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2016 NFL Week 4 Hot Takes: Halting the Jeff Fisher Hate

By Erik Lambert

Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan shake hands after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan shake hands after the game at Gillette Stadium. The Bills defeated the Patriots 16-0. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Rex Ryan remains the boil Bill Belichick can’t lance

At the end of the day the New England Patriots don’t have a lot to feel bad about. They’re 3-1, in control of the AFC East and have Tom Brady coming back from his suspension. At the same time they were once again frustrated by the brash, loud-mouthed antics of Rex Ryan. The Buffalo Bills were looking for a fight from the opening whistle and they took to the Patriots for 60 minutes. Even the normally unflappable Bill Belichick chucked a playbook tablet in frustration. Buffalo shut them out 16-0. Ryan may never win a championship, but it’s clear enough he knows how to get under the Patriots’ skin.

Russell Wilson is a top 3 quarterback

Experts have resisted the urge for years because the Seattle Seahawks have such a great defense and productive running game. It’s difficult to credit Russell Wilson with too much success when he’s got so much help. Yet facts are facts. His latest performance against a tough New York Jets defense, he was almost flawless. With an ailing knee and bad ankle, he nonetheless threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. The man just makes plays whenever he has to. It’s time to put him at the very top of the NFL heap. He’s got the credentials and the tape by this point.

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