New team, same Rex: Ryan takes Buffalo by storm - FOXSports.com
PITTSFORD, N. Y. (AP) Rex Ryan had just finished wrapping up his daily post-practice session with reporters at training camp when a Bills fan in the nearby stands delivered what has become a common message to the team's new coach. There's truth in that, though don't think for an instant the ever-confident Ryan believes there will be many losses in the Bills' immediate future. ''Everybody gets it, that this is the honeymoon period, and we haven't lost a game,'' Ryan said. The honeymoon period's coming,'' he said. ''I truly believe there's going to be such great days ahead of us that the true honeymoon period is getting ready to take place. ''Yeah, we're all in,'' Ryan said. With a bigger than-life-personality, Ryan has taken western New York by storm since arriving in mid-January. Weeks after being fired by the New York Jets , Ryan replaced Doug Marrone, who abruptly stepped down on Dec. Ryan's embraced the blue-collar town and culture by having beer and wings at The Big Tree Inn, a long-time Bills hangout, while referencing the franchise's storied past, from Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly to 1960s star running back Cookie... ''Rex gets it,'' Kelly said. Because once you understand that connection, you can understand why our fans are as. Source: www.foxsports.com
