by Frank Barone JetNation Senior Columnist The Atlanta Braves- are they a successful franchise for the Jets to emulate or an example of what the Jets need to avoid? The Atlanta Braves last season proved many experts (and myself) wrong by overcoming injuries and offseason player losses to win their 13th consecutive division title. The… Read more

by Joe Grinwis JetNation Senior Columnist Time to take a closer look at the players we got in this years draft, Jets fans. K – Mike Nugent: Nugent, a former Lou Groza Award winner, is entering this year with a lot more pressure than many imagine. Nugent has to replace Doug Brien and he has… Read more

by Isaac Cass JetNation Columnist “I think it’s just the mental aspect – I think that’s one difference I’ve seen with the better college kickers and the better NFL kickers,â€? says Nugent. “No matter what situation arises, they can just forget about it and focus on what they have to do. So, I think you… Read more

JETS RELEASE K DOUG BRIEN New York City – The New York Jets announced today that K Doug Brien, who will be entering his 12th NFL season in 2005, has been released. The announcement was made by Jets’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Terry Bradway. “Doug Brien did a great job for us in the two… Read more

JETS’ ANNOUNCE DT JOSH EVANS RETIREMENT FROM PRO FOOTBALL New York City – The New York Jets announced today the retirement of defensive tackle Josh Evans. The announcement was made by Jets’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Terry Bradway. Evans, 6-3, 280 pounds, would have been entering his 10th NFL season in 2005. He re-signed with… Read more

MIKE NUGENT: THE KICKER YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED by Joe Grinwis Contributing Columnist As many Jets fans were filling out their mock drafts in the weeks and months to come until draft day there arose one name that most Jets fans didn’t like to see. Mike Nugent. Many Jets fans didn’t think that he was worth… Read more

by Tom Shane Managing Editor As Jets fans, we are notorious for flying off the handle when things get a little shaky with our favorite team. Who amongst us hasn’t had to fix some sheet rock, buy a new television, or replace an unfortunately situated dog or cat the day after a tough loss? Which… Read more

by slats Contributing Columnist When Terry Bradway got up on the podium when he was first hired, he spoke of believing in building the team through the draft. Four years later, wouldn’t you think that maybe he’d have one player left on the roster from his first amateur lottery? Umm… sorry, the Jets are one… Read more

Dear Greengal, I’m having an affair with a JN moderator’s wife along the east coast and am unsure how to break the news to him. We’ve tried cutting it off for months but it’s just so damned good she keeps coming back to me. You would think the distance between us would keep us apart… Read more

by EricBarton50 Contributing Columnist In less than four days the Jets will be OTC at pick #26. Jets GM Terry Bradway and Head Coach Herm Edwards have been stressing the need to add a playmaking pass catching Tight End that can be a downfield threat. The best Tight End in this draft is considered by… Read more

by Frank Barone Senior Columnist For any NFL team, a successful draft starts with a good scouting department that is making the evaluations of players. However, you also need a coaching staff that believes in your personnel department so they give these young players a chance to play. A team that does not have the… Read more