The number of question marks surrounding the New York Jets defense heading into the Draft is at a somewhat worrisome number. Rex Ryan is a great defensive mind, who has the ability to get more out of less, yet the Jets have holes to fill at all three levels of their defense if they want to remain among

Dear Rex: Thanks for another fun and entertaining year. I’ve never been a part of such a great Jets football team. The brashness and tough talk, and the ability to go out there and back it up has been a treat to watch. This was probably one of the best Jet football teams that’s ever been fielded here in  New

Ladies and gentleman—esteemed members of the NFL congregation—welcome to the Rex Ryan Church of Professional Football, where we begin with the Holy Communion of baby back ribs and beer, buffet style. Everyone take a knee. A few months ago, I wrote a piece for AskMen.com explaining why New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is great for the NFL—through the good and the

“I shall be telling this with a sigh…” — Robert Frost, 1920. New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes sent a message on Sunday that didn’t take 140 characters or fewer against the Carolina Panthers. The avid tweeter delivered a two-interception performance to stamp a final exclamation point on a tumultuous week that started with a demotion. Jets coach Rex Ryan had removed the fifth-year safety from his base

The pain is all too familiar for New York Jets All-Pro nose tackle Kris Jenkins. A 6’4″, 360-pound defender by trade, but persistent competitor at heart will be forced to the sideline for the rest of 2009 with a devastating, season-ending knee injury. The torn anterior cruciate ligament was confirmed by Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News, ending speculation and sprinkling salt on the

How many ways can one team lose a football game? The New York Jets discovered a few more creative ways in their crushing 16-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It was a masterful showing of ineptitude in all phases of a football game after two previous flirtations with disaster. A second-quarter, season-ending injury to All Pro nose tackle Kris Jenkins triggered a tragedy of errors,