2008 NFL Rule Changes
At the NFL owners meeting this week several rules were modified. They had discussed reseeding in the playoffs. If a wild card team had a better record than a division winner, the wild card team would get the home game. That proposal did not pass this year, keep on eye on it in future years… Read more
Jets Preseason schedule
The New York Jets Preseason schedule was announced today. All games will appear on WCBS in the NY market. The times will be announced at a later date. Aug. 8-10: New York Jets at Cleveland, TBA Aug. 15-17: Washington at New York Jets, TBA Aug. 22-24: New York Giants at New York Jets, TBA Aug… Read more
Five Concerns For 2008
By TomShane – Guest Columnist 5. Bob Sutton Remains Employed: Bob sucks, plain and simple. He is constantly out-matched by opposing offensive coordinators and he continually needs to be bailed out by Eric Mangini at half-time and, as we’ve seen, at the mid-point of each season. No longer can Eric wait until the Bye Week… Read more
Obituary: 03/30/08
Hempstead NY – Jetsinsider.com, died March 29, 2008 after a long bout of bad ownership. The GrandDaddy of all Jets sites is no longer with us and we mourn. She once laid claim to being the “the most heavily trafficked Jets message board on the web”. This is no longer true. She is survived by… Read more
TheGARV: Want To See My O Face?
TheGARV joins us once again this week and talks about the new and improved Jets Offensive Line. TheGARV claims that he is working with Eric Mangini and the team is getting away from the traditional boxing references. Instead moving to the world of Mixed Martial Arts. [youtube]0aDSAkyk4A8[/youtube]… Read more
Coles And Robertson Sit Out Workouts
Laveranues Coles and Dewayne Robertson were not in attendance for the start of yesterdays off season conditioning program at Hofstra. Laveranues, who is a team captain, is in talks with the Jets about a new contract. By not reporting he is sending a very loud message and the Jets want to resolve this matter and… Read more
Jets Sign TE Bubba Franks
The Jets reached an agreement with free agent tight end Bubba Franks. Bubba who is coming off an injury shortened season is expected to be the # 2 tight end behind Chris Baker. Franks was released by Green Bay after a season in which he lost his starting job to Donald Lee. He will provide… Read more
Happy St. Patricks day
By Jet Moses Vox Hiberionacum: A tribute to Saint Patrick When Europe fell to the Huns during the collapse of the Roman Empire, It was the Irish who preserved so much of western civilization that would have been lost to the barbarian hordes. Why has this contribution been overlooked? The short answer to that is… Read more
AROUND THE NFL: FREE AGENCY WRAP UP
By Matt Greene With the Free Agency signing period on the decline, it is now time to look back on what transgressed over the past couple of weeks and digest all of the information and speculation flying all over the place. Since so much happened around the league this week, (and because there’s nothing else… Read more
Dropping the Ball
By Tyson Rauch Throughout his tenure as a New York Jet Laveranues Coles has endeared himself to the fans with his toughness, determination and heart. His team first attitude and tough as nails approach was second to none and made him a very integral part of the Gang Green’s offense. All of this cumulated with… Read more
Jets Sign FB Tony Richardson
SI is reporting that the Jets have signed pro-bowl full back Tony Richardson to a one year contract. Richardson who stands 6’1″ and weighs 238 pounds is being brought in as a lead blocker to help improve a running game that was lacking in 2007. Keep track of all the Jets moves with our Offseason… Read more
Woody Won’t Be Undersold
Calling all free agents. Calling all free agents. The Jets won’t be undersold. Woody Johnson has the check book open. Today the Jets have signed free agent offensive lineman Damien Woody to a contract reportedly worth 25.5 million over 5 years (11 million guaranteed). [youtube]4yYGoO5imyY[/youtube]… Read more