Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Stephen A. Smith Urges Struggling NFL Team to Hire Former Jets Coach Rex Ryan

The last time the New York Jets won a playoff game, Rex Ryan was the organization’s head coach. That was back in 2011. Ryan last coached in the NFL in 2016, when he was with the Buffalo Bills. Since then…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:41 AM
Stephen A. Smith Urges Struggling NFL Team to Hire Former Jets Coach Rex Ryan
Key Things to Know
  • Stephen A. Smith urged Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to hire Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator.
  • Smith criticized Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer after Dallas blew a lead and dropped to 3-5.
  • Rex Ryan last coached in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills in 2016.
The Story in 60 Seconds

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith urged Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to hire former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan as the team's defensive coordinator. Speaking on First Take following the Cowboys' overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Smith argued that Ryan could prepare the 3-5 team better in four days than current head coach Brian Schottenheimer has all season.

Ryan last coached in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills in 2016 and currently works as an ESPN analyst alongside Smith. While it remains unclear if Ryan would accept a coordinator position, the article notes he previously interviewed for the Jets' head coaching vacancy before Aaron Glenn was hired and has reportedly shown interest in the Maryland head coaching job.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.