What I don't get is that the Jets D isn't even all that good any more, and yet STILL Rex has remained safe in his job.
When Rex arrived, the Jets had the #14 DVOA defense (2008). He immediately took them to #1 (2009), and followed that with the #5 (2010) and #2 (2011) rankings. Since then the Jets have finished 9th (2012), 12th (2013), and are ranked 13th this year. So they are essentially back to where they started, a little better than middle of the pack.
If the D is only slightly above average, where does he get this reputation as a defensive mastermind? Slightly above average D + horrible O = losing seasons and a losing coach, which is what Rex is.
And yet, he remains employed as HC of the NYJ.
When Rex arrived, the Jets had the #14 DVOA defense (2008). He immediately took them to #1 (2009), and followed that with the #5 (2010) and #2 (2011) rankings. Since then the Jets have finished 9th (2012), 12th (2013), and are ranked 13th this year. So they are essentially back to where they started, a little better than middle of the pack.
If the D is only slightly above average, where does he get this reputation as a defensive mastermind? Slightly above average D + horrible O = losing seasons and a losing coach, which is what Rex is.
And yet, he remains employed as HC of the NYJ.