Featured Editorials
Houston Ready to Take Off
by Eric Barton JetNation Contributor Should Curtis Martin miss a significant amount of time for the Jets in the upcoming season, it would seemingly make for a bleak situation for the team’s chances at making the playoffs. But it might not be as bad as it sounds. Dare I say…a blessing in disguise? In the… Read more
2005 Camp Preview: Good News/Bad News
by Tom Shane JetNation Editor If you’re like me, you read too much about the NFL. And if you’re like me, you’ve already read four-hundred team and NFL previews. You’ve searched the web, you’ve bought every Street and Smith’s guide you can, you’ve even gotten so desperate as to look at the Jets official website… Read more
The World Series of Football
By Nick Ferraro Only 12 of the 30 starting quarterbacks played in all 16 games last season. With the emphasis placed on pressuring the signal caller, it’s probable that your team’s backup will see significant time under center. Qualifying for the post-season may hinge on the number two’s ability to stay above water while the… Read more
We've Come a Long Way, Baby! – The Rise of the Female Football Fan (and the Men who Dislike it)
by Theresa (Garb) We’ve come a long way, baby! Yessiree. Where once Jane Kennedy did puff pieces for the CBS pre-game show – you know, those human interest stories that Armen Keteyian does now – we now have Suzy Kolber as the focal point on ESPN’s Edge NFL Match-up show. Where women were once not… Read more
The 'E' Word: The Jets, Expectation, and 36 years of Misery.
by TomShane JetNation Editor It looks hopeless, people. The 2005 season is closing in upon us and we’re doomed, Jets fans. It looks bleak. Pack it in, people. It’s hopeless, like I said. Our quarterback has a bad wing, our running back has two over-used wheels, our star defensive end has a weak heart and… Read more
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Thanks for checking out JetNation. Check back here later this week for new articles about the upcoming season, updates on the Jets roster moves, rumors, insights and highlights. In the meantime, check out our free-to-use message board. Registration is fast, free, and easy. Go Jets… Read more
Rich Cimini Chat
JetNation Chat Join us Wednesday night June 8th at 7pm EST for a live chat with Rich Cimini of the NY Daily News. The chat will be moderated by TomShane and Rich will be available to answer your questions. For those of you who can not attend the chat, please check back for a transcript… Read more
Two Sport Stars
By R44 1B~ Darin Erstad~ Los Angeles (AL)–Former punter for the 1994 National Champion Nebraska Cornhuskers. Averaged over 42 yards per punt. Was such an impressive walk-on punter, he was offered a full football scholarship in 1994 by legendary coach Tom Osbourne. Had possible NFL potential as a punter, but decided to concentrate on baseball… Read more
Memorial Day
Memorial Day On this Memorial Day we remember those who lost their lives. We thank those who fought to save lives. And we pray for the healing of those they left behind. America stands united to face any challenge. Let us salute those who ensure our freedom and safety. Happy Memorial Day… Read more
What Makes A Great QB
By Frank BaroneThe Quarterback Type you want to have to win a NFL championshipWhen you start talking about the great quarterbacks, I think of Unitas, Marino, Montana, Staubach, Namath, etc. There is one thing that some people overlook when looking at the quarterback position, but I feel is one of the most important factors when… Read more
NY Yankees – Not Dead Yet
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
JetNation NFL Draft Report Card
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