"For the first time in his NFL career, Kerry Rhodes is no longer a starting safety.

He's also not quite sure how much longer he'll be with the New York Jets after being demoted yesterday by coach Rex Ryan in favor of Eric Smith.

"I don't know," Rhodes said of his future with the team. "I didn't expect to be in this position, so I don't know."

Rhodes has failed to be the playmaking presence Ryan expected when he compared him to Baltimore's Ed Reed in the offseason. Instead, Rhodes has struggled with no interceptions, sacks, forced fumbles or fumble recoveries.

"Do I expect more of Kerry? I would say that's a true statement than what we're getting," Ryan said. "He probably expected more of himself also.""