Jets safety Rhodes kept people guessing where he goes

The New York Jets free safety Kerry Rhodes made his first statement Thursday since Jets head coach Rex Ryan hinted that he would like not to see Rhodes on the roster, but what the safety said just made people more confused with whether he will stay or leave.

"Rex Ryan is my guy. I like Rex a lot," Rhodes said. "We get along. We're great friends. He called me [yesterday] and reiterated again that they want me here. And to be honest, I really do want to be here." But he also said, "Sometimes circumstances happen. There's going to be a little talk between us in the next couple of weeks."

Although what Ryan said a few days ago seemed to suggest that it would be fine with him if Rhodes left the Jets, Rhode appeared to convince people that it was up to his own choice. Saying that he would like to continue wearing his No. 25 Jets jersey as Ryan and the team want, Rhodes, however, also said he is not going to promise that he will stay with the team. As confusing is the statement, I guess it is absolutely up to his choice to leave or not.