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AFC East News and Rumors

NY Jets general manager John Idzik misses chance to reassure Gang Green fans about status of Darrelle Revis

nydailynews.com

Darrelle Revis is the Jets’ best player, their one great player, but only with the Jets can the three top decision-makers all alienate him within one hour.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat White wants to play football again.  The Miami Marlins want White to play baseball.  Again. Via the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, White told 640 Sports on Thursday that he has an offer from the Marlins to report to mi…

Frank Schwab, yahoo.com

At least when Tom Brady is watching the Super Bowl at home, he will do so in style. He also doesn't have to worry about his house being plundered during the big game, considering he has a moat out front. Yeah, that's right. A moat. The Detroit Free Pres…

CNNSI.com

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) John Idzik shook Rex Ryan's hand and the two shared a big laugh in front of more than a dozen cameras.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

Earlier today, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reported that the Jets have decided to part ways with offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo. The Jets say otherwise. A team spokesman tells PFT that no decision has been made about DeGuglielmo’s sta…

ESPN.com

On Wednesday we offered a warning that there will be plenty of varying opinions out there on college prospects leading up to the NFL draft. But there is a ton of interest in the quarterback position from our community due to vacancies with the Buffalo B…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

The Patriots signed defensive lineman Armond Armstead yesterday, and his old boss thinks they got a steal. The former Southern Cal standout, who left the program after suffering a heart attack, played for the Toronto Argonauts last season, and Argos gen…

ESPN.com

The 2012 season is in the books for the AFC East. Therefore, ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. takes a look back at last year's draft and provides updated grades. Here is Kiper's review for the division: Buffalo Bills (6-10) Key picks: CB Stephon Gilmore, L…

Rich Cimini, ESPN.com

New York Jets general manager John Idzik was introduced to the media Thursday at a late-morning news conference. Three hours later, he was immersed in his first crisis.

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

The Jets, man. They just can't stop themselves from Jetsing. The latest bit of melodrama plaguing the organization involves rumors that that Jets owner Woody Johnson, the same guy who recently claimed that he never wanted Tim Tebow in the first place, w…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

While the reasonable answer for the Jets quarterback situation might be more like select all-delete, coach Rex Ryan said Thursday all Mark Sanchez needs is a reboot. Ryan said the additions of new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and quarterbacks …

CNNSI.com

There's no Andrew Luck or RGIII to save a franchise, but that won't stop QBs from going early in this year's draft. But who will reach? Don Banks projects the first 2013 round.

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington hasn’t had much stability in his time with the team. He joined the team as a member of the practice squad in 2009, worked himself into a special teams role that turned into a role in the secondary, moved in and out of …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

One of the first items of business for teams when their seasons end is to sign guys to future contracts for the following year, usually their practice squaders. The Patriots did a bit of that business as well, but threw in a quarterback who might still …

ESPN.com

The New York Jets do not have a quality quarterback, they’re about $19 million over the cap, and the owner wants to trade the best player on the team. Does all this make Jets head coach Rex Ryan a lame duck in 2013? Ryan enters next season on the hot se…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

In December, the New York Daily News reported that the Jets will try to trade quarterback Mark Sanchez.  The Jets responded by putting out the word that the Jets will simply explore their options with Sanchez. Now, multiple reports have emerged that the…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

While at the Senior Bowl, Bills GM Buddy Nix said QB, LB and WR were prioirity positions for his team. The Dolphins got some support from their local government for their stadium project. Patriots CB (and free agent) Kyle Arrington said his preference w…