The Rundown: Closed Versus Open, Which is Better?

Damien Woody spoke to L.A. Times columnist Sam Farmer about the difference between his first and now his second camp with the Jets. As for the Jets, the mantra uttered in every corner of their camp is that the relaxed Ryan “treats us like men,” with the implication that the rigid Mangini didn’t. Without naming Mangini, specifically, guard Damien Woody said not being afforded that respect “is almost degrading.” “Here I am 31 years old, I’ve got my own kids, and I’m married, and here’s someone that’s not that much older than me — or whatever the case may be — telling me what I can and can’t do,” Woody said. “It’s so regimented where the game is just not a game anymore. It’s not fun. Even when you win it’s not fun.” Indeed. Mangini was 23-25 as a head coach through his tight-lipped process. Let’s see if the more open process bears better results … like say ...