Fixxxer Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mike Rodak @mikerodak 11m11 minutes ago Bills have hired Anthony Lynn as assistant head coach/running backs coach, source confirms to @RichCimini, as reported by @KimJonesSports http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Lynn http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/coaches/anthony-lynn/dc68fa02-6f44-4e46-b943-d9db475a1f7d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Nice hire IMO. Browns interviewed him for OC. @KimJonesSports: Rex Ryan has added RB coach Anthony Lynn to his Bills staff, via source. Migration from Florham Park to Buffalo continues. @RapSheet: Sidenote on Anthony Lynn: Heard he was excellent in offensive coordinator interviews. Would expect him to get more consideration next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 COACHING CAREER Now in his sixth season with the Jets, Anthony Lynn continues to oversee the team’s running backs after adding the title of assistant head coach last season. Since his hiring in 2009, Lynn’s runners have gained 136.0 yards per game, the third best average in the NFL, trailing the Chiefs and Vikings by less than half-a-yard. In four of his five years, Lynn has guided a back to a career high in yards: CHRIS IVORY (833 in 2013), Shonn Greene (1,054 in 2011 and 1,062 in 2012) and Thomas Jones (1,402 in 2009). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) can they please stop with the "Assistant Head Coach" thing? Its so stupid. If you like a guy, say so in the press conference. If you think he's future HC material, say that too. I wonder if the players are moved or fooled at all by this nothing-ness called AHC. If I were a coach and they offered me that title, I would decline. Why lie to the world? I'm the OL coach in Jacksonville, so what? ---- Edit: Now I see that he had that same meaningless title in NYJ, so i guess anything less would have felt like a demotion. If he's that kinda dude. But still, who are we fooling here? Edited January 22, 2015 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 can they please stop with the "Assistant Head Coach" thing? Its so stupid. If you like a guy, say so in the press conference. If you think he's future HC material, say that too. I wonder if the players are moved or fooled at all by this nothing-ness called AHC. If I were a coach and they offered me that title, I would decline. Why lie to the world? I'm the OL coach in Jacksonville, so what? ---- Edit: Now I see that he had that same meaningless title in NYJ, so i guess anything less would have felt like a demotion. If he's that kinda dude. But still, who are we fooling here? I think the assistant head coach is used as a "promotion" to steal away a position coach. Kinda lame, but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Yeah I knew he was AHC in NJ so they had to give him the lateral title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) can they please stop with the "Assistant Head Coach" thing? Its so stupid. If you like a guy, say so in the press conference. If you think he's future HC material, say that too. I wonder if the players are moved or fooled at all by this nothing-ness called AHC. If I were a coach and they offered me that title, I would decline. Why lie to the world? I'm the OL coach in Jacksonville, so what? ---- Edit: Now I see that he had that same meaningless title in NYJ, so i guess anything less would have felt like a demotion. If he's that kinda dude. But still, who are we fooling here? In some cases there are actual responsibilities that go along with that in helping the HC with weekly and gameday prep. It helps ease the load of the HC, and gives the Assistant some valuable experience. Edited January 22, 2015 by Captain Caveman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Interesting that none of the ex-Jets coaches are getting hired anywhere else.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Interesting that none of the ex-Jets coaches are getting hired anywhere else.... Morninweh was just hired as QB coach for Ravens, OL coach went to Texans about 3 weeks ago, and Rex took the whole def staff with him. Edited January 22, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think the assistant head coach is used as a "promotion" to steal away a position coach. Kinda lame, but whatever. Also I believe it blocks other teams in interview situations. It's not just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Also I believe it blocks other teams in interview situations. It's not just for fun. No, it doesn't anymore. At least not officially. Unless it's for a head coaching position, all assistant coach / coordinator positions are seen as a lateral move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Interesting that none of the ex-Jets coaches are getting hired anywhere else....Could just be that they really love working with Rex and aren't aggressively pursuing other gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Morninweh was just hired as QB coach for Ravens, OL coach went to Texans about 3 weeks ago, and Rex took the whole def staff with him.special teams coach also hired somewhere, can't remember. His entire staff found work quick. And who did we hire that people have a problem with? I get David Lee, but he would be hired somewhere quick also. Dunbar and Lynn thought of as the best at their job. You can't get better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Interesting that none of the ex-Jets coaches are getting hired anywhere else.... Many of them may really like working with Ryan and would prefer it rather than the unknown. Plus, if Ryan really wants them, Terry can outbid others. My only concern is that by bringing in all these Jets coaches, where are the new ideas and approaches. The old ones weren't terribly successful in New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Many of them may really like working with Ryan and would prefer it rather than the unknown. Plus, if Ryan really wants them, Terry can outbid others. My only concern is that by bringing in all these Jets coaches, where are the new ideas and approaches. The old ones weren't terribly successful in New York.Roman, Kromer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 FYI. I'm also an assistant head coach. Whaley was scared to lose me. Gave me the bump up. But i like this move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 special teams coach also hired somewhere, can't remember. His entire staff found work quick. As opposed to the saint's staff ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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