Seven hours after a touching cyber-farewell to D'Brickashaw Ferguson, complete with on-line testimonials, video highlights of his career and a poignant letter from the man himself, the New York Jets secured his replacement -- Ryan Clady, a former Pro Bowl player with the Denver Broncos.
Thanks for the memories, Brick. Welcome to Jersey, Ryan.
There's no time for sentimentality in the NFL.
The first impression on the trade is the Jets have replaced one of the most durable players in recent history with a guy who has missed 30 of the last 48 games because of severe foot and knee injuries.