AROUND THE NFL: FREE AGENCY WRAP UP
By Matt Greene With the Free Agency signing period on the decline, it is now time to look back on what transgressed over the past couple of weeks and digest all of the information and speculation flying all over the place. Since so much happened around the league this week, (and because there’s nothing else… Read more
Dropping the Ball
By Tyson Rauch Throughout his tenure as a New York Jet Laveranues Coles has endeared himself to the fans with his toughness, determination and heart. His team first attitude and tough as nails approach was second to none and made him a very integral part of the Gang Green’s offense. All of this cumulated with… Read more
Jets Sign FB Tony Richardson
SI is reporting that the Jets have signed pro-bowl full back Tony Richardson to a one year contract. Richardson who stands 6’1″ and weighs 238 pounds is being brought in as a lead blocker to help improve a running game that was lacking in 2007. Keep track of all the Jets moves with our Offseason… Read more
Woody Won’t Be Undersold
Calling all free agents. Calling all free agents. The Jets won’t be undersold. Woody Johnson has the check book open. Today the Jets have signed free agent offensive lineman Damien Woody to a contract reportedly worth 25.5 million over 5 years (11 million guaranteed). [youtube]4yYGoO5imyY[/youtube]… Read more
Jets Set New Pace
ESPN.com has reported that the Jets have signed free agent LB Calvin Pace. Pace was deciding between the Dolphins and the Jets. Apparently the Jets gave him 22 million reasons to come to NY. They guaranteed 22 million of his contract (20 million dollar signing bonus – 6 year, 42 million dollar deal). Woody “Daniel… Read more
Jets Talking To Bengals About DRob
ESPN.com is reporting that the Jets have a deal in place to trade Dewayne Robertson to the Bengals. The Jets would receive Cincinnati’s 4th and 5th round draft picks in the 2008 draft. Those picks are #114 and #151 overall. This deal won’t be official until DRob agrees to a contract extension and passes a… Read more
Jets Sign Faneca
The reports of Alan Faneca signing with the Jets were a little early, but they turned out to be true. Today the Jets officially signed Faneca t0 a 5 year deal worth 40 million dollars (21 million is guaranteed). This signing helps reshape the Jets offensive line which was a big area of concern last… Read more
ESPN Reports – Jets Land Alan Faneca
ESPN.com is reporting that the NY Jets continued their impressive first day of free agency by signing Alan Faneca. In one day they Jets have filled their two biggest needs (DT, LG). Faneca should have an immediate impact as he will be placed in between the young but talented LT D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Center Nick… Read more
Let The Games Begin…
Free agency is here and the Jets didn’t waste any time. According to ESPN.com the Jets will soon announce that they have traded for DT Kris Jenkins from the Carolina Panthers. The Jets will reportedly give up their 3rd and 5th round picks in exchange for the two time pro bowl defensive tackle. Read more… Read more
Combine Analysis \ Free Agency Preview
By Matt Greene Okay, here I’m going to provide a list of all the players the Jets have interviewed (that I know of) at the combine, their test results, and their measurements. I will also give my approximation as to when each of these players will come off the board. Players Interviewed: James Hardy –… Read more
Jets Release Dyson, McCareins and Clarke
The New York Jets have announced that the following players were released today: CB Andre Dyson, WR Justin McCareins and G Adrien Clarke. No surprises in these cuts, all were previously rumored to happen. Andre Dyson had a good year in 2006 but spent 2007 in the doghouse. Adrien Clarke being released is good news… Read more
Around The NFL: Special Edition
By Matt Greene What a week it has been around the NFL. Every night for this past week I’ve been logging on to what seems like every website that covers NFL stories and rumors on the web. I thought I’d be able to fit all I needed on one sheet of notes like I had… Read more