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5 replacements for Rex Ryan with Buffalo Bills

By John Buhler

Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 31, 2015; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running backs coach Anthony Lynn instructs Karlos Williams (40) during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; Pittsford, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running backs coach Anthony Lynn instructs Karlos Williams (40) during training camp at St. John Fisher College. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

. Offensive Coordinator. Buffalo Bills. Anthony Lynn. 2. player. 16

For as chaotic as the Bills have been at times in 2016, one thing that the organization can hang its hat on is that promoting Anthony Lynn to offensive coordinator was a great idea. Buffalo decided to pull the plug on former offensive coordinator Greg Roman after Week 2’s loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football.

Lynn was promoted to offensive coordinator, despite never being a professional play caller. He was the Bills running backs coach, but has developed a great offensive attack in Buffalo to keep them near .500 for most of the season.

Lynn devised a game plan to use the best of both Taylor and McCoy’s abilities as offensive weapons. Using the run to open up the pass has been kind to Buffalo on offense. Remember that No. 1 receiver Sammy Watkins missed most of the season due to injury. Lynn found a way to make this Bills offense hum despite key losses in terms of personnel.

Promoting Lynn to head coach may not be a bad move for the Bills organization to make. He seems to have a great understanding with how to play winning football in Buffalo. Lynn has been a head coaching candidate in recent years. He may leave for another job if the Bills don’t promote him. Lynn is a guy the Bills have to consider for the potential head coaching vacancy in Buffalo.

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