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Watch: Rex Ryan has funny exchange with Sam Ponder about Patriots

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated 10/6/19

Rex Ryan provides some quality commentary during ESPN’s NFL pregame show every Sunday, and the former head coach is not afraid to brag about his accomplishments despite the fact that he was unable to find work after being fired by the Buffalo Bills a few years ago. He also has no problem with self-deprecating humor, and we saw another example of that on Sunday.

Ryan and Ponder were engaged in a friendly debate about how Colt McCoy might fare against the Patriots, and Rex sarcastically noted how he beat New England a few times during his career. Ponder then chucked and agreed by saying “and you’re sitting here with us, I get it.”

Rex Ryan: "Colt McCoy, is he the answer? No. He's never been the answer"

"He's beat the Patriots though.."

Rex Ryan: "Yeah, I beat the Patriots a few times too… I certainly wasn't the answer"

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Ryan was 61-66 across stints with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. He was 5-12 against the Patriots (including a playoff win), which obviously isn’t a good record. Getting the best of Bill Belichick is something to be proud of, but five wins in 17 chances is nothing to pat yourself on the back about.

One of the reasons Ryan is good at his current job is that he’s not afraid to ruffle feathers, which we’ve seen recently with the way him and Baker Mayfield have gone back and forth. He’s also not afraid to let people have fun at his expense.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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