Rob Ryan Fired

[armyatc22]

Didn't see it anywhere

Wow!!!

http://msn.foxsports.com/topics/devi...dinator-010813

[scotts]

Big Jerry said changes were coming...i am surprised though

[88horsepower]

Crazy world we live in. Rex keeps his job and Rob gets the can even though it can hardly be blamed on him that the offense was a complete disaster.

[armyatc22]

Originally Posted by scotts

Big Jerry said changes were coming...i am surprised though

I know....

Did the wrong Ryan get the can???

I think so

[newton615]

I didnt follow the Cowboys very closely but wasnt Rob Ryan pretty much the only competent coach on the staff? Seems like their D is usually the more reliable side of the team anyway

[dfr52]

Originally Posted by 88horsepower

Crazy world we live in. Rex keeps his job and Rob gets the can even though it can hardly be blamed on him that the offense was a complete disaster.

The offense struggled and the defense played without 1/2 their starters most of the year, heck even the back-ups started going down. I hope a new OC (not head coach) is next and the LB, DL, and secondary coaches are kept.

[dfr52]

Originally Posted by newton615

I didnt follow the Cowboys very closely but wasnt Rob Ryan pretty much the only competent coach on the staff? Seems like their D is usually the more reliable side of the team anyway

I thought so as well, especially w/ the injuries, but they allowed 30 more points this year.

[mindbinge]

well one of the 4 that needed to go is gone...still 3 left.

[freethrowtommy]

Rob wasn't the problem.

Your damn owner is the problem.

[jt_1985_2004]

Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

Rob wasn't the problem.

Your damn owner is the problem.

+1...Rob got the short end of the stick here because of all the injuries. Don't know how you can fire him for that. Fire the strength and conditioning coach.

[GoJays]

Bad firing. The Cowboys defense was depleted basically from October onwards. How do you expect them to hold teams to 15-20 points a game with half of the defense missing?

(I'm over-exaggerating on the "half of their defense part, you may no longer point that out to me. All I'm saying is a lot of players were missing).

[jt_1985_2004]

Originally Posted by GoJays

Bad firing. The Cowboys defense was depleted basically from October onwards. How do you expect them to hold teams to 15-20 points a game with half of the defense missing?

(I'm over-exaggerating on the "half of their defense part, you may no longer point that out to me. All I'm saying is a lot of players were missing).

It was just over half lol

Lee, Carter, Ratliff, Coleman, Church, Scandrick...those were all starters

[armyatc22]

“@SportsCenter: Rob Ryan confirms he's fired. His quote would make twin brother Rex proud: "I'll be out of work for like 5 minutes." (via @espn_macmahon)”

[TxRangersfan]

Originally Posted by freethrowtommy

Rob wasn't the problem.

Your damn owner is the problem.

Owner is only half the problem. GM is the other half.

[Jnb0123]

I think this had more to do with Ryan not fitting Garrett's style. Ryan is to reckless. From penaltys for yelling at the other team, to guaranteeing wins, just don't think that's Garret's style.

[hotshot]

I would have liked to see him get another shot with a healthy D,I am surprised.

[blevins26]

Originally Posted by armyatc22

“@SportsCenter: Rob Ryan confirms he's fired. His quote would make twin brother Rex proud: "I'll be out of work for like 5 minutes." (via @espn_macmahon)”

This is probably part of the reason he's never been a successful D coordinator. There was a sound bite from him on Dallas radio a couple months ago where he basically alluded to the fact that he had multiple head coaching jobs lined up before he took the D coordinator job in Dallas. Furthermore, his comments were something along the lines of, "I had several head coaching offers. I didn't have to interview, they just called me and told me the job was mine if I wanted it."

There's nothing worse than a girl who is a 5 but thinks she's a 10. Rob Ryan is that girl.

[mindbinge]

Ryan made a lot of boneheaded calls...specifically not blitzing when he should have...and leaving the middle of the field open a LOT...I watched every Cowboys game this year and i don't know how many times i saw them set up the D and thought to myself "yep, we're about to get roasted" and sure enough...

Garrett needs to go, Romo needs to go, and Bill Callahan needs to go...Romo might have to stick around for at least one more year because I don't know that anyone worth a damn will be a free agent this year, the draft is dry...other than Vick, which would probably be a disaster...it's kinda slim pickings.

[jt_1985_2004]

Originally Posted by mindbinge

Ryan made a lot of boneheaded calls...specifically not blitzing when he should have...and leaving the middle of the field open a LOT...I watched every Cowboys game this year and i don't know how many times i saw them set up the D and thought to myself "yep, we're about to get roasted" and sure enough...

Garrett needs to go, Romo needs to go, and Bill Callahan needs to go...Romo might have to stick around for at least one more year because I don't know that anyone worth a damn will be a free agent this year, the draft is dry...other than Vick, which would probably be a disaster...it's kinda slim pickings.

They need to draft a QB, (Tyler Wilson? Matt Barkley later?) keep Romo around for a few years, stuff the rookie on the bench as the 3rd stringer and bring him along like Ryan Mallett with the Pats. There's no reason why they shouldn't have a rookie QB in the camp that could be counted on in a few years.

As far as Bill Callahan, WHY THE HELL DOES THIS GUY STILL WORK FOR THE COWBOYS?! The o-line is terrible, absolutely terrible.

[NeonStatus]

Not sure how any of the coaches still have a job on this team. The team is filled with a bunch of under achievers. You would think that they would get better over the years and would like to solve the problems they had the year before. Just firing Ryan will not solve this teams problems.

[mindbinge]

Originally Posted by jt_1985_2004

They need to draft a QB, (Tyler Wilson? Matt Barkley later?) keep Romo around for a few years, stuff the rookie on the bench as the 3rd stringer and bring him along like Ryan Mallett with the Pats. There's no reason why they shouldn't have a rookie QB in the camp that could be counted on in a few years.

As far as Bill Callahan, WHY THE HELL DOES THIS GUY STILL WORK FOR THE COWBOYS?! The o-line is terrible, absolutely terrible.

they should start trading around with some crappy teams for a 1st round pick in a couple of years and go after Johnny Football lol.

[shadetre]

Long time Cowboy fan here--or long suffering as of late---

I know I am probably reiterating early statements but did not see this one coming---

guy was passionate--a bit reckless maybe, but man he kept the teams defense somewhat in it with limited resources due to a rash of injuries----I know injuries are part of the game but man......------next guy is probably gonna due pretty well with healthy bodies----

interesting how well wade phillips did once he left Dallas and accepted a position he has always been good at---check out Texans D since he got there

[monkeymcgee]

When Jerry fires the GM, I'll give a damn.

Until then, this is all rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

Sorry to see Rob go, though--I thought he added an attitude that had been sorely lacking around Valley Ranch.

[Soonerfan65]

Rob is an overrated DC; glad to see him gone.

[migraine]

bye bye fat ass!!!! now can the twin !!!!!!