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[SmootSmack]

We should name Rex Ryan head coach (or successor). Isn't it something that we could be hiring the son of the guy that Gibbs could never stand (Buddy Ryan)

Anyhow, I don't think we would have to give up compensation in terms of draft picks if we give Rex a loftier title than he has in Baltimore.

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We should name Rex Ryan head coach (or successor). Isn't it something that we could be hiring the son of the guy that Gibbs could never stand (Buddy Ryan)

Anyhow, I don't think we would have to give up compensation in terms of draft picks if we give Rex a loftier title than he has in Baltimore.

Title doesn't matter. It's the substance of the job. They can call him what they want but if he's second in line to Fassel and he calls the plays then he is a DC. They went through this nonsense when Parcells was thinking of bringing in the GM from the pats.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We should name Rex Ryan head coach (or successor). Isn't it something that we could be hiring the son of the guy that Gibbs could never stand (Buddy Ryan).

Well, G.W. is a Buddy Ryan disciple. Admittedly, not the same thing as a blood relation, but, more than once, GW has indicated his admiration for Buddy and his coaching methods.

If GW isn't staying, I think Rex would be a good hire (w/ a disclaimer). Ryan's system is a variation on his father's as is GW's so the personnel would be less of an issue. My biggest concern would be the lack of discipline displayed by Ryan's players. He is a large part of the whole "thug" atmosphere at Baltimore. Not sure how that would mesh the personality of our players.