January 2012

Joey Clinkscales, the Jets vice president of college scouting interviewed with the Rams yesterday for their vacant GM position. He is one of nine plus candidates going for the position. Other candidates include a couple of directors of player personnel: George Paton of the Vikings,  Cardinals’ Steve Keim, Dolphins’ Brian Gaine & the Colts’ Tom… Read more

Linebackers Wanted! The Jets have drafted 23 players over the last five years.  Of those picks only two were linebackers, Vernon Gholston now ‘thankfully’ gone drafted in 2008 and David Harris drafted in 2007.  Bryan Thomas most likely will not be retained.  Bart Scott has become a part time player and will be 32 in… Read more

I Like Rex Ryan.  But there were times during this year’s disappointing campaign that I wasn’t sure I did.  His sidelines at times appeared chaotic, he needs to improve his game and clock management skills, and most obviously, he must be better tuned in to the psyche of the players in his locker-room.  But these… Read more

Nick Mangold is in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl and he is working with the Pro Bowl Community Blitz, presented by P&G.  Last year this was the largest community outreach in the history of the league.  JetNation had the opportunity to talk to Nick for a few minutes as they took a break on the… Read more

For the second year in a row, running back Curtis Martin is again on the list of finalists to be inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. If you like the Jets on Facebook or follow them on Twitter, you might have noticed their “Curtis to Canton” campaign? That’s what it is. Martin had a… Read more

As the Indianapolis Colts continue to rebuild their organization there is increased speculation that quarterback Peyton Manning will be released.  Manning is due a substantial signing bonus in early March (rumored to be approximately $28 million dollars) and many insiders believe that the Colts will move on from the future Hall of Famer and start… Read more

Let us remember that Mark Sanchez only started 16 games at the University of Southern California.  He had two years of up and down moments, however, led the New York Jets to AFC Championship games in his first two seasons.  I don’t think it comes as any surprise when I say that Sanchez had a… Read more

The Jets have drafted 23 players over the last five years.  This is by far the lowest in the NFL, the league average has been 38.  Of those picks only seven were defensive players.  This aggressive style trading pick for players moving up in the draft has allowed the team to be competitive with back… Read more

The New York Jets late season collapse and surprising locker room issues have put the team in the headlines almost on a daily basis.  Recently I had a chance to interview three diehard Jets fans (also season ticket holders) to hear their thoughts on the issues that Gang Green is facing. TR: Following the Jets… Read more

By Rick Allen With an outstanding weekend of conference championship football behind us and only a few days until the Super Bowl, it is time to lay out what the NFL off season calendar has in store for the year round football fan. January 28th – Senior Bowl – Kick off at 3pm, NFL Channel-… Read more

As we reported yesterday, the New York Jets have named their new offensive line coach.  It is ex-Dolphin coach Dave Deguglielmo. JETS NAME DAVE DeGUGLIELMO OFFENSIVE LINE COACH The New York Jets have named Dave DeGuglielmo as the team’s offensive line coach. The announcement was made by Head Coach Rex Ryan. DeGuglielmo joins the Jets… Read more