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NOT DEAD YET By BTJF NEW YORK – There is no more successful franchise in the history of recorded sports than the New York Yankees. Success, of course, breeds jealousy and resentment. It was true in the 1950s when comedian Joe E. Lewis said, “Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for U.S. Steel.” It… Read more

Draft report cards written right after the draft are about as useless as all of our mock drafts put together, but nevertheless, here’s ours: Arizona Cardinals: A+ Denny Green knows talent. He picked up future starters at CB in Antrel Rolle (1st) and Eric Green (3rd), and got a quick, speedy and productive running back… Read more

by fatcatxl JetNation Guest Columnist Oakland has the Raiderettes, the Cowboys have the most famous cheerleaders in the world, and the New York Jets have… the flag boys. As a younger Jet fan, I’ve already learned to appreciate watching my team make stupid decisions at every turn the past few years (i.e. drafting Bryan Thomas… Read more

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

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

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 D.A. Baum Special Guest Columnist ~WAS ’04 JUST A FLUKE & CAN SAN DIEGO RETURN TO THE TOP OF THE AFC? ~HAVE THE RAVENS IMPROVED ENOUGH TO MAKE ANOTHER RUN FOR THE TROPHY? ~IS THIS THE YEAR THAT PEYTON TAKES TONY’S COLTS TO DETROIT FOR ALL OF THE MONEY? ~WILL BIG BEN NOT BE… Read more