Rex Ryan's opinion of himself as a candidate for the New York Jets isn't shared by people around the NFL, according to The Athletic's Zack

Ryan had been the head coach the last time the Jets made a postseason appearance and under his reign, the Jets made back-to-back AFC Championship Game appearances in 2009 and 2010. He was fired after the 2014 season when the team went 4-12.

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, is slated to interview for his old position this week.

A day before the scheduled meeting with Jets owner Woody Johnson, Ryan believes he’s the best candidate for the job and that he will get his old job back.

Rex Ryan is not only convinced that he’s going to become the next New York Jets head coach, but he’s fully confident that he can rein in quarterback Aaron Rodgers next season.

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.

In stumping to be the New York Jets' next head coach, Rex Ryan promised he's a better candidate the Detroit Lions' Ben Johnson and to get rid of the "country club" culture afforded Aaron Rodgers.

Somebody tell Rex Ryan that election season is over. It’s safe to say he didn’t get the message considering how hard he’s campaigning for the Jets’ head coaching job.

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.

A day before the scheduled meeting with Jets owner Woody Johnson, Ryan believes he’s the best candidate for the job and that he will get his old job back.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers posts a photo with Davante Adams on social media amid potential retirement rumors