CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -A sharp-tongued Rex Ryan might have provided a Baltimore Ravens rookie with some extra motivation.
Toward the end of his news conference Monday, the New York Jets coach was talking glowingly about the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive tradition when he mentioned former defensive end Michael McCrary.
“I am disappointed that they gave his jersey to some rookie who hasn’t proven” anything, said Ryan, using an expletive. “Excuse my language.”
With a big grin, Ryan looked over at senior director of public relations Bruce Speight and said, “Sorry, Bruce.”
McCrary, a two-time Pro Bowl selection who retired after 2002, wore No. 99 – which was given to second-round pick Paul Kruger.
The teams play next Monday night at Baltimore.
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