Jet News

Courtesy Of The New York Jets The New York Jets announced today that defensive end John Abraham has been designated as the Club’s franchise player. The announcement was made by Jets’ General Manager Mike Tannenbaum. Abraham, 27, joined the Jets as a first-round draft choice in 2000 (the second of the team’s four first-rounds picks… Read more

Coaching Staff Richie Anderson – Assistant Wide Receivers Coach Brett Bech – Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Corwin Brown – Defensive Backs Coach Bryan Cox – Assistant Defensive Line Coach Mike Devlin – Assistant Offensive Line Coach Andy Dickerson – Coaches Assistant Sam Gash – Assistant Running Backs/Special Teams Coach Jim Herrmann – Linebackers Coach… Read more

by Tyson Rauch Senior Columnist There is only one common denominator when it comes to player movement within professional sports these days and that is the almighty dollar. It does not matter how bad the team is, how good the organization is, who the coach is or the type of surface the team plays on… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets The New York Jets announced today the promotion of Mike Tannenbaum to General Manager and that Terry Bradway has agreed to remain with the Club in a consulting position. The announcements were made by New York Jets’ Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson. “It was my decision to go in a… Read more

by Tyson Rauch Senior Columnist The Super Bowl hoopla is over and the Pro Bowl is unwatchable, so it is finally time to figure out the direction the Jets are heading. The overhaul of the coaching staff is basically complete, and it appears that the Jets have two choices on how to handle their roster… Read more

by Nick Ferraro The Steelers didn’t play a super game on Sunday, but they didn’t have to in order to win. They played super against Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Denver, and they played super in all those games on the road. They earned the right to have a not-so-super effort against Seattle. It was their first… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets The New York Jets announced Wednesday the signing of fullback Richie Anderson, with his intent to retire as a Jet. The announcement was made by Jets’ Executive Vice President/General Manager Terry Bradway. Anderson, a native of Sandy Spring, MD, entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection of the Jets’ in… Read more

by Tyson Rauch Senior Columnist Sunday January 29, 2006- Grabbing a bagel and coffee, I stroll over to the couch and click on SportsCenter. What is this? Basketball, basketball and more basketball…take your choice: college or pro. It can’t be! I head to the kitchen table and open the NY Post. The headlines include the… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets The New York Jets announced late Monday evening that they have hired Brian Schottenheimer to become the team’s new offensive coordinator. The 32-year old Schottenheimer is a seven-year NFL coaching veteran and has spent the past four seasons as the Chargers’ quarterback coach. Brian Schottenheimer, who is the son of… Read more

Courtesy of New York Jets New York City – The New York Jets announced Wednesday that middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma, the Club’s MVP, will play for the AFC squad in the Pro Bowl on February 12, 2006. Vilma will join defensive teammate CB Ty Law in Hawaii. “It’s an honor for me to be selected… Read more

Courtesy of the New York Jets The New York Jets announced Wednesday that offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger and the team have mutually agreed to part ways. “I have great respect for Mike Heimerdinger as a football coach,” said head coach Eric Mangini. “Ultimately, we agreed that the best course of action would be for the… Read more