Debunking the myths surrounding the Jets' Sheldon Richardson

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- In Sheldon Richardson's mind, where thoughts of self-importance race at 143 mph, he expects to have a bounce-back season because ... wait for the reasons ...

1. Brandon Marshall is gone.

2. He hopes to return to his natural position on the defensive line, the 3-technique tackle.

3. It's a contract year.

Let's start with the Marshall situation.

First of all, Richardson's criticism Tuesday of his former New York Jets teammate was unfortunate because all he did was put his toxic relationship with Marshall back in the headlines, dredging up bad memories from last season. Coach Todd Bowles, who is trying to rebuild the locker-room culture, couldn't have been pleased with…