It wasn't the biggest victory of his New York Jets coaching career, not even close, but it was one of the most emotional.
It was Dec. 14, 2014, and Rex Ryan had just won an ugly game against the woeful Tennessee Titans. It was the Jets' third win in a four-win season, and everybody knew he'd be fired in a couple of weeks. Ryan, still beloved by his players despite the miserable year, was presented the game ball in the locker room. It wasn't his for long. A few minutes later, he walked into a private hallway -- away from cameras and reporters -- and approached a sickly old man in a wheelchair.