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12 unusual facts about Rex Ryan


Cory Reamer

Reamer was not taken in the 2010 NFL Draft but he tried out for the Jets during rookie mini camp and impressed Jets head coach Rex Ryan enough to get a contract.

Derrick Mason

Said Mason, "I never complained to Rex Ryan or Mike Tannenbaum, and I hope that one day it come out who actually did it, but I doubt it."

Doug Plank

In 2009 he served as the assistant defensive backfield coach for the New York Jets under head coach Rex Ryan, the son of Plank's former defensive coordinator, Buddy Ryan.

Greg Mattison

On January 26, 2009, Mattison was named promoted defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens ; he was the successor of former defensive coordinator Rex Ryan.

Greg McElroy

McElroy made his NFL debut on December 2, 2012 in the third quarter during the Jets' contest against the Arizona Cardinals, replacing incumbent Mark Sanchez who, prior to being benched by head coach Rex Ryan, had thrown three interceptions.

John Harbaugh

On January 26, 2009, he named Greg Mattison the new defensive coordinator for the Ravens, replacing Rex Ryan who had left to take his first head coaching job (with the New York Jets).

Mike Bloomgren

In 2009, when Rex Ryan became the head coach of the New York Jets, Bloomgren accepted as assistant offensive coordinator.

Mike DeVito

Prior to the injury to defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, DeVito was named the starter on defense and has received constant praise from head coach Rex Ryan alongside teammate Sione Pouha.

Mike Pettine

Pettine, Rex Ryan's "right hand man", reportedly received a three year deal to lead the Jets defense.

Vernon Gholston

In his second year, Gholston was mostly a minor contributor under new coach Rex Ryan's defense.

Vincent Jackson

During a January 17, 2010 divisional playoff game against the New York Jets, Jackson made a 37 yard catch that was challenged by Jets head coach Rex Ryan.

Wayne Hunter

On August 23, 2012, head coach Rex Ryan made the decision to bench Hunter for allowing too many sacks.


Rob Ryan

He is the son of former defensive coordinator and head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of current head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan.