 Hours after the Ravens lost to the Steelers in the 2008 playoffs , Ryan accepted a contract offer from the Jets for their vacant head coaching position . During his tenure , Ryan became well known throughout the league for his outspoken manner , boisterous attitude and success with the Jets , which included back @-@ to @-@ back AFC Championship Game appearances in the 2009 and 2010 seasons . Ryan was fired by the Jets at the conclusion of the 2014 season , and he accepted a contract offer to coach the Bills two weeks later . 
