Jets fans have been through the touching coach vs. coach stories in recent years: Herm Edwards vs. Tony Dungy, Eric Mangini vs. Romeo Crennel.

This week we've got another of those matchups, but Rex Ryan vs. Jeff Fisher doesn't have the usual NFL dynamic. Ryan respects the heck out of Fisher not only because the two have competed against each other for a while but also because of Jeff's relationsh… More

Rex Ryan, almost done getting his Jets ready to tackle the Texans in Houston on Sunday, was invited to take a stroll down memory lane at today's news conference.

The questioner was Dan Leberfeld of Sirius NFL Radio and Jets Confidential. The game in question was Jan. 2, 1994, 15½ years ago in Houston, which Leberfeld said was his first covering the Jets on the road. It was also the game that Budd… More

“Now, we’re going to find out where we’re at. We’re playing against Houston. This is an opponent, I believe, that is 12-4 at home over the last two years,” Ryan said today. “If my memory is right, I think they average close to 30 points a game at home. So this is going to be a huge challenge for us.

After 22 coaching seasons — 12 in the NFL and 10 in the college ranks — Ryan final… More

I visited with LB Craig Kobel, one of the most recent FA signings by the Jets, in the locker room last week. His demeanor was calm but his words were effervescent regarding his chance to sign with another NFL team.

"It feels incredible," Kobel said. "You kind of take a pro career for granted till it gets taken from you. I'm about as happy as you can possibly be."

The reason for his joy: Kobel … More

From afar, I’ve always loved Buddy Ryan.

He was as authentic as they come and the one thing that always stood out throughout his career was his players loved him. A former master sergeant in the Army, he was a man you wanted leading your team. Honest and quick-tempered, intelligent and innovative, confident and brash, Buddy Ryan was great for the National Football League.

Even though he’s best… More