NFL Hot Takes Week 5: Coach of the Year Will Be Tough Call

Oct 9, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett celebrates running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) third quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett celebrates running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) third quarter touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts during a NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Turns out firing Greg Roman may have been the right call

It’s hard to understand how the offensive coordinator was the source of all the woes the Buffalo Bills were having to start the season. Apparently they saw what others didn’t. People really bombarded them with criticism for firing offensive coordinator Greg Roman. It was felt at the time he wasn’t the biggest issue with that team. Head coach Rex Ryan felt differently and decided to make a change. The results pretty much speak for themselves.

The Bills have scored 30 or more points in two of the past three games and are 3-0 since the switch was made. Suddenly this team is right back in the AFC East race, especially with a win over the Patriots in their back pocket. One should also start taking notice of Anthony Lynn. Ever since he was promoted to offensive coordinator, everything changed. This team is playing solid, winning football. Will it continue? Their immediate schedule says it should.