Defensive coordinator Rex Ryan was in quite the good mood today after practice despite the prospect of trying to keep the New England Patriots’ top-ranked offense under wraps.

Ryan, who talks to the media once a week, began his session by answering team spokesman Kevin Byrne’s question of whether he was limping. “No, I’m pimpin’,” Ryan said without hesitation.

When asked if he relished the challenge of trying to contain a Patriots offense that averages more than 40 points a game, Ryan replied, “Not really,” before launching into a longer, more serious answer.

Ryan was then asked about having a defense that may be its healthiest (sans defensive end Trevor Pryce) since the season opener. “I know last night that Green Bay, they had to do without one of their corners and a pass rusher. Try doing it for nine weeks, and maybe I’ll feel a little sorrier for you.”

Finally, Ryan talked about tight end Benjamin Watson, who tends to get lost in the shuffle that is Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Donte Stallworth. “They’ve got another weapon there, don’t they? Yeah, but I think he only runs a 4.5, though. So we’re not as worried about him as we are the other ones.”