A few weeks ago, coach Rex Ryan disagreed with a comment by Mark Sanchez, who had compared the Jets' defense to the '85 Bears. Not even the ultra-confident Ryan would go that far.
But he believes his defensive unit can be pretty special.
"Will we end up being the best defense in football? I think so," the Jets' coach said Tuesday. "I challenge everybody: Put your negative comments out there and we'll see what happens in the end, because I think our defense is going to be outstanding.
"I wouldn't trade this defense for anybody's in the league."
Rex Lauds Jets Defense