On Sunday night, the New York Jets will open their season at home against the Dallas Cowboys. And Jets coach Rex Ryan made some comments that appeared to be an attempt to strike fear, not in the Cowboys, but in the Cowboys' fanbase.

Ryan, known for making outlandish statements, was asked about Cowboys fans making their presence known at MetLife Stadium on Sunday...

“It’s probably not recommended that you wear Cowboys stuff, I would think...I don’t know why they’d be here. They’re coming into our stadium.”

Did Ryan just threaten the Cowboys fans?



In the wake of recent headlines of fan violence, these comments are, at best, in poor taste. And at worst, Ryan is probably facing a tongue-lashing from Emperor Roger Goodell. Ryan may have even set the Jets organization up for heavy lawsuits if any Cowboys fans are assaulted this weekend as Ryan's comments could be interpreted as permission for Jets fans to take matters into their own hands.

Ryan did try to backtrack from his comments, saying "it wasn't [his] intention" to threaten Cowboys fans. But he went on to reiterate that he does not want to see any Cowboys gear in the his team's stadium. "I don't think our stadium needs to have visiting color jerseys," said Ryan.

Ryan added that fan safety is important to him and the organization.

But for a guy that is often accused of not thinking before speaking, these recent comments would seem to qualify.