I asked this last year and I think it is even more crucial this year. Expectations seem to be higher for Gang Green, even from Rex's mouth himself. Is it playoffs or bust? Hard to tell. The schedule is not that easy. The Jets still have some holes on the roster. Still, 4 straight seasons with no playoffs might be the final straw in the Rex Ryan Era. What do you guys think?
I dont think he is under as much pressure as people may think. I think Idzik is still in control and is telling him to start Geno. If Rex was under pressure he would go with Vick, and if Vick fails then switch to Geno. Instead its being done the other way which tells me Idzik is still controlling this whole thing.
Rex isn't going anywhere. The team could go 6-10 and he'll stay. Same thing I said last year and this will continue because he's one of the best head coaches the team has ever had. The only way I could see him get fired is if the team gets 4 wins or less, which is highly unlikely.
The team could go 5-11 or 6-10 and Rex still will be the HC. The man has the unwavering backing of the Owner and at the end of the day, that's really all you need. Rex Ryan is bulletproof for the foreseeable future.
I hope you're right. The fact that he only got a tiny extension makes it seem like he's still on the hot seat.
0-16 to 6-10 I think he is gone 7-9 to 8-8 I think he's safe, but on the hotseat next year big time 9-7 to 16-0 I think he's safe
Unless the team totally quits on him, or he's caught in some very embarassing scandal, he's not going anywhere. The Jets have invested far too heavily in their defense in the last few years to hand the ingredients off to a new chef.
Considering its NY and fans/media need to go overboard with everything I think its atleast 9-7 plus the playoffs. Its sad because the day Rex gets fired he will find another HEAD coaching job a half hour later.
Agreed. I would think the most likely way he would get fired is not based on team record but on if there was some major locker room incident or similar to that team discipline problem where he looked like he lost control. But if they play Smith and he sucks and that drags the record down, or if Vick gets hurt and can't play, or both, even a really poor record will not be enough if the team plays hard for him. The roster has too many issues to rely on a firm number as his breakpoint.
So true, the pick of the litter was so bad last season that guys like Jay Gruden and Mike Petine were given jobs. I am not saying they will be bad head coaches but they were underwhelming in terms of head coaching qualifications imo. I think both teams said the hell with it, lets see if we can find a diamond in the rough.
Factor in the amount of below average head coaches already in the league. Marrone, Tresman, Caldwell, O'Brien, Philbin etc There arent many great names waiting in the wings. The Cowher and John Gruden blowers have mostly come to reality that neither are looking to come back. There's probably like 2-3 guys at the college level that could make the jump but thats always a risk. Jets would be smart to just stick with Rex.
I actually have been getting that feeling too. Idzik is letting Rex talk again, the Jets have their swagger back, if they somehow finish (6-10) but they had a couple injuries or close games I think Rex returns. I personally think 4 straight seasons without the playoffs is enough to fire him, but it really come down to circumstances. Can't be that cut and dry.
Anything under 500 is unacceptable with this team. This is of course accepting that injuries could alter things. Still, with a healthy squad a winning season should be expected and demanded.
What makes you think those guys were underwealming in qualifications? Both had similar qualifications as a Rex Ryan did when he was named head coach. Gruden, you could make an argument he was more qualified than Rex in 2009.
People forget that Mangini had a 10-6 season, a 4-12 season and then a 9-7 season and was fired. 2 0ut of 3 winning seasons and was booted. Rex came in and went 9-7 but that 9-7 ended much differently than Mangini's. Losing the team would definitely doom Rex, because of how much he is loved, but I don't see that ever happening. I should point out that of course everyone wants the Jets to succeed in 2014, thus this thread will be useless, but I am just asking what you think would be good enough?
The ball is in Rex's court now. Hopefully we can win 9 games and get this team back into the playoffs. If the team barely misses it, then I think Rex will return, but if the team is struggling with no improvement he's good as gone.
I would say playoffs or bust,but in the event we go 9-7 10-6 and still miss the playoffs then it would be a tough call.I would say in that kind of scenario he would keep his job.But if its another 8-8 year or worse then I think he would be fired.I'm nervous for this year we have a tough first half schedule
That's the key, if the team plays hard for him. Which I am confident they will. They did last season, and lets face it, a huge chunk of the roster sucked balls. And I think he's toned done his buffoonery somewhat over the years. He's safe. Until the mexican hookers and cocaine story breaks.
Yeah but Mangini was despised in the locker room. Rex will not ever have that problem. Still, 9-7 is the minimum IMO, playoffs or not.
