Over the last two years, the Jets have built one of the top defenses in the league. The only piece missing has been a dominant pass rusher. Maybe Muhammad Wilkerson, the rookie out of Temple, fills that role this season and for years to come, but I think the Jets should at least look into putting Read More
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NY Jets News and Commentary
Thoughts on Plaxico Burress and Antonio Cromartie
It was a very good Sunday/Early Monday for the Jets, who stunned the football world by announcing yesterday morning that they’d struck a deal with wide receiver Plaxico Burress. Then, in the middle of the night, the Jets reached an agreement on a new deal with cornerback Antonio Cromartie. Here are my thoughts on two excellent signings by the Jets: Read More
Jets Lose Brad Smith to the Bills
The Jets lost one of the most valuable members of their team today when all-purpose star Brad Smith agreed to a contract with the division-rival Buffalo Bills. The deal is reportedly worth $15 million over four years. Teams can begin signing free agents on Friday. I thought the Jets would make a big attempt to keep Smith, Read More
Jets Will Report Sunday, Practice Monday
The Jets will report to their Florham Park headquarters on Sunday and will take the field for the first day of camp on Monday. Here’s the training camp information released by the Jets: The New York Jets officially begin their 2011 training camp on Monday, Aug. 1, at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, Read More
Jets Re-Sign Santonio Holmes
The Jets No. 1 priority heading into the NFL’s free agency period was to re-sign wide receiver Santonio Holmes. Though the Washington Redskins were reportedly ready to throw big money at Holmes, the Jets have inked him to a new deal, reportedly worth $50 million over five years, with $24 million guaranteed. Now the Jets Read More
Jets Football Is Back!
The NFL lockout is officially over! When you visit the the Jets website, that’s the picture you’ll see. Here’s owner Woody Johnson’s message to fans posted earlier today on newyorkjets.com: I am pleased to share with you that we have come to terms on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement and the 2011 season is under way. I look forward Read More
Jets Hire Manning Favorite Tom Moore as Consultant
The Jets have hired former Indianapolis Colts assistant coach Tom Moore as a consultant. Moore, 72, has been a coach for 48 years, 34 in the NFL, and served from 1998-2009 as Peyton Manning’s offensive coordinator. “Rex [Ryan] and I go way back,” Moore said Thursday in a story first reported by the New York Post. “We’ve Read More
