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This was a futile endeavor. The latest edition of ESPN.com's positional Power Rankings took a look at linebackers. Sam, will, mike, jack, bandit, outside, 3-4, 4-3, Tampa 2, whatever ... All were thrown into a hopper to be sorted out. Much to m...

It took a few days, but the New York Jets finally revealed a source of disdain within the Pittsburgh Steelers. Unlike previous games, especially their divisional playoff last week against the New England Patriots, the Jets were lovey-dovey all wee...

Time for another edition of "Speed Dial," where I call a few folks from my Rolodex to get their takes on a particular subject. Today's question: In light of what New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie recently said about New England Patriots q...

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan sat down with ESPN sideline reporter Michelle Tafoya for the "Sunday Conversation." Among the topics were Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens (his former team), his relationship with Ravens linebacker Ray ...

The New York Jets have a most enviable infrastructure. They possess a stellar defense that ranked first in fewest points and yards allowed in 2009. They have an elite offensive line, a rising prospect and future Hall of Famer in their backfield, a...

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis isn't quivering in his cleats about facing the New York Jets on Monday night. LewisLewis was on a conference call with Jets reporters Thursday and wasn't exactly laudatory about the team or head coach ...

In the upcoming issue of ESPN The Magazine, senior writer Shaun Assael considers what makes New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis the best defender in football. The thorough feature, which you can read now if you're an ESPN Insider, takes a look...

Some scoffed when New York Jets coach Rex Ryan stated a passionate case that cornerback Darrelle Revis should be the NFL's defensive player of the year. In Ryan's bluster, he claimed Revis has made a greater impact on the Jets' defense than Ray Lewis...

When Rex Ryan accepted the job as New York Jets head coach, he knew he had a great cornerback in Darrelle Revis. Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesDarrelle Revis has been one of the top defensive players in the NFL this season. "If he's not the NFL defensive ...

New York Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will get his first career start against Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens -- coach Rex Ryan's former team -- in a preseason Monday Night Football game on Aug. 24....

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham CORTLAND, N.Y. -- Lead the NFL tackles? That's one defensive stat New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott wants no part of. Scott "What you want to do is limit your reps,...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham DAVIE, Fla. -- Two Miami Dolphins were selected for ESPN.com's all-decade defense. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jason Taylor, left, was disappointed former Do...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham With as much money as the New York Jets threw around Friday, there couldn't have been any constraints on which linebacker they wanted to pursue. Jets head coach Rex Ryan, the former Baltimore Ravens defensive c...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham At first, it looked like loyalty. In the end, money played a significant role. After a battle of bids Friday, linebacker Bart Scott followed head coach Rex Ryan from the Baltimore Ravens to the New York Jets on the...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham New England Patriots The Boston Herald's John Tomase reports the Patriots are working on a contract extension for defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. Boston Globe reporter Christopher L. Gasper takes a closer l...

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham INDIANAPOLIS -- Bashful isn't a word that would be used to describe Rex Ryan. The New York Jets' rookie head coach, known for his smashing defenses with the Baltimore Ravens, isn't afraid to proclaim hi...