Ahead of head coach Eric Mangini's news conference, here are a few more distinctions to chew on today, less than 24 hours after the completion of one of the most forceful games in Jets franchise history.

Rhodes vs. Revis

Kerry Rhodes had been the top takeaway tactician of the Eric Mangini regime. In 2006-07, Rhodes had nine interceptions and two fumble recoveries for 11 takeaways, six more than … More

Safety Eric Smith will sit out Sunday's game against Cincinnati for his one-game NFL suspension, Jets head coach Eric Mangini confirmed today at his news conference.

"Yes, his suspension was upheld and his fine was upheld, so he will be out this week," said Mangini, referring to the league's penalty for Smith's last-minute hit on Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin two Sundays ago. "We had plans in place,… More

The weather has improved but the Jets, instead of raindrops, are dodging bullets and bending while not breaking for the game's first 10 minutes. First Arizona drives to second-and-goal at the Jets 9, but is turned back by two consecutive forced fumbles.

The first comes by Shaun Ellis on QB Kurt Warner, a strip-sack that Edgerrin James recovers ahead of Kenyon Coleman's pursuit back at the 32. Th… More

The weather forecast for today's Jets-Cardinals game is all over the lot: mixed clouds and sun with scattered thunderstorms. When I walked into the Meadowlands at 10 a.m., it was overcast. Shortly after, steady rain began and continues to fall now, just about an hour away from the 1 p.m. EDT opening kickoff.

The rain is streaking the window in front of my prime location high up from the 45-yard l… More

A question about Leon Washington at today's news conference brought some new anecdotes and observations about No. 29 from head coach Eric Mangini at his morning news conference today.

"I could talk all day about Leon," Mangini said, reflecting again on how far Washington has come from his first days as a fourth-round rookie out of the 2006 draft to now.

"The fact that he was voted special teams … More