There was a reason Rex Ryan was more than cool after learning he’d be out of a job. Ryan has big time option on and off the field.
Several reports suggest that the Bears are among several teams that will have interest in Ryan. Chicago and Atlanta would both be good fit according to the Chicago Tribune.
Ryan’s father, Buddy, was the legendary Bears defensive coordinator from 1978-86. Ryan was fired early Monday, freeing him to interview for vacant head coaching positions.
Quotable: “Over the years, Rex brought the Jets a bold confidence and a couple of great postseason runs, which all of us will remember.” — Jets owner Woody Johnson, on Monday.Rex makes sense defensively and from a culture standpoint, but his down fall in New York was his inability to properly develop a winning quarterback.
Ryan would have to roll on the dice on plucking a quality play caller that can develop and get the most out of Jay Cutler.