re: Does Rob Ryan keep his job at seaso end based on his performance this year?

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I know we lost key players to injuries but the defense sucked balls when everyone was healthy. I don't like looking at stats but I think we rank 31.

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Pass Rush. Saints have been abysmal at getting to the passer all year. Well, guess what? We have a 3Tech playing the role of a 4-3 DT, which is a completely different play-style. Coupled with Hicks playing the other DT, which is a position he has proven he can't play, ultimately resulting in no pass rush. We simply don't have the personnel to make a 4-3 or a 3-4 work.

Ryan was creative last year with making it work with his personnel, but guess what... last year we had a weakness at stopping the run. I know it's a shocker to some people, but that's what happens when you are playing a lot of nickel/dime defense - you will get run on. Except last year our secondary was better with Greer and a healthy Lewis, and Vacarro playing close to the line. I haven't even touched on the on-field leadership vacuum left by Jenkins. If the Saints org gets rid of Ryan they are selling themselves short, IMO.