Jet News
Rex Ryan Interview Transcript
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department Transcript of Jets head coach Rex Ryan’s news conference after Saturday’s morning rookie minicamp practice: On if anyone jumped out at him from this morning’s practice… I spent some time with the offensive line today. Bill Callahan jumped out at me today [laughter]. What a great teacher he is. I… Read more
Brett Favre Released
Earlier this week it was announced that the Jets had released Brett Favre. He was on the reserved retired list and he has stated several times that he had no intention of playing football any longer. The move (release) didn’t even seem newsworthy. Dave Hutchinson wrote on NJ.com that Favre asked for his unconditional release… Read more
NY Jets UDFA Update
Our friend Bassett from thejetsblog.com has an excellent recap of the Jets undrafted free agent signings. The Jets won’t comment on these signings until rookie minicamp begins. QB Chris Pizzoti, Harvard (6-5 225) FB Brannan Southerland, Georgia (6-0 242) H-Back Robert Myers, Utah State (6-3, 243) OT Ryan McKee, Southern Mississippi OT Kyle Link, McNeese… Read more
Shonn Green Interview Transcript
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department On the Jets trading up to draft him… I just believe they believed in my potential and my talent to trade up to get me. I’m just going to work my hardest and my best to satisfy the pick and help the team win. On his initial meeting with the… Read more
Jets Waive Hodges and Mason
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have waived punter Reggie Hodges and running back Marcus Mason. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Hodges (6’0″, 235) was originally signed to the Jets active roster on Sept. 7, 2008. He has punted in 20 NFL games, including 12 last season. Hodges… Read more
Mark Sanchez Interview Transcript
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department I just want to start and say thank you guys for being here. This is a special day, as you can imagine. As you can see, my whole family is here and that will give you guys a chance to see what we are all about. Our family is pretty… Read more
Round Six: Matt Slauson (OG)
6th Round: Jets Select Matt Slauson (OG) April 26, 2009 · Print This Article In the 6th round of the NFL draft the Jets stayed with offense. They selected offensive guard Matt Slauson from Nebraska. He is a player that Bill Callahan was familiar with from his time there. Slauson who stands just short of… Read more
Round One: QB Matt Sanchez
JetNation.com: Mark Sanchez Wiki Page Background and college Born November 11, 1986 in Long Beach, California, Sanchez attended Santa Margarita Catholic High School for two years. His first pass attempt in high school, as a sophomore, was a 55-yard touchdown completion. While at Santa Margarita, he served as ball boy for future USC Heisman Trophy… Read more
6th Round: Jets Select Matt Slauson (OG)
In the 6th round of the NFL draft the Jets stayed with offense. They selected offensive guard Matt Slauson from Nebraska. He is a player that Bill Callahan was familiar with from his time there. Slauson who stands just short of 6″5″ and weighs 315 pounds is considered to be a tough player with good… Read more
3rd Round: Jets Select RB Shonn Greene
In the 3rd round of the NFL Draft the NY Jets selected RB Shonn Greene. The running back from Iowa is a big back, 5’10 1/2″, 227 pounds. He is physical and rushed for over 2,000 yards at Iowa. He is known for his power and not his speed. At the combine he ran a… Read more
Jets Draft QB Mark Sanchez
USC QB Mark Sanchez is a NY Jet! The NY Jets traded DE Kenyon Coleman, QB Brett Ratliff, S Abram Elam & both a 17th and 57th overall pick to the Cleveland Browns for the 5th overall draft pick and subsequently rocked the draft with the selection of Mark Sanchez. Be sure to check out… Read more
Jets Announce Camp Plans (Finally)
Well the Jets finally got around to announcing where they will be practicing this summer. They have received plenty of criticism over their plans to not hold camp in Florham Park like it was originally believed. Instead they will be holding camp everywhere. Well, just about everywhere. Upstate NY, Florham Park NJ and Long Island… Read more