Dennis Agapito
Mark Sanchez: A Disturbing Statistic
Had an opportunity to do a pre-game interview with another blogger before the Jets-Patriots game. Was asked about Mark Sanchez only attempting 18 passes against the Indianapolis Colts the week earlier and if he would have to throw more for the Jets to win against the Patriots? My answer, off the top of my head… Read more
More Tebow Or No Tebow
The Jets made a big splash this offseason acquiring quarterback Tim Tebow via a trade with the Denver Broncos. Tebow not only took over the starting quarterback job with the Broncos standing at 1-4, leading them to the playoffs advancing one round, but his strong religious beliefs and charitable works makes his popularity unprecedented. Jets… Read more
JetNation – Week 7 Power Rankings
Here’s the updated JetNation top ten power rankings: 10) Pittsburgh Steelers: With the Ravens hurting the door has opened for the Steelers to take the AFC North. 9) Minnesota Vikings: Adrian Peterson 4.8 yards-per-carry and Vikings third in the league with 22 sacks. 8) Baltimore Ravens: They are in trouble. 7) New England Patriots: Lucky! 6)… Read more
Jets Promote LB Dowtin From Practice Squad
The Jets have called up rookie linebacker Marcus Dowtin from the practice squad to fill the vacant roster spot left by the waiving of fullback John Connor. Signed as an undrafted free agent on 5/4 Dowtin was released from the team (8/31) during final cuts signing later with the Jets practice squad. Dowtin played three… Read more
JetNation – Week 6 Power Rankings
Here’s the updated JetNation top ten power rankings: 10) Philadelphia Eagles: Blew a late 10 point fourth quarter lead and minus nine in turnovers for the season. 9) Seattle Seahawks: Top 5 defense and came back down 13 to JN #8 ranked New England Patriots on Sunday. 8) New England Patriots: Play AFC East division leading… Read more
JetNation – Week 5 Power Rankings
Here’s the updated JetNation top ten power rankings: 10) Pittsburgh Steelers: Did anyone think they won’t be in the playoff hunt? 9) Minnesota Vikings: RB Adrian Peterson is playing like he never injured his knee last season and second year quarterback Christian Ponder looks fantastic (108 for 158, 69%, 6 TDs, QBR 95.5). 8) New… Read more
Sanchez And Tebow: Jets Are Painted Into A Corner
After a disappointing 2011 season which ended with three straight losses, the Santonio Holmes theatrics in the final game left a bad taste in all Jets fans mouths, especially after back-to-back AFC Championship appearances. Quarterback Mark Sanchez led the Jets in his first two seasons, since being drafted in 2009, to those championship game appearances… Read more
Jets TE Dedrick Epps Goes On Injured Reserve
After making his first ever NFL reception from, QB Tim Tebow, TE Dedrick Epps not only fumbled after getting hit but injured his knee as well during the Jets 34-0 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Epps was in the Jets training camp but released before the season began. With TE Dustin Keller fighting a… Read more
Holmes Placed On Season Ending Injured Reserve; Jets Sign WR Jason Hill
Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes has been placed on season ending injured reserve after sustaining a Lisfranc fracture on his left foot, which will require surgery, during the Jets 34-0 loss Sunday to the San Francisco 49ers. Losing Holmes is a tremendous blow to the Jets struggling offense as he was leading the team in… Read more
The $8.1 Million Salary Cap Space Fallacy
Thanks to Mike Florio and Pro-Football-Talk there is a fallacy running around that the Jets have $8.1 million in cap space to use for the 2012 season. Even though the September 3rd Florio article had a disclaimer which explained his numbers only included 51 players, not 53 and injured reserve (IR) cost which would count… Read more
JetNation – Week 4 Power Rankings
Here’s the updated JetNation top ten power rankings: 10) Arizona Cardinals: Lucky to come away with a win at home against a poor Dolphins team. Offensive line couldn’t protect the Cardinal’s QB Kevin Kolb allowing Miami to sack him 8 times. 9) New York Giants: Eli came up short, for once, or was that Lawrence Tynes… Read more
Jets sign RB Grimes From Texans Practice Squad; Tryout Veteran CB Carr
The Jets have made a roster move today signing undrafted running back Jonathan Grimes (5’10”, 201) off of the Houston Texans practice squad to their 53-man roster. Grimes rushed for over 1,400 yards with a 5.0 yards-per-carry average along with 23 receptions for 262 yards during his senior season at William & Mary. He also… Read more