Dennis Agapito
NY Jets Mini-Camp Recap June 14
Today was the last of the Jets minicamp practices and Jetnation was fully represented with Courtney Aurillo, myself and “Boss-Man” Phil Sullivan helping with observations. Practice was shorter and less intense then yesterday as the team prepares to break away from any mandatory activities for awhile. Of course quarterback Mark Sanchez will hold his annual… Read more
Recapping The Jets Mini-Camp Practice Live
Today was the second day of Jets mandatory mini-camp. Here is a recap and some observations: Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow lead the offense, while neither were outstanding, Sanchez was more in control. Tebow looked a bit indecisive on his throws during drills having one intercepted. Sanchez, more comfortable, threw the ball with zip… Read more
“Jets West” Is Back As Sanchez Will Host Private Workouts
The “Jets West” camp is back. Manish Mehta of The New York Daily News is reporting that quarterback Mark Sanchez, as he’s done in the past, invited members of the offense to voluntary practice in Southern California between mini-camp (June 12-14) and training camp (late July). Santonio Holmes, Sanchez and other Jets players attended “Jets… Read more
Jets Sign Third Round Draft Pick Demario Davis; Waive OT- Cullen
Jenny Vrentas of the Star Ledger is reporting the Jets have signed round three (No. 77) pick linebacker Demario Davis (Arkansas State). Coach Rex Ryan praised the performance of the team’s top three picks Quinton Coples, Stephen Hill and Davis after voluntary workouts today. Davis’ signing leaves only round seven pick (No. 244) wide receiver… Read more
News From Today’s Jets Organized Team Activities
The Jets have continued with their voluntary Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week and today’s practice was open to the media. Here are some of the highlights: Second round draft pick wide receiver Stephen Hill continues to impress after making an acrobatic 50 yard catch from Tim Tebow. [tweet_embed id=208213330656116736] Another rookie Quinton Coples has… Read more
Will The Jets Win, Cover Or Both; Predicting Each Game Versus The Point Spread
While we all have an opinion on what the 2012/13 Jets record will be, Las Vegas (Cantor Gaming) has already provided the point-spread/betting-line for weeks 1-16 in the NFL. You’re not supposed to make predictions in May but what fun would that be? Here are some predictions based on the current lines for all the… Read more
Jets Sign Veteran Tackles Heyer and Willis
It is being reported by Jenny Vrentas of the Star Ledger that the Jets have signed veteran tackles Stephen Heyer and Ray Willis to sure up their offensive line as they head towards mini-camp. Stephen Heyer – OT (6’6”, 330, age: 28) started 21 games for the Washington Redskins in 2009 and 2010. He played with… Read more
Jets News and Notes
The following is a recap of some of the top stories surrounding the Jets: Sources say the team may not be finished acquiring veteran players: According to Roto-World, linebacker Rocky McIntosh (29) was invited to pay the Jets a visit. Last season McIntosh started 8 games with 65 tackles for the Washington Redskins. CBS Sports… Read more
Recapping The Jets OTA’s
The Jets continued their organized team activities (OTA) today and was the first practice open to the media while both Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow were on the field. The team is working hard to implement Tony Sparano’s new offensive system and Coach Rex Ryan likes what he sees, “The tempo I think is the first… Read more
Ellis To Serve 45 Day Prison Term
The legal issue facing Jets nose tackle Kenrick Ellis has finally come to a conclusion. As reported on Jet-Nation, Ellis was facing felony charges stemming from a fight which occurred while he attended Hampton University. If convicted Ellis could have been deportation, since he is not a United States citizen, but he accepted a plea… Read more
Jets Sign Journeyman Fullback – Ful Vakapuna
The Jets have signed free agent fullback Ful Vakapuna. Originally a seventh round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 Vakapuna played collegiately at Brigham Young University. He is probably better known for appearing on the HBO show “Hard Knocks” then anything he’s done on the football field. Cut by the Bengals before the… Read more
Jets Waive Eddie Jones and DeAngelo Smith
The Jets have released safety DeAngelo Smith and linebacker Eddie Jones: Smith signed as a free agent in April 2012 but was a long shot to make the 53-man roster since he hadn’t seen NFL action since 2009. The addition of safety Yeremiah Bell made Smith expandable as the Jets still have six safeties on… Read more