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Rex: Pettine will be an 'outstanding' head coach

Head coach Rex Ryan, left, talks with Jets

Photo credit: Joe Epstein.

Though he was not at liberty to discuss reports of Mike Pettine's refusal of a contract extension, Rex Ryan spoke glowingly of his defensive coordinator.

“I don’t think there’s any doubt” Pettine has “the pedigree” to be an NFL head coach, Ryan told reporters.

“He comes from a coaching family, he’s a lifelong guy that’s been in this business and he’s a tremendous coach, he’s got great...

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