New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan can’t help himself
By Kim Myers
New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan isn’t making any more Super Bowl predictions, but that doesn’t mean he’s not going to boast about his team to an unrealistic level. It seems as though Rex just can’t help himself when it comes to drawing attention to his team.
The Jets coach was recently quoted as saying that his second year quarterback Geno Smith would be “hard to beat out” by newly acquired free agent quarterback, Michael Vick. The Jets finished last season ranked No. 25 in the league in offensive yards and No. 31 in passing yards with Geno Smith at quarterback.
The Jets certainly made some noise in free agency when acquiring wide receiver Eric Decker and releasing quarterback Mark Sanchez in favor of Vick but, after an NFL draft where the Jets didn’t draft anyone named Manziel or Sam, it seems like Ryan just had to get some post-draft attention when he was interviewed on WFAN-AM about his outlook for the 2014 New York Jets.
"“I’ll be honest with you: I’m not so sure there will be too many people that want to play us. And that’s the truth.” – Rex Ryan"
While the Jets did surprise some people after starting the 2013 season at the very bottom of just about everybody’s Power Rankings, they had their bright moments but ended with an 8-8 record. It’s not necessarily like they have blown anyone away with their offseason to think that they’re now going to give either the Patriots or the Broncos a run for the top spot in the AFC.
The Jets haven’t had a winning season since their 2010 trip to the AFC Championship Game where they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Rex Ryan is a constant source of entertainment. He was once considered one of the coaches in the NFL that players most want to play for but, after several consecutive disappointing seasons, his act wears a bit thin.
There are other coaches who play the role of “players coach” but actually provide results. Ryan does not.
I, for one, hope that the Jets are at least competitive this season because I think that will make things more interesting in the AFC than if they’re a dumpster-fire with nothing but Rex Ryan sound bites to sustain them until January.
Does that mean I think other teams are dreading the date the Jets show up on their schedule? Not even a little bit, but never change Rex, never change.