Dennis Agapito
Jets Sign Sixth Round Draft Pick Safety Josh Bush
The Star Ledger’s Jenny Vrentas is reporting that the Jets have signed #187 overall draft pick safety Josh Bush to a contract: The Jets are making quick work of signing their new rookies, agreeing to terms today on a four-year deal with sixth-round draft pick Josh Bush. While details are not yet available Bush will most… Read more
Rex Ryan Explains “Sitting” Coples And Other News From Jets Rookie Camp – Day Two
The Jets had their second day of rookie mini-camp and it was not without some controversy. As reported earlier on Jets-Nation first round draft pick Quinton Coples was held out of a portion of practice without an injury or any particular reason. “We kind of held (Quinton) Coples out of team today … obviously had… Read more
Coples Told To “Take A Seat” by Jets Coaches
Various sources have confirmed that New York Jets first round draft pick Quinton Coples had been told to remain out of 11-on-11 drills during today’s rookie mini-camp: Jenny Vrentas / The Star Ledger: Coples was suited up for practice today and took part in individual drills, but he was on the sideline for the… Read more
Jets Rookie Camp – Day One
The Jets had their first day of rookie mini-camp yesterday and Head Coach Rex Ryan discussed the practice along with his impressions of the newest members of the team. Some of the Jets top draft picks gave a perspective of their first day and how they are handling the process while trying to improve. “Guys… Read more
Jets Sign Second Round Draft Pick Hill
According to Jenny Vrentas of The Star Ledger the Jets have already signed their second round draft pick, #43 overall, wide receiver Stephen Hill (Georgia Tech) to a contract: Less than a week after being drafted, receiver Stephen Hill has reached agreement with the Jets on a four-year deal worth just under $5 million, according to… Read more
Jets Waive Defensive End Ropati Pitoitua
According to Roto-World the Jets have placed reserve defensive end Ropati Pitoitua on the waiver wire. He was set to make $1.15 million this season and with the addition of first round draft pick Quinton Coples may have become expandable: Jets waived DE Ropati Pitoitua. The 6-foot-8, 315-pound “five technique” played well over 300… Read more
Five UDFA To Watch At Jets Rookie Camp
Just because the 2012 NFL draft is over doesn’t mean there are no more potential players left to fill the roster. The Jets have signed 10 undrafted free agents and invited another 23 to participate in their rookie camp. The following is an analysis of five players to watch, who not only could make the… Read more
Jets Draft Day 3 Preview
The final day of the NFL draft is here and rounds four through seven will take place today. The Jets have five picks total, three in round six (#187, #202, #203) and two in round seven (#242, #244). The following are some players/positions to watch as potential picks for the Jets: Offensive Line: Joe Long… Read more
Jets Draft Day 2 Preview
Now that day one/round one of the NFL draft is over it is time to preview day two, which includes rounds two and three. The Jets currently hold a pick in each round, 2nd – #15/47 (overall) 3rd #14/77 (overall), and they will have many options as first round talent slips into later rounds. Here… Read more
Video Analysis: The Safeties Role In The Jets Defense
All Jets fans remember the 99 yard touchdown catch made by Giant’s wide receiver Victor Cruz which may have very well sunk the Jets 2011 playoff hopes. With the safety position being a concern video analysis of the Cruz play helps in understanding specific defensive formations along with the safeties responsibilities and what the Jets will… Read more
Tannenbaum, Bradway And Clinkscales Talk Jets With Season Ticket Holders
The Jets held a conference call today with season ticket holders to discuss the team and upcoming draft. General Manager Mike Tannenbaum, Senior Personnel Executive Terry Bradway and Vice President of College Scouting Joey Clinkscales were on hand to field a variety of questions. When asked about the status of the pass rush Tannenbaum responded… Read more
Jet Nation Interviews Safety Jim Leonhard
Jets 2011 starting safety Jim Leonhard’s season was cut short by an unfortunate knee injury. Leonhard is currently an unrestricted free agent but news of his health and contract talks with the Jets have been relatively quiet. Leonhard was known as the ‘quarterback’ of the secondary, often setting the type of coverage to be used. The… Read more