Ryan: Pettine will interview with Bills today

[Chris_Brown]

Jets head coach Rex Ryan is speaking at his season wrap up press conference and confirmed that defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is interviewing with the Bills today and will be coaching somewhere else next season. “Mike Pettine is going to have*several opportunities as a defensive coordinator,” said Ryan. “Today I know he interviews with the [...]

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[CJ Triller Spiller]

Rex said 2 things lol (watching the PC)

I hope Buffalo doesnt get him...he needs to go somewhere else

I wish him all the best unless he goes to Buffalo

[steckmeister03]

I like the guy, some say he did a ton of heavy lifting for Ryan. I feel like he would be aggressive, versatile, and a much needed shot in the arm for this defense. No to mention it would be nice to get an edge on Ryan's system next year.

[skudz]

Does this mean back to the 3-4?

[mrbojanglezs]

Does this mean back to the 3-4?

hope not...more setbacks

[burganator45]

I think he would adjust

[skudz]

hope not...more setbacks

Not necessarily. Our LBs suck anyway.

[George C]

I love Pettine for two reasons. He's good, and it further weakens the Jets.

The question for OBD will be simple.. Who will play nose tackle, and do we have a guy on the roster that won't get pushed around.
Without a great NT like Vince Wilfork, it simply WILL NOT WORK..

So, we have to believe that we can play a 34, or that Pettine can coach a 43..

[Kaenon]

"On defense, Mike Pettine is going to have several opportunities as a defensive coordinator. Today I know he interviews with the Buffalo Bills. I hope he doesn't take that job, I hope he goes somewhere else.

...I wish him all the best unless he goes to Buffalo."

-Rex Ryan

[Feeling On Youboty]

Don't think we're going to be married to a particular scheme on Defense if we hire Pettine. We'll play both the 3-4 and 4-3 and I assume a lot of 46. This dude is a sharp mind. His game plan v the Patriots 2 years ago in the Divisional round was impressive and really confused Tom Brady.

[Magnum33]

I'm really excited for whoever we get. Marrone seems like a no nonsense type of coach. He'll want someone who works as hard as he does and has the results to prove it.

[mrbojanglezs]

Not necessarily. Our LBs suck anyway.

committing 100mm to a OLB seems foolish....

[skudz]

committing 100mm to a OLB seems foolish....

Committing 100 million to anyone is foolish.

[bilzfancy]

Does this mean back to the 3-4?

he's well versed in both 3-4 and 4-3

[Spennels]

This article makes me want him more. Just to piss of Rex.

[BillsFan]

he's well versed in both 3-4 and 4-3

Do not take this the wrong way, not tying to be rude, but when did Pettine coach a 43? I know the Jets had some 43 looks, however, I don't think that makes the guy well versed. The Bills ran a "creep" defense at times, but that does not make Wanny well versed in that style...

Again, I could be wrong here but Pettine coached in Baltimore whom is a 34 and in jersey with the 34 style Jets.

[Battle941]

"On defense, Mike Pettine is going to have several opportunities as a defensive coordinator. Today I know he interviews with the Buffalo Bills. I hope he doesn't take that job, I hope he goes somewhere else.

...I wish him all the best unless he goes to Buffalo."

-Rex Ryan

Awesome.

[Battle941]

Awesome.

Edit: unless this is a smoke screen from Rex and he actually thinks Pettine isn't a good DC.

[bills31]

He has used the 4-3 in the last 2 seasons, not to mention use the 4-6 front. We will not be switching if he joins us, relax.

[V-Expression]

Do not take this the wrong way, not tying to be rude, but when did Pettine coach a 43? I know the Jets had some 43 looks, however, I don't think that makes the guy well versed. The Bills ran a "creep" defense at times, but that does not make Wanny well versed in that style...

Again, I could be wrong here but Pettine coached in Baltimore whom is a 34 and in jersey with the 34 style Jets.

Why does everyone think a defensive coordinator is only hard-wired to coach one base formation?

If he lines his team up in the 4-3, does he then turn in to a neanderthal? I'm sure he knows every defensive concept and alignment and can run them efficiently. Some coordinators just believe in different base packages more, and then use them predominantly.