former new york jets Head coach Rex Ryan has lobbied to defend his former job, including revealing one of the major changes that will occur if the head coach leaves.
Ryan led the Jets to consecutive championships. AFC Championship The players, who appeared in games during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, are scheduled to interview with owner Woody Johnson in Florida on Tuesday.
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan during a game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2014. (Brad Penner-USA Today Sports)
In an interview with ESPN Radio on Monday, he seemed almost certain he was the best person for the job.
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“The reason I think I can get it is because I'm the best guy to get it. It's not even close,” he said, Via ESPN. “What you have to do is you have to connect with the football team, you have to connect with the fan base. The way they play, that's the most important thing. And so on.”
Not only did Ryan show confidence, he also suggested a throw aimed directly at quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers waits for the snap during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on December 22, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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“Obviously, when you have a player who doesn't show up to mandatory minicamp, by the way, he's a quarterback coming back from an injury, I think that's a totally stupid message to send to a team,” Ryan said. Rodgers missed mandatory minicamp during the summer to travel to Egypt.
“If he comes back, things will be different. If he comes back, it's not a country club, he can show up whenever he wants. That's not going to happen. Leave it like this. Yo” That. “
Rodgers spoke about his future. There is some uncertainty surrounding the Jets after Sunday's season-ending win against the Miami Dolphins.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers stands on the sideline during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on December 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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“Even if I come back, whether it's because of the players they've brought in or the new players or whatever, the focus will be on can I as a player be part of the solution and not the problem.”Rogers he said. “And I have a lot of love for this organization and I want this organization to turn around. If I can be a part of it again, I'm going to do everything I can to turn this organization around.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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