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MetLife Stadium rocks during Jets games, with or without a mascot. According Ed Anzalone, the artist formerly known as "Fireman Ed," the team asked him to return to games to pump up the crowd with his infamous rendition of the "J-E-T-S, Jets! Jets! Jets!" chant.

As the team searches for a fan to replace the energetic Anzalone during games, the former famous fan told Yahoo's Kristian Dyer that the team actually took him out to lunch with the idea of swaying him into a Fireman Ed return.

"I said no because it was the same problem, I couldn't take my kids to the game. I told them I wouldn't come back," Anzalone said. "I told them they should do something and try to get a young guy. I don't want to see it go away."

If the Jets believe there's a need for Fireman Ed's return, true fans of the team would likely be on the same page with that notion. For what it's worth, Anzalone did go on to say that he would return on a special occasion, if his services were truly wanted.

"One game if the situation was right, if the team wanted me back – if the fans wanted me back," Anzalone said.

Is that the case? Do you want to see Fireman Ed back in business at Jets games? Vote in our poll and sound off in the comment section.

Joe Giglio may be reached at jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @JoeGiglioSports. Find NJ.com on Facebook.