Rex Ryan Quotes (12 Quotes)

We probably learned the ins and outs of (the 46 defense) in two days, but it took about 10 years to really put it into action,

Typical of Peter, he didn't quit on the play. It's a comfort to see number 58 going after the passer.

I think we have to get off the field on third down. If you make a mistake on third down, it kills you. We've got to change the field position, and I think you do that by three-and-outs.

The sound of animals howling for their owners and the sight of drowning pets will haunt me the rest of my life.

I think that was when dad first realized how serious my twin brother and myself were of learning the business, ... I think he realized then that we knew a lot more about football than he had thought.

On paper, I can whip anybody with the pencil because I knew that system. But I needed those other years to really apply the craft.

That's what's funny, ... My brother and I had to go back, take a step back into college football because nobody would've taken us. We were just Buddy Ryan's sons. They can't coach just look at Arizona that last year.

He's got Pro Bowl ability. Obviously, he's a guy we really couldn't afford to lose.

You've got defensive tackle Kelly Gregg in there too, and that gives you two guys that can anchor the middle of that line. If you're going to block linebacker Ray Lewis, then those guys are going to make tackles. If you block those two, then you're not going to block Ray. You've got to pick your poison.

I know subconsciously how my dad would attack certain offenses, all that kind of stuff, ... Dad was an unbelievable coach. Dad was stubborn, though, to a fault at times. That's also what made him so good, the fact that he believed a certain way so strongly. I think I'm like that to some degree, but Brian's there quick to remind me that that's not always the way it is. That's good.

If you're going to have an injury, the first day is the day to get it. Then it gives you time to heal. It's really unfortunate, but that's what happens in this game. Hopefully everything will work out where he's back with us shortly, and we'll just move on.

A lot was going to be expected of him. If he's ready to go, it takes time. He'll just be getting mental reps instead of the physical reps.