The New York Jets finally did what everyone had pretty much expected them to do, as they fired offensive coordinator Tony Sparano after just one year on the job. Sparano was brought in to replace Brian Schottenheimer but it didn't take long for everyone to realize that the Sparano experiment was a failure. Sparano, whose…
January 8, 2013
According to various reports, QB Greg McEloy, who suffered a thumb injury in last night's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, underwent surgery earlier today. He's expected to be out for at least several weeks. QB Drew Willy replaced him yesterday and performed pretty well. The Jets will reportedly release Willy and then try to…
September 2, 2011
The New York Jets released two quarterbacks earlier this morning - QB Mark Brunell and QB Kevin O'Connell. O'Connell was scheduled to make $480K this year. Brunell was due to make $1.25M this season. Brunell is expected to be signed back once the situation with CB Nnamdi Asomugha is resolved. By cutting Brunell now the…
July 29, 2011
According to various sources, the New York Jets came to an agreement Wednesday morning with WR Santonio Holmes, who was their #1 free agent priority. The deal is reportedly for 5 years but Holmes won't officially sign until Friday, which is the first day of free agent signings. Holmes' deal, believed to be around $10M/year,…
July 27, 2011
According to various sources, the New York Jets placed highest-level tenders (1st and 3rd rounders) on WR Santonio Holmes and CB Antonio Cromartie. While the moves temporarily secure the players' rights, it's unclear what their status will be under a new CBA. The current CBA expires Thursday night. If unrestricted free agency reverts to four…
March 1, 2011
The New York Jets have declared FB John Conner, DE Vernon Gholston, DT Jarron Gilbert, TE Matthew Mulligan, TE Jeff Cumberland, WR Patrick Turner, DL Marcus Dixon and QB Kellen Clemens inactive for the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. QB Kellen Clemens is #3 emergency quarterback. DE Shaun Ellis took a pain-killing shot…
January 23, 2011
The New York Jets have declared FS Brodney Pool, LB Calvin Pace, TE Jeff Cumberland, RB Joe McKnight, QB Kellen Clemens, DL Marcus Dixon, OL Patrick Brown, OL Vlad Ducasse inactive for tonight's game against the Baltimore Ravens. QB Kellen Clemens is #3 emergency quarterback. LB Calvin Pace is out with a injury that will…
September 13, 2010
With the idea of staying on the team, quarterback Kellen Clemens agreed to a salary reduction and will remain as a backup for Mark Sanchez this season, something to consider if you are a football betting fan, especially if Sanchez gets hit or something. The Jets released now former No. 4 quarterback, Kevin O'Connell, last…
September 2, 2010
Over 10,000 fans gathered at Hofstra University earlier today to watch the Jets in their only appearance at their former practice home. Although the Gang Green players did not have their pads on, the fans still got to see some tackling, as a seemingly drunken fan ran onto the field and got taken down by…
August 25, 2010
Having lost all faith in QB Kellen Clemens' ability to be a solid backup to QB Mark Sanchez, the New York Jets signed QB Mark Brunell, a 39-year veteran who spent his best years with the Jaguars and the Redskins. Last two seasons Brunell served as Drew Brees' backup with the Saints where he won…
July 28, 2010