HOW CAN THE RAVENS NOT GIVE THE JOB TO REX RYAN!?
That's what Rex's supporters have been screaming from the jump. To answer the question, one need look no further than Rex himself, who recently told Ravens beat reporter Aaron Wilson that he thinks his weight is a contributing factor to him having not received an offer to become the next head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
From yesterday at 6:04 p.m. EST: "Rex even implied that he thought he didn't have the right look for the job, meaning his size. He is hurt."
Here is the link. It was posted on a subscription-only thread on a Scout.com message board, so unless you have a subscription, you won't be able to read it. And I wouldn't be surprised if it eventually gets deleted.
Maybe you should hit a treadmill, Rex? Not because I agree with weight discrimination, but because obesity kills. I'm not hating. It's a fact. Obesity kills. You know what else kills? At least when it comes to NFL teams and success? Lack of discipline in the locker room.
That's what I think may be killing Rex's chances to become the Ravens head coach. I don't think it has anything to do with weight. The team's successes, shortcomings and failures over the past few years aside, one thing is undeniable: The Ravens have too many penalties, and plenty of egos. Rex is part of the old guard, and in my opinion, he is therefore part of the problem.
The team needs discipline and a clean slate. Sorry, Rex. I don't think you're the right guy for the job. At this point, my choice is John Harbaugh, defensive backs coach in Philly. According to the same source mentioned above, Ryan also believes that Harbaugh would be a great fit in Baltimore. Harbaugh and Ryan have ties dating back to the late '80s or early '90s. So there is no reason for Ravens fans to panic just because we're in the post-Garrett-coaching-search era.
Side note: Word around the Ravens complex today is that Marty Ball is back in play. I'd rather not see Schottenheimer as the next coach of the Ravens, but at this point I'm tempted to not jump to any conclusions until the entire staff is set: head coach, defensive coordinator and offensive coordinator.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Is Rex Ryan too fat for the NFL?
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Rex Ryan would be a mistake. Not because he's Fattty McButterpants, but because he is essentially a Billick protege. The Ravens need a much more substantial shake up. Marty could do the job for a year or so. Everybody's down on Marty ball because of his playoff record. How many head coaches even get there as consistently? Plus, he might bring in an OC or DC that could fill his shoes when he retires in a couple years. Harbaugh, like Garrett, just isn't ready. Look no further than Mangina up in New York. We need experience, not youth.
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