5 NFL teams who should hire Rex Ryan

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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1. Baltimore Ravens

Sometimes it’s best to go back to your roots. Rex Ryan got his start with the Baltimore Ravens. He served as defensive coordinator for one year under head coach John Harbaugh. The two had a bit of an interesting relationship, especially since Ryan felt Harbaugh took his job. But it worked very well for both parties before Rex departed for the New York Jets. So why not go back to what works?

This would require Ryan to become quite humble, which might not be possible right now. But if he’s willing to behave himself, the Ravens would probably like to have him back. Baltimore’s defense has been very good this season, but their pass rush has been stagnant. The Ravens’ 30 sacks put them tied for the ninth-fewest sacks in the NFL.

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Dean Pees has been around for a while. So if Baltimore isn’t going to fire Harbaugh, Pees could be a guy who gets replaced. Whether it’s fair or not, the front office is going to want to see change and they’re already going to after to find a new offensive coordinator. Why not start fresh with a new defensive coordinator as well?

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