Kerry Rhodes News

From day one Rex Ryan stated that he wanted to have one of the best defenses in the NFL and after 8 weeks his unit is definitely headed in that direction.

The talk from the Jets this week leading into today's awaited rematch against the Dolphins at Giants Stadium has focused less on bravado and more on redemption.

Ted Ginn Jr. was angry, his ego bruised by an embarrassing benching. The Miami wide receiver took out his frustration on the New York Jets, returning two long kickoffs for touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Dolphins' defense held on for a 30-25 victory Sunday.

The week-long verbal slugfest was over and the verdict was in as Jets veteran defensive end Shaun Ellis walked dejectedly off the field.

In the wake of their disappointing 4-4 record at the halfway point -- unfortunately punctuated by the bleeding away of a 3-0 start -- the Jets yesterday embarked on a week-long vacation for their bye.

The Miami Dolphins got the last word. For now. Ted Ginn Jr. had two long kickoff returns for touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Dolphins held off the New York Jets for a 30-25 victory Sunday.

Hello from the Meadowlands? When I signed off a few days ago , I mentioned I would pop up in an odd yet familiar place.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Kerry Rhodes replayed the scene in his mind, and it still annoyed him.

You won't have to squint to see the large missing piece on the Jets defense today against the Raiders .

Running back Ronnie Brown #23 of the Miami Dolphins jumps between linebacker Bryan Thomas #99 and cornerback Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets at Land Shark Stadium.

Jets safety Kerry Rhodes is one of a number of players on the team who felt disrespected by the Dolphins after a Week 6 loss.

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The Jets need to resuscitate their swagger. And what better place to do that than in the Black Hole, where the 3-3 Jets, losers of their last three, play the 2-4 Raiders today at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum? "We're in need of a win .

This will be the start of a two week Jets' run in the Titans road uniforms - white tops and gold pants with navy and gold trim - as the "new" throwbacks will also make a Meadowlands appearance on Nov.

Thomas Jones has no plans to call it a career anytime soon. The 31-year-old New York Jets running back believes he's still in his prime, and it's hard to argue with the guy.

A three-game losing streak won't cause Jets coach Rex Ryan to stop talking trash.

The Fifth Down will be providing gametracking and live analysis from the Jets game against the Bills from the Meadowlands.

New York Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins has been placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Look at the photo I have chosen of Mark Sanchez. Just look at it. Look familiar? What do sthese quarterback all share in common is the look of disgust.

Rex Ryan arrived back at the New York Jets' facility early Tuesday morning and never went home.