What kind of reception will Rex get from Miami fans?
Jets head coach Rex Ryan watches from the sideline during their home opener against the Baltimore Ravens at the New Meadowlands Stadium. (Sept. 13, 2010) Credit: Getty Images
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Rex Ryan was able to sneak in and out of South Florida undetected a few weeks ago when he flew down with Jets owner Woody Johnson to help break the stalemate in the Darrelle Revis contract negotiations.
He'll have no such luck Sunday. It'll mark his first appearance in front of Dolphins fans since his obscene gesture at the mixed martial arts event on Jan. 31, the day before the Pro Bowl at Sun Life Stadium.
"I think they're really going to give me a good ovation when I come out there. Don't you think?" Ryan cracked yesterday. "I would expect a standing ovation. That's one of those deals, I'm coming out with a helmet. I'll try to sneak out there a little bit. That's why I've been losing a lot of weight. Maybe they won't recognize me. 'I think he's back in there. I think he's coming out a little later.' "
L.T. feeling good
LaDainian Tomlinson has been the Jets' most consistent offensive weapon, partially due to one thing: He's healthy.
"The last couple of years, I got banged up the first game," Tomlinson said. "Last year, I missed two games after the first game, and at this point, I was battling a high ankle sprain. The year before, I was battling a toe injury. So at this point, I feel like a young man.''
Extra points
C Nick Mangold (shoulder) and T Wayne Hunter (shin) didn't practice. Ryan expects Mangold to be ready but isn't so sure about Hunter. If Hunter can't go, rookie Vladimir Ducasse will take his place . . . Rookie CB Kyle Wilson will start in place of the injured Darrelle Revis.
