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Tebow's lawyers threaten to sue T-shirt makers

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

Lawyers representing Tim Tebow have issued a cease and desist letter to a T-shirt manufacturer which they say is illegally using the name of the New York Jets quarterback to sell products.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Among the topics addressed by Jets G.M. Mike Tannenbaum on Thursday’s PFT Live was the question of whether the Jets indeed turned down an offer to appear on Hard Knocks, a joint venture between HBO and NFL Films. Tannebaum said that the Jets haven’t t…

Bent, thejetsblog.com

Interesting news from USA Today’s Howard Balzer: Rams awarded TE Brody Eldridge on waivers from Colts. Jets also put in claim. He played 13 games, started eight last season. This is interesting for a couple of reasons. First of all, … Continue reading…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Mark Sanchez has faced criticism from just about everyone since the end of the 2011 season, so it’s about time that a punter got into the action. Steve Weatherford, who’s currently the Giants’ punter and was the Jets’ punter during Sanchez’s fir…

ESPN.com

The Yeremiah Bell signing (one year, $1.4 million) creates more questions than answers. 1. What does this mean for Jim Leonhard? 2. Does the Bell signing mean the Jets are concerned about Landry's health? 3. Does Bell address the coverage issues at safe…

Bent, thejetsblog.com

In addition to Yeremiah Bell, the Jets have also signed former South Carolina guard Terrence Campbell. Campbell was a Gamecock for six seasons due to some injury issues and is a converted defensive tackle. He went undrafted in last month’s … Continue …

Bassett, thejetsblog.com

Bill Cowher was asked about Santonio Holmes and his relationship with the Jets. Cowher feels that Santonio is looking to put the past behind him and get going with the Jets in 2012. “Santonio, he’d be the first one to … Continue reading →

Matt Loede, jetsgab.com

  Even though the New York Jets have just recently moved into the new MetLife Stadium, the team has had a history of more than half a century’s worth of great players and teams.  The Jets have made the playoffs 14 times in their history, along with fo…

Pressure point: Jets

May 18, 2012

ESPN.com

Examining who faces the most challenging season for the Jets and why. Tony Sparano is very likeable and well-respected in NFL circles. But even Sparano might not be sure exactly what he's getting into by taking over the New York Jets' combustible offens…

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Buffalo Bills Cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the 10th overall pick in April's draft, is in the fold, the Buffalo News reported, after signing a four-year contract. Second-rounder Cordy Glenn and third-rounder T.J. Graham are now the only members of Buffalo…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

P Shawn Powell wants to learn from Brian Moorman and then take his job with the Bills. A look at how the Dolphins have gone out with the old and in with the new. FB Spencer Larsen hopes that his versatility helps him land a spot with the Patriots. Jets …