Former NFL coach Rex Ryan has once again made headlines, not for his football achievements, but for embracing a personal quirk that has followed him for over a decade. During a candid conversation on The Pivot podcast with Channing Crowder and Ryan Clark, Ryan openly discussed his well-known fondness for feet, an interest that first surfaced in 2010.
Ryan, who has had a storied football career with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and a Super Bowl win with the Baltimore Ravens, didn’t shy away from the topic. “I love my wife’s feet. I don’t know what it is,” Ryan admitted with a laugh. He even compared it to other common attractions, saying, “Some people have their preferences… I notice feet.”
The topic became public knowledge back in 2010 when a video featuring his wife gained attention, and a man, who many believed to be Ryan, was heard in the background. Though it initially caused a stir, Ryan has since owned the situation and turned it into a lighthearted part of his persona. “Yeah, that’s me. That’s who I am,” he said during the podcast, showing his confidence in owning up to his preferences.
Ryan did acknowledge that the incident was challenging for his wife, but praised the Jets locker room for their support during the ordeal. Now, he embraces the jokes and comments, sharing that even some of his players had similar interests, making it easier for him to laugh about it all.
