Quotes from Tanny, Woody, and Rex

Jetfanmack · Jan 20, 2009

http://www.jetsdaily.com/2009/01/few-more-rex-ryan-quotes.html

Woody Johnson:

“Rex is revered by his players and respected by his peers around the NFL for his innovative schemes. There is no doubt in my mind that Rex has the expertise and instincts to build on the foundation that we have in place and take this franchise to the ranks of the NFL’s elite. He will bring an aggressive, physical brand of football that will captivate our fans and ignite their passion. I appreciate Mike Tannenbaum and all those involved for the time and energy they invested during this search. Thanks to their efforts, we got the right man for the job.”

Mike Tannenbaum:

“During our search, we were looking for a great football mind and a passionate leader. Rex is a coach with an established track record who is universally respected by players and coaches for his skills as a communicator and his creativity.”

And now, the man himself, Rex Ryan:

“I’d like to thank Woody Johnson and Mike Tannenbaum for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s been a dream of mine to become a head coach in the NFL. Coming here to the New York Jets, where my father once coached and was part of the Super Bowl III staff, is fantastic. I look around at the facilities and the people they have in place and see a first-class organization. I’m just proud to be part of it.”

Finally, I'll leave you with a few statistics regarding Ryan's defenses in Baltimore. These are all from a press release sent out by the Jets.

"Ryan spent the last 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, including 2008 as assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. During Ryan’s tenure, the Ravens defense never ranked lower than sixth in the NFL. Since 1999, the Ravens rank first for fewest points allowed (17.1 per game), fewest rushing yards allowed per game (87.3), most shutouts (9), most takeaways (337), most interceptions (212), most interceptions for touchdowns (29) and third down conversion defense (33.9 percent). They rank second in the NFL since 1999 in total defense (280.7) and fourth in sacks (416). In those 10 seasons, the Ravens allowed an NFL-low 18 100-yard rushers, including none over the last 35 games."
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A few other interesting odds and ends on there, too. Like...

JetsDaily.com said:

*The Rex Ryan press conference will officially be Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM.

*Rich Cimini reports that Ryan's deal is worth $11.6 million in total.

*Cimini also reports that assistant defensive line coach Bryan Cox and DB coach Jerome Henderson are gone to Cleveland with Eric Mangini. He also says that LB coach Jim Herrmann and defensive coordinator Bob Sutton will both probably be gone. Expect Mike Pettine, the Ravens' outside linebackers coach, to be named the new defensive coordinator.

As for some of the offensive coaches, Ryan could try to keep the offensive staff intact. That includes Brian Schottenheimer, who still might bolt if a promising job opens elsewhere, and Bill Callahan, who may stay on as offensive line coach.

The best news of all is that Mike Westhoff is expected to stay as well! He is still under contract now, and Ryan will likely want him to come back.
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HardHitta · Jan 20, 2009

Happy we got this guy, He's a good defensive minded coach who coached a great defense and all his players loved him.

JetsFan · Jan 20, 2009

I like having Rex as our new HC, but I will be waiting to see who he selectes on his staff. I want an overhaul, but not with just new OC/DC with no experiebce in those positions. I would like him to try and get some people who have loads of experience including perhaps some as HC.

I am not happy with the idea od Schott being around again.

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