BOOM! The New York Jets just pulled off a move that feels straight out of a Hollywood script—hiring Seth Ryan, son of legendary head coach Rex Ryan, as their new passing-game coordinator.
Three Generations, One Franchise: An NFL Rarity
In a league where loyalty is rare, the Ryan family just made history. Seth Ryan, 31, becomes the third generation to coach for the Jets—following grandfather Buddy Ryan (defensive line coach during the Super Bowl III miracle) and father Rex (head coach 2009-2014). No other family has done this for one team. Ever.
The ties run deeper than blood. Rex and his twin brother Rob were ball boys in the late ’60s. Rex still remembers playing on the beach with Joe Namath and the Super Bowl heroes. Now his son walks the same hallways at One Jets Drive.
Breaking the Family Mold
Here’s the twist: the Ryans built their name on ferocious defense. Seth? He’s all offense. After five seasons with the Detroit Lions (working under new Jets head coach Aaron Glenn) and a stint with the Chargers, he’s ready to modernize Gang Green’s passing attack.
He replaces the fired Scott Turner amid a full staff overhaul. The pressure is massive—the Jets haven’t sniffed the playoffs since Rex’s second season in 2010.
Seth Ryan’s Path to the Pros
- Played wide receiver at Clemson—member of the 2016 national championship team
- Started coaching as offensive quality control with the Chargers
- Spent last five years in Detroit rising through the ranks
- Grew up minutes from the Jets facility in New Jersey
Fans are already split: Is this pure nostalgia hire, or the spark that finally ends the drought? One thing’s certain—the Ryan name is back, and the drama is just beginning.
Can Seth deliver where his dad couldn’t? Or will the Jets curse claim another Ryan? Drop your hot take below.
