Jet News
Vote For The Flight Crew
June 2, 2008– After announcing their 2008 Flight Crew yesterday at Marc Ecko Enterprises in New York City, the Jets are offering their fans the unique opportunity to participate in the selection of the final team member in an online vote at www.newyorkjets.com. After the first- ever open audition for the squad, 21 members were… Read more
NY Jets OTA Notes: 05/28/08
The Jets held their 8th OTA session today and it was open to the media. Rich Cimini of the NY Daily News reported on his blog that it was a rough day for Chad Pennington. You can read other recaps and discuss todays events in our forums… Read more
Jets Sign RB Musa Smith
The Jets signed free agent RB Musa Smith. Smith was a 3rd round pick by the Ravens in the 2003 NFL draft. He is a big back that will compete for the goal line carries. You can discuss this signing and the other Jets free agent moves here… Read more
NY Jets OTA Notes: 05/15/08
The NY Jets began their OTA workouts this week. Today they had their third practice and the rookies are due to report on Friday. Here are some notes from Rich Cimini. Also the Jets released these transcripts, Eric Mangini’s Press Conference. As well as a question and answer session with the Quarterbacks (Kellen Clemens and… Read more
Jets Sign K Mark Myers
The NY Jets have signed free agent kicker Mark Myers. Myers who figures to be an extra leg for training camp last kicked in the CFL in 2006. His college career was impressive, he set numerous school records at Florida Atlantic University and hit over 70% of his kicks. This will be a good opportunity… Read more
Jets Resign Poteat
The New York Jets announced that they have resigned their own free agent Corner Back, Hank Poteat. Hank started nine games for the Jets last season and will compete for a starting job across from Darrelle Revis. You can discuss this move here… Read more
Jets Waive Kowalewski And Tutt
On Monday the Jets announced that they have TE Joe Kowalewski and FB Stacy Tutt. Tight End is now a position of strength with Chris Baker already on the roster and recent additions; 1st round pick Dustin Keller and free agent Bubba Franks. Tutt, who spent half the year on the injured reserve list in… Read more
New York Jets Draft Review
2008 Selections With Grades By Matthew Bitonti Round 1 Pick 6: DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State: At the time of the pick, Gholston was the only true blue chipper left, as evidenced by both New England and Baltimore trading down shortly after 6. Gholston believes he should have gone higher and might come in with… Read more
7th Round: Nate Garner
The NY Jets completed their 2008 draft by selecting Arkansas Offensive Tackle Nate Garner. If you can’t get Darren McFadden, go get one of the guys that blocked for him. Garner is known as a better run blocker than pass blocker but with his size (6′ 6″, 325lbs) he has upside (literally). Discuss this selection… Read more
6th Round: WR Marcus Henry
The Jets drafted WR Marcus Henry from Kansas in the 6th round. Henry is a big target (6′ 4″) and that is something that the Jets need. He emerged his senior year and started every game. He caught 54 passes and surpassed 1,000 yards receiving in 13 games. Join us in our forums to discuss… Read more
5th Round: Jets Draft QB Erik Ainge
In the 5th round of the NFL Draft the Jets selected QB Erik Ainge from Tennessee. The 6′ 5″ Ainge completed 325 passes as a Senior (525 attempts) and threw for over 3,500 yards with 35 touchdown (and 10 interceptions). He has had some injury problems in the past and initially he will be brought… Read more
Jets Trade Down And Draft Dwight Lowery
The Jets opened up the 2nd day of the draft by selecting San Jose State CB Dwight Lowery. Lowery was a Junior College transfer (5’11 1/2″, 201 pounds) and it will be interesting to see if the Jets project him as a safety or a cornerback. The Jets did not have a third round selection… Read more
