Jet News

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Wednesday 09/16/09 On how he feels he will fare against New England…. I know this is a well-coached group, a disciplined group, a team that has great technique up front, in the secondary, their linebackers, they all play well together. That’s why you don’t see guys acting out like individuals… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have signed cornerback Marquice Cole to the practice squad and released tight end Jack Simmons from the practice squad. The announcements were made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Cole (5’10”, 190) signed with the Jets as a free agent on Feb. 19. He made the 53-man… Read more

by Tyson Rauch – Examiner.com Consider this Brett Favre’s thank you note to the New York Jets for getting the gunslinger out of Green Bay.  ESPN is reporting that the National Football League has fined the Jets organization $75,000, general manager Mike Tannenbaum $25,000, and former coach Eric Mangini $25,000, for failing to list Brett… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have waived CB Marquice Cole. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Cole was waived to make room for the reinstatement of Shaun Ellis, who returns after serving his one-game suspension. Cole (5’10”, 190) signed with the Jets as a free agent on Feb… Read more

Kerry Rhodes was just interviewed on Sirius NFL Radio with Rich Gannon and Adam Schein.  This is a “loose translation” of that interview.  Meaning, these are not quotes but paraphrases of the questions and answers.  It was a good interview so I felt it was worth sharing. Kerry Rhodes – I like the intro. Schein: … Read more

The Rex Ryan era of New York Jets football is off to a good start.  The NY Jets beat the Houston Texans by a score of 24 to 7.  Rex’s defense?  They didn’t give up any points.  They played as advertised; physical, smart and aggressive.  They had two sacks an interception and seemed to knock… Read more

The New York Jets have announced their inactive player list for their week one matchup against the Houston Texans: Erik Ainge (3rd string inactive QB) Kevin O’Connell – QB Shonn Greene – RB Drew Coleman – CB Marquice Cole – CB Matt Slauson – OG Matthew Mulligan – TE Ryan Fowler – LB Here is… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Transcript of QB Mark Sanchez‘s news conference following the Jets’ Wednesday midday practice:With all the fires in California, I’m just sending love to the firefighters and the urban search and rescue teams. My thoughts and prayers are with you. On if the California fires are in his hometown… No, they’re… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have signed free agent RB Danny Woodhead to the practice squad and released FB Jehuu Caulcrick from the practice squad. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Woodhead, whose 226 yards paced the Jets in the preseason, was released by the club over… Read more

If you are a NY Jet player and you don’t have a large contract with some guaranteed money, you are probably nervous.  The Jets continued their roster shake up today but this time no punters were signed or released.  Recently signed FB Jason Davis was waived and free agent linebacker Ryan Fowler was signed. Per… Read more

Somewhere, Ben Graham is laughing.  Ever since the Jets waived him they have struggled to find a replacement.  Punting a football shouldn’t be that hard.  Should it?  Reggie Hodges was rumored to be out before training camp started.  Despite the Jets bringing in a few punters to compete with him, he survived training camp. Yesterday… Read more