Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

It hasn't been the greatest week for New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan.

Last Sunday, his unit was thrashed by the Dallas Cowboys on national television. On Thursday he learned that veteran safety Jairus Byrd, the team's biggest offseason acquisition, suffered a season-ending knee injury.

But Ryan said the Saints are "close to getting it fixed." Away from football, he takes solace in family, and the biggest development in the Ryan household this week was the addition of a new pet.

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Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

I don't hate RR. You can't MAKE players live up to their potential.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

I don't hate RR, either. If he comes to my house and steals my laptop, TV, and my guitar, then I will hate that man.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

hate? ok i am close but he has all the time in the world to get this solved. well not all that time.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

You have a laptop? NeauxFW! :)

I wonder if RR is still buying rounds of drinks...

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

Of course I don't hate him. Met him briefly at Greenbrier and he was a great guy. I just wish his players cared more for him and gave better effort.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

Nah. Just needs to get these guys going.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

I don't know anyone that hates the guy. He might be the most likable coach I can ever remember.

I have faith that he'll adjust and get things going right. I expect an effort boost after losing Byrd. I think we'll be flying all over the field wreaking havoc and crushing skulls.

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

Re: Rob Ryan on New Orleans Saints fans: 'I don't blame them for hating me'
 

Blitz often and then some, rotate players. Start getting the defense fired up about making plays. This is not happening. We are losing largely because of a lackluster approach. He has better players than GW. Make it work. The talent is there.