Today's question: Is it time to question Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan's style of coaching? Does it produce results on the field?

James Walker, Miami Dolphins reporter: It's interesting that Rich Cimini, Mike Rodak and I have experience covering Ryan over the years. I covered Ryan at two different stops -- first as defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens while reporting on the AFC North and later as head coach of the Jets while reporting on the AFC East. He has always been the same person -- a confident, outgoing coach. That won't change, and I don't view that as an issue. The problem is Ryan, for one year at least, lost his knack for getting the most out of his defensive talent. This was (and is) his biggest strength. I watched Ryan turn average players into solid players (Jim Leonhard), solid players into great players (Antonio Cromartie, Bart Scott) and star players into future Hall of Famers (Darrelle Revis, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis). Which Bills defensive player got significantly better last season under Ryan's tutelage? Maybe Ronald Darby, who was a rookie? Ryan knows he must get back to that. He is still a great defensive coach, and I view last season as a one-year exception.

Mike Reiss, New England Patriots reporter: Covering Bill Belichick's tenure with the Patriots, one of the things that stands out is how he doesn't ride the emotional roller coaster and is consistent in approach and delivery 365/24/7. Players often speak about how they appreciate that as they know what they are getting each day, no matter what is happening around them (wins, losses, contract holdouts, etc.). From afar, and maybe this isn't fair because I'm not around Ryan on a daily basis, it seems as if Ryan's style is at the opposite end of the spectrum. That's the part I wonder about with him. From an X's and O's standpoint, I still view him as a top defensive coach who has surrounded himself with a good offensive staff in Buffalo to help him in an area of the game that isn't his forte. So to me, it's not about the football acumen as much as the leadership/management style, and if that can sustain over time to produce a consistent winner.

Rich Cimini, New York Jets reporter: If I had to pick one coach to design a game plan for a championship game, I'd probably pick Ryan. He's that good as a defensive tactician. But as a head coach? No way, I wouldn't want him running my team. He's blinded by his confidence, doesn't keep a tight ship and runs the team like a defensive coordinator, not a head coach. By that, I mean he has a blind spot for offense. He always takes a hands-off approach when it comes to offense, and the problem with that is he usually picks bad coordinators -- not a good combination. Ryan was a terrific hire for the Jets in 2009 because they had a ready-made, veteran team that needed an injection of confidence, and he was the right guy at the right time. He almost got them to the Super Bowl -- twice. But the talent started to erode and Ryan's star dimmed considerably. The Bills were a lot like the '09 Jets, looking to get an immediate bump from the Rex Effect. It didn't happen and now he's coaching for his job.