Manther Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 I'm happy to give credit where its due. Rex has done what I thought he might've been incapable of doing; delegating. Still a case of wait and see for me. It has to manifest itself in a postseason berth, but I'm more comfortable with him as the HC than I have been for the past year or so. Agreed
The Dean Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Rex love? Ummmm---not yet. But I don't quite hate him as much as I did. That's progress. I'm happy to give credit where its due. Rex has done what I thought he might've been incapable of doing; delegating. Still a case of wait and see for me. It has to manifest itself in a postseason berth, but I'm more comfortable with him as the HC than I have been for the past year or so. Completely agree. He deserves respect for what the team has done, but a true evaluation should be saved for the end of the season. Bingo. I'm not a bandwagon guy. But I'm also not a guy who won't change his opinion, in the face of evidence. So far, Rex is doing a good job, the past few weeks, IMO. But he's done a good job in the past, and fallen right off the edge. So, I will wait, and evaluate later. But right now, his stock is rising, IMO.
Malazan Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 He's done well the last 4 games, but Rex's biggest issue has always been consistency and not letting success lure him into complacency. He's been fine, but the test is to beat the Dolphins and be playing for 1st against the Pats***
Peter Posted October 16, 2016 Posted October 16, 2016 Delegating??? That has to be about the most "back handed" compliment that the Rex Haters could give.
disillusionedjetsfan Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I guess the answer is very little.
BRH Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Keep stacking those wins boys! So the Pats* have the easiest SOS of the conference's top 10 teams thus far. Interesting.
Maury Ballstein Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 he had me at hello..... Is this thing on ? Cuz it's about to be.
voodoo poonani Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) They've done well the last four weeks, but I've had my heart broken too many times by this team to go All In until they break the playoff drought. If Rex does that, he'll probably get the key to the city (if you can get it back from TO). EDIT: I'll also say that they have been winning against teams they should be beating. However, if they can beat a Brady led Patriots team, that'd be a big confidence boost. Edited October 17, 2016 by voodoo poonani
#34fan Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Yah... LYNN'S OFFENSE has things clicking along quite nicely.... Thank you Rex for firing Roman. -He sucked.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Remember when Rex ruined Preston Brown because he was mean to him? @PB_Number2 I love this team!
Kirby Jackson Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I'd like to jump in here as someone that has been hard on Rex. He's done a really good job the last few weeks. Sorry for doubting you Rex!!
Fixxxer Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I love Rex, there's no question about it, obviously.
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 !@#$ Rex. Just kidding. Him and the coaching staff have turned things around in a hurry. Beat the fish and things are really looking good. Him sure has.
EasternOHBillsFan Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 So the Pats* have the easiest SOS of the conference's top 10 teams thus far. Interesting. Coming up after Miami will be a TRUE test of our will and our mettle. I am hoping for the best... New England... at Seattle... Pittsburgh... at Oakland... PHEW
#34fan Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 It was a good win versus a one-win team with a bad defense, and a sketchy QB situation... Ten more games to go.
The Dean Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Delegating??? That has to be about the most "back handed" compliment that the Rex Haters could give. Disagree. Most great managers delegate. A very elite few, are successful excising complete control. Problem is, most who think they can excel without delegation (hubris), fail. The key is understanding what you do well, what your weaknesses are, and finding people you trust to delegate to. If Rex actually pulls it off, it will mean he might be one of the 2nd-chance HCs, who make their mark because they embraced the change. I was enraged when they hired Rob Ryan (a guy who failed, miserably, to run a competent defense). But the communication between the brothers just might be working. Rex, Rob and Rex's puppet, DC Thurman, seem to work very well together. Delegating the offense to Lynn is key, since I think the Ryans, by their very nature, want to destroy offenses. It is bred into them. I tend to think any input Rex has into the offense will likely be a negative influence.
Dr. K Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 I give him some credit for the turnaround. But I'm still wait and see. I just feel that his flaws as a coach will resurface. Ask me in January.
moshermw Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Rex might have actually built the bully he promised, An undefendable run game and QB, #1 red zone D. Best receiver and DL still hurt. After the Patriot/Seagull/Bengals games we will know for sure. Last 4 weeks look like a bully to me.
The Dean Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Rex might have actually built the bully he promised, An undefendable run game and QB, #1 red zone D. Best receiver and DL still hurt. After the Patriot/Seagull/Bengals games we will know for sure. Last 4 weeks look like a bully to me. Well, a bully (pretty much by definition) takes out the weak, but folds when confronted by real strength. I'd prefer he build a team that stood up to the bullys of the NFL, or won't be bullied by them. But I know, that's pretty high concept for some.
Peter Posted October 17, 2016 Posted October 17, 2016 Disagree. Most great managers delegate. A very elite few, are successful excising complete control. Problem is, most who think they can excel without delegation (hubris), fail. The key is understanding what you do well, what your weaknesses are, and finding people you trust to delegate to. If Rex actually pulls it off, it will mean he might be one of the 2nd-chance HCs, who make their mark because they embraced the change. I was enraged when they hired Rob Ryan (a guy who failed, miserably, to run a competent defense). But the communication between the brothers just might be working. Rex, Rob and Rex's puppet, DC Thurman, seem to work very well together. Delegating the offense to Lynn is key, since I think the Ryans, by their very nature, want to destroy offenses. It is bred into them. I tend to think any input Rex has into the offense will likely be a negative influence. Yes, great managers delegate. The fact is that he already was delegating. To suggest that this is something new is a way (in my view) for some to discount Rex's influence on the team's success.
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