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.

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

The New York Jets are once again in search of a head coach. So, why not bring back one of the greatest hits to the franchise?

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.

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.

The Jets have completed an interview with Rex Ryan for the Green & White's head coach position.

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets for an interview, and believes he's the best candidate for the job.

Rex Ryan is confident he'll land his old job as the New York Jets head coach and he's already revealing what that might look like for certain players.