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NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that the Buffalo Bills are expected to make Ryan their new coach, per sources involved in the situation. The Bills have offered, and Ryan is planning to accept.
In Buffalo, Ryan will lead an already dominant defense, with pass rushers that will mesh well with his style. However, questions at quarterback persist, which is what sank him during his tenure with the New York Jets.
NFL Media's Kimberly Jones reports that the proposed deal is for five years, who also adds Jets defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman is expected to join Ryan in the same position.
As one of the best minds in football, Ryan will mesh well with the personnel in Buffalo. The defensive line of Marcell Dareus, Mario Williams, Kyle Williamsand Jerry Hughes, is among the best in the NFL. And Buffalo's secondary is better than Ryan was working with the last few years in New York.
Ryan's former confidant and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine led to the Billsdefensive turnaround two years ago, so switching back from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme shouldn't be a problem in Western New York.
The biggest question for Ryan will now be the quarterback situation.
Ryan compiled a 46-50 record with the Jets. His team failures were mostly due to struggling quarterback play from young signal callers Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith. Now he'll likely be saddled with another young, inconsistent and unproven quarterback in EJ Manuel.
Who Ryan brings in at offensive coordinator will be key to watch. Rapoport reported Saturday that Ryan wants to team up with former Bears coach -- and noted quarterback whisperer-Marc Trestman. Another name to watch is Niners offensive coordinator Greg Roman, per Rapoport.
Ryan's marriage with Buffalo seems odd, given what he's went through the last few years in New York.
However, there is no doubt the union will make the AFC East even more entertaining (if that's possible). Not only will Ryan face Bill Belichick's rings twice a year, he'll also have two grudge matches a season with the Jets.
NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning that the Buffalo Bills are expected to make Ryan their new coach, per sources involved in the situation. The Bills have offered, and Ryan is planning to accept.
In Buffalo, Ryan will lead an already dominant defense, with pass rushers that will mesh well with his style. However, questions at quarterback persist, which is what sank him during his tenure with the New York Jets.
NFL Media's Kimberly Jones reports that the proposed deal is for five years, who also adds Jets defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman is expected to join Ryan in the same position.
As one of the best minds in football, Ryan will mesh well with the personnel in Buffalo. The defensive line of Marcell Dareus, Mario Williams, Kyle Williamsand Jerry Hughes, is among the best in the NFL. And Buffalo's secondary is better than Ryan was working with the last few years in New York.
Ryan's former confidant and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine led to the Billsdefensive turnaround two years ago, so switching back from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme shouldn't be a problem in Western New York.
The biggest question for Ryan will now be the quarterback situation.
Ryan compiled a 46-50 record with the Jets. His team failures were mostly due to struggling quarterback play from young signal callers Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith. Now he'll likely be saddled with another young, inconsistent and unproven quarterback in EJ Manuel.
Who Ryan brings in at offensive coordinator will be key to watch. Rapoport reported Saturday that Ryan wants to team up with former Bears coach -- and noted quarterback whisperer-Marc Trestman. Another name to watch is Niners offensive coordinator Greg Roman, per Rapoport.
Ryan's marriage with Buffalo seems odd, given what he's went through the last few years in New York.
However, there is no doubt the union will make the AFC East even more entertaining (if that's possible). Not only will Ryan face Bill Belichick's rings twice a year, he'll also have two grudge matches a season with the Jets.
