Jets get last laugh, fly their own banner
John Idzik looks on before a game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on Oct. 20, 2013. Credit: Lee S. Weissman
FLORHAM PARK, NJ -- Say this about the Jets: They never take themselves too seriously.
A day after a small plane flew over their facility calling for the firing of general manager John Idzik, a toy aircraft was spotted inside the team's indoor facility during Thursday's practice.
It appeared as though a team videographer was operating it.
A Jets PR person confirmed the toy helicopter had a banner that read "Go Jets."
The playful stunt was done in response to the bizarre scene at Wednesday's practice, which featured a small Super Cub plane circling the facility for 20 minutes with a banner that read "Fire John Idzik" in capital letters.
Ashley Chalmers, the pilot of the plane and owner of Jersey Shore Aerial Advertising, said the service was requested by a "frustrated" female Jets fan, who did not want to be identified, for "less than $1,000."
Rex Ryan and his players did not take kindly to the message.
"That money that was spent on that jet fuel could have been given to some type of charity," quarterback Michael Vick said in response. "Believe me, there are people out here in the world who need it."
