ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Rex Ryan was as brash as ever in his first news conference as the Bills' new coach, predicting that Buffalo will end its long postseason drought while promising that he will "build a bully" that opposing teams won't want to face.
The Bills introduced Ryan on Wednesday, two days after hiring the former New York Jets coach.
After tapping the microphone and asking, "Is this thing on? Because it's getting ready to be on," Ryan exuded confidence and enthusiasm while talking about his plans for the Bills.
"I'm not going to let our fans down," he said. "I'm not going to do that. I know it's been 15 years [since Buffalo reached the playoffs]. Well, get ready. We're going."
Ryan gained renown for his bombastic personality during his six-year tenure with the Jets, and that was on full display Wednesday.
"We are going to build a bully, and we're gonna see if you want to play it for 60 minutes," he said.
The defensive-minded Ryan will inherit a Buffalo defense that finished fourth in the NFL in yards allowed, recorded a league-leading 54 sacks and produced three Pro Bowl linemen this season.
But Ryan has even higher expectations.
"Fourth in the league was probably a little disappointing," he said. "I know we'll lead the league in defense.
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