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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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2. Detroit Lions

Much like the New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions could be losing their defensive coordinator to another team. Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin interviewed with several teams last season for their respective head coaching vacancies. Usually that’s a sign they aren’t too far away from getting a job as head coach. Depending on how the offseason plays out, Rex Ryan might be a great fit in Detroit.

Assuming Austin does go elsewhere, he will leave the Lions in pretty good shape defensively. However, they struggle mightily on the pass rush, as their 25 sacks through Week 16 have them tied for the third-fewest in the NFL with the Raiders. Enter the mad genius of the blitz Rex Ryan. He would whip them into shape and help them craft some schemes to get after Aaron Rodgers and company.

The only question is would the typically reserved Jim Caldwell want to bring an undeniably polarizing figure onto his coaching staff. Loud and brash didn’t work for Detroit with Jim Schwartz, so the Lions might understandably be a bit reserved to hire Ryan. However, the former Bills head coach presents a lot of reward with not too much risk. He’d be a great fit with the Lions and he could help make them a great team instead of just a good one.

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