Monday, January 23, 2012

Ex-Jets make good on Rex's Super Bowl promises

BY NICK ST. DENIS

During the last two offseasons, Rex Ryan predicted a Super Bowl berth for his players.

He was sort of right.

Defensive end Shaun Ellis, who was the Jets' longest-tenured player (11 years) as of last season, will be playing in his first Super Bowl in two weeks. It will be with the Patriots.

Defensive back James Ihedigbo, who spent the first four years of his career with the Jets, will also be making a trip to the big dance with the Patriots.

Then there's multi-purpose back Danny Woodhead. The ex-Jet will play in the Super Bowl as a Patriot. And punter Steve Weatherford, who was let go by the Jets in 2011 and scooped up by the Giants, will also play in the Super Bowl.

You get the point.

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