Arrogance is no substitute for hard work

I am writing about Rex Ryan today because it is New Years Day, and the fact that the New York Jets lost their game to Miami and all chance of playing in the post season.  To me it proves the point that hot air, coming from the mouth of a player or coach, is never any substitute for real substance and hard work. Rex Ryan is a chump. It's not that he can't coach, because he obviously has some talent or wouldn't have made the NFC Championship game two years in a row. But that ability is subsumed in a rather pathetic need to be some sort of media celebrity or superstar, rather than leading his team responsibly and letting his players be in the spotlight.

I am actually happy that Ryan doesn't get to feature in the playyoffs again, because if his bragadoccio had won through again the swagger would have been unbearable. It will make my new year a little easier to put up with. Ryan needs to learn a couple of real important truths. His primadonna behavior only enrages opponents and makes them play above themselves, it seldom succeeds, and never for long. Shutting your mouth to remove all doubt (that your are stupid) is a really good policy and can keep an opponent guessing. None of the really good NFL coaches let their mouths sound off like Ryan. Get over yourself Rex and just do what you are paid millions to do without the unsolicited editorials!