Cowboys Rob Ryan dares Philadelphia's DeSean Jackson to tackle him

[NoShame]

By David Moore / Reporter
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2:27 PM on Fri., Oct. 28, 2011 | Permalink


Receiver DeSean Jackson once tweeted that Philadelphia would sting the Cowboys...

We'll leave the body part to your imagination.

Jackson clearly doesn't have a problem talking trash. But he does have a problem when those words come from a defensive coordinator.

Jackson has taken issue with Rob Ryan's comments about the Eagles that go back to training camp. He said it's hard to respect when a coach takes a shot at a team. Jackson said he would be more understanding if it was a player because then he could take a shot at him in the game.

"I know that Jackson said it's not right for me to comment,'' Ryan said. "And he's right about that. I don't play on Sunday. I know he wishes I did. I mean, hell, he doesn't have to worry about tackling me.

"He can tackle me. That'd be great, because I'm going to land on his shoulder and put him out. So that'll be awesome. Hell, he can tackle me two or three times.''

And what about assistant coaches spewing bulletin board material?

"I know guys say, 'Well, as a coach, you don't play, so you ought to just shut up,''' Ryan said. "Well, first of all, that's where you're wrong. When you're an assistant coach, you should shut up all the time.

"Second of all, when you work 19 hours a day like our staff does here on defense for four days a week, then you ought to have an opinion. I'm going to say my opinion. I'm not scared of what I believe in, and what I believe in is our defense.

"I can't wait to get after these guys. It's going to be great. Hell, let's go get it on.''

 

[NoShame]

Cowboys Rob Ryan: "If they need my motivation to get ready to play us, then we're going to kick their --- anyway.''

By David Moore / Reporter
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1:54 PM on Fri., Oct. 28, 2011 | Permalink

It has been nearly three months since Rob Ryan declared that the Cowboys would kick Philadelphia's butt.

If you expected the Cowboys defensive coordinator to back off those comments now that the game is two days away, you don't know Rob Ryan. Isn't he concerned that his words give the Eagles motivation?

"If they need my motivation to get ready to play us,'' Ryan said, "then we're going to kick their ass anyway. It ain't going to matter.''

It's unfair to say that Ryan went after the Eagles in training camp. His intent was to defend the free agent signings the Cowboys had made in the shadow of Philadelphia's Pro Bowl haul. The Eagles, in a way, were collateral damage.

"I thought that it was provoked by the media,'' Ryan said with a laugh. "I'm an emotional guy. Who are we kidding? I'm not some guy [who] can handle coach speak and be boring. I'm going to be emotional at times, and unfortunately that was one of my times.

"I found out everybody listens in this town, which is good, unlike Cleveland. So I got in a little trouble there.

"The big thing is you can see the impact Kenyon Coleman and Marcus Spears and (Jason) Hatcher have had for us,'' Ryan continued. "Those are three great players, and originally what I addressed was about our three great players. I said, 'Hey, we've got our bullies here. They're great players. They're really going to help us be a hell of a defense,' which they are.''

So to be clear, all Ryan was doing was supporting his players?

"To be honest with you, all I care about is our team, our players,'' Ryan said. "Everywhere I've been, that's all I care about. I could care less about their players.

"I respect them. They've got a ton of talent, but I can't wait to get out there and get after it.''

 

[Midswat]

I love Garrett. But I want to have Rob Ryans babies.

 

[Theebs]

I love Garrett. But I want to have Rob Ryans babies.

funny stuff, smiley with a blue star rock n rolling bro.

he is like our david lee roth. Knows exactly what to say...

and to quote roth, "Sammy Hagar likes to throw a party, I am the party"

 

[NoShame]

I love Garrett. But I want to have Rob Ryans babies.

I still stick to what I've been saying..

I do NOT want to lose Rob Ryan by any means. Garrett is a decent head coach. Rob Ryan has the potential to be great.

This will never happen so don't get your panties in a bunch, dbair, but IF I'm Jerry Jones I'm letting JG walk before Rob Ryan goes anywhere.

 

[Jon88]

I hope we're able to keep him but its gonna be one or the other it looks like.

 

[dbair1967]

I still stick to what I've been saying..

I do NOT want to lose Rob Ryan by any means. Garrett is a decent head coach. Rob Ryan has the potential to be great.

This will never happen so don't get your panties in a bunch, dbair, but IF I'm Jerry Jones I'm letting JG walk before Rob Ryan goes anywhere.

Jason Garrett has the potential to be great. Ryan might be great once he gets a chance.

If Garrett had been here as HC for several years with little or no improvement, maybe that'd be worth considering. But he just got the job.

 

[NoShame]

Jason Garrett has the potential to be great. Ryan might be great once he gets a chance.

If Garrett had been here as HC for several years with little or no improvement, maybe that'd be worth considering. But he just got the job.

This is my problem with that... He's been the asst. HC and OC here for several years. I think we've seen enough to know he's not going to be great. Now, thats my opinion... not saying its right but just the way I feel.

Whereas with Rob Ryan I feel like we're finally seeing what he can do with some good pieces on D. I feel like his personality bleeds onto the team and motivates them. It gives them a confidence we haven't had in years. Nevermind what he does with his defensive schemes.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Idk, I think Ryan has the potential to inspire his players, but as far as managing a team and the day to day operations that go into it, I don't think he's capable of that. But that's just me.

 

[cboys72]

Just pay him a boat-load. I mean it's becoming more and more clear he's one of the best, if not the best, defensive coordinators.

 

[superpunk]

There's a reason Ryan hasn't been offered a head coaching gig yet, he can't "say the right things". His brothers act is wearing thin in NY after it took forever for him to land that job. As a coordinator it's fine, noone really cares, but people lose patience with a HC like that real quick.

Stop worrying about losing him imo.

 

[cmd34]

Yeah, I agree with this. His brother is ruining his chance.

Rob has found his niche as the Defensive Coordinator for America's Team, who happens to have an owner who isn't afraid to pay for Coordinators.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Idk, I think Ryan has the potential to inspire his players, but as far as managing a team and the day to day operations that go into it, I don't think he's capable of that. But that's just me.

I don’t agree. He has coached under some of the greatest coaches in the NFL. He knows how its done. He will make a great head coach someday soon. Just like his brother who has lead the Jets to the AFC Championship game in both his seasons...without a real QB btw. These guys relate to the players. They will run through walls for them. All the extra BS that the fans are uncomfortable with, means very little.

 

[Cr122]

I love it. Jimmy Johnson used to talk the talk, and the team walked the walk. The defense will do that for Rob.

As for Garrett, he's more of a pre game motivating speech coach. He knows how to talk to the team without losing his cool.

 

[Clutch88]

I still stick to what I've been saying..

I do NOT want to lose Rob Ryan by any means. Garrett is a decent head coach. Rob Ryan has the potential to be great.

This will never happen so don't get your panties in a bunch, dbair, but IF I'm Jerry Jones I'm letting JG walk before Rob Ryan goes anywhere.

I agree 100%