2011
Report: Jets Extend Hunter; Damien Woody To Retire?
According to several published reports the New York Jets have re-signed offensive lineman Wayne Hunter to a 4-year, $13 million dollar deal. Hunter filled in admirably last year for the injured Damien Woody, starting 6 games including two in the playoffs. I think this is a smart signing by the Jets, as it is cost… Read more
Brandon Moore Press Conference Transcript 7/26/11
On Tuesday New York Jets offensive lineman Brandon Moore addressed the media. Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. On what his feelings were when the lockout ended… “It was a big sigh of relief. We’re just glad guys can get back to work. That was the biggest thing. Getting our guys and other… Read more
Nick Mangold Press Conference Transcript 7/26/11
On Tuesday New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold addressed the media. Here is the transcript courtesy of the Jets. On how he felt when he heard the lockout was over… “Excited. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back. It was weird. This was the first time since high school that I haven’t… Read more
New York Jets Free Agent List, Salary Cap Update
The official list of unrestricted free agents was released by the NFL. Here are the players from the New York Jets: Kellen Clemens -QB, Drew Coleman -DB, Antonio Cromartie-DB, Braylon Edwards- WR, Shaun Ellis-DE, Nick Folk – K, Santonio Holmes-WR, Wayne Hunter-OL, James Ihedigbo-DB, Lance Laury-LB, Brodney Pool-S, Trevor Pryce- DL, Tony Richardson-FB, Brad Smith-WR, … Read more
Damien Woody Wants To Return To Gang Green
In a recent interview with 1050 ESPN New York, former New York Jets offensive lineman Damien Woody expressed his desire to return to Gang Green. “It’s either Gang Green or nobody. That’s the amount of respect I have for the jets, from (owner) Woody Johnson on down to Rex (Ryan), everybody in the locker room… Read more
“Can’t Wait” Shirts Available, Proceeds To Assist Injured Rutgers Player
New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott inspired fans with his post game “Can’t Wait” rant following Gang Green’s playoff victory over the New England Patriots. Now Scott is trying to inspire fans to purchase a t-shirt to help raise money for injured Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand. The “Can’t Wait” t-shirts can be purchased… Read more
List of the Jets Unrestricted Free Agents
The official list of unrestricted free agents was released today by the NFL. Here are the players from the New York Jets: Kellen Clemens -QB Drew Coleman -DB Antonio Cromartie-DB Braylon Edwards- WR Shaun Ellis-DE Nick Folk – K Santonio Holmes-WR Wayne Hunter-OL James Ihedigbo-DB Lance Laury-LB Brodney Pool-S Trevor Pryce- DL Tony Richardson-FB Brad… Read more
Jets Football Is Back
The lockout is over, Jets football is back. If you are reading this, you survived. The next few days will see a flurry of NFL activity like never before. Free agency, signing draft picks, training camp all in the span of a few days. The Jets will open training camp in Florham Park, NJ on… Read more
Jets Restore Employees Lost Pay
Here is a feel good story from Rich Cimini on ESPN.com. The New York Jets had cut employees pay at the beginning of the lockout. Today the entire organization was assembled and they were told that all lost wages were being returned. In the early March, at the start of the lockout, the Jets slashed… Read more
NFL Owners And Players Agree To A Deal
There are several published reports that the NFL owners and players have agreed to a 10-year labor agreement that will end the lockout. The final step in the process will occur on Monday when the players will have to vote on and approve the agreement, which is considered to be a formality at this point… Read more
New York Jets News and Notes
Braylon Edwards pleads guilty to DWI- Wide receiver Braylon Edwards plead guilty to DWI charges which led to the following punishments from the state of New York: $500 fine, license suspended for 6 months, ignition interlock device installed in his vehicle. Brad Smith to test market- Over the past couple of days wide receiver Brad… Read more
NFL Owners Vote To End Lockout
Players Could Vote On Proposal On Friday NFL owners made headlines on Thursday night with their big announcement; they voted unanimously, 31-0, to end the lockout. The Raiders abstained from the voting. The only problem is this is just step one, the owners voted on their proposal, which they claim union representatives have agreed to… Read more