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Ryan: IK captain pick not a slap in Jets' face

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan defended his decision to name IK Enemkpali a game-day captain against the New York Jets on Thursday, claiming it isn't a slap at his old team.

Citing that he traditionally designates players playing against their former teams as game day captains, Ryan said his choice of Enemkpali was not a shot at the Jets even though the linebacker punched and broke Geno Smith's jaw during Jets' training camp before he was released by the team.

"Guys, it's not a slap in anybod's face.