But an interesting conversation piece all the same.
HERERyan might trade in a closet full of green-and-white gear for some red-and-black merchandise with a new motto: Play Like A Falcon.
Blank, a native of Queens, is a Ryan fan. The owner came away with a favorable impression of the then-Ravens defensive coordinator during the head coaching interview process in 2008. Two sources believed that Ryan had the inside track at the time thanks to a solid first interview with Blank and team president Rich McKay before general manager Thomas Dimitroff was hired.
The feeling is that Blank will make a coaching change after the season, even though the 5-7 Falcons could win the weak NFC South.
“I think Smitty’s fate is sealed,” the source said of Smith...
It’s unclear whether Dimitroff will be retained, but signs point to Blank making the call on the coaching hire.
“I believe Arthur will hire the next coach, not Thomas [Dimitroff],” the source said. “That’s if he even keeps Thomas.”
I like Rex. I think he makes the league a more interesting place. I also think he's a hell of a coach, witnessed by him beating Peyton Manning and the Colts at home in the playoffs and beating Tom Brady and the Patriots at home in the playoffs.
Clearly, his teams have struggled of late. And he absolutely bares some responsibility for that.
Thoughts? Predictions concerns?