FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- For the second straight day, a banner-toting aircraft hovered over the New York Jets' practice.
This time, the Jets laughed about it.
Practicing indoors because of the rain, they flew a toy helicopter -- about one foot in length -- over the field as the players performed their stretching exercises. A few players, noticing the toy, looked up and smiled as they watched it buzz over the 50-yard line, about 40 feet off the ground.
Attached to the helicopter was a small banner that said, "Go Jets!"
After a couple of minutes, a member of the Jets' support staff retrieved the helicopter and took it away.
Say this for the Jets: They have a sense of humor.
On Wednesday, the organization was stunned and annoyed by a real plane that flew over its outdoor practice for 20 minutes, carrying a "Fire John Idzik" banner. Idzik was on the field, along with owner Woody Johnson.
An unidentified woman, described as a "disgruntled fan" by the owner of a local aerial advertising company, paid close to $1,000 to have it done.
Idzik, the second-year general manager, has come under fire for the Jets' 1-8 start. Coach Rex Ryan, whose own job is in jeopardy, condemned the act.
"I personally don't think it's appropriate," Ryan said Wednesday, adding that Idzik wasn't "overly upset, but I'm sure he wasn't pleased with it."
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This time, the Jets laughed about it.
Practicing indoors because of the rain, they flew a toy helicopter -- about one foot in length -- over the field as the players performed their stretching exercises. A few players, noticing the toy, looked up and smiled as they watched it buzz over the 50-yard line, about 40 feet off the ground.
Attached to the helicopter was a small banner that said, "Go Jets!"
After a couple of minutes, a member of the Jets' support staff retrieved the helicopter and took it away.
Say this for the Jets: They have a sense of humor.
On Wednesday, the organization was stunned and annoyed by a real plane that flew over its outdoor practice for 20 minutes, carrying a "Fire John Idzik" banner. Idzik was on the field, along with owner Woody Johnson.
An unidentified woman, described as a "disgruntled fan" by the owner of a local aerial advertising company, paid close to $1,000 to have it done.
Idzik, the second-year general manager, has come under fire for the Jets' 1-8 start. Coach Rex Ryan, whose own job is in jeopardy, condemned the act.
"I personally don't think it's appropriate," Ryan said Wednesday, adding that Idzik wasn't "overly upset, but I'm sure he wasn't pleased with it."
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