Jets’ Mini-Camp: Change Is in the Air

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Published: June 11, 2009

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... as fireworks is to the Fourth of July and Santa Claus is to Christmas. Unlike the bitter and hateful political arena, where the word has been used and abused, change is clearly in the atmosphere at One Jets Drive in Florham Park New Jersey.

For the entire week, the Jets opened its year-old facility to the public for the first time ever for a series of events and extravaganza that included five practices.

After personally attending the two afternoon practices on Tuesday and Wednesday, it was quite clear that Rex Ryan has changed what used to be a group of timid tightwads into a group of confident, happy, and gracious players.

On Tuesday, Jet fans were allowed to stand alongside the outdoor field-turf practice field with nothing but small advertising billboards separating them from the players. Unlike past years, when fans were forced to stand seemingly miles away from the players, spectators had close contact with the players on this aftern...

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