The difference between Rob Ryan and Rex Ryan was that Rex Ryan latched on with Baltimore, a class organization that really taught him how to be a pro. He was there for nine years, first as a defensive line coach under Marvin Lewis and then under Brian Billick and finally a year under John Harbaugh. He won a Super Bowl, was a part of top teams that consistently made the playoffs, and just... learned.
Rob on the other hand has bounced around, first with New England and then to a series of trashy Oakland Raider teams under Norv Turner, Art Shell and Lane Kiffin. Then to Cleveland, to Dallas and now with the Saints.
As a result he didn't get the same level of training as a coach that Rex did and has never really learned how to act as a professional. I don't think he's ready.
Rob on the other hand has bounced around, first with New England and then to a series of trashy Oakland Raider teams under Norv Turner, Art Shell and Lane Kiffin. Then to Cleveland, to Dallas and now with the Saints.
As a result he didn't get the same level of training as a coach that Rex did and has never really learned how to act as a professional. I don't think he's ready.