National Football League

Never short on words, Rex Ryan to write book

Published Jun. 30, 2010 6:03 p.m. ET

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Rex Ryan, already headed to HBO, is writing a book, too.

The brash, charismatic New York Jets coach is penning a book that will combine autobiography and football strategy.

Doubleday acquired the untitled book's North American rights and plans to publish it in spring 2011 - potentially not long after the Super Bowl win Ryan is gunning for.

Ryan, whose Jets will be featured on HBO's ``Hard Knocks'' training camp series this summer, will write the book with Don Yaeger, a former Sports Illustrated editor and author of books on former NFL stars Warren Moon and Walter Payton.

Jason Kaufman, vice president and executive editor of Doubleday, said Ryan ``has such a powerful and unique leadership style'' and he expects the book ``to demonstrate how you lead in certain circumstances.''