Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is making headlines once again as he flirts with a return to the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly interviewed Ryan for their vacant defensive coordinator role, according to CBS NFL Insider Josina Anderson. This news has sent shockwaves through the league, with many speculating on the potential impact of Ryan’s hiring.
Ryan, who hasn’t been in the NFL since 2016 when he was the Buffalo Bills head coach, was almost the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos last year, as revealed by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. If the Cowboys do hire Ryan, it would certainly make a statement and show that they are serious about improving their defense.
However, not everyone is convinced that Ryan is the right choice for the Cowboys. RJ Ochoa, who covers the team for Blogging the Boys, criticized the move on social media, questioning whether the Cowboys are taking the situation seriously. Despite the criticism, there are fans who are excited about the potential of Ryan coaching the talented Cowboys roster, including standout players like Trevon Diggs, Stephon Gilmore, and Micah Parsons.
Interestingly, Calvin Watkins pointed out on social media that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones previously fired Ryan’s brother, Rob, when he held the same position. This adds another layer of intrigue to the potential hiring.
As the story continues to develop, we will provide updates with any new information that becomes available.