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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 11th, 2009, 1:46pm)
Title: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 11th, 2009, 1:46pm
Alas, Favre [smiley=wiseman.gif] calls it quits...  Rolling off [smiley=rollin.gif] "The REAL Feed":

End of an era? Brett Favre tells Jets he'll retire after 18 seasons (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/jets/2009-02-11-favre-retirement_N.htm?csp=34)
USA TODAY: Sports (11.02.2009 11:52)
Brett Favre's time with the New York Jets and his NFL career appear to be over. Favre's agent, Bus Cook, confirmed in an email ...

I think this time it really is... [smiley=wavinbye.gif] Thanks for suitin' up to begin with, Brett! [smiley=bow.gif]
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 26th, 2009, 4:46pm
Coles, willing to return, nevertheless set free...  From "The REAL Feed":

Coles will try free agency, but he doesn't rule out return to Jets (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80ef0584&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (25.02.2009 21:32)
The New York Jets restructured Laveranues Coles' contract Wednesday, allowing the veteran wide receiver to become an unrestricted free agent when the signing period begins Friday.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 27th, 2009, 4:07pm
Jets makin' moves... according to "The REAL Feed"...  This first one has significant, albeit indirect, impact, mainly on Thomas Jones...

REPORT: JETS RE-SIGN RICHARDSON (http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=American_Football/09/02/27/GRIDIRON_USA-NY_Jets_Richardson.html)
Sporting Life: NFL (27.02.2009 10:44)
The New York Jets have re-signed full-back Tony Richardson, according to a published report.

Now, looking from without...

Sources: Bart Scott offered $40M to sign with New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3939677&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.02.2009 12:25)
The Jets and Bart Scott's agent, Harold Lewis, have agreed in principle to a five-year, $40 million deal, according to multiple sources, but the deal still needs Scott's endorsement.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 29th, 2009, 1:28am
Hmmmm...  Could Favre favor one more go around??? [smiley=viking.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Jets officially release Favre; QB now free agent (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/04/28/favre.jets.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (28.04.2009 23:52)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Brett Favre was released from the reserve-retired list by the New York Jets on Tuesday night, making the quarterback a free agent if he decides to again come out of retirement.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 1st, 2009, 9:16pm
This is just rhetoric, for sure, but it's worth noting...  From "The REAL Feed":

QB Mark Sanchez looks comfortable, sharp at first practice with New York Jets (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4124343&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (01.05.2009 20:16)
Mark Sanchez was up late the night before his first practices with the New York Jets, staring into a mirror and reciting calls from his playbook.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 2nd, 2009, 10:45pm
A youngster, quite literally following in the footsteps of Antonio Gates, to keep an eye on...  From a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":

Jets' Bullock trying to be like NFL star Gates (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spjnotes0312727666may02,0,1793717.story?track=rss)
Newsday.com: New York Jets (02.05.2009 21:31)
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - So far the only thing J'Nathan Bullock and Antonio Gates have in common is they played for the same college basketball coach, albeit at different schools.

Oh, and then there is this yadda-yadda coach-speak BS... ::)

Jets offensive coordinator: Clemens leads rookie Sanchez in QB derby (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8101edcd&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (02.05.2009 20:46)
Mark Sanchez zipped passes all over the field with precision Saturday, looking very much like the franchise quarterback the New York Jets expect him to be. That doesn't necessarily mean the starting job is Sanchez's to lose -- yet.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 12th, 2009, 9:11pm
Jets first- and now second-string tailback unhappy... according to "The REAL Feed":

New York Jets reportedly now have two disgruntled RBs, Leon Washington and Thomas Jones (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4160553&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.05.2009 09:58)
Two of the New York Jets' top running backs -- Leon Washington and Thomas Jones -- are reportedly unhappy with their contracts and are skipping offseason workouts.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 21st, 2009, 10:13pm
Initial results on "pretty boy" Sanchez, mixed... per "The REAL Feed":

Jets QB Sanchez struggles vs. veterans, answers for photo shoot (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81072be3&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (21.05.2009 20:49)
The New York Jets' cover boy was well covered byhis new defensive teammates.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 27th, 2009, 4:23pm
One disgruntled back makes it to OTA's... according to "The REAL Feed":

Jets RB Jones reports for first OTA; Washington still holding out (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810877da&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (27.05.2009 14:42)
New York Jets running back Thomas Jones rejoined his teammates Wednesday after boycotting voluntary workouts while in a contract dispute.

I'll add this for the sake of Jets fans checking [smiley=checkin.gif] in...

Jets extend deal with ESPN Radio (http://nyj.scout.com/2/867867.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (27.05.2009 15:12)
FLORHAM PARK, NJ (May 27, 2009) - The New York Jets announced today a four-year extension of its radio broadcast partnership with 1050 ESPN New York (WEPN-AM) starting with the 2009 NFL season.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 31st, 2009, 4:47pm
Professional athletes in America are SO spoiled...  The solution to the Jones' contract situation this following writer presents, though surely tenable, still seems to me like reaching for straws.  Thomas, you just got paid on average 6.5 million PER YEAR over the last two years.  What are you so hard up for?  I mean I understand the whole market comparison game (the ill of our market capitalistic economy), but are you really in need of the cash?  And, if so, what kind of precedent is that... to set for your own life?  And, if not, the present state of our economy [and the Obamas' $50,000 to $100,000 (propoganda) play date [smiley=gimmeabreak.gif] aside, give me a break!  At any rate, from a LOCAL source rolling [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Here's a way to appease Jones and Jets (http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/ny-spglauberblog3112823930may30,0,118549.column?track=rss)
Newsday.com: New York Jets (30.05.2009 18:43)
From Bob Glauber's NFL Insider blog. For more of Glauber's insight, visit: newsday.com/nflblog
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 9th, 2009, 9:01pm
Tailback Washington could be a training-camp holdout... according to "The REAL Feed":

Jets' Washington unsure about training camp because of contract (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810bd302&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.06.2009 16:46)
New York Jets running back-kick returner Leon Washington doesn't know whether he'll report for the start of training camp if his contract situation isn't resolved during the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 10th, 2009, 7:42pm
They've locked up the golden boy... ;D according to "The REAL Feed":

New York Jets top QB pick Mark Sanchez reaches agreement (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4249402&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (10.06.2009 16:40)
The New York Jets have reached a contract agreement with quarterback Mark Sanchez.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 2nd, 2009, 4:18pm
For you IDPers out there as well as those who see the Jets D/ST as on the upswing, this is not insignificant news...  From "The REAL Feed":

Calvin Pace suspended for first four games (http://nyj.scout.com/2/876655.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (02.07.2009 13:52)
Calvin Pace of the New York Jets has been suspended without pay for the team's first four regular-season games of 2009 for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

I am fairly impressed with the kid's basically taking immediate responsibility for his actions.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 3rd, 2009, 3:18pm

on 07/02/09 at 16:18:19, StegRock wrote:
For you IDPers out there as well as those who see the Jets D/ST as on the upswing, this is not insignificant news...  From "The REAL Feed":

Calvin Pace suspended for first four games (http://nyj.scout.com/2/876655.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (02.07.2009 13:52)
Calvin Pace of the New York Jets has been suspended without pay for the team's first four regular-season games of 2009 for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.

I am fairly impressed with the kid's basically taking immediate responsibility for his actions.


This is going to leave a nice big hole in the Jets D.  Vernon Gholston has been a disaster, so it will be interesting to see who the Jets plug into the Def.  With Ryan being the coach, you have to like the Jets chances in the future, but how long will it take for them to be transformed into the RAVENS of the AFC East?
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2009, 1:11am
Washington not in camp... according to "The REAL Feed":

Jets RB Washington absent at start of camp; contract talks ongoing (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d8119010e&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (30.07.2009 18:56)
New York Jets running back Leon Washington, amid a contract dispute, is a no-show as players reported for the start of the team's first training camp under new coach Rex Ryan.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2009, 11:41am
Washington shows up at camp despite report immediately above...  From "The REAL Feed":

Jets RB Washington reports for Day 1 of camp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/07/31/jets.washington.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2009 08:19)
CORTLAND, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Jets running back Leon Washington has reported to the team and was on the field for the first practice of training camp.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by DirkDiggler on Jul 31st, 2009, 5:19pm
Did I miss something?  I just don't understand why Leon Washington (and others) think he is such a great player.  Yes, his YPC was good at 5.9.  However, he had less than 500 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving.  

The Jets drafted a RB!   Leon Washington better be at camp!!!
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 1st, 2009, 1:40am
Golden boy takes the early lead in QB battle... according to "The REAL Feed":

Sanchez gets QB competition off on right foot in training camp (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81195ca4&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (31.07.2009 22:25)
Score Round 1 to the rookie. Mark Sanchez received the slight edge from coach Rex Ryan on Friday in the first practice of what could be a summer-long competition with Kellen Clemens to be the Jets' starting quarterback.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2009, 10:10am
Sanchez appears to have extended his lead... according to "The REAL Feed":

Rookie QB Sanchez bests veteran Clemens in Jets' scrimmage (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811b6f0f&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (06.08.2009 23:35)
Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez outplayed veteran Kellen Clemens in the New York Jets' green-white scrimmage in front of 6,100 at SUNY Cortland, perhaps giving himself the slight edge in the team's closely contested quarterback competition.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 8th, 2009, 10:56pm
Sanchez continues his stellar play... according to "The REAL Feed":

Rookie QB Sanchez makes statement while running Jets' first-team offense (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811c2ec6&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.08.2009 18:40)
Mark Sanchez reared back and lofted a pretty downfield pass that landed in Jerricho Cotchery's hands for a touchdown.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 13th, 2009, 1:04am
RB Jones to stay... (???) according to "The REAL Feed":

Jets coach Ryan denies report that team is trying to trade RB Jones (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811da02d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (12.08.2009 23:48)
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan shot down an Internet report that the team was looking into trading running back Thomas Jones to an NFC West team, saying it's "100 percent not true.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 14th, 2009, 10:53pm
Rook [smiley=newbie.gif] Sanchez looks great in preseason debut... according to what's currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Jets' Sanchez sparkles in NFL debut (http://www.fresnobee.com/585/story/1599119.html)
Fresno Bee: Football (14.08.2009 22:27)

Mark Sanchez needed one play to get his NFL career off to a rousing start.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2009, 11:55pm
Sanchez to get next start... according to "The REAL Feed":

Jets' Sanchez rides nice debut to start vs. Ravens (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/12074188/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com NFL News (16.08.2009 11:53)
Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, coming off an impressive NFL debut, will start the New York Jets' preseason game at Baltimore next week.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 19th, 2009, 10:57am
Jets looking for some receiving weapons (presumably for Sanchez)... according to this LOCAL report on "The REAL Feed":

Jets looking to make deal for WR (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2009/08/19/2009-08-19_jets_looking_to_make_trade.html)
New York Daily News: Sports - Football (19.08.2009 04:53)
The Jets are exploring the wide-receiver market and have held preliminary discussions with a few teams, according to NFL sources. Although he's not officially on the trading block, the biggest name is the Broncos' Brandon Marshall.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by T-Rave on Aug 26th, 2009, 4:47pm
Sanchez will start at QB for the Jets!!!

Here's the news:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/26/sanchez.jets/index.html?eref=si_nfl
SI.com: NFL (26.08.2009 9:19)
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- The future is now for the new face of the New York Jets, Mark Sanchez.
Title: Re: Jets Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 7:48pm
Something to take into account, I suppose, if your league counts special teams stats [you'll have to do A LOT of "reading into" here... as you will see (I can't believe that they actually even credit this "report" to an "author"; ::) thanks for the "effort", guy)]...  From "The REAL Feed":

Does new wedge rule hurt Leon Washington? (http://nyj.scout.com/2/897622.html)
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (10.09.2009 16:10)
Florham Park - As you all know by now, the three man wedge has been outlawed in the NFL. You have to wonder how much this new rule with impact the Jets' excellent return game. And the Jets' talented special team's coach Mike Westhoff had a rather candid remark today on the new rules in relation t...


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