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Get used to this sight.

(William Perlman/The Star-Ledger)

MIAMI -- The Jets play for their eighth (and final) win of 2013 Sunday afternoon, though the result of the game will have little effect on Rex Ryan's job status. The Jets head coach seems to have retained his job -- despite failing to lift his team to the playoffs for a third consecutive season.

As details have started to emerge of Jets HQ in Florham Park, it seems Ryan is safe. A formal announcement could come as soon as Sunday, the Daily News reported Saturday.

Ryan, according to reports, spent the closing hours of Friday in meeting with general manager John Izik. It is believed that the Idzik revealed his plan to Ryan, who has one season remaining on his contract after Sunday's game.

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FROM THE STAR-LEDGER AND NJ.COM

-- Signs pointing to Rex's return.

-- Brian VanGorder is leaving Jets, returning to college.

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AROUND NEW YORK

-- More stuff on this Ryan drama.

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FROM MIAMI

-- The Miami Dolphins must win to keep a playoff dream alive.

-- Which has kickstarted a debate as to whether they have learned from past failures.