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5 NFL teams who should hire Rex Ryan

By Dave Stevenson

Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts to his team scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Cleveland 33 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts to his team scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Cleveland 33 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Oakland Raiders

After over a decade of mediocrity, the Oakland Raiders have their swagger back. There’s just one issue. Their pass rush is a significant weakness, as their 25 sacks are the third fewest  in the NFL. It’s even worse once you realize Khalil Mack has 11 of them, representing nearly half of the team’s total sacks.

Ken Norton hasn’t done a terrible job with the Raiders, but if Oakland’s going all in, they have to move on. It’s not just their pass rush struggling, either. Oakland ranks in the bottom half of the league in points allowed per game, passing yards allowed per game, rushing yards allowed per game and total yards allowed per game. Granted, their defense is a work in progress, but Norton simply isn’t getting the job done. With a stronger defense, the Raiders could easily be Super Bowl favorites entering 2017.

Rex Ryan’s personality fits in perfectly with Oakland. Just imagine Marquette King and him together. That’s enough ego to take on any team. The Raiders defense lacks confidence and experience. Ryan would at least help them with the confidence part. It remains to be seen if his brother Rob will be a part of the deal, but he probably won’t be. If the Raiders want to win, they should hire Rex Ryan for a year and let him rebuild his reputation.

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