Why? His brother Rob once said, "Two things Dad taught us about fighting. Always throw the first punch. Always walk away a winner."
- Not because he's led the 3-4 and do you really want another 3 years of players getting used to a potential 4-3 switch with Spagnuolo?
- Not because he's led the Ravens in 4 years as D.C. to 5th, 1st, 6th and 2nd in total defense.
- Not because his players wanted him to be HC after Bill Billick was fired.
- Not because of Super Bowl XXXV.
But Because he did this:
and because his Father is Buddy Ryan - who helped the Jets win the SuperBowl and punched Kevin Gilbride in the head (in a game against..the Jets) where his apology was, "It's a difference in coaching philosophy in the heat of the battle." (Tell me you didn't want to punch Brian Schottenheimer many second halves this year...)
Rex Ryan. Head Coach New York Jets;
Romeo Crennel, DC where he belongs;
Mike Martz, OC;
Tuna...well let's just see...
