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5 NFL teams who should hire Rex Ryan

By Dave Stevenson

Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts to his team scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Cleveland 33 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan reacts to his team scoring a touchdown during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Cleveland 33 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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4. San Diego Chargers

Rex Ryan would definitely make sense for the San Diego Chargers. After another disappointing season, including having one of the worst scoring defenses in the NFL (26.9 points allowed per game), changes are probably coming. John Pagano, the current Chargers defensive coordinator, has been around since 2012. Maybe he’s the next guy to go. San Diego’s defense has talent, but someone has to deploy them correctly. Ryan has proven he’s efficient as a defensive coordinator.

He doesn’t do a lot of things well, but throughout his career, Ryan has done an at worst above average job of utilizing his defensive players correctly. With the Baltimore Ravens, Ryan turned Adalius Thomas into a multi-million dollar man. He did it with countless others as well.

Ryan can also get after the quarterback well. Having Joey Bosa at his disposal could be quite tempting for the former Bills head coach. In the AFC West, you have to be able to attack the quarterback. Ryan would strengthen a pass rush that, as of Dec. 27, is 12th in the NFL with 34 sacks.

San Diego makes sense for him because he could be one and done there. Gary Kubiak was able to do it with the Baltimore Ravens in 2014. It’s not outside the realm of possibility to see Rex Ryan do so with the Chargers in 2017.

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