Odds and ends from mini-camp

Mini-camp is rolling along. Yesterday's camp had a few interesting moments when Darrelle Revis was standing around on the sideline not doing anything. Lots of speculation and then he confirmed that he had basically taken himself out for a few plays to make a "statement."

Unfortunately, when he told his coach that he was "lightheaded" and the coach told Rex Ryan, Ryan believed him. Upon finding out that it may have all been a ploy, Ryan was not happy. The two plan to talk today to straighten everything out.

"It's so not him," Ryan said. "So uncharacteristic to try to get out of anything. He knows that's not right."

Revis backtracked a little bit today saying that he was truly a little lightheaded from not eating. However, clearly sitting out might not have been something he would have done other other circumstances. Trainers have plenty of protein bars and the like to give players if they need it.

Nick Mangold, the other disgruntled Jet, said today that he is "deeply disappointed" at the state of his contract negotiations but felt it was in his best interest to attend mini-camp.

While he did not rule out holding out in training camp, he was also very clear that he wants his career to continue only with the Jets.

In more mundane news, the defense came out firing today - especially the defensive backs. This was likely an attempt to make up for a more anemic outing yesterday, when the only events of note were two INTs by Dwight Lowery.

Today was Brodney Pool's turn. He had two picks in the morning, while the rest of his unit was all over the place knocking down passes and just getting in the offense's way any way they could. Revis got his first official interception in the afternoon practice off a pass to Jerricho Cotchery.

Mark Sanchez looked fine after a little breather in yesterday afternoon's practice when he spent most of his time taking over the play calling duties from Brian Schottenheimer in order not to overdo the physical work quite yet. He also stayed out of live, 11-on-11s this afternoon as well.

The person who may be overdoing it is Brad Smith. Currently playing almost all the offensive positions except the o-line, not to mention his special teams job, he's one busy guy. However, in typical fashion he is taking it all in very good humor. The biggest challenge for him is to balance the mental side of going back and forth from wide receiver to quarterback.

"Going for a 20 yard out route and then right to a five-step drop in a few seconds...I'm a little tired," he said laughing.

Rookie cornerback Kyle Wilson, has by all accounts, looked great both at nickel and returning punts. He also couldn't be nicer or easier to deal with and is obviously already very comfortable with his new teammates. I saw him teasing Kris Jenkins about something, which is pretty brave not only because he's a rookie but especially since Jenkins has seven years, six inches and about 180 pounds on him. Fortunately for Wilson, whatever it was, Jenkins just laughed.

Funniest moment in practice thus far, was this afternoon when Kyle Wilson lying flat on his back on the ground having run into another player, went to sit up and as he did Kellen Clemens fired the ball trying to throw it away hitting Wilson squarely in the face. The sound it made could be heard across the entire field. He was fine, the laughter was prolonged.

Santonio Holmes continues to try to get in the groove of the new offense. He said he's trying to study a lot to get up to speed. He has made a few nice plays. Ryan said today that as they did last year with Calvin Pace, they will try to get Holmes as much extra work as possible now and in training camp in preparation for his four-game suspension.

Quick off-the-field note. If you're in anywhere in the vicinity of Dearborn, Michigan this Saturday, Braylon Edwards is hosting a brunch in conjunction with his foundation. Check out www.braylonedwardsfoundation.org. It's looks to be a great event and supports a great cause - ThinkDetroitPAL.