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Over the past few years Kerry Rhodes has emerged as one of the Jets best defensive players as well as a fan favorite.  With the implementation of Rex Ryan’s aggressive style of defense Kerry could be heading into the best year of his career.  Recently the Jets safety  took the time to answer a few… Read more

Newsday’s Erik Boland wrote in his blog today that May 15, 2009 will be his last day covering the NY Jets.  He will continue writing for Newsday, his new assignment will be covering the Yankees. This past weekend’s rookie minicamp marked the end of my tenure on the Jets beat for Newsday. Long-time followers of… Read more

Courtesy NY Jets PR Department The New York Jets have announced the signing of free agent defensive tackle Anthony Harris and undrafted free agent tight end Jack Simmons. The announcements were made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Harris (6’3″, 287), a defensive lineman with long-snapping experience, signed with Carolina before the 2008 season but… Read more

By Tom Shane 1. When does Sanchez Start? This is going to be the most compelling story of this season’s team, and the one that will draw the most national interest. With the success of Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco last year, the pressure to start Sanchez will be intense, and immediate. But will starting… Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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