Two Bills Drive

'“I like Sean. Even when I played with Philly and he was there, I liked him. He’s tough, he’s honest and he’s fair. I think that he’s the right guy for the job. The guys in Buffalo, we need somebody that we can believe in and trust. And not to say anything bad about Rex, because I love Rex, but I think that Sean is a guy that will get it done.”'

'“I got to Buffalo last offseason and immediately fell in love,” he said. “My season was cut short with an injury, so I felt it was an easy decision. The way I looked at it I felt I had some unfinished business there. So I’m looking forward to getting back and being the leader on special teams.”'

'“That’s the business side of things,” Hogan said. “It wasn’t personal at all. That organization gave me my first shot at playing in the NFL and gave me a chance to prove myself as a football player. And without them giving me that opportunity, I wouldn’t be here today.”'

'With that in mind, ESPN senior writer John Clayton wrote a column ranking his top 15 quarterbacks of all time. Brady tops that list, while Bills great Jim Kelly comes in 13th.'

'According to the report, the deal is only for the Super Bowl, but Ourand suggests "it clearly makes ESPN a front-runner to sign Ryan to a longer deal if he’s unable to find a coaching job he likes."'

'The boisterous Ryan, whose news conferences were often akin to stand-up routines, is considered a "can’t-miss'' as a TV analyst. ESPN’s Markman once said that when he closed his eyes and listened to Ryan “I hear a little bit of John Madden in him.’’'

'Caplan noted that McGeoghan is one of the better young teachers of the position.'

'After the Bills fired Ryan, four networks reached out about securing his services. While his demonstrative personality and propensity for jokes didn't create much success on the football field over the last six years, Ryan will find a natural home in front of the camera. He'll have particularly useful insight into this Super Bowl, which includes the New England Patriots, the team Ryan played often but always struggled to beat.'

'Ryan will appear on Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN, which will air from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday.'

'“He knows the Patriots really well. He’s raring to go.”'

'It’s unclear what Ryan will choose to do next, but TV seems to be calling him.'

'Ryan’s boisterous opinions will play well on television, and was sought after by FOX, CBS and NFL Network.'

'“Rex is a great personality and has a unique perspective,” ESPN senior coordinating producer Seth Markman told SBJ. “He knows the Patriots really well. He’s raring to go.”'

'"Rex is a great personality and has a unique perspective," ESPN senior coordinating producer Seth Markman told Sports Business Daily. "He knows the Patriots really well. He's raring to go."'

'Sports Business Daily reports that CBS, Fox and NFL Network also reached out to Ryan to serve as an analyst following his firing in December. It is unclear if Ryan will seek a long-term analyst role or return to coaching.'