Sometimes you have to go back to move forward. At least that's what Rex Ryan hopes in his interview with the New York Jets.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Ryan is scheduled to meet with the Jets on Tuesday.
Ryan, 62, coached the Jets for six seasons from 2009 to 2014, leading them to back-to-back AFC Championship titles and a team record of 46 wins and 50 losses.
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New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 30-24. (Bruce Kluckhorn-USA Today Sports)
Since firing head coach Robert Saleh in October, Ryan has been very open about wanting a chance to coach the Jets again.
“I would love to, there's no question about it,” Ryan said on Barstool Sports' “Pardon My Take.” Even though I have a great job, I'm definitely interested in the job. I told everyone,” he said. ” in November.
Ryan currently serves as an analyst for ESPN and has been with the company since April 2017. Although I love working in the media, I am looking forward to the opportunity to be on the sidelines again in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Former Buffalo Bills head 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 unfinished business, especially with that franchise. That franchise, my dad (Buddy Ryan) was there all the time, we won a Super Bowl, it's very close to my heart. “I'm going to get back into it.'' If I think I can make a difference, and I think I can make a big difference on that team,'' Ryan said.
The Jets haven't made the playoffs since Ryan led them to back-to-back AFC Championship Games in 2009 and 2010.
After the Jets fired Ryan in 2014 after going 4-12, he was hired by the Buffalo Bills.
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Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan left the field after losing to the Miami Dolphins in overtime at New Era Field. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 34-31 in overtime. (Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports)
Ryan spent nearly two seasons with the Bills, but was fired after Week 16 of his second year with the team, which had a 15-16 record.
The Jets have already interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera and former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for the position.
The Jets are currently 4-12, and their final game will be at home against the Miami Dolphins, who are competing for a playoff spot.
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