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Vick Suspended First 4 Games
The good news for ESPN this week is that its decision not to devote reporting assets to the Ben Roethlisberger case has allowed it to do some great work regarding the Mike Vick situation. Earlier in the week, ESPN reported that Vick and Commissioner Roger Goodell would meet this week. Despite rumors that the meeting… Read more
Jets Open Up Google Adwords Account
It has come to this, the Jets are now trying to sell season tickets using google adwords. After a one billion dollar new stadium project the Jets have taken out ads all over the internet. Look at the top of this page, you may see the ad: Get Jets Tickets Now. Woody and his greed… Read more
Are the Jets built to win in 2009? Defense.
New York Jets 2009 evaluation, the offensive side of the ball was covered and several concerns were identified. From the inexperience at the quarterback and wide receiver positions to the lack of a proven blocking tight end, there is a good chance that the offense will struggle. The defensive side of the ball should be… Read more
Player Q&A: Lito Sheppard
Courtesy NYJets.com How did you earn the nickname “Cowboy Killer”? [Laughs] Well, I think half of my career picks came against the Cowboys. Two of them I was able to take for 100-plus yards, so that kind of put me in history in the NFL. But the Cowboys have been real good to me, man… Read more
2009 NY Jets Training Camp Schedule
The NY Jets have announced their training camp schedule for 2009. Camp this year is being held at SUNY Cortland but there will also be appearances at Hofstra and Florham Park. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Always check the New York Jets official camp page to confirm that the practices are on… Read more
Four Downs
By Chris Pine Disclaimer: This week I find myself in a bit of a quandary regarding my contributions to JetNation.com. In trying to write something every week about The New York Jets I occasionally hit a roadblock. Now said roadblocks typically occur for one of two reasons; either I have nothing to write about or… Read more
Are the New York Jets built to win in 2009?
By Tyson Rauch – Part One (Offense) With training camp only a couple of weeks away the evaluation process has begun for all of the teams in the National Football League. The New York Jets are a team that has gone through significant changes from the head coach to the starting quarterback. Rex Ryan takes… Read more
Jets Sign TE Richard Owens
The Jets have signed free agent Tight End, Richard Owens. In the wake of the release of Bubba Franks, the Jets have signed free agent TE Richard Owens (6-4, 273/Louisville) today. Owens was an UDFA signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2004, during which time he played in 39 games for the Vikings from 2004-06… Read more
NY Jets Release TE Bubba Franks
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have released TE Bubba Franks. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Franks (6’6”, 265), a 10-year veteran, was originally signed by the Jets on Mar. 17, 2008, and caught six passes for 47 yards in eight games (four starts) during the 2008… Read more
JetNation.com Announces Poster Rehab
For Immediate Release: JetNation.com Opens Enrollment For Poster Rehab Program JetNation.com is pleased to announce that it will soon be providing rehabilitation for additional internet posters, free of charge. The site which was founded in 2005 prides itself on being a poster refuge. There are numerous documented cases of posters that were banned from other… Read more
J.J. Jones Dies In House Fire
Ex Jet quarterback John “J.J.” Jones has died in a house fire that is being labeled as suspicious. J.J. Jones was once the 3rd string QB behind Joe Namath. JJ Jones joined us here at JetNation.com in March of 2008 and posted an update on his life (reprinted below). Our thoughts and prayers are with… Read more
Jets Sign OT Nevin McCaskill
The New York Jets have signed free agent T Nevin McCaskill. The announcement was made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. McCaskill (6-4, 300/Hampton/Tallahassee, FL) was originally signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Bills on July 28, 2007 and was a member of the Bills practice squad for parts of the 2007 season… Read more