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Bart Scott isn't fazed by angry, disappointed NY Jets fans yelling slew of derogatory comments at Gang Green

nydailynews.com

Bart Scott has a message for Jets fans who heckled the team as it walked to the locker room at halftime following the 52 Seconds From Hell against the Patriots: He doesn’t care what you say or think.

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Jaguars, with the No. 2 spot on the waiver priority list, had dibs on defensive end Jason Babin over every team but the Chiefs. But having dibs is one thing.  Using them is another.  As it turns out, the Jags used their dibs over only two other team…

Rich Cimini, ESPN.com

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has committed 41 turnovers over the last two seasons, the second-highest total in the NFL. The 41st won't be forgotten anytime soon.

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow would love to play Sunday against Arizona -- despite his broken ribs -- but he acknowledged the final call is out of his hands. Tebow has dealt with his rib injuries for several weeks but …

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The Miami Dolphins (5-6) have a huge opportunity to upset the New England Patriots (8-3) Sunday at Sun Life Stadium. But according to AccuScore, that’s not going to happen. The Dolphins only have a 35-percent chance of beating New England, according to …

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The Seahawks, who picked up a win in September via one of the worst calls in recent NFL history, were upset that a potential game-clinching interception against the Dolphins was wiped out by a roughing the passer call on safety Earl Thomas. “It just loo…

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The New York Jets embarrassed themselves on Thanksgiving. But the Arizona Cardinals have lost seven straight games. Something has to give between these two 4-7 teams. It turns out AccuScore has New York getting the win at home Sunday over the Cardinals.…

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The New York Jets wanted to put extra "hot sauce" on Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush earlier this season. The New England Patriots, on the other hand, are just concerned with stopping Bush from making big plays. Patriots head coach Bil…

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New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow is still recovering from two fracture ribs. But head coach Rex Ryan expects Tebow to be ready Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. “He’s limited right now and we’ll see,” Ryan said Wednesday, according t…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

If you tuned in to PFT Live on Wednesday, you heard from Colts rookie wide receiver T.Y. Hilton talk about his big day against the Bills in Week 12. Believe it or not, things get even better than talking to Florio. Hilton has been named the AFC special …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Giants placed cornerback Michael Coe on season-ending injured reserve earlier this month, but his season hasn’t ended. Coe was released off of injured reserve by the Giants on Monday and his season will continue in Miami. The Dolphins announced Wedn…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

As the Jets prepare to try to turn their season around by beating the Cardinals (or at least by not running into the buttocks of any of their teammates), anyone inclined to watch the game in person will be able to do so fairly cheaply. According to CBS …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Rookie wide receiver T.Y. Hilton scored both of the Colts’ touchdowns in last weekend’s 20-13 win over the Bills and he’ll drop by PFT Live to talk about it on Wednesday. Hilton returned a punt 75 yards for one score and later caught a touchdown fro…

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Few predicted before the season that Sunday's meeting between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins would have playoff implications for both teams. But New England and Miami each has a lot at stake in this AFC East matchup. The Patriots (8-3) are …

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

No matter how bad it gets for Mark Sanchez, he’ll always have Joe Namath. The Jets only championship quarterback said Tuesday that the current passer has a chance to join him in that club, if the team would help him. “I believe Mark Sanchez can be a c…

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The Buffalo Bills (4-7) will see a familiar face at quarterback Sunday when Chad Henne leads the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) into Ralph Wilson Stadium. This is a game involving two struggling teams, but the Henne element adds a little spice to the matchu…

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Maybe if the Jets make enough bottom-of-the-roster moves, the top will magically improve. The latest through the revolving door is wide receiver Mardy Gilyard, who was signed Tuesday, according to Conor Orr of the Newark Star-Ledger. Gilyard spent a wee…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Said Bills coach Chan Gailey of CB Justin Rogers, “I think that he can be a decent player, but he’s got to go out and do it every down.” The Dolphins gave FB Charles Clay the most playing time he’s had all season on Sunday, and he responded with a…

Toni Monkovic, nytimes.com

During the N.F.L.'s Week 12, the Jets' biggest cheerleader quit, and two Colts cheerleaders shaved their heads for a cause.