March 2014

Jets Finally Release QB Mark Sanchez

In a move which seem destined to happen after Geno Smith became the New York Jets starting quarterback the team has officially released the 2009 fifth overall pick QB Mark Sanchez: Mark Sanchez has been released. — New York Jets (@nyjets) March 21, 2014 This move comes as no surprise as Sanchez, injured all of… Read more

CB Cromartie Not Returning To NY Jets

Former Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie was let go by the team and became an unrestricted free agent because they did not want to pay a $5 million roster bonus due on March 13. The team tried to sign a replacement for Cromartie but missed out on players like Vontae Davis and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, leaving a… Read more

Will The “New” 4-2-5 Defense Bring Ground And Pound Back?

As NFL offenses turn to a spread concept and use of the zone read option defenses have been trying to figure out a way to combat it. A lot of teams have adopted the 4-2-5 (four down lineman, two linebackers, and either three safeties: one of which is a small version of a linebacker, and… Read more

RG Willie Colon Re-Signs With Jets

After starting all 16 games at right guard last season Willie Colon and the Jets have agreed on a one-year $2 million contract: It’s official. We’ve re-signed G @WillColon66 – http://t.co/MajHFMl6RR pic.twitter.com/LCnm2oYuLM — New York Jets (@nyjets) March 19, 2014 Having spent six seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers Colon signed a one-year $1.2 million deal… Read more

QB Michael Vick To Visit NY Jets

JetNation has learned quarterback Mark Sanchez was not approached about restructuring his contract by the New York Jets and will be released within the next few days. This comes as no surprise as QB Geno Smith started the entire season with Sanchez injured all of 2013 and seemed destined to be released before a $2… Read more

John Idzik’s Master Plan

Jetsfan80 started this thread in the JetNation forums.  It breaks down how Seattle put together their starting lineup.  I felt it was worth sharing, because it clearly illustrates the importance of the NFL draft.  Many Jets fans and beat reporters are saying John Idzik is sleeping at the wheel.  Looks like Idzik is wide awake… Read more

Is NY Jets GM John Idzik Being Too Conservative In Free Agency (JetNation Radio)

New Episode JetNation Radio: 3/18 (Listen above) NFL free agency began a week ago and the New York Jets have made a few acquisitions while missing out on other desired players. With the team still having salary cap space some feel general manager John Idzik should be more aggressive in the pursuit of players while… Read more

NY Jets Re-Sign OLB Calvin Pace

The New York Jets have brought back OLB Calvin Pace: Calvin Pace re-signs with Jets, per league source. Two years, $5 million. — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2014 Pace has been with the Jets for the last six seasons having a very productive 2013 recording ten sacks. He’s a veteran who fills a position of… Read more

NY Jets Free Agents: Staying, Going Or Gone

NFL free agency is in full swing and the Jets lost some guys who played with the team last year while others remain unsigned. Below is a list of 2014 Jets free agents and what has or might happen to them. Of course former Jets “All-Pro” cornerback Darrelle Revis, who was traded last offseason to… Read more

Nick Folk Is Happy With Long Term Deal

As the Jets try to improve the team, one position they don’t have to worry about is kicker. The Jets originally used the franchise tag but then Nick Folk agreed to a 4 year contract extension with the Jets.  Folk talked about what the process was like and his reaction to receiving the new contract… Read more

NY Jets Sign Wide Receiver Eric Decker

After a long day of negotiations the New York Jets have finally come to terms with wide receiver Eric Decker. The 27 year old Eric Decker played his first four seasons with Denver Broncos with plenty of success. In the past two seasons Decker was averaging 86 receptions, 1,176 yards and 12 touchdowns in each… Read more

Jets Acquire Lineman Breno Giacomini In Free Agency

Two year starting right tackle Austin Howard left the New York Jets via free agency signing a five year $30 million contract with the Oakland Raiders. It didn’t take long for the team to find his replacement by making their first official non-jet 2014 free agent signing bringing in offensive lineman Breno Giacomini from the… Read more

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