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Bill Polian And Herman Edwards On The Sanchez/Tebow Situation, “Has The Makings Of A Full Blown Quarterback Controversy”

Former Indianapolis Colts Vice Chairman and Buffalo Bills General Manager Bill Polian along with Jets Ex-Head Coach (2001-2005) Herman Edwards gave their opinion on the potential Sanchez/Tebow “quarterback controversy” during ESPN’s NFL Live: “What has been your reaction about the way this whole Tim Tebow thing has been playing out with the Jets? Everyone suddenly… Read more

The Rookie Wage System – Part Two: Positives and Potential Problems

This is part two of Jet-Nation’s articles on the improved rookie wage system under the NFL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) which took effect in 2011.  (Click here to view part-one) There was a problem in the NFL with the structure of rookie contracts even before the new CBA was being negotiated.  Teams were often… Read more

The Latest Jets News

The following is a review of top stories surrounding the Jets: It looks like the Sanchez v. Tebow debate isn’t going away anytime soon.  There have been several Jets players, including Darrelle Revis, making favorable comments about Tebow: One week before the Jets begin voluntary Organized Team Activities, (Darrelle) Revis lauded Tebow for his innate… Read more

Jets Add Veteran Safety Former Dolphin Yeremiah Bell

Rumors had been flying about where former Dolphins safety Yeremiah Bell would sign this year.  It is being reported that he has signed a $1.4 million contract with the New York Jets:    [tweet_embed id=203522057051455488]  [tweet_embed id=203521723528781824]  [tweet_embed id=203522566386749441] Bell will add a veteran presence at safety to go along with newly signed rookies Josh… Read more

Jets Sign First Round Draft Pick Quinton Coples

It’s been a busy day for the Jets front office, just hours after signing round seven pick Antonio Allen, the Daily News is reporting they have signed first round pick (#16 overall) defensive end Quinton Coples to a guaranteed four-year contract: The Daily News first reported on Twitter on Thursday that the Jets have agreed… Read more

Jets Sign Seventh Round Pick Safety Antonio Allen; Ellis Accepts Plea Deal Will Not Be Deported

According to Jenny Vrentas of The Star Ledger the Jets have signed seventh round pick (#242 overall) safety Antonio Allen to a contract: The Jets have signed seventh-round pick Antonio Allen to a four-year deal … He received a signing bonus of $45,896. Allen is a versatile player who played both linebacker and safety for… Read more

Recapping The Latest Jets News

Here is a recap of some top news stories surrounding the Jets from this past week: Daily News reporter Manish Mehta interviewed quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh who was very outspoken about where Mark Sanchez needs to improve: “There were turnovers that were not his fault that were credited to him,” Cavanaugh told the Daily News… Read more

Jets Agree To Contract Terms With Draft Selection Robert T. Griffin

According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News the Jets have signed the last of their three sixth round draft picks Robert T. Griffin (OG- Baylor): The Daily News has learned that the Jets have come to terms on a four-year deal with sixth-round offensive lineman Robert T. Griffin. [tweet_embed id=202455205659410432] The Jets… Read more

The Jets Rookie’s Contracts, The Rookie Wage System And The Salary Cap

Thanks to the NFL’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signing drafted rookies has become faster and easier.  Many people think the “rookie wage system” is new but it was actually implemented in the 1993 CBA, but revised in 2011, to remove loopholes which allowed the system to be circumvented.  The improved “rookie wage scale” in… Read more

Sanchez And Tebow Available Together For First Time Answer Questions About Each Other

The Jets began their optional offseason workout program today and for the first time Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow were available at the same time.  Both quarterbacks were asked questions about the other and their role on the team. “It’s been great,” Tebow responded when asked about working with Sanchez.  “We’ve has a great relationship ever… Read more

DeVito Restructures Contract

According to Jenny Vrentas of The Star Ledger defensive end Mike DeVito has restructured his contract allowing for salary cap savings: His (DeVito’s) cap number, and total compensation, reduced by about $600,000 in the restructure. Since he is due a guaranteed $2.5 million, it is essentially assured that the team will not cut him. Vrentas… Read more

Jets Sign Rookie Camp Invitees, QB-Simms, OL-Koloto And Waive Center O’Dowd

With the conclusion of rookie-camp the Jets have made a few roster moves: They have signed Matt Simms, an invitee to the recently held camp, quarterback out of the University of Tennessee.  Simms is the son of former Giants quarterback, current CBS analyst, Phil Simms and his brother Chris played five seasons in the NFL. … Read more

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