Ryan has served as a defensive coordinator or assistant coach for nine different NFL teams. He was the linebackers coach for the New England Patriots when they won both Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII. Ryan is the son of Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of Rex Ryan.

Rex Ashley Ryan [1] (born December 13, 1962) is an American former football coach and analyst. ... Rex Ryan and his fraternal twin, Rob, were born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on December 13, 1962, to Doris and Buddy Ryan. [4] [5] When the boys …

Jul 17, 2023 · Former NFL coach Rex Ryan grew up in Oklahoma with his two brothers, Rob and Jim. Rob is a twin brother of Rex, whereas Jim Ryan is his elder brother. The twin brothers, Rex and Rob, greatly resemble each other and share common interests in sports.

Feb 7, 2024 · Rob Ryan, his twin brother, also started coaching at a Kentucky academy in 1987. Throughout his career, Rob has served for several clubs in various coaching capacities, including the Oakland...

Feb 28, 2020 · Rex coordinated defense for John Blake only one season, 1998, and not even Ryan’s defensive renaissance saved that staff’s job. Soon enough, Rex became the Baltimore Ravens’ d-line coach. That 1998 season ended in disappointment for both Bedlam rivals.

Jan 23, 2025 · The following year, Ryan went on to join brother Rex as his defensive assistant with Buffalo. New Orleans replaced Rob Ryan with Dennis Allen during the 2015 season.

Jun 28, 2016 · Last month, Rex and Rob Ryan were sitting together on the leather couch in the head coach’s office at One Bills Drive. Behind them was a framed photo: Buddy Ryan seated in a cart with Rex...

Jan 18, 2025 · Rob Ryan, a Super Bowl-winning coach with 35 years of experience, has been named USC's assistant head coach for defense/linebackers coach. ... He is the son of NFL defensive coaching legend Buddy Ryan. His twin brother, Rex, was a head coach in the NFL for the New York Jets (2009-14) and Buffalo Bills (2015-16). ...

Jun 28, 2016 · How Buddy Ryan invented the 46 defense, dominated a Super Bowl with it, then passed his wisdom to his sons Rex and Rob.

Jan 18, 2025 · Ryan worked with USC defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn when they were both on staffs with the Buffalo Bills (2016) and the Baltimore Ravens (2021). In Buffalo, they worked under head coach Rex Ryan, Rob’s twin brother.