Sometimes, in order to move forward, you have to go back. At least that's what Rex Ryan hopes when he gives an interview New York Jets.
Ryan will interview with the Jets on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Networks.
Ryan, 62, coached the Jets for six seasons from 2009 to 2014 and led them to two consecutive AFC Championship appearances, recording a record of 46 wins to 50 with the team.
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New York Jets coach Rex Ryan before the game with the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 30-24. (Bruce Kluckhohn – USA Today Sports)
Since the firing of coach Robert Saleh in October, Ryan has been very open about his desire to have the opportunity to coach the Jets again.
“I would love to, there's no doubt about it. I've told everyone I would definitely be interested in this job, even though I have a great job,” Ryan said on Barstool Sports. “Pardon my behavior” In November.
Ryan is currently an analyst at ESPN and has been working with them since April 2017. Although he loves his job in media, he would love the opportunity to work on the sidelines again in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Former Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan poses for a photo on the red carpet at the ESPN the Party event in Houston's Arts District. (Kirby Lee – USA Today Sports)
“I think I have some unfinished business, especially with this franchise. This particular franchise, you know, my dad (Buddy Ryan) has been there forever, won a Super Bowl, and he's very close to me. I'll get back to it,” Ryan said. “I thought I could make a difference and I thought I could make a big difference with this team.”
The Jets haven't been to the playoffs since Ryan led them to back-to-back AFC Championship games, which were in 2009 and 2010.
After the Jets fired Ryan in 2014 after he went 4-12, he was hired by Buffalo Bills.
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Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan left the field after their overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field. The Dolphins beat the Bills 34-31 in overtime. (Kevin Hoffman-USA Today Sports)
Ryan was with the Bills for nearly two seasons, before being fired after Week 16 in his second season after spending 15-16 with the team.
The Jets have already interviewed the former Carolina Panthers Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera and former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel are nominated for the position.
The Jets are currently 4-12, with their final home game coming against Miami Dolphinswho are fighting for a playoff berth.
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