FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- It was a typical off-day in the New York Jets' training room. About a dozen players were receiving treatment for various injuries, trying to heal up as fast as possible for the next game. Most were on their phones, texting or scrolling or playing games to pass time.
Tight end Tyler Conklin was texting a friend when he glanced up and happened to make eye contact with tackle Tyron Smith. Then a look of disbelief came over Smith's face.
"Dude," Conklin said, "you look like you just saw a ghost.