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.

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.

Sources: Former #Jets coach Rex Ryan is set to interview with the Jets on Tuesday, an opportunity for Ryan to state his case to his old team. Ryan, a current ESPN analyst, has publicly stated his desire for the post he once held. He went 46-50 for NYJ with a 4-2 playoff record. pic.twitter.com/cTZ2EwyEnD

The New York Jets have kicked their search for a general manager into high gear and a familiar name is involved. On Thursday ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the Jets interviewed his co-worker Louis Riddick for the opening.

The New York Jets have interviewed current ESPN NFL analyst Louis Riddick for their vacant general manager position. Riddick, 55, has never held the GM title in the league. Despite that, he has been a coveted interview candidate for vacant jobs in recent years

The New York Jets’ miserable 2024 season will come to a close on Sunday afternoon following a Week 18 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, and the franchise apparently won’t be wasting any time attempting to find their next head coach.