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5 reasons the Bills should fire Rex Ryan immediately

By James LeBreton

Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during the second half against the New York Giants at New Era Field. Bills beat the Giants 21 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during the second half against the New York Giants at New Era Field. Bills beat the Giants 21 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills assistant head coach Rob Ryan before a game against the New York Giants at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills assistant head coach Rob Ryan before a game against the New York Giants at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

The Sparing of Rob Ryan

If there’s an area that needs an immediate upgrade on the Buffalo Bills, it’s the defense.

Week 1 left much to be desired on the offensive side of the ball, but the Week 2 implosion was all on the defense. So who should be fired?

While it’s true that the offense couldn’t get it going in the first game, Greg Roman rebounded nicely against the Jets. It was the defense that stunk during both contests. So who’s left to fire? Dennis Thurman? He’s the defensive coordinator, but he can’t be held accountable because he doesn’t give the final word in terms of play calling.

It’s the assistant coach of the defense that should fall on the sword. As such, Rex Ryan should have fired his twin brother. But let’s be honest: Holiday dinners probably wouldn’t be a paragon of pleasantries after something like that.

When your brother’s the head coach, it’s always going to be the other guy that gets fired. The only problem is sooner or later he’s going to run out of people to fire.

If the short-haired Ryan keeps making decisions with his heart, instead of his head, he could be the next one on the chopping block.

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