Cowboys VP Stephen Jones Says Rob Ryan Was Fired In Because He Used Too Many Schemes
One of New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan's problems in Dallas apparently was his complex and voluminous defensive schemes, according to Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones.
In a story on the Dallas Morning News website, Jones said "too many schemes" caused the Cowboys to remove Ryan and replace him with Monte Kiffin.
"I think Rob...
Rob Ryan keeps up family tradition of oversell, under-deliver
family tradition
Rob Ryan was fired by the Dallas Cowboys after a second consecutive 8-8 season, and after another year of his defense being incapable of holding onto a lead when handed to them. Of course, he considers himself a scapegoat and is (genuinely, I believe) shocked that Jerry Jones gave him the boot, according to Dan Hanzus of ESPN:
“Oh yeah, look, I was a little shocked...
Saints hire Ryan as defensive coordinator
METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Saints coach Sean Payton has chosen Rob Ryan as his new defensive coordinator, hoping New Orleans can overhaul a unit that was historically bad last season.
Ryan, the brother of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, spent the past two seasons as Dallas' defensive coordinator. He was fired after last season, when his defense ranked 19th.
"We have experience...
Eagles To Hire Bill Davis As Defensive Coordinator
Veteran defensive coach Billy Davis, whos had stints coaching with the Panthers, Browns, Packers, Falcons, Giants, 49ers, Cards and Browns, will be the Eagles next defensive coordinator, Reuben Frank of CSN Philadelphia reports citing a league source.
Davis most recently coached on Pat Shurmurs staff with the Browns the last two years. Shurmur is also joining Chip Kellys...
Rams hire Rob Ryan. Is he better than his record?
By hiring Rob Ryan to be his defensive coordinator, Jeff Fisher completes a circle of sorts. Fisher came up in the NFL as one of many understudies of Buddy Ryan. Fisher's coaching life begain as his playing career ended, as a member of the elder Ryan's vaunted 1985 Chicago Bears defense.
Years later, Buddy Ryan finally passed the torch to his twin sons, Rex and Rob, giving...
Ryan to bring fire, excitement to Rams defense
ST. LOUIS -Well so much for the Rams and coach Jeff Fisher having a defensive coordinator that hasnt been in the news lately.
A year after the Rams hired well known and respected defensive coordinator Gregg Williams only to have him never coach a game due to a suspension stemming from the bounty gate scandal they hired another character to replace him.
The Rams have hired former...
Ryan brings fire, excitement to Rams defense
ST. LOUIS Well so much for the Rams and coach Jeff Fisher having a defensive coordinator that hasnt been in the news lately.
A year after the Rams hired well known and respected defensive coordinator Gregg Williams only to have him never coach a game due to a suspension stemming from the bounty gate scandal they hired another character to replace him.
The Rams hired former Cowboys...
Report: Rob Ryan Only Known Candidate For Rams DC Position
Jim Thomas of The St Louis Post-Dispatch reports that former Cowboys defensive coordinator Rob Ryan is the only candidate known that the Rams will interview for their vacant DC position.
Ryan is reportedly in St Louis for an interview scheduled for today with Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. Fisher is a longtime friend of the Ryan family going back to his playing days in Chicago with...
Gus Bradley is the Eagles New Coach, Maybe! Or not!
Photo via Seahawks.com
After days of rumors and snubs, a seeming lack of urgency on the part of the front office, and about 3,000 too-many mentions of the name "Gruden", the Eagles finally have their next head coach. Possibly. But, they definitely do. Maybe.
According to former NFL-er Kevin O'Connell of San Diego's 1360 AM, Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley...
Bradley Sperling Comments on Cowboys Firing Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, was fired after spending two seasons in Arlington, Texas. Long-time coach Bradley Sperling notes that many fans believe Ryan took the wrong approach with his players, which led to a disappointing season.
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, finally spoke up about why he fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, according...
From a Jack to a King: Dallas Cowboys hire Monte Kiffin to replace Rob Ryan
Rob Ryan is a defensive genius.
If you don’t believe me, just ask him:
“I inherited a team that was 31st in the league in defense and made them better,” Ryan told ESPNDallas.com’s Tim MacMahon. “I (expletive) made them a hell of a lot better. I’ll be out of work for like five minutes.”
Ryan, true to his genetic predisposition, was always one to over-promise and under...
Report: Rob Ryan Fired as Cowboys’ Defensive Coordinator After 8-8 Season
Jerry Jones promised changes were coming to the Dallas Cowboys, and they’re starting to trickle in.
The Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on Tuesday, according to ESPN.com. Dallas went 8-8 during the 2012 season. The Cowboys’ defense was ranked 19th in total yards, 19th against the pass and 22nd against the run.
Ryan is the twin brother of New York Jets head coach...
Cowboys Fire Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan
The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Rob Ryan on Tuesday, reports ESPN.com.
Ryan, 50, spent two seasons with the Cowboys after various stops in the league including Cleveland, Oakland and New England.
Ryan, the brother of New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan and son of former NFL coach Buddy Ryan, started as an NFL assistant in 1994 breaking in the with Arizona Cardinals...
Gamble front-runner in GM search
The New York Jets were moving forward with their search for a new general manager, with San Francisco 49ers executive Tom Gamble appearing to be the front-runner to replace Mike Tannenbaum.
Gamble, the 49ers' director of player personnel, met with the Jets over the weekend. He also canceled a second interview with Jacksonville and postponed a meeting with San Diego for their...
THE REX AND NORV SHOW
Jets considering Turner for O.C.?
Norv Turner, fresh off his dismissal as Chargers head coach, reportedly is a candidate for the Jets offensive coordinator job, even though the position is currently filled.
Are these Eagles attractive to coach candidates?
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles was more appealing over the past decade than coaching them might be now.
With seven teams looking for a new coach, the Eagles might end up having to compete for a guy who will get multiple offers. Owner Jeffrey Lurie made quite a sales pitch after firing Andy Reid. He highlighted everything from the fans down to his hands-off approach.
'...
Talking Sports with Rally America Rally Car driver Rich Bodmer
Rich Bodmer, a Rally America Rally Car driver, recently took time to do an interview with The Capital Sports Report.
JM: How does it feel being in the Rally race today?
RB: “Its fun, its like motocross and racing combined!”
JM: Did you used to race for or with NASCAR?
RB: “I ran in the truck series for a while and late and old models, whatever they let me get my hands on....
Rex 'cherishes' first NFL experience with Cardinals
Regardless of what you may think of Rex Ryan as head coach of the New York Jets, the guy has a pretty impressive coaching resume. Ryan went from a graduate assistant at Eastern Kentucky in the late 1980s to one of the best defensive coaches in the game leading the mid-2000 Baltimore Ravens' defense. A few years later, he's the lead guy for New York's green team. But Ryan...
Cardinals Coach Ken Whisenhunt Delivers Stern Message To Team
After Monday nights 24-3 loss to the division rival San Francisco 49ers, Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt apparently lost his cool, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.
It wasnt so much that he yelled and screamed or pulled a Buddy Ryan and flipped over a chalkboard in the locker room, it was the message, not the tone.
According to a couple of Cardinals, including...
If Hurricane Sandy comes will Eagles still rely on pass?
Ex-Eagle running back Keith Byers was on WIP and suggested that LeSean McCoy was one of the best backs in the league and the Eagles should do more rushing than passing.
While many remember Byers block on one of his best friends Pepper Johnson, I remember a Buddy Ryan team that went into Denver and beat the Broncos, heavily depending on Byars. The Eagles won 28-24, as Byers ran for...
Jets an embarrassment to NFL
If Roger Goodell wanted to erase the stench of the replacement ref fiasco, create a distraction to overshadow his bungling of Bountygate and get back in the good graces of working journalists weary of faux Tebowmania, the commish would cite the 2004 "Playmakers" ruling and cancel the rest of the New York Jets season.
Seriously. Cancel the Jets starting with tonight'...
Refs deal with rust factor in return
Death, taxes ... and criticizing NFL officials. Some things are just inevitable.
The good news is that the real referees were back on the field Sunday and while I didn't agree with every call, I do think things for the most part went much smoother than the first three weeks of the NFL season.
I'm sure the folks in Green Bay won't agree with me -- and I don't blame...
Anatomy of an Eagles Fan...we've got a friend in the ESPN MNF booth in Tony Granieri...
As the Eagles prepare for their home opener at the Linc on Sunday, it's good to know we have a home-grown fan of the team and this site who possibly holds the greatest job in the world---Monday Night Football spotter for the broadcasting talent at ESPN.His name is Tony Granieri...and he has graciously reached out to us with a guest-writer feature...And this piece is meant to...
I Miss Crazy Coaches: Six Random NFL Strategies I Wish Someone Would Try
Here's an honest question: who is the NFL's wackiest head coach? I'm not talking stubborn, or meat headed, or tone-deaf or cliche-spewing or any of the other things that people tend to bring up when you ask anything but who is the best. Rather, I want the guy who tries off the wall stuff, throws in trick plays you haven't seen before, always has a fake punt up his...
The Bearcats Blog Top 30 Countdown: #16 Brad Jackson, Brad Jackson Interview
This edition of the Bearcat Blog countdown is a little different. It's about a two sport athlete. It's about a Bearcat Hall of Famer. Most importantly, that player sat down and talked with me about his Bearcat career. That great person is Brad Jackson. #16Brad Jackson ResumeBrad Jackson was a great player who came to Cincinnati at the absolute best time for someone of his...
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