JETS RUMORS & GOSSIP

The football world is still in shock in the wake of the tragic death of NFL legend Junior Seau earlier this month. New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott was asked this week about the potential impact of football injuries on post-football health problems, and he was very candid with his thoughts. A veteran of ten NFL seasons, Scott said that he does not want his 7-year-old son B.J...

New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott became the latest player to draw the line in the concussion controversy. Scott said he will not allow his 7-year-old son B.J. to play football, the New York Daily News reported Saturday. "I don't want my son to play football," Scott said. "I play football so he won't have to. With what is going on, I don't know if...

The first week of Organized Team Activities has come and gone for the New York Jets. While many are still caught up on two interceptions thrown by backup quarterback Tim Tebow in a May practice, there are some real stories after the first week. Santonio Holmes and Antonio Cromartie skipped out on some OTAs for legitimate reasons, while Matt Slauson and Bryan Thomas are still dealing...

Add Bart Scott to the list of current and former players who do not want their children to play football. Scott recently said his hope is that he plays so his son won't have to.

NEW YORK – If last week’s OTAs are any indication, Tim Tebow may be the best thing that has ever happened to Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. To read this story and watch a OTAs wrap-up video on the Jets, please click the link below.

With Organized Team Activities in full swing right now, optimism reigns around the NFL. One thing we know about New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, he’s not very shy on doling out praise to his players and his team. This week at OTA’s, Ryan singled out second-year defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson (#96, above) as a player he’s “really excited about”...

Yeremiah Bell had his mind pretty much made up. He just needed a little reassurance about switching sides in the Dolphins-Jets rivalry. So, the hard-hitting safety called someone who knows all about going behind enemy lines from Miami to New York: Jason Taylor. ''He told me it's a great organization to come to and that everyone welcomes you with open arms,''...

New York Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff will have surgery to replace a metal rod in in his leg from a previous surgery. Mike Westhoff is expected to be back in time for training camp, but will likely miss minicamp and OTAs with the team. In his stead, assistant special teams coach Ben Kotwica will be in charge of the Jets' special teams. New York Jets special teams...

  In light of TOJ Editor-In-Chief Joe Caporoso’s absence, the weekly 12 pack will be put on hold until next Friday. For today, we have a special request from TOJ Twitter frequenter Tommy Lessman to breakdown the five greatest New York Jets from the year 2000 on. Honorable Mention Vinny Testaverde - Although Testaverde is certainly a fan favorite of New York Jets fans, primarily...

Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow are in competition for the Jets quarterback job, so it's no surprise that Sanchez's agent is backing his client.

One of the most intriguing New York Jets story lines heading into the summer is whether or not the Jets will be able to, once again, establish themselves as an elite rushing offense. During Rex Ryan’s first two seasons as Head Coach of the Jets, they were ranked 1st and 4th in rushing offense, respectively. Last season, they dipped to the 22nd best rushing team in the NFL....

The New York Jets made Quinton Coples the 16th overall draft pick in 2012 and if it wasn't for Marvin Austin being suspended he may have never had the chance. The former North Carolina defensive end benefited from defensive tackle Marvin Austin being suspended for the entire 2011 season, but it gave him the shot he needed to propel himself into the NFL.

A senior at a high school in Florida had his diploma withheld from him (among other punishments) after he Tebowed on stage during the school's graduation ceremony.

In the world of reality outside the First Take studios, it's been relatively quiet on the TebowMania front over the last couple months... as it should be... hello, it's the offseason. But since this is Tim Tebow we're talking about, you never really can escape. Surfing the web you'll see mundane Tebow stories about him changing his dog's name, or Tebowing in...

The Chicago Bears have made some tremendous upgrades at the WR position this offseason with the additions of Brandon Marshall and rookie Alshon Jefferey.  When combined with returning receivers Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and Devin Hester the Bears have a formidable receiving corps that should allow them to keep pace in the pass happy NFC North.   But