy from last year."
Big Ed Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 1:27pm ET"Here's a thought for you guys concerning the QB situation. In watching the Steelers/Ravens game on the Steelers first drive I said to myself this is going to be the difference in the game. What is this? The fact that Ben is a playmaker that was making plays. Who do we have on our roster that can do that? Brett and the other Brett. I vote for the other Brett to start. He got Moxy. KC doesnt"
MikeMc Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 3:09pm ET"Frank I heard on the radio Spags didn't know who vernon Gholston was & Ryan did & had a power point plan for him. I like the Ryan signing but we have to be patient with the process of assembling Ryan type players, I will judge him on the effort & intensity of the team this year not wins."
Rick Roucoulet Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 3:28pm ET"Ok JETS fans, we got Rex Ryan for a head coach (NICE!!!). I think the next important issue is to get rid of Schottenheimer. I guess it can go 50/50 w/him staying or going - Some say getting rid of Favre is more important but i say even if Favre stays, im sure RYAN will weed out the poor QBs-So whoever is most worthy & plays best, STAYS-Let them compete & MAY THE BEST QB WIN - But LOSE SCHOTTY. "
Southernlady Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 4:19pm ET"I am so glad we have a deffense minded coach! Ok now on to the QB position....the big question "Who's it gonna be?""
Frank Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 7:10pm ET"Mikey Mc what are you talking about? Vernon who?"
Mechanic Mike Said:
Tue, January 20, 2009 - 9:08pm ET"Now that we have Rex, let's aim for Vick. Yes, Michael Vick and let's get him early into our system running plays and meeting the guys. This is not a popularity contest, it's about winning. If Brett decides to hang it up, which I believe he should, let's get a play maker in there. Someone with an arm who will open up the field. And for those naysayers, which other QB is there?"
JET 4 LIFE Said:
Wed, January 21, 2009 - 10:17am ET"I say lets see about the McNabb situation first, then try to obtain Cassel keep Ratliff release KC . if Casel is a no go with McNabb then work on Vick he would be real cheap to obtain and lock him for a 3-4 year deal for 2mill i believe he will play again for who? yet to be seen,but he will produce and be productive. 2yrs is a long time to think about the wrong he did and will be a model player"
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jet80 Said:
Sun, January 18, 2009 - 11:39pm ET"Im guessing wednesday at the latest Ryan will be announced as the new hc.this and the releasing of Mangini will be the only 2 things to lift me up from this downfall of a season.Is next year the year of the RAT?..........Ratliff that is"
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