Rex Ryan Named Jets' Head Coach

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Rex Ryan and the Jets have agreed on a contract offer. The contract is believed to be worth $11.5 million spread out over 4 years, close to what Steve Spagnuolo, another candidate for the Jets, received for his arrival in St. Louis.

It is reported that the Jets sent Ryan a formal offer nearly an hour after the Ravens lost to the Steelers in the AFC Championship game Sunday night.

Ryan's introduction news conference is scheduled for Wednesday.

I really like this move for the Jets. Ryan will help the Jets' defense in so many ways. He can bring in personnel to improve on the passing defense and still maintain a solid run defense.

Ryan can also help players like Vernon Gholston make an impact. Gholston's effect was minimal over the course of the season. He recorded just 5 solo tackles and 8 assisted tackles in his rookie season.

With Rex Ryan at the helm, the Jets can even try a shift from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3. That can help Gholston as he was a defensive end at Ohio State (4-3 defense), but the Jets may not change their defense. Their set of linebackers may be too good in order to change their defense. Bryan Thomas, Calvin Pace, and Gholston are 3 very good outside linebackers while Eric Barton, David Harris, and David Bowens are the inside linebackers.

Whatever he does, he will certainly be an improvement over Eric Mangini. Ryan can motivate a team and his coaching decisions are also a step up from Mangini's.

Rex Ryan, welcome to the Jets.