You don't have to have played a position to know the correct fundamentals of that position. Plenty of coaches have done this, including ...yes, Rex. With Jenkins around, seems to me the younger D linemen developed pretty well, like Pouha. If Ryan thinks he's a good coach, chances are, he is. On a side nore for the Sutton haters... he's still here.
Thank You. Charlie Weis never played football in his life. He coached all the offensive positions and is one of the top OCs in the history of the NFL.
Coaching = teaching. You don't have to have been at the Battle of the Bulge to teach a class on WWII. I love the idea behind the higher, keep bringing in guys who know how Rex's system should and will work. Now let's see if it pans out on this one.
That's right. He played QB. Had an obsession with the OL after college, and has become a pure guru ever since.
It's not the first time a guy changes the position he coaches... Plus Rex used to be a DL coach... I'm sure he's got everything under control. My guess is this guy and Jeff Weeks will coach the DL and when Pettine leaves (because if our D plays like this for another couple of years he will leave!) this guy will become the D Coord. I'm actually sad Jeff Weeks didn't get the job because I thought he did a pretty good job...
I'm not too convinced that Pettine will be leaving any time soon. I hate to put it this way but he seems more like Rex's lackey, handling all of the administrative work and organizational duties while Rex designs the defense and runs it on gameday. I am sure Pettine knows a lot about the defense, has his input and it is well valued by Rex but it's clear that the defense is Rex's show. Pettine, to me, just seems to be there to help more than lead.
Look at the Belichick disceples... they were all lackey's and they all got their HC opportunities. Now, if Pettine wants to stay I'm all for it... but I think he wants to give HC a shot too. PS Not saying soon but if our D plays like this for the next 2 years I can see him get an opportunity somewhere...
Does anyone know I wasn't serious? All coaches are lackeys to the HC. Thats why he's the HC. He gets all the credit.
In college football this is fairly common for position coaches to change roles, especially those looking for greater responsibility. If Carrier can coach then he shouldn't have a difficult time adjusting to the D-line. As for Pettine, hopefully he isn't leaving any time soon.
no matter what coaches rex brings in we still need talent on that line to be successful. For all the talk about Rex and his ravens days, his dline's have always been average at best.
Wait... waaaaiiiit a MINUTE! YOU WEREN'T SERIOUS? YOU?!?! But you're just so sincere and serious all the time, dood.
Mark Carrier: D-Line Coach http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/articles/show/3615-ryan-names-carrier-jets-new-d-line-coach The New York Jets today announced the hiring of Mark Carrier as the team?s defensive line coach. The announcement was made by Jets head coach Rex Ryan. Carrier joins the Jets after four seasons as secondary coach with the Baltimore Ravens (2006-09), serving on the same staff with Ryan for three of those seasons (2006-08). During Carrier's time in Baltimore, the Ravens recorded 93 interceptions and ranked in the top three in points allowed three times (2006, ?08, ?09). In 2006, the Ravens ranked first in points allowed, giving up only 12.6 points per game. Prior to coaching in the NFL, Carrier coached the cornerbacks at Arizona State University (2004-05) and tutored the entire secondary at Brophy College Prep (2003). Selected sixth overall in the 1990 draft by Chicago out of Southern Cal, Carrier played 11 NFL seasons as a safety, for the Bears, Lions and Redskins, and earned three Pro Bowl appearances. He played in 168 games and tallied 556 tackles, 32 interceptions, 111 passes defensed, and eight fumble recoveries.
