Rex Ryan pays an emotional tribute to the late Jets center, Nick Mangold

difficult day for so many people, but particularly for you. What are your emotions this morning? Oh, it’s just uh it’s brutal. It’s a such a great young man. I had the pleasure of coaching him for uh all six years with the Jets. And I remember it was obvious I was getting fired. My last game, Mangled’s injured, like injured. and he comes to me says, “I’m playing this game.” And he wanted to play for me. That’s what I remember about this kid. He was awesome and just way too young. I feel so bad for his wife and family. Rough, difficult day obviously for so many who knew and love Nick Mangold. and you among those and all of the the Jets family and the Ohio State family is mourning today as well. Nick Mangold gone at just the age of 41.

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20 comments

  6. I was watching ESPN this morning and had already heard the news and was heartbroken but when I watched Rex live, I broke down crying with him. Nick was my all-time favorite NY Jet player. Met him so many times throughout the years and he was the nicest guy and SO SO funny. Rest in Peace Nick 🙁

  7. I am not RR’s biggest fan but I have an enormous amount of respect for him which has only increased after watching this. I myself nearly died last year (was 15m away, septic shock). I look at everything differently these days. Life is curiously fragile. I always knew that. We all know that. This is such sad news. By all accounts NM was the finest of men. Life can be so cruel. Sigh.

  16. Respect from Bronco nation. Mangold was a truly great player and will be missed. Love and prayers to his family. That's to Rex for his heartfelt feelings. Real men cry then they lose other real men.

  17. As a Bengals/Ohio State fan/fellow human being, may Nick Mangold rest in paradise. And I send my best wishes for peace to his loved ones during this difficult time. Watching Rex Ryan break down really hit me in the feels. There's no denying whatsoever that he genuinely loved and respected Nick.

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