Dennis Agapito

Safety is a position that requires major improvements for the Jets this off season.  The underwhelming starter Eric Smith, currently still with the team, was often seen chasing tight ends down the field and seemed to lack the speed necessary to cover a large area.  While unrestricted free agent former starter Jim Leonhard had suffered season… Read more

According to Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith, the Colts plan to announce the departure of quarterback Peyton Manning on Wednesday March 7:  The Peyton Manning era in Indianapolis is coming to an end on Wednesday. The Colts will officially do what has been widely expected for months and formally announce that they’re releasing Manning… Read more

Rich Cimini of ESPN New York is reporting that the Jets will not make an offer to restricted free agent tight end Matthew Mulligan: The Jets are ready to say goodbye to oft-penalized TE Matthew Mulligan, a restricted free agent. The team isn’t planning to extend a qualifying offer, according to a league source, meaning… Read more

According to the New York Post, the Jets are contemplating an offer to unrestricted free agent linebacker Bryan Thomas: The Jets are considering re-signing free agent outside linebacker Bryan Thomas, according to two sources. Thomas missed most of the 2011 season with a torn left Achilles tendon, but he has been rehabilitating the injury and… Read more

Here’s some current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Safety: Mark Barron (Alabama) – Widely considered the top safety available in the draft, he has good measurable, six feet one inch, 213 pounds.  Unfortunately Barron is recovering from surgery and was not able to participate in any of the on field activities.  He… Read more

Here’s some more current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Defensive Linemen: Fletcher Cox (Mississippi State) – He is an athletic lineman who fits in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme.  Cox has good physical attributes, six feet four inches, 298 pounds with long arms (34 ½”).  He performed very well in drills… Read more

Here’s some current and follow up analysis from the NFL combine: Wide Receivers: Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) – After having strong physical measurements, he raised some red flags, when deciding not to participate in any of the agility portion of the combine, for no particular reason.  This brings up questions about his speed and overall… Read more

The combine is here and hundreds of NFL hopefuls are in Indianapolis to show their physical and athletic abilities.  Here’s some analysis of current results for those players often linked to the Jets as possible picks. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (South Carolina) was rumored to be overweight and out of shape causing his draft stock… Read more

Here’s a follow up to a recent article about the 2012 salary cap, and where the Jets stand compared to their AFC east counterparts.  Jets’ tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson has agreed to restructure his contract to provide the team with some much needed salary cap relief.  Ferguson lowered his 2012 guaranteed base salary ($9 million) and… Read more

According to NYJetscap.com, the Jets salary cap issues appear to be worse than originally thought.  Thanks to increases in salaries via incentive bonuses as well as adjustments under the new CBA, the Jets currently have far less space than any of their AFC East rivals.  The current numbers include an $8.39 million carryover from 2011. General Manager… Read more

Well it’s time to take out the ‘punching bag’, Eric Smith, for some more jabs.  Smith did not exactly inspire most Jets fans with his play this past season.  Visions of him trying to chase down tight ends every week are still etched in our memories, but before you just toss poor Eric to the… Read more