Rex Ryan a bigger catch than JH???

Submitted by maizedNblued on
John Clayton just stated that JH sent out several feelers to potential NFL suitors (Jets, Bears) but both said "no thanks". He then goes on to say that Rex Ryan is a wanted man alluding that many teams would love to interview him about potentially hiring him as their next head coach. Soooooo evidently, Rex Ryan is a more sought after coach than Harbaugh - My question is.....DO THEY REALLY THINK PEOPLE ARE THAT NAIVE????
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HANCOCK

December 30th, 2014 at 12:24 AM ^

I agree in almost every situation. He would need to go somewhere where the offense isnt a problem. And the OC would probably need to be hired for him instead of by him. And it would need to be a strong guy who can demand respect from Rex....

 

yeah....the more I think about it, you would have to make too many accomadations for Rex. it gets to a point where he probably isnt worth all the trouble. 

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CoverZero

December 30th, 2014 at 12:23 AM ^

Clayton, Shefter and the other douches are all insane.  One of the reasons that JH is taking the M job is to provide stability for his family while his kids grow up.  No way he is jumping to the NFL for at least 5 years...

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ypsilantibuckeye

December 30th, 2014 at 12:44 AM ^

This is the best thing that could happen to the bigten as a whole. Does it scare me a little as a buckeye fan...yeah...but in the last 6 years i've found myself hating the sec more than anything. I loved when lloyd carr drubbed urban meyers florida team. this is great for TTUN and THE GAME. Its good for raising the standard of recruiting in the big ten now that there are three elite recruiters in Urban, Franklin, and Harbaugh. This will only raise the bar for every other program to keep up. Love the hire. Good luck and return soon as the big ten rises up to kick the sec's ass.

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ypsilantibuckeye

December 30th, 2014 at 10:34 AM ^

I live with 3 michigan fans and we are all respecful fans. They have accounts on 11W. I like to conversate and debate on college football...Hell i went to a michigan game and not a buckeye game but thats because i live 10 mins away lol. But I know for the big ten and my team to get the respect they want it will do so with a renewal of a ten year war. Knowing how fierce both the coaches are it could get pretty great to watch. 

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BLHoke

December 30th, 2014 at 12:48 AM ^

If they approach the argument logically... He's absolutely not more sought after in terms of just plain old results... But as you can see from the 9ers desperately wanting to part ways with Harbaugh and Jerry Jones very public falling out with Jimmy Johnson who had great success on both levels (greater than Jim Harbaugh himself.), that's not always the only determining factor. The NFL is a business above all else, not a place of higher learning for student's and student athlete's alike... So owners care about money spent and having a say so in day to day operations... Jim wants and needs to be in control, and also carries a hefty price tag... Rex has a pretty good résumé when he has adequate pieces to the puzzle, I mean he took Mark Sanchez to back to back AFC title games for cripes sake, along with his Ravens stint... But coming off of this season, he won't command near the salary, nor the amount of overall control. He'll just be happy to find an equal opportunity in a much less toxic and microscopic environment. I think Chicago would be a great landing spot for him. He could get that defense turned around, and he would have his most talented offense ever with a stud RB to lean on in the run game.

Please understand, Jim is the better coach. I'm just suggesting how I could see how Rex would be the better fit for owners and GMs looking to maintain control.

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chatster

December 30th, 2014 at 5:10 AM ^

At Michigan today, Jim Harbaugh has become a beloved icon. Wolverines fans have been clamoring for his return. He has a chance to write a mythical chapter for his coaching memoirs – the triumphant return of the prodigal son. For now, he’s going to get the rock-star treatment in Ann Arbor. 
 
Now, raise your hand if you’ve read or heard about Jim Harbaugh eventually wanting to return to the NFL after a few years back in Ann Arbor. He knows the pitfalls and benefits of both the pro and college games. Today, he’s choosing to go back to college. That’s great for Michigan. It’s way too soon to know whether it will be great for him and his family.
 
But let’s not be shocked that NFL journalists and fans will continue to be disappointed that one of their league’s young, high-performing coaches has decided to return to the college game.  Though they should recall that it has happened with coaches who enjoyed less success in the pros, like Steve Spurrier and Nick Saban, those journalists, even Michigan alum and Wolverines fan Adam Schefter, are paid to “Protect the Shield.” As tough, and as occasionally ridiculous as it is to read and hear what they’re writing and saying, they’re just doing their job. Let 'em have their fun, because they're NOT having as much fun as Michigan fans are today.

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gwkrlghl

December 30th, 2014 at 6:02 AM ^

So you're telling me a guy who hasn't gone to the playoffs in 4 years is more desirable than a guy who just went to 3 of 4 NFC championship games? Gimme a break John. That is some grade A bull

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cbs650

December 30th, 2014 at 8:16 AM ^

I was listening to NY radio yesterday when Woody Johnson was holding his presser to announce firings. when asked if he would want JH he said he would love to have him. so if people think Jets didn't want him they are fooling themselves.

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