Kris Jenkins, who was traded to the Jets in 2008, announced on his Facebook page yesterday that he was retiring from the NFL. “Wanted to let you all know that I have loved the support and respect that you all have given me throughout my career,” Jenkins said. “But it is time for the torch Read More
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Jets Must Re-sign Holmes and Cromartie
When the lockout ends and the NFL free agency period begins (probably at the beginning of next week), the Jets will be become an absolutely fascinating story. Really, when are they not? As I explained yesterday, there are key unrestricted free agents up and down New York’s roster, most notably at wide receiver and in the Read More
Key Jets Will Be Free Agents When Lockout Ends
It’s been a long end of winter, spring, and now summer for the NFL. Today is Day 126 of the lockout with all signs pointing to a final resolution to the league’s labor dispute coming sometime this week. That will be followed by a few days unlike any the NFL – or any league for Read More
Video: Mark Sanchez on the Fox Business Network
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez appeared last Wednesday on the Fox Business Network to talk about the NFL labor situation, the Jets, and his Sam’s Club healthy lifestyle campaign. He was interviewed by my old college pal, Connell McShane. Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com “Play an entire game in the AFC Championship game, not just Read More
Woody Johnson Throws Support to the “Mitt”
Woody Johnson is a big believer in Mitt Romney - the Massachusetts Republican who has declared his presidential candidacy for 2012 - so much so that the Jets’ owner sees similarities between Romney’s run for the White House and his team’s bid for the Super Bowl. The Star-Ledger’s Jenny Vrentas explains: The NFL’s work stoppage, which has lasted since March, has afforded Johnson more time for Read More
Forbes Ranks Jets as 10th Most Valuable Sports Team
Forbes.com ranks the Jets as the world’s 10th most valuable sports franchise in its 2011 ranking, valuing the team at $1.14 billion. The Jets actually fell one spot from last year, possibly because of the trouble they’re still having selling personal seat licenses at the New Meadowlands Stadium. Still, it’s a tremendous complement to owner Woody Johnson and the Jets brand Read More
Lyons Elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Former Jets defensive lineman Marty Lyons, who is now the color commentator on the team’s radio broadcasts, has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Lyons, a 1979 first-round draft pick by the Jets after playing for the legendary coach Bear Bryant at Alabama, was an All American and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in the Read More
Newsday Counts Down the Top 10 Jets of All-Time
Newsday has put together a list of the top 10 Jets of all-time. I was fortunate enough to see five of the players on the paper’s list play - center Kevin Mawae (No. 9), wide receiver Al Toon (No. 7), defensive end Mark Gastineau (No. 6), defensive lineman Joe Klecko (No. 3), and running back Curtis Martin Read More
