Darrelle Revis won’t be glued to his television Thursday night.
The Jets cornerback was asked if he would watch the NFL season opener.
“Who’s playing?” Revis responded.
Oh, just the Patriots, the team Revis played for last year and won a Super Bowl with, and the Steelers.
“I might,” Revis then said. “I don’t watch football that much when I’m home unless I’m studying.”
But the Patriots are unveiling the Super Bowl banner, the one you won with them.
“That’s awesome,” Revis said. “I was part of it. That’s awesome.”
Though Revis may not be thinking about his former teammates, he did give his current ones a reason to smile Wednesday. Every player found a new pair of Bose headphones in his locker with a note that read, “Here’s a little gift to get things going — let’s go Jets! — Darrelle.”
Browns cornerback Joe Haden versus Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall figures to be one of the best matchups of Sunday’s game. Jets coach Todd Bowles had nothing but praise for Haden on Wednesday.
“He’s one of the best in the league even when he came out [of college],” Bowles said. “He studies. He shadows. He’s tough. He’s feisty. Even though he’s not as tall as some of the rest of them, he’s feisty and he’s tough and he’s strong up top. He understands the game very well. He plays zones as well as man and he tackles. That’s a rare combination to have in today’s game but he has it.”
The Jets are a healthy bunch. QB Geno Smith (jaw) was the only player to miss practice. LB Erin Henderson (knee), S Jaiquawn Jarrett (shoulder), WR Devin Smith (ribs) and DE Leonard Williams (calf) all were limited.
Bowles said Devin Smith won’t play Sunday. The other players who were limited are expected to play. Bowles said Williams and Muhammad Wilkerson, who had a hamstring injury in training camp, have no limitations this week.
Browns rookie RB Duke Johnson cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and could play Sunday. He has been out since Aug. 29. Johnson, a third-round pick, could have a significant role for the Browns. … Browns coach Mike Pettine said QB Johnny Manziel is healthy and will be Josh McCown’s backup Sunday.
