Jet News
Jets Cleared In Branch Case
The New York Jets made the following statement with regards to the Deion Branch “tampering” case: “We are pleased Commissioner Goodell determined that the Patriots’ tampering allegations were completely unfounded, that the Jets conduct did not violate League policy, and consequently, the Patriots had no basis to claim an injury. With this issue now behind… Read more
Jets sign G Adrien Clarke to Reserve/Future Contract
The New York Jets announced they have signed G Adrien Clarke to a Reserve/Future contract. The announcement was made by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Clarke, originally a seventh round pick from Ohio State in 2004 NFL Draft, started four games for the Eagles at left guard in 2005, appearing in a total of 13 games… Read more
Denny Marcin Status
Various sources are reporting that the Jets did not fire Defensive Line Coach Denny Marcin. Randy Lange of the Bergen Record has reported that Denny still remains under contract to the NY Jets but he may be considering retirement… Read more
Jets Fire Two Assistants (Marcin And Gash)
Sirius NFL Radio has reported that the Jets have fired two assistant coaches. Defensive Line coach Denny Marcin (Assistant Running Backs/Special Teams Coach) and Sam Gash (Assistant Running Backs/Special Teams Coach). Denny Marcin has 10 years of coaching experience, the last 3 with the Jets. Sam Gash has been a coach for 2 year, both with… Read more
Ferguson And Mangold Named To NFL All-Rookie Team
Left Tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson (selected 4th overall) and Center Nick Mangold (29th overall) were named to the NFL All-Rookie team. The selections were made by Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers of America. Their biggest accomplishment was protecting Chad Pennington and keeping him healthy for 16 games for the first time in his… Read more
Schottenheimer Withdraws Name in Miami
Courtesy NYJets.com On Monday night, New York Jets offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer withdrew his name from consideration for the Miami Dolphins’ head coaching vacancy.  Schottenheimer, who just completed his first season at the offensive controls in New York, was granted permission to interview for the position by the Green & White. The Jets released two… Read more
JetNation Year End Report Card
by Joe Grinwis Quarterback: B For the first time in his seven-year career, Chad Pennington started an entire season. Pennington threw for the most yards he’s ever thrown for in a season (3,352) yet also had his worst TD-to-INT ratio (17-to-16). The most telling stat of all, Pennington led the Jets to the playoffs for… Read more
Jets Sign Jackson to Reserve/Future Contract
The New York Jets announced they have signed WR Frisman Jackson to a Reserve/Future contract. The announcement was made by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Jackson, from Western Illinois, played in 34 games from 2001-04 for the Cleveland Browns, catching 40 passes for 490 yards and one touchdown. He had a career high eight receptions for… Read more
Jets Sign DT Zarnell Fitch
The New York Jets announced they have signed DT Zarnell Fitch to a Reserve/Future contract. The announcement was made by General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Fitch, originally signed to the Jets’ practice squad on December 27, is a native of Spencer, Oklahoma and played two years (2004-2005) at TCU. In his two-year career, he recorded a… Read more
Jets Fall To Patriots 37-16
The New York Jets lost to the Patriots this afternoon. The Jets battled and played hard as they have done all season long. The Patriots score TDs on the first drive of the game and on the last drive before the half. Those scores proved to be costly and they added 14 points in the… Read more
Pennington Named AP Comeback Player of the Year
Courtesy Of NYJets.com A successful return to the field from two rotator cuff surgeries to lead his team a 10-6 record and a berth in the AFC Playoffs earned New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington 2006 Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year. “It does mean a lot to me because I’ve put in a… Read more
Jets Move OL Blanton To Active Roster
Courtesy NYJets.com The New York Jets announced the following roster moves: signed offensive lineman Ed Blanton to the active roster, signed defensive back Alfonso Hodge and offensive lineman Charles Missant to the practice squad, placed defensive back Jamie Thompson on Injured Reserve due to a foot injury, and released defensive back Andre Maddox from the… Read more