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Rex Ryan’s Jets tenure was filled with memorable moments

FILE - In this July 24, 2014, file photo, Rex Ryan, then-coach of the New York Jets, smiles during NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Ryan was always good for a laugh or a headline--usually both--during his six seasons with the Jets. He has consistently led the league in entertaining news conferences and continues to do so with the Buffalo Bills. Ryan wearing a Clemson helmet at the podium Tuesday was just this week's reminder. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - In this July 24, 2014, file photo, Rex Ryan, then-coach of the New York Jets, smiles during NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Ryan was always good for a laugh or a headline--usually both--during his six seasons with the Jets. He has consistently led the league in entertaining news conferences and continues to do so with the Buffalo Bills. Ryan wearing a Clemson helmet at the podium Tuesday was just this week's reminder. (AP Photo/File) FILE - In this July 24, 2014, file photo, Rex Ryan, then-coach of the New York Jets, smiles during NFL football training camp in Cortland, N.Y. Ryan was always good for a laugh or a headline--usually both--during his six seasons with the Jets. He has consistently led the league in entertaining news conferences and continues to do so with the Buffalo Bills. Ryan wearing a Clemson helmet at the podium Tuesday was just this week's reminder. (AP Photo/File)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) – Rex Ryan was always good for a laugh or a headline – usually both – during his six seasons with the New York Jets.

He has consistently led the league in entertaining news conferences and continues to do so with the Buffalo Bills. Twitter was buzzing the moment Ryan stepped to the podium wearing a Clemson helmet Tuesday.

“This dude is wild,” Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins said of Ryan’s latest stunt. “That’s crazy.”

Those are just a few of the entries on a lengthy list of adjectives used to describe the NFL’s most quotable coach.

Brash. Bold. Real. Controversial. Lovable. Outspoken. Obnoxious. Annoying. Silly. Fun.