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Rex Ryan On The Possible Return Of Jim Leonhard
After the NY Jets OTA session today, Rex Ryan was asked about the possiblility of Jim Leonhard returning to the Jets. Here is what he had to say… On if signing Bell rules out a return for Jim Leonhard… I’m never going to say that. The way Tannenbaum is, Mike is always trying to put… Read more
Rex Ryan On On Sanchez And Tebow
Rex Ryan spoke to the media today and gave his thoughts on Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow. On what he has seen from Sanchez during the first week of OTAs… Really, since he’s come back, he’s probably the healthiest he’s been. The first year he had no clue, he was just out there. But he’s… Read more
Recapping The Jets OTA’s
The Jets continued their organized team activities (OTA) today and was the first practice open to the media while both Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow were on the field. The team is working hard to implement Tony Sparano’s new offensive system and Coach Rex Ryan likes what he sees, “The tempo I think is the first… Read more
Ellis To Serve 45 Day Prison Term
The legal issue facing Jets nose tackle Kenrick Ellis has finally come to a conclusion. As reported on Jet-Nation, Ellis was facing felony charges stemming from a fight which occurred while he attended Hampton University. If convicted Ellis could have been deportation, since he is not a United States citizen, but he accepted a plea… Read more
Jets Sign Journeyman Fullback – Ful Vakapuna
The Jets have signed free agent fullback Ful Vakapuna. Originally a seventh round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009 Vakapuna played collegiately at Brigham Young University. He is probably better known for appearing on the HBO show “Hard Knocks” then anything he’s done on the football field. Cut by the Bengals before the… Read more
Jets Waive Eddie Jones and DeAngelo Smith
The Jets have released safety DeAngelo Smith and linebacker Eddie Jones: Smith signed as a free agent in April 2012 but was a long shot to make the 53-man roster since he hadn’t seen NFL action since 2009. The addition of safety Yeremiah Bell made Smith expandable as the Jets still have six safeties on… Read more
Bill Polian And Herman Edwards On The Sanchez/Tebow Situation, “Has The Makings Of A Full Blown Quarterback Controversy”
Former Indianapolis Colts Vice Chairman and Buffalo Bills General Manager Bill Polian along with Jets Ex-Head Coach (2001-2005) Herman Edwards gave their opinion on the potential Sanchez/Tebow “quarterback controversy” during ESPN’s NFL Live: “What has been your reaction about the way this whole Tim Tebow thing has been playing out with the Jets? Everyone suddenly… Read more
The Rookie Wage System – Part Two: Positives and Potential Problems
This is part two of Jet-Nation’s articles on the improved rookie wage system under the NFL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which took effect in 2011. (Click here to view part-one) There was a problem in the NFL with the structure of rookie contracts even before the new CBA was being negotiated. Teams were often… Read more
The Latest Jets News
The following is a review of top stories surrounding the Jets: It looks like the Sanchez v. Tebow debate isn’t going away anytime soon. There have been several Jets players, including Darrelle Revis, making favorable comments about Tebow: One week before the Jets begin voluntary Organized Team Activities, (Darrelle) Revis lauded Tebow for his innate… Read more
Jets Sign G Terrence Campbell
The New York Jets have added another undrafted free agent to their roster: The New York Jets have signed G Terrence Campbell. The announcement was made by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Campbell (G/6-3/296/South Carolina/Austell, GA) joins the Jets as an undrafted free agent after starting 25-of-38 games at South Carolina. Campbell, who was originally recruited… Read more
Jets Add Veteran Safety Former Dolphin Yeremiah Bell
Rumors had been flying about where former Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell would sign this year. It is being reported that he has signed a $1.4 million contract with the New York Jets: [tweet_embed id=203522057051455488] [tweet_embed id=203521723528781824] [tweet_embed id=203522566386749441] Bell will add a veteran presence at safety to go along with newly signed rookies Josh… Read more
Jets Sign First Round Draft Pick Quinton Coples
It’s been a busy day for the Jets front office, just hours after signing round seven pick Antonio Allen, the Daily News is reporting they have signed first round pick (#16 overall) defensive end Quinton Coples to a guaranteed four-year contract: The Daily News first reported on Twitter on Thursday that the Jets have agreed… Read more