After being out of the NFL for two years, Rob Ryan is excited to get back into the league as a new member of the Washington Redskins coaching staff.

Speaking to NBC Sports Washington, Ryan revealed that he interviewed twice for jobs in Washington, and is happy that he was finally able to land on the staff headed up by Jay Gruden and Greg Manusky.

“Oh man, I’m excited,” Ryan said. “This is going to be so much fun. So much respect for Jay Gruden for years and to actually now… I’ve interviewed twice I wanted to be there so bad. The first time didn’t work out but this time I’m so happy to be joining him. Him and Greg (Manusky), these guys they make you feel like you just want to go in there and do something and be a little part of their success.”

The last time Rob Ryan was on an NFL field, it was in 2016 as an assistant head coach/defense for the Buffalo Bills. At the time, he was coaching alongside his brother, the legendary defensive coach Rex Ryan. Now he’ll also be coaching alongside some legendary defensive names with the Redskins.

“This is going to be fun. This is going to be an exciting team. This is going to be a great team, so well-coached.” he said. “You got (Jim) Tomsula coaching D-line. You’ve got a Pro Bowl staff over there. (Ray) Horton is a heck of a secondary coach and Manusky is a tough as they get.”