The Jets are already entertaining. Often in spite of themselves. But imagine adding Rex Ryan to the pot. Never stingy with witticisms, the former coach of the franchise is a candidate for the now vacant position at the head of the team.
He should have a job interview soon. He is not the only one. The New York franchise requested to meet numerous candidates. But he is sure, he will get the job.
“ 100%, absolutely“, he explained to ESPN New York about his level of confidence in his chances of getting the job. “ And the reason I think I'm going to get it is because I'm the best for the job, by far. »
Just that. Sorry to Aaron Glenn, Vance Joseph, Arthur Smith, Bobby Slowik, Joe Brady, Matt Nagy and Ron Rivera, already announced among the candidates.
Besides, no need for these young guys with lots of offensive ideas, like Ben Johnson with the Lions.
“ What you need to do is connect with your team, connect with your fans. The important thing is the style of play. Not just the X's and the O's. This Ben Johnson, I love him. I really love it. But I'm a better candidate than him for this job. »
Rex Ryan wants to end the 'Rodgers Country Club'
Connecting with fans, yes. But with the quarterback? Apparently this is not required. Because he doesn't hesitate to attack Aaron Rodgers before even having an interview.
First problem: the absence of Rodgers during the mandatory minicamp last June.
“ Clearly, when a guy doesn't come to mandatory minicamp, and he's your quarterback coming back from injury, that's a completely ridiculous message to the team. If he comes back, things will be different. If he comes back, it won't be the Country Club you come to whenever you want. It won't happen. »
And the management? A management “ abismal » of the situation for Rex Ryan.
A TV consultant for several years, the last man to lead the Jets into the playoffs seems above all to want to show off and entertain the gallery. Because it seems doubtful to have a chance of getting a job by alienating management and the quarterback before even speaking to them.
