In a surprising twist to the Dallas Cowboys' search for a new defensive coordinator, former Jets and Bills coach Rex Ryan has disputed reports that Mike Zimmer is set to take on the role. During the Super Bowl edition of Sunday NFL Countdown, ESPN's Adam Schefter provided a detailed report stating that Zimmer will be joining the Cowboys' coaching staff.

However, Ryan expressed skepticism over the situation. "First off, I'm not so sure Zimmer has that job right now. I'm not sure about that. I can honestly say I don't believe that's a fact right now," Ryan said, according to CBS Sports.com. His comments have raised doubts regarding the accuracy of Schefter's report and the Cowboys' plans for the defensive coordinator position.

The disagreement between Ryan and Schefter highlights an unusual situation. It is not common for a studio show to have conflicting information, especially when it comes to high-profile coaching positions. Ideally, such discrepancies should be resolved beforehand to maintain a unified front.

This turn of events has put Schefter in an unenviable position, as his report has been called into question by a fellow football analyst, who presumably had prior knowledge of what Schefter was going to say. It remains to be seen whether the two will offer more clarity on the matter or if the debate will continue.

Despite the dispute, Ryan is still hopeful of securing the defensive coordinator position with the Cowboys. "The reason I was out for seven years was I had never called another head coach," Ryan explained. "I called Mike McCarthy. The reason I did is because I want to be on this [Super Bowl] stage if I'm going to get back into coaching, to have a chance at that."

Ryan believes that working with the Cowboys would give him the opportunity to bring the team to the Super Bowl. "I think with this roster the way it is, I think offensively and special teams and defense -- I can be a little bit of an upgrade -- the team could be right here [at the Super Bowl]. That's why I was interested," he stated confidently, emphasizing his belief in the team's potential.

While Zimmer's appointment as the Cowboys' new defensive coordinator seemed imminent, it now appears that the situation is far from resolved. Whether Ryan's dispute has any bearing on the final decision remains uncertain. The Cowboys will have to address the uncertainty surrounding this coaching position and provide clarification to both the media and their fans in the coming days.