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Rex: 'I'll make the calls on defense'

Rex Ryan looks on in the fourth quarter

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A refocused Rex Ryan claimed last season that he was going to be more involved on the offense. Now, he says he returning his "roots."

The Jets coach told The Daily News recently that he'll be doing the play-calling on defense, rather than Dennis Thurman, his former secondary coach who was promoted to defensive coordinator this offseason.

"Dennis and I worked side-by-side...

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