Keith McPhersons says Jets fans that want to see Rex Ryan return as head coach don’t realize how the sport has passed Ryan by after eight years away.

When Rex Ryan was head coach of the Jets, the team reached the AFC Title game in each of the first two years. After that, though, New York struggled. Ryan finished 46-50 in six seasons with the franchise.

After nine years away from head coaching, Rex Ryan has emerged on the New York Jets' radar as a candidate for their head coach position and has already delivered a message to Aaron Rodgers. Rex Ryan,

The New York Jets are on the hunt for a new head coach and could be going back to an old friend to fill the vacancy. Rex Ryan, who coached the Jets from 2009-2014, completed his interview for his old position Tuesday.

Former head coach Rex Ryan is reportedly attempting a big NFL return, and he is doing so by going for the New York Jets coaching vacancy.

Rex Ryan told ESPN New York radio that he believes "100%" that he'll be the New York Jets' next head coach and detailed some plans for the team.

Rex Ryan made it abundantly clear he'd instill a new culture within the New York Jets if hired as their head coach for a second time, and that process

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the New York Jets are set to interview Rex Ryan for their vacant head coaching position this coming Tuesday. Ryan is the third known candidate to interview for the job. Mike Vrabel and Ron Rivera spoke with the team this past week.

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets — for an interview, at least. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance to cap the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy.