Rex Ryan was asked to respond to the New England Patriots' decision to sign Tim Tebow.

"If they want to replace [Tom] Brady with him," Ryan deadpanned, "that's fine."

Ryan and the New York Jets were unable to use Tebow after sending a third round pick last offseason to the Denver Broncos.

"I'm happy for the young man to get another opportunity in the league," said Ryan. "It didn't work out here. Obviously, he had more success in Denver than he did here. It is what it is."