Jet News
Interview With Bender And Wicker
Courtesy NYJets.com JACOB BENDER At 6’6″ and 315 pounds, have you ever played quarterback? I’ve never had any experience playing quarterback except playing backyard football just messing around. How did you end up with uniform No. 72? On draft day, they transferred me to the equipment manager, Gus [Granneman]. He said, “I’ve got a few… Read more
TheGarv On Pete Kendall
TheGarv has spoken. His thoughts on the Pete Kendall situation can be seen here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgyEK5BOYys[/youtube] Discuss this here. … Read more
Jets Sign 6th Round Pick, Jacob Bender
The NY Jets announced today that they have signed 6th round draft choice, OL Jacob Bender. This is good news and with just about 3 weeks until camp starts, let’s hope the rest of the picks are all signed shortly… Read more
Jets Sign LB Pinson
The Jets made another roster move today signing free agent linebacker Lawrence Pinson. Pinson, who played in NFL Europa for the Admirals, played his college ball at Oklahoma State. The Jets also waived LB Jared Newberry. Stay tuned to JetNation.com, with just one month until camp we will have all your Jets updates… Read more
Jets Sign RB Danny Ware (Georgia)
The NY Jets announced that they have claimed RB Danny Ware off waivers from the Titans. The Jets have also waived RB Kyle Steffes. Ware, who is 22 years old, is 6’1 tall and weighs 225 pounds. In three seasons at Georgia he rushed for 1,510 yards. His best season was in 2004 when he… Read more
Interviews (Pennington, Jones, JMac) From Minicamp
The NY Jets releases the transcripts of interviews after this mornings minicamp practice. QB CHAD PENNINGTON On the hiring of quarterbacks coach Brian Daboll … It gives Brian [Schottenheimer] a little relief to where he can really concentrate on concepts and the whole perspective. [Brian] Daboll can hone in on us as individuals. Having a second pair… Read more
Eric Mangini's Press Conference (Minicamp)
Transcript of head coach Eric Mangini’s news conference with members of the New York Jets media after Thursday’s morning minicamp practice:Â A couple pieces of housekeeping here. Kerry Rhodes today was excused for personal reasons. I’ll update you on that as we go. Since we last spoke, we released Renard Stevens, wide receiver, and signed… Read more
Jets Sign FA WR Prall
Courtesy NYJets.com The New York Jets have signed free agent wide receiver Evan Prall of East Stroudsburg and waived wide receiver Renard Stevens. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Prall (5’11”, 182) recorded 236 receptions and set Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference records for career receiving yards (4,093) and touchdowns (50) over… Read more
Eric Mangini's Press Conference: OTA
Courtesy NY Jets PR Department:    I’d just like to start by giving my condolences to Marquise Hill’s family. I got to know Marquise in New England. It’s always difficult when you lose someone, especially so young. I just want them to know that our thoughts and prayers are with them and my condolences to the Patriots… Read more
Justin Miller Arrested
Espn.com is reporting that NY Jets CB Justin Miller has been arrested on a 3rd degree misdemeanor assault charge. It has been alleged that he punched a women. Reports indicate that he was in a NYC nightclub and was trying to punch a man who ducked and that Miller did not intend to hit the woman. He… Read more
Jets Sign OL Robert Turner (UDFA)
The NY Jets announced two more roster moves today. They have signed UDFA OL Robert Turner and released OL Nick Smith. Turner, a four year player from the University Of New Mexico, started all 45 games of his career. The 6’4, 308 pound Turner earned first team all-MWC honors at guard. He also saw time… Read more
Jets Sign Five Players
The New York Jets have announced the signing of five players who participated in rookie minicamp as tryout players and announced the release of four players. The announcements were made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. The five players signed were DB James Ihedigbo, CB Rayshaun Kizer, LB Jared Newberry, WR Jesse Pellot-Rosa and WR… Read more