One of most epic debates among commenters on BSR this week has been the coaching of the Baltimore Ravens. I argued that the losses that the Ravens have endured this season have to be blamed on poor coaching and that starts at the top with John Harbaugh.
When Harbaugh is criticized typically Ravens fans jump to the “I wish Rex Ryan was the head coach” argument. I do not. I’m not looking to replace Harbaugh or think that Ryan was better fitted for the job when Brian Billick was relieved of his duties. I think Ryan in Baltimore would have been terrible and I believe that his tenure with the Jets will end disastrously as the hype machine he has created in New York will ultimately lead to his demise.
After week 10, the Jets left walked off their home field just as embarrassed as the Ravens did when they left Seattle. The Patriots dominated the Jets 37-16 in a game that frustrated Ryan so much that he shouted an obscenity at a fan that said that Bill Belichick was better than him. (Warning: Video contains foul language)
Even though John Harbaugh drives me crazy when he lies about never cursing on the sideline, I would much rather have the liar than the fool.
Say what you want but atleast Ryan holds himself accountable as opposed to Harbs who does not. I want to hear “This is my fault,and it’s SOLEY my job to correct it”. Harbaugh is dumbfounded and weak, and clearly lacks the leadership to modivate the Ravens to play hard against lesser oppenents. He won’t be here much longer, despite his regular season track record. And good riddance to him.
I think everyone is a little hard on Harbaugh. Rex Ryans regular season record to this point is 25-16. Harbaughs regular season record to this point is 38-19, while Brian Billicks record his first 57 games with the Ravens was 34-23. Billick got the Ravens to the playoffs only 4 times in his 9 years, while Harbaugh will be 4 out of 4 when this season comes to an end. I have to give the edge to Harbaugh.