New York Jets News and Rumors
Matt Slauson to be Fined $10,000 for Hit on Brian CushingMatt Loede, jetsgab.com There has been much discussion about the block thrown by Jets guard Matt Slauson on Texans linebacker Brian Cushing which tore his ACL. Rex Ryan defended the hit while Texans’ defensive coordinator thought it was unnecessary. Jay Glazer of FOXSports rep… |
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Jets Insider: Smarty Cromartie sings own praisesOct 11, 2012
After the Jets lost Darrelle Revis for the season, Gang Green's coaches called for players to step up in the cornerback's absence. To this point, Antonio Cromartie has answered the call. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The NFL has fined Jets guard Matt Slauson for his ACL-tearing blow to Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, reportedly claiming that the hit constitutes an illegal “peel back” block. So what is a “peel back” block? Here’s the rule, from Rule 12, Se… |
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Why Is Everyone So Down On The Cleveland Browns?Oct 11, 2012
Jack Dickey, deadspin.com Not so long ago, Jets linebacker Bart Scott uttered some immortal words: "We take a lot of slack, people gave us no chance... we're a good football team." This is not the rhetoric emerging from Cleveland now, but it should be. Instead, we have… |
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AccuScore: Jets beat the ColtsOct 11, 2012
Can the New York Jets snap their two-game losing streak? Yes, according to AccuScore. The Jets (2-3) will beat the Indianapolis Colts (2-2) at home, but not by much. This is New York’s third straight home game and perhaps the third time will be the char… |
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Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Since we’re hanging out with Kenny Powers in his dojo in Myrtle Beach, we missed this filing from Mr. Dyer. Apologies for the late publication. –Bassett FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – A left ankle injury kept Jets center Nick Mangold out of practice on We… |
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Tim Tebow Is Destroying The Jets Before He Even Has A Chance To Destroy Them As A StarterOct 11, 2012
Drew Magary, deadspin.com Drew Magary's Thursday Afternoon NFL Dick Joke Jamboroo runs every Thursday during the NFL season. More » |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com While there is still plenty of football left to be played, the Jets’ season has been painted in bleak light ever since the Miami game in which the Jets ironically won the contest but lost one of their best players which set off a chain of injuries that … |
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Eric Weeks, thejetsblog.com The old phrase when it rains it pours has been in full effect for the Jets thus far this season. Safety Eric Smith sprained his knee during Wednesday’s practice and will not play against the Colts. He’s likely to miss a few weeks which means rookie Jo… |
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Rex still has confidence in struggling GreeneOct 11, 2012
Rex Ryan believes that Shonn Greene is the still the guy to lead the Jets out of their ground-and-pound funk this season. Gang Green's typically sound rushing attack ranks 25th in the league (83 yards per game) through the first five games. |
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Jets lose Ellis 4 to 6 weeks to sprained left kneeOct 11, 2012
The New York Jets will be without defensive end Kenrick Ellis for 4-6 weeks with what coach Rex Ryan labeled a "significant" knee injury. |
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Mark Sanchez: Rex Ryan 'has faith in me'Oct 11, 2012
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan caused a stir Wednesday when he said quarterback Mark Sanchez is the starter “this week.” "I'm telling you right now, he's our starting quarterback this week," Ryan bluntly told New York reporters. Naturally, … |
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Dustin Keller ‘Positive’ He’ll Play SundayOct 11, 2012
Brian Bassett, thejetsblog.com Good news for the Jets on Wednesday as Dustin Keller revealed that he was ‘positive’ that he was going to play come Sunday for the Jets against the Colts, per Greg Logan on Newsday.com. Keller returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday and said… |
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Terrell Owens: Desperate Jets need meOct 11, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Terrell Owens wrote on Twitter during the Jets’ loss on Monday night that he’s available if the Jets want him. But the Jets don’t want him. So now Owens is turning up the heat on the Jets. In an interview on TSN, Owens said the fact that the Jets ar… |
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Matt Loede, jetsgab.com By John Touhey The Jets’ first primetime game of the year was not as bad as everyone thought it was going to be. Sure Mark Sanchez was frequently booed and Tim Tebow cheered, but that was expected. What wasn’t expected was the fact that at halftime th… |
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There is no cover, no escape from the relentless pounding that Rex Ryan and Mark Sanchez continue to take over the Tim Tebow question. |
