Jack Del Rio barely had been fired in Jacksonville before Rob Ryan's name was being brought up as a possible replacement. The Jaguars' opening is expected to be the first of many head coaching positions that will be open this off-season, and Ryan is one of the hottest names out there.
"My mind’s definitely focused on the task at hand," Ryan said. "That’s the only thing we’re here to do is to try to win championships. That’s what we’re going to do. About the speculation, I mean, shoot, I’ve speculated my whole life. It’s no big deal. Those opportunities come when you work hard and take care of the job you have. That’s what I am trying to do and our players are doing a good job, and we’re really coming on."
Ryan's brother, Rex, is 26-17 in three seasons as the head coach of the Jets. The Jets have played in the past two AFC Championship Games. Rex's success has made Rob reconsider his future and whether his dream job is as a head coach in the NFL.
"It never used to be a big deal for me," Rob said of becoming a head coach. "But watching my twin brother have all the success he’s had and two championship [games] in two years, that’s exciting. That’s probably piqued my interest more. Do I think I have the talent enough to do that job? Absolutely."
Rob said he doesn't need a sales pitch.
"I don’t have to do that," he said. "I’m sure there’s others out there doing it for me."
The Cowboys' success could have them searching for a new defensive coordinator. It would be the team's fourth in three seasons, after Wade Phillips was replaced by Paul Pasqualoni at mid-season last year. The Cowboys hired Ryan in January.
"I wanted to go to a place and win," Ryan said. "This is the team that I chose. This is the team that I wanted. And I know that it seems selfish and arrogant, but you know, actually, I did have a lot of opportunities. I chose this one. This is the team I wanted to be at, and I love this team. And I love the players on the team and the direction fo the team by Jason [Garrett]. I’ve learned so much from him. It’s been great."
-- Charean Williams
"Ryan says he has talent to be a head coach but not focused on it"
And apparently he's not focused on being a DC either. Four sacks in the first half - one in the second. Less than 100 yards allowed first half - more than 200 allowed second half.
Good DC's make good adjustments. Too much noise and not enough substance.
Posted by: Bringbacktheflex | December 05, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Ryan isn't even a good defensive coordinator. He should focus on his job here before he is fired. The fat boy needs to stop a team that has a winning record. Giants win next week, Boys lose to Philly and TB, lose again to the Giants. Finish 7 and 9.
Posted by: TheTXBigDog | December 04, 2011 at 07:16 PM
The defense collapsing in the 4TH QTR in key losses and even some wins will have to change for R Ryan to move up
You also have to keep in mind that Cower and Capers are ahead of Ryan for the top Jobs available
Because of the Dallas Cowboy nostalgia, I suspect Ryan will only go to a contender or marqui franchise
We can always make a play for Ebberfluss or bring in Del Rio
Del Rio & Norv Turner would be great coordinator's for this Team !!!
Norv Turner could really polish Romo and is the best play caller available ...
Posted by: Fenix | December 03, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Don't leave Ryan!
Posted by: steve | December 02, 2011 at 03:09 PM