Jets turn to familiar face in search for new head coach: report

Ryan, 62, coached the Jets for six seasons from 2009-2014 and led them to back-to-back AFC Championship games, with a record of 46-50 with the team. 

Since the firing of head coach Robert Saleh in October, Ryan has been very open about wanting a chance to coach the Jets again.

Ryan is currently an analyst for ESPN and has been with them since April 2017. Despite loving his job in the media, he would love the chance to man the sidelines again in East Rutherford, NJ.

"I think I have some unfinished business, especially with that franchise. That particular franchise, you know, my dad [Buddy Ryan] was there forever, he won a Super Bowl, and it's super close to me. I would get back in it if I thought I could make a difference and I think I could make a big difference with that team," Ryan said. 

The Jets haven't made the playoffs since Ryan led them to consecutive AFC Championship Games, which were in 2009 and 2010. 

Ryan was with the Bills for nearly two seasons, before getting fired after Week 16 in his second season after going 15-16 with the team.