The New York Jets are in search of a new head coach, and Rex Ryan fully believes that it will be him.
Rex Ryan is set to interview with the New York Jets this week, and he sounds quite confident that he will ultimately get the job.
During an interview on ESPN New York, he was asked whether or not he thought he would get the job and he made it clear that he “100 percent” expects to be named the next head coach in New York.
“100 percent, absolutely I do. And the reason I think I’m going to get it is because I’m the best guy and it ain’t close,” Ryan said according to Pro Football Talk.
Ryan obviously led the Jets for six seasons in the past, leading the team to two playoff berths and a trip to the AFC Championship Game.
He believes that he is perfect for the job compared to someone like Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
“The thing you have to do, you have to connect with your football team, you have to connect with your fan base,” Ryan said.
“The way they play, that’s the most important thing. Not just the Xs and Os and all that. This Ben Johnson, I love him. I absolutely love him. But I’m a better candidate for this job than he would be.”
The Jets also interviewed other candidates like Mike Vrabel and Ron Rivera, but Ryan seems confident the job will be his.
We’ll have to see how this all shakes out.
