C.J. Mosley hated spending the last month just watching the Jets from the sideline, but the truth is he did a lot more than just watch.
The Jets inside linebacker was heavily involved in the game plan and preparation each week. His voice was heard in meetings, video sessions, on the sidelines and his defensive coordinator's ears.
Mosley is one of the Jets' captains and he embraced that role during his four-game absence because of a groin injury. He became an acting coach, wearing the headset during practices and games to stay sharp and offered words of advice, encouragement and in some cases criticism.