Jet News
Resilient Jets bounce back with 22-17 victory over Steelers
As the New York Jets took Heinz field on Sunday no one truly knew what to expect from the struggling team. Would Gang Green continue their downward spiral out of playoff contention? Would the Jets rally the troops and fight their way back into the playoff hunt? Well that question was quickly answered as 12… Read more
Rex Ryan interview transcript 12/17/10
On Friday New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan addressed the media. Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. Opening remarks… “Guys that are out, all three of these guys did not practice, Eric Smith (concussion), Damien Woody (knee) and Trevor Pryce (hip). Those guys will be out. They did not practice today. James… Read more
NY Jets Sign Jarron Gilbert; Turner to Practice Squad
The New York Jets announced yesterday that they had waived WR Patrick Turner and signed Jarron Gilbert to the active roster. Gilbert is a big bodied DT that seems to be a project with a ton of upside. Keep an eye on him. Many Jets fans know Turner as the player that collided with Jim… Read more
Troy Polamalu Injury Status
According to the Sporting News, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Safety, Troy Polamalu is not expected to play on Sunday vs the New York Jets. This would be a huge loss for Pittsburgh because the matchup of Sanchez vs Polamalu is a dream come true for the Steelers. Sanchez will have his hands full when he is… Read more
Brian Schottenheimer interview transcript 12/16/10
On Thursday New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer addressed the media. Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. On what the past few days have been like… “Hard. Difficult. (There were) a lot of hours in the office and a lot on the film machine trying to look back, especially at the last… Read more
New York Jets news and notes
1) Jets waive Turner- On Wednesday the New York Jets announced that they have waived wide receiver Patrick Turner. Turner has been bouncing back and forth from the practice squad so it would not be surprising to see him re-signed in the near future. 2) Smith out, Lowery in- Safety Eric Smith has been ruled… Read more
Rex Ryan interview transcript 12/15/10
On Wednesday New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan addressed the media. Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. Opening remarks… “Before we get to the injures, I know you guys are all aware that Sal (Alosi) has been suspended indefinitely. Mike (Tannenbaum), myself and Woody (Johnson) will sit down when they get back… Read more
What has grounded the New York Jets?
What a difference a couple of weeks can make in the National Football League. Two weeks ago the New York Jets were considered by many to be one of the best teams in the NFL. Now after back to back disappointing losses to the Patriots and Dolphins panic buttons are being pressed throughout Jets nation. … Read more
New York Jets discipline Sal Alosi
On Monday the New York Jets announced that they have suspended Sal Alosi, the strength and conditioning coach that tripped a Dolphin player on Sunday. The statement released by the Jets was as follows: December 13, 2010 — The New York Jets today suspended without pay Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Sal Alosi for the… Read more
Damien Woody to have Knee Surgery
As per various reports on twitter, New York Jets right tackle Damien Woody will undergo knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the regular season. He left yesterdays game when his knee locked up and did not return. As per Rich Cimini from ESPNNY.com: Woody will have arthroscopic knee surgery this week, a blow… Read more
Are the “Same Old Jets” back?
Just when you thought Gang Green was ready to bounce back from a 42-point drubbing by the Patriots, they lay a complete egg at home against the Dolphins. Sunday’s 10-6 loss to the Dolphins had it all from terrible play calling, to dropped passes, to poor game management. If something could go wrong, especially offensively… Read more
Should Sal Alosi Be Fired?
A sporting event at any level will almost certainly have one thing in common, poor sportsmanship. In youth sports the kids have the importance of good sportsmanship drilled into them over and over again. Then some coaches and many parents don’t follow their own advice and act out in ways that contradict the words they… Read more