"Dick Jauron had a tough act to follow as Browns defensive coordinator. Rob Ryan was as loved by his players as any assistant coach. He received two Gatorade dousings in two years as the coordinator of two 5-11 teams. Which assistant coach in the NFL could match that record?

Ryan was loud, gregarious, sharp-tongued and fun. The only thing he did quietly was leave town when the Browns made the coaching change to Pat Shurmur. "