FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Sweet dreams, Jets.

Hoping that catching a few extra Z's translates into better performance on the field, the New York Jets recently brought in sleep specialists to help the players get more rest.

Coach Rex Ryan also pushed back the team's schedule by about 90 minutes this week, giving the players a chance to be more energized and attentive during meetings and practice.

"We've had sleep people come in, talking about how important sleep is, how important it is to get eight hours of it," Ryan said Friday. "We bring in these specialists for a reason. I just think it's wise to do that, listening to people with a lot more knowledge than myself about it.

"If we can gain a little advantage, then we're going to look for it."

The players received handouts earlier in the week about how sleep helps performance. Meetings and practices were shortened a bit, and the change in the schedule was welcomed by the players.

"It was awesome," defensive lineman Mike DeVito said. "You still get the same amount of work in, but you get to sleep in a little bit more and get off your feet a little more. It was a smart thing, a really smart thing to do. Practice was higher tempo this week and guys are ready to go."

The Jets (1-1) are playing the Dolphins (1-1) at Miami with the temperature expected to be near 90 degrees Sunday. Along with getting plenty of rest, the team has stressed the importance of staying well hydrated -- a process that started early in the week with drinking plenty of fluids.