... supports your preferred stance. For first-year coach Rex Ryan and his New York Jets, the time to tie laces is rapidly drawing to a close.

Gang Green will kick off their 2009 season in Reliant Stadium when they take on Gary Kubiak and his Houston Texans. But this isn't the same expansion team the Jets defeated in all three of their previous meetings.

The Texans are a team no longer interested in learning curves. They are a talented team, starved for respect in a competitive AFC South with hopes of sending an early message to the NFL.

For the Jets, Houston represents an immediate challenge in a schedule loaded with ever-present danger.

While all eyes will be on rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, fans should realize that the f...

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