But if there's one NFL franchise that knows Rex Ryan, it's New York. Some fans may view it as the Jets relying on nostalgia for a cheap pop. But the Jets genuinely believe Ryan could be the head coach to lead them back to prominence.

Ryan told Jake Asman of ESPN New York radio Monday morning that he expects to speak with the New York Jets about their head coaching vacancy once the regular season concludes. NFL insider Ian Rapoport then confirmed the possibility that the Jets may bring in Ryan for an interview to return as head coach.

Rex Ryan running it back with the Jets, manning the big office he once occupied for six years at Florham Park, making bombastic guarantees he won’t make good on, refusing to kiss rings, taunting opposing players, making jokes about his affinity for women’s feet, taking his players out to “get a damn snack.’’

Now, Ryan told ESPN New York “that he expects to speak with the Jets for their head coaching opening after the regular season ends,” per Jake Asman. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added “Actually a possibility, believe it or not, as a candidate who could be interviewed.”

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan says he expects that he is going to be called in to discuss returning to the team in their search for a new HC. Per ESPN broadcaster Jake Asman, "Rex Ryan tells me on @DRonESPN on @880ESPNNewYork that he expects to speak with the #Jets for their head coaching opening after the regular season ends.

The New York Jets became the first team in the NFL to fire their head coach this season as they canned Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start (the team's record

ESPN's Rex Ryan revealed on Monday that he expects to talk with the New York Jets regarding the team's head coaching vacancy once the regular season comes

Ryan hasn't coached in the NFL since 2016, when he was with the Buffalo Bills. From 2009-2014 Ryan was the Jets head coach, making two AFC Championship appearances in his first two seasons, but finishing with a 46-50 record. He is the last head coach to lead the Jets to the playoffs.

Former Jets coach Rex Ryan said Monday on ESPN New York radio that he expects to interview for the team's head coaching job. Besides Ryan, the team is also expected to interview R

Rex Ryan has lobbied for a second chance to coach the Jets, and he expects to get an interview with his former team. Ryan, appearing on ESPN New York radio Monday, told host Jake Asman that he anticipates meeting with the Jets about their vacancy after the season ends this week..

Rex Ryan has not been shy about campaigning for the New York Jets' head coaching job, which he previously held for six seasons from 2009-2014, arguing in November he'd restore the lowly franchise if given a second chance.

The New York Jets are expected to interview former longtime New England Patriots rival coach, Rex Ryan, for their vacant head coaching job. After firing Robert Saleh, the Jets made the decision to move forward with Jeff Ulbrich as the interim coach, but it’s likely a move that isn’t going to stand with the team looking like a total disaster.