ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The brotherly bond between Rex Ryan and Mike Pettine goes only so far, especially now that the two are at different ends of New York.
After leaving the Jets, in part to come out of Ryan’s imposing shadow, Pettine is itching to see how his new-look, Buffalo defense matches up against his long-time mentor on Sunday.
Following four years as Ryan’s defensive coordinator in New York — and 11 years together with the Jets and Baltimore Ravens — Pettine will return to New York this Sunday as the Bills (1-1) take on the Jets (1-1).
Both teams are looking up at Miami (2-0) and New England (2-0) in the AFC East.
