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Rex Ryan

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2021 — 2024
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I would turn the Jets around in two minutes if I took over

I'd like to. There's no doubt about it. I've let everybody know that I definitely would be interested in that job... I think if I took over it'd be, it'd be turned in about two minutes because I think it starts with the passion and the energy that I would bring to that building. And the, we're not gonna take any poop mentality either. I know when I get an opportunity to interview for it, I'm gonna get the job.

Whether he would actually get the job or turn it around is hypothetical.
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If Aidan Hutchinson didn't get hurt, the Lions would have walked to a Super Bowl title

I think if Aiden Hutchinson doesn't get hurt, I think Detroit would've walked through this thing. Would've walked through it. And the fact that my son coaches there is probably another reason I'm taking 'em. But I feel that confident about this team.

This is a hypothetical 'what if' scenario that cannot be definitively proven, especially since the Lions remain a top contender without Hutchinson.
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The Eagles have the most talent in the NFL

Philadelphia. To me, talent wise, it has the most talent in the National Football League. And [Nick] Sirianni now he has the formula: run the ball more than you throw it, heavy up the protections for Jalen Hurts and let him use his legs too. That team right there is playing really well.

While talent evaluation is subjective, the Eagles have one of the deepest rosters and most Pro Bowlers in the league.
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Ben Johnson will be a superstar head coach, the next Bill Walsh

Ben Johnson's gonna be a superstar, in my opinion, maybe the next Bill Walsh. Like, so to me if you could add him... I think this kid right here has a chance to be outstanding like hall of fame type guy. I know the way he prepares, I know all that type of stuff.

Johnson's head coaching career hasn't started yet, so this remains to be seen.
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Caleb Williams is a generational talent

This is a generational talent. He really is. When he throws the ball on time, inside of three seconds he's in the top three in the league in QBR... I think the kid is gonna be a phenomenal kid... with the skillset he has, man, I'm telling you like I think he's gonna be a superstar in the league. I really do.

Williams' career is in its infancy; his long-term 'superstar' status is pending.
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Aaron Glenn will be a superstar head coach and is the top coordinator players want to play for

I think Aaron Glenn... he's the guy without question. Even when you hear about players who the number one coordinator is who they would want play for, it's always Aaron Glenn. I think Aaron Glenn has it. And when you hear him interviewed, I'm like, that's the dang head coach. I think he's got a chance to be really special.

Aaron Glenn was hired as head coach of the Jets in January 2025, confirming Rex Ryan's prediction that he'd be a head coach. However, the Jets went 3-14 in Glenn's first season, far from 'superstar' status. The prediction that he'd be special has not materialized yet.
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Coaches in the NFL know zero about strength and conditioning

That's an underrated thing right there. Strength and conditioning thing. 'Cause guess what, guess how many coaches know anything about strength and conditioning? That'd be zero. Nobody does. But it's so damn important.

While an exaggeration ('zero'), it's a verifiable claim about the curriculum and focus of coaching staffs.
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The Ravens will beat the Chargers on Monday night by feeding Derrick Henry

I'm gonna go with John [Harbaugh]. Strictly because it's hard for me to ignore a Hall of Fame quarterback and a Hall of Fame running back. I'm sure John's gonna be like, Hey, Todd Monkin dude, run him, run him till his damn tongue is dragging. I wanna see 30 carries from Derrick Henry. I would not be surprised if that doesn't happen in this game.

The Ravens beat the Chargers 30-23 on November 25, 2024. Derrick Henry had 24 carries for 140 yards, effectively 'feeding the beast' as Rex suggested.
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Washington's defense is the biggest disappointment of the 2021 season

I'm surprised how bad Washington's defense is playing. They're 31st in the league... they're the biggest disappointment to me.

The Washington defense, which was top 5 in 2020, finished 2021 in the bottom third of the league in points and yards.
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The 1985 Bears were a better defense than the 2000 Ravens

I'll say it's the 85 Bears. And the only reason I say that is they beat you before the game was ever played. People were scared, scared to death over that team.

Subjective historical debate.
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You can win in the NFL with a rookie QB if you run the ball 600 times

How come it's so hard to win with these rookie quarterbacks? ... you can [win], if you can run the darn football and play defense... We ran the ball 607 times that rookie year of Mark Sanchez.

Rex's 2009 Jets did exactly this and made the AFC Championship.
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Any coach can win in the NFL if they have a Hall of Fame quarterback

If you have a Hall of Fame quarterback, I don't care, you could be Melba toast and you can still win. This game is such a quarterback-driven league that if you have that guy, you're going to win.

This is a subjective philosophy on team building and value attribution.
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Bill Belichick's biggest edge is his preparation and game management

I think his [Belichick's] biggest edge comes from like his preparation. Second to none. You know, like his game management. I think his skills and game management are better than anybody that I would ever go against.

This is a subjective assessment of a coach's strengths.
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Tom Brady and the Bucs will win big against the Patriots

I think [the Bucks] are gonna win. Tom Brady is ridiculous. ... Damn right [they win big].

The Bucs won, but it was a close 19-17 game, not a 'win big' scenario.
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I would return to coach the Jets for $5 million a year

He goes, you got to go back and coach [the Jets]. I said, fine. Give me 5 million a year I'll go back. I told him I used to.

Rex never returned to coach the Jets.

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