The NFL reporter made it clear that the near 30-person list was seen as a surprise not just to her, but to many around the league as well. "The number of candidates that these teams are taking on is ridiculous," Russini said. "Now I'm going to share with you what people around the league tell me ...i t's ridiculous."

Washington made the playoffs during Rivera’s first year as head coach as the team clinched the NFC East despite a 7-9 record. They had a home playoff game, but lost to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in the Wild Card round.

It seems like Rex Ryan made his interview for the New York Jets' vacant head coach position appear out of nowhere. If he can go 2-for-2 in his predictions, the Jets (5-12) will be bringing Ryan back as their next head coach.

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley will interview for the New York Jets job, NFL Network reports. The New York Jets are interviewing Maryland head coach Mike Locksley on Friday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported.

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets — for an interview, at least. The former Jets coach and current ESPN analyst, who led the franchise to its last playoff appearance to cap the 2010 season, met with the team Tuesday about its head coaching vacancy.

Rex Ryan has returned to the New York Jets for an interview, and believes he's the best candidate for the job.

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, completed his interview for his old position Tuesday.

Rex Ryan is confident he'll land his old job as the New York Jets head coach and he's already revealing what that might look like for certain players.