New York Jets News and Rumors
Sources: Gamble front-runner to replace former Jet GM TannenbaumLess than a week after Woody Johnson fired Mike Tannenbaum, the Jets are zeroing in on a new GM. Tom Gamble, the 49ers director of player personnel, is the front-runner to replace Tannenbaum, according to sources. |
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If Woody Johnson hires his new general manager by Tuesday — and he’s apparently getting close to picking San Francisco’s Tom Gamble — then the Jets’ stalling tactic of not making Rex Ryan and Woody Johnson available last Monday has allowed the o… |
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Former NY Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff would be a perfect fit as NFL television analystJan 5
While Rex Ryan heads home from Paradise Island with his tattoo tucked between his legs, Woody Johnson peers up from under his desk wondering if it’s safe to come up for air and Mike Tannenbaum ponders his next move, there is one man walking out of the F… |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com Bassett and I had an exchange of ideas regarding the media presence this week doggedly demanding accountability from the Jets. Here’s what we came up with. They Did What You Asked… — After being told by the media and critics in no uncertain terms to… |
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Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com NOTE: Updated finances of deal. After just under a week, the Jets look close to securing a deal with their new general manager, Tom Gamble. A source with knowledge of Jets contracts told TheJetsBlog Saturday that the deal for the current Director of Pla… |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com It looks like the Jets have taken a shine to Tom Gamble and the feeling seems to be mutual. According to Adam Schefter, Gamble turned down a second interview with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Schefter also mentions Gamble seems set on attaining the GM spot… |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com Lost in the shuffle of the New York media, Mel Kiper released his All-Rookie team three days ago and the Jets’ own Quinton Coples appeared on the list. For those of you without Insider access, here’s what Kiper had to say about Coples. Quinton Coples,… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Everyone except the Jets is talking about Rex Ryan’s notorious tattoo. The Pats have added QB Mike Kafka to their offseason roster. The Dolphins didn’t make it to the postseason, but some have received postseason awards from the South Florida Sun-Sent… |
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Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Mike DeVito is one of the most stand-up guys on the Jets, so when he goes on WFAN and tells New York that Tim Tebow should have gotten more playing time, it’s worth mentioning. The Jets defensive end said yesterday on WFAN he feels bad about how things … |
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Rex Ryan is the NFL coaching equivalent of Chad Johnson. There is a side of the New York Jets head coach that is fun-loving and harmless. Talk to Ryan for five minutes and you will like him. Watch any news conference, and it's clear Ryan has the charism… |
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Daniel Marcus, thejetsblog.com I apologize in advance if you feel as though this post should be filed under “duh” but it is worth talking about. A midst the media-driven caricature of the Jets as a “circus” and granted they are not doing much dispel that perception, there is s… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The disclosure of Rex Ryan’s wife-in-Sanchez-jersey-while-Tebowing tattoo could be having its intended effect, even if the effect wasn’t specifically intended. According to Newsday, former Browns and Eagles G.M. Tom Heckert has canceled his interview … |
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Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Ross the Boss? — Marc Ross might be the most sought after candidate this year and is getting a lot of attention from a number of teams. Ross has interviewed with the Jaguars, Panthers, was reported that he would meet with the Jets and that the Charger… |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com The New York Jets have begun their search for Mike Tannenbaum's replacement. |