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5 teams who should hire Josh McDaniels in 2017

By Adam Jacobs

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) talks with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 33-18. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at New Era Field. Bills beat the Cardinals 33-18. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

4- Buffalo Bills

The Rex Ryan fiasco has gone on long enough and it’s time for the Buffalo Bills to move on. The Bills hired Ryan almost immediately after the New York Jets fired him in 2015 and he somehow took a top-five ranked defense and coached them into the ground.  The Bills defense ranked 19th last year, Ryan has never had a defense ranked higher than tenth previously. His defenses have historically fared better but maybe, just maybe the NFL has figured out the Ryan defense riddle.

Last year the Bills’ offense was the star and almost got them into the playoffs. The defense was lackluster and the players all blamed Ryan and his overly complicated scheme.  Rex is losing control of his locker room and his team isn’t responding to his strategies.  It’s a common similarity among football players, once you lose respect for a coach it’s almost impossible for it to return. The Buffalo Bills are quickly losing respect for Ryan and it’s time for a change.

I’m sure Josh McDaniels would love the opportunity to coach in the same division as Belichick so he can truly test what he has learned. Buffalo has a long playoff drought that maybe a young offensive mind can help break. Just imagine Tyrod Taylor, the Bills starting quarterback, calling plays designed by McDaniels specifically for Belichick’s defense. That sounds like a NFL fan’s dream come true.

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