Jet News
New York Jets 2011 Draft Order Identified
On March 31st the National Football League announced the official order for the 2011 draft. The New York Jets have 6 picks and they are as follows: 1st round pick #30 2nd round – none (Traded to San Diego for Antonio Cromartie) 3rd round- #30 94 overall 4th round- #29 126 overall 5th round-… Read more
Jets Sanchez Participates In Charity Auction
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is taking part in a special online celebrity auction to benefit Autism Speaks. Sanchez has signed a porcelain version of the iconic Lindt Bunny that will be auctioned off on Ebay, with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks. To view the item, see Celebrity Auction. New York… Read more
Is Rex Ryan Overrated? (video)
The NFL lockout has basically eliminated any type of football news, leaving most in the media to do whatever they can to generate a story. Recently the folks over at ESPN.com posted a video discussing whether Rex Ryan was overrated or not. Lets see, a first time NFL head coach that has brought his team… Read more
Rule Change Will Hurt The NY Jets
On Tuesday the National Football League announced a rule change that will move kickoffs to the 35-yard line (previously kicked from the 30). This decision, which was made to enhance player safety, will drastically reduce the amount of kickoff returns in the NFL. The New York Jets, ironically a team that voted in favor of… Read more
Attention Jets Fans: Don’t Vote For Sanchez
It appears that March Madness has carried over to the video game business as EA Sports is running an online “tournament” to determine the next cover athlete for “Madden NFL 12.” Here is how it works: 32 NFL Players have been ranked and put into 2 brackets, similar to the format used for the NCAA… Read more
New York Jets News And Notes
1) Several Jets to appear at autograph show- On April 8th-10th, GT Sports Marketing will be holding their annual sports card and autograph show at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset, New Jersey. Several former and current New York Jets players are scheduled to appear including: Joe Namath, Curtis Martin, LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio… Read more
Rex Ryan Interview From Combine (video)
Former Jet Victor Green and Class Act Sports recently covered the NFL Scouting Combine and got a chance to ask Rex Ryan a few questions. Check out the video as once again Rex does not disappoint. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ue-VTk261qo… Read more
Former Jet Victor Green Talks Lockout, NFL Draft, Rex Ryan
JetNation.com Editor Tyson Rauch had a chance this week to chat with former Jets great Victor Green. The hard hitting safety addressed a variety of topics including: Prediction on how long the lockout will last The challenges the players will be facing during the lockout Antonio Cromartie’s performance in 2010 Can Kyle Wilson replace Cromartie… Read more
Kerry Rhodes Talks Lockout, Jets on SNY
On Wednesday Kerry Rhodes stopped by the SNY studios to discuss the NFL Lockout, as well as his former team, the New York Jets. Kerry addresses everything from his relationship with Rex Ryan, to his performance on the field, to what the Jets can do to get to the next level. You may love or… Read more
Impact Of The Lockout: Matt Slauson Interview
Recently ESPN New York posted an interview with New York Jets offensive lineman Matt Slauson that caught my attention. Slauson and his wife have decided to move back home with Matt’s family in order to save money during the lockout. While the situation is not ideal, it is what is best for Matt and his… Read more
New York Jets News And Notes
1) Let the pay cuts begin- In an effort to control costs during the lockout the New York Jets announced that they will be reducing the salaries of all contract employees, including head coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, by 25%. In addition all non-contract employees will be asked to take a one… Read more
Jets CEO Woody Johnson Releases Statement
On Saturday March 12th, New York Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson released the following statement: “It may take longer than we all had hoped, but New York Jets fans should know that a deal will get done and I remain confident that there will be NFL football in 2011. Although I was very disappointed… Read more