Jet News
Jets Talking To Bengals About DRob
ESPN.com is reporting that the Jets have a deal in place to trade Dewayne Robertson to the Bengals. The Jets would receive Cincinnati’s 4th and 5th round draft picks in the 2008 draft. Those picks are #114 and #151 overall. This deal won’t be official until DRob agrees to a contract extension and passes a… Read more
Jets Sign Faneca
The reports of Alan Faneca signing with the Jets were a little early, but they turned out to be true. Today the Jets officially signed Faneca t0 a 5 year deal worth 40 million dollars (21 million is guaranteed). This signing helps reshape the Jets offensive line which was a big area of concern last… Read more
ESPN Reports – Jets Land Alan Faneca
ESPN.com is reporting that the NY Jets continued their impressive first day of free agency by signing Alan Faneca. In one day they Jets have filled their two biggest needs (DT, LG). Faneca should have an immediate impact as he will be placed in between the young but talented LT D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Center Nick… Read more
Let The Games Begin…
Free agency is here and the Jets didn’t waste any time. According to ESPN.com the Jets will soon announce that they have traded for DT Kris Jenkins from the Carolina Panthers. The Jets will reportedly give up their 3rd and 5th round picks in exchange for the two time pro bowl defensive tackle. Read more… Read more
Combine Analysis \ Free Agency Preview
By Matt Greene Okay, here I’m going to provide a list of all the players the Jets have interviewed (that I know of) at the combine, their test results, and their measurements. I will also give my approximation as to when each of these players will come off the board. Players Interviewed: James Hardy –… Read more
Jets Release Dyson, McCareins and Clarke
The New York Jets have announced that the following players were released today: CB Andre Dyson, WR Justin McCareins and G Adrien Clarke. No surprises in these cuts, all were previously rumored to happen. Andre Dyson had a good year in 2006 but spent 2007 in the doghouse. Adrien Clarke being released is good news… Read more
Around The NFL
By Matt Greene (The following is a report of important news from around the league. I (Matt) will be gathering and writing this news weekly). – Bill Belichick and the Patriots organization finally issued a definitive statement this week regarding the spygate scandal. Both Belichick and Scott Pioli denied allegations that the Patriots had benefited… Read more
Happy Birthday JetNation
On Monday, JetNation will be celebrating its 3rd Birthday. Pretty exciting, I know. Who knew that 7th grade humor had this much staying power? I won’t get all preachy and talk about how great this site is and how much it has grown. Nobody wants to be bored with tales of increasing membership, hit counts… Read more
Coaching Staff Update
The Jets have made some more changes to the coaching staff. As was previously reported the Jets are down one Special Teams coach and a Secondary coach. It is still being reported that the Jets are trying to replace Defensive Coordinator Bob Sutton. No formal announcement has been made at this time. The Jets did… Read more
Eleven Signed to Reserve/Future Contracts
Courtesy Jets PR Department The New York Jets have signed 11 players to reserve/future contracts — RB Alvin Banks, S Darnell Bing, WR David Clowney, CB Manny Collins, OL Stanley Daniels, OL Wayne Hunter, DT Thomas Johnson, LB Jerry Mackey, QB Brett Ratliff, WR Shaine Smith and WR Marco Thomas. The announcement was made by… Read more
Coaching Changes
The Jets have announced a few changes to the coaching staff. Special Teams coach Mike Westhoff won’t coach in 2008. He is scheduled to have surgery on his leg in February. Although he hasn’t officially retired, he definitely won’t coach in 2008. Mike Westhoff is one of the best Special Teams coaches in the game… Read more
Jets Lose Draft Pick, Win Game
The Jets lost the battle of who wants the 5th overall draft pick today. On the field, they did beat the Chiefs by a score of 13 – 10 in overtime. Mike Nugent kicked the game winning field goal in overtime, twice. There was a holding penalty after the first attempt so he had to… Read more