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2011 NFL Draft: Predictions For Jets First Round Pick
The 2011 NFL Draft is quickly approaching which means that football analysts from all across the country are starting to post their mock drafts. Lets take a look at some of the predictions for the New York Jets first round pick. Steve Wyche- NFL.com : Justin Houston OLB Georgia Brent Sobleski- TFY: Muhammad Wilkerson DT… Read more
Rex Ryan Book Signing 5/5/11
On May 5th New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan will be appearing at Mendham Books (in Mendham NJ) to sign his new book “Play Like You Mean It”. For more information check out www.mendhambooks.com or call (973)543-4949. From the Mendham Books website: This is a ticketed event so the sooner you order the book… Read more
2011 NFL Draft: New York Jets Q&A
Now that the NFL Scouting Combine has come and gone it is time to start putting together the New York Jets draft board. Recently Matt Bitonti from DraftDaddy.com took the time to answer a few questions about the 2011 NFL Draft, which is scheduled to begin on April 28th. TR: Matt before we go into… Read more
New York Jets News And Notes
Bob Sanders to the Chargers- ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that free agent safety Bob Sanders, who visited with the Jets on Wednesday, will be signing a one-year deal with the Chargers. It will be interesting to see the terms of the contract, but it is safe to assume that a ton of incentive/injury clauses… Read more
Combine Interview Mentions Comparison to Gholston
Former Jet Victor Green and the guys over at classactsports.com recently covered the NFL scouting combine. A very interesting segment went down when Jared Ginsberg asked Ohio State defensive lineman Cam Heyward about being compared to former Jet Vernon Gholston. Check out his answer in this video ( at about the 2:00 mark). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qYo53MyR0g&feature=player_embedded… Read more
New York Jets News and Notes
1) Safety Bob Sanders visits- On Wednesday free agent safety Bob Sanders visited with the New York Jets. Sanders, the Defensive Player of the Year in 2007, was recently released by the Indianapolis Colts after three injury plagued seasons (only played in 9 games). When healthy Sanders is one of the hardest hitting safeties in… Read more
Jets Make Qualifying Offers to 9 Players
On Tuesday the New York Jets made qualifying tender offers (compensation required if signed by another team) to 9 of their restricted free agents. The list is as follows: Antonio Cromartie: 1st and 3rd Santonio Holmes: 1st and 3rd Brad Smith: 2nd Eric Smith: 3rd Kellen Clemens: 3rd Drew Coleman: 6th Nick Folk: 6th Right… Read more
Tomlinson To Return For 2011 Season
Several media outlets are reporting that running back LaDainian Tomlinson will be returning to the New York Jets for the 2011 season. This is a smart move by the Jets as LT was a very effective receiver out of the backfield providing a safety valve for Mark Sanchez. In addition Tomlinson did a tremendous job… Read more
Updated Information On Released Players; Coaches To Face Pay Cuts?
Jets save approximately $10 million in cap space- With the release of Kris Jenkins, Damien Woody, Vernon Gholston, and Jason Taylor the Jets will be saving approximately $10 million dollars in cap space. This is a considerable amount of money considering all of the pending free agents that the Jets have on their roster. According… Read more
Jets Release Woody; Taylor, Gholston, And Jenkins Next In Line
On Monday the New York Jets released veteran offensive tackle Damien Woody. This is somewhat of a risky move by the Jets as second year player Vlad Ducasse does not appear ready to start, and Wayne Hunter, who filled in for Woody when he hurt his achilles, is set to become a free agent. Damien… Read more
Walk Announced for Rutgers Football Player Eric LeGrand
On Saturday, June 4th, the Walk to Believe organization will be hosting a 5K walk at Rutgers Stadium with the proceeds to benefit the Eric LeGrand Believe Fund. For those of you that are not familiar with Eric LeGrand, he is the Rutgers football player that was paralyzed in a game against Army this… Read more
Interviews From The NFL Scouting Combine (Day 2)
Former Jet Victor Green and Class Act Sports are out in Indianapolis covering the NFL Combine. Here is their latest update. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fco-i-wzV5U&feature=player_embedded… Read more