BUFFALO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — Rex Ryan says he’s surprised by the reaction to his decision to name defensive end IK Enemkpali a team captain when their Bills face their former team, the Jets, this week.
Enemkpali, of course, is the former Jet who got into an altercation with quarterback Geno Smith in August. Smith allegedly owed Enemkpali money, and Enemkpali punched the QB in the face, breaking his jaw. New York waived Enemkpali that day. The Bills then claimed him.
Some viewed Ryan’s move to name Enemkpali a captain as an attempt to rile up the Jets.