Patriots’ Recent Additions, Subtractions Show Team Could Be Stressing Pass Defense Over Stopping Run
It seemed odd during the 2011 season, when nearly every NFL team began stressing passing over rushing the ball, that the Patriots decided to build their defense around stopping the run.
The team’s base defense that year had either Shaun Ellis or Brandon Deaderick at left defensive end, Kyle Love and Vince Wilfork at defensive tackle, Andre Carter at right defensive end, Jerod Mayo...
Turn On The Jets Off-Season Roundtable – Defensive Line
Welcome to our off-season review of the New York Jets roster at Turn On The Jets. Each week we are going to attack a different position. We will have a roundtable discussion on it, Steve Bateman will submit a film breakdown examining it and our draft staff will look at potential prospects the Jets could add. So far we have covered quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and...
The Five Greatest Jets Of The 2000s
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...
Quinton Coples signs with the Jets
Late last night the media got the news that the New York Jet’s first round draft pick, Quinton Coples, had signed a four year deal for (about) $9 Million dollars that is fully guaranteed. Rex Ryan compared him to Shaun Ellis and Trevor Price, two of his best performers at the Left Defensive End [...]
Jets draft Quinton Coples, Everything you need to know
Quinton Coples, UNC Outside Linebacker
In a fairly surprising move, the New York Jets drafted University of North Carolina defensive lineman Quinton Coples with the 16th overall pick. Much of the past couples weeks, USC OLB Melvin Ingram had been linked to the Jets, however reports are now surfacing that those rumors may have been a smokescreen as the Jets had Ingram rated...
Coples is more Ellis than Gholston
Head coach Rex Ryan compared Quinton Coples to long-time Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis. While some experts contend that Coples could be the second-coming of Vernon Gholston, Gang Green's front office is ecstatic the former Tarheel will be toeing the gridiron for New York in 2012.
Jets confident Coples is more Ellis than Gholston
Mike Tannenbaum, one of draft day's most renowned wheelers and dealers, sat tight as the top 10 picks in the first round of the NFL Draft were shuffled during a wild evening of trading. But Tannenbaum and the Jets didn't have to move up to get what they needed with their first-round pick. The Jets, in search of a pass rusher, selected North Carolina defensive end Quinton...
Jets Receive Four Compensatory Picks For 2012 Draft
The Jets received four compensatory picks in next month's NFL Draft, the league announced Monday. Two of the picks are in the sixth round and two are in the seventh. The Jets received the pick because they lost Braylon Edwards, Shaun Ellis, Drew Coleman, Steve Weatherford and Brad Smith last year in free agency. The Jets, Packers and Browns each received four picks, the most...
Under the Helmet: Shaun Ellis
South Carolina native Shaun Ellis played his college ball at the University of Tennessee. Afterward, he was drafted 12th overall by the New York Jets in 2000. He spent the next 11 seasons with Gang Green before joining the Patriots as an unrestricted free agent this past August. Get to know Ellis in this week's editon of Inside the Helmet.
Prospect Tournament set to showcase Independent’s elite
From February 24 – March 4, St. Petersburg Florida will be host to a unique opportunity for the best prospects Independent baseball has to offer.
This four-team 10-game schedule will showcase nearly 80 players from the big four; American Association, Can-Am League, Frontier League and North American League. This whole event will be scouted by nearly all 30 MLB teams, and...
DE Shaun Ellis Likely Won't Be Back With Patriots In 2012
Shaun Ellis is unlikely to be back with the New England Patriots, observes Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe in his postseason analysis of the team. Ellis had just two sacks in New England, and though he brings a strong locker room presence, at 35 his productivity may be in decline, says Bedard. It remains to be seen if another team would be willing to take a flier on the veteran who...
20 New England Patriots free agents: who to keep?
Talk about not even taking a breath. The New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick really stated that on Monday, intimating that there wasn't going to be a long off-season for the folks down on Route 1. "We'll try to take a little time here, regroup, figure out some of things that we need to do and move forward. The combine is in two and a half weeks. I'm...
New York Giants' Deon Grant, New England Patriots' Shaun Ellis are close friends at at crossroads again
One of the former University of Tennessee teammates will win a Super Bowl ring Sunday night
Shaun Ellis compares the Jets and Patriots
If anyone is going to take a shot at comparing the Patriots and Jets, who better than Shaun Ellis, who spent 11 years with Gang Green.
Pats DE Ellis ends tumultuous year with a chance for a ring
Patriots defensive end Shaun Ellis holds thoughts of a dead friend close to his heart as he prepares to take the field Sunday for the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Pats DE Ellis ends tumultuous year in Super Bowl
The call came in the early morning hours, jarring Shaun Ellis from a deep sleep. Two buddies were on the line with some news that would shake the veteran defensive end even more.
Pats DE Ellis ends tumultuous year in Super Bowl
The call came in the early morning hours, jarring Shaun Ellis from a deep sleep. Two buddies were on the line with some news that would shake the veteran defensive end even more.
His best friend, Yusef Jenkins, was dead, shot five times in an altercation that began when he returned a car seat to the mother of his child in Anderson, S.C., where he and Ellis grew up.
''They...
Pats DE Ellis ends tumultuous year in Super Bowl
The call came in the early morning hours, jarring Shaun Ellis from a deep sleep. Two buddies were on the line with some news that would shake the veteran defensive end even more.
What is a Jet fan to do? Giants and Patriots to Battle in Super Bowl XLVI
As we all know, unless you live in a cave, but even now days I think cave dwellers have a clue, there is a Super Bowl among us. For a Jets fan, I am well aware of this and very perplexed by the situation. I truly have a strong disliking for both the Giants and the Patriots.
After the Jets season ended I was the fan that rooted for the team I thought had a better chance of winning...
New York Jets Receive Plenty Of Love At Media Day
It was a day full of sunshine and love for the New York Jets yesterday as the New York Giants and New England Patriots did everything they could to kick the Jets while they are down –
Antrel Rolle got in a few more jabs at Rex Ryan and confirmed it was the Jets who began the Giants run to the Super Bowl. Imagine if Kyle Wilson and Antonio Cromartie could tackle? Or if Eric Smith...
Patriots Ellis has had long wait for first Super Bowl
INDIANAPOLIS — Growing up in Anderson, S.C., Shaun Ellis spent Super Bowl Sunday like most Americans — watching the game on TV with friends and family, "especially the commercials."
Ellis thrilled to finally make Super Bowl
Shaun Ellis can barely believe he's actually made it to the NFL's biggest stage after inching so close to it twice with the Jets.
Former Vols At Super Bowl XLVI Media Day
Former Vols Shaun Ellis, Jerod Mayo and Deon Grant caught up with UTSports.com at Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday.
Patriots Settling Into Indy
Super Bowl week gets into high gear with local radio stations beginning their radio row broadcasts and media day this morning.
Just because they’re saying it about Super Bowl XLVI doesn’t mean it’s true - Jonathan Comey looks at a few myths being perpetrated this week, including the oft-repeated statements about the Patriots awful defense.
Dispatches from Indy: Introspective...
Ferris Bueller to Make Triumphant Return Via Honda Super Bowl Ad After 26-Year Hiatus
No, there isn't a sequel to Ferris Bueller's Day Off coming out -- not anytime soon at least. Ferris fans were happy to see the YouTube tease of a Bueller-themed Honda commercial set to air during Super Bowl XLVI starring the man himself, Matthew Broderick. Check out the video below to see if Cameron Frye, Sloane Peterson, Ed Rooney or even Grace make an appearance. If you...
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