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Ex-Jet Richardson defends Sanchez

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Jets fullback Tony Richardson defended quarterback Mark Sanchez Thursday and said he never saw signs of a potential falling-out among players in his three years on the team.
Via The Boone Docks  |  10 days ago

Jets FB Conner expected to play

With the departure of Tony Richardson, the New York Jets are counting on second year FB John Conner to jump into the starting lineup this season. Suffering a sprained right ankle during the preseason didn’t help things. However, going through … [visit site to read more]
Via The Jet Press  |  September 08, 2011

Wilkerson is Playing and Conner’s Unsure ETA

So while the game tonight is going to be a battle over some of the lower spots on the depth chart, the rookies, even starter Mo Wilkerson are expected to be out on the field tonight against the Eagles according to the Daily News. Do not expect the starters to play against the Eagles. Ryan will sit most of them, save for rookie defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. The coach also said...
Via The Jets Blog  |  September 01, 2011

Wilkerson is Playing and Conner’s Unsure ETA

So while the game tonight is going to be a battle over some of the lower spots on the depth chart, the rookies, even starter Mo Wilkerson are expected to be out on the field tonight against the Eagles according to the Daily News. Do not expect the starters to play against the Eagles. Ryan will sit most of them, save for rookie defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson. The coach also said...
Via The Jets Blog  |  September 01, 2011

3 Not-So-Obvious Improvements the JETS Need To Make Going Into 2011 Season

Complete and utter dismay.    That's the feeling Jets fans felt as the clock ticked down to zero in last year's AFC Championship game. Rex Ryan's facial expression in this photo makes my eyes water and my stomach churn.   The players wearing white and green headed to the locker room full of disappointment and regret. The players wearing black and yellow headed to the...
Via NYsportSpace  |  August 31, 2011

Valuable NFL free agents still available

By Steve Evely Akin Ayodele: ILB, 6'2", 245 lbs, 9 years experience Ayodele had one of his best seasons in Buffalo starting 10 games and recording 106 total tackles, the highest total since 2003. He also has 114 career starts so he can handle the load of starter. He's not a pass rusher however as Ayodele's last recorded sack was in 2006. For any team...
Via Digital Sports Daily  |  August 24, 2011

TRich leaves behind a legacy

Former Jets fullback Tony Richardson had hoped to continue his NFL career, but understands he may wind up retiring after 16 seasons. The Jets didn’t ask him back, choosing to go exclusively with second-year fullback John Conner, and Richardson hasn’t signed elsewhere.
Via The Boone Docks  |  August 20, 2011

Jets FB still Conner from the block

When the Jets announced veteran fullback Tony Richardson would not be retained, it was clear 2011 would be Terminator time. John Conner, known as the "Terminator" by Jets fans, hopes to keep his focus on the field this year as the team's starting fullback. Conner is coming off a...
Via New York Post - Jets  |  August 10, 2011

Jets looking for leadership from Santonio Holmes, others with so many departures

Jets are without Tony Richardson, Jason Taylor, Damien Woody, Jerricho Cotchery
Via NJ.com  |  August 05, 2011

Training Camp Preview – The 2011 Storylines

While there was a walk-through this morning, the real practice starts today at 2:25PM ET, here’s a quick rundown of some of the stories that we’re looking at watching play out over the course of camp.  We’ve added some the stories we’re watching closely… add yours in the comments! New Leadership – During the Mark Sanchez Era, the team has relied on help from the...
Via The Jets Blog  |  August 01, 2011

Training Camp Preview – The 2011 Storylines

While there was a walk-through this morning, the real practice starts today at 2:25PM ET, here’s a quick rundown of some of the stories that we’re looking at watching play out over the course of camp.  We’ve added some the stories we’re watching closely… add yours in the comments! New Leadership – During the Mark Sanchez Era, the team has relied on help from the...
Via The Jets Blog  |  August 01, 2011

NFL Owners, Players Agree to CBA; Lockout Officially Over

The NFL lockout is finally over. On Monday, the NFL Players Association officially agreed to the league owners’ proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement. The new deal will cover the next ten NFL seasons and the shortest, wildest off season in recent league memory begins on Tuesday morning. The official league year will start on Aug. 4, exactly one week before the first...
Via The Cowboys Central  |  July 25, 2011

New York Jets Official Free Agent List

The NFL released its list of free agents Monday night. In total the Jets have 17 free agents, 16 unrestricted and 1 restricted. UNRESTRICTED FB Tony Richardson DE Trevor Pryce DE Shaun Ellis WR Braylon Edwards OL Wayne Hunter S Brodney Pool QB Kellen Clemens CB Drew Coleman CB Antonio Cromartie WR Santonio Holmes LB Lance Laury WR Brad Smith S Eric Smith P Steve Weatherford PK...
Via Jets Gab  |  July 25, 2011

Ragged play, free agency frenzy ahead for NFL

Frantic. Chaotic. Ragged. They all will apply to the NFL for the next few weeks, perhaps longer. The product on the field might not match what the NFL usually provides, and that could be the biggest impact of the 4 1/2-month lockout. Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald says the quality of play won't ''be as good early.'' Jets fullback Tony Richardson...
Via AP on Fox  |  July 25, 2011

Ragged play, free agency frenzy ahead (AP)

Frantic. Chaotic. Ragged. They all will apply to the NFL for the next few weeks, perhaps longer. The product on the field might not match what the NFL usually provides, and that could be the biggest impact of the 4 1/2 -month lockout. Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald says the quality of play won't "be as good early." Jets fullback Tony Richardson has...
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  July 25, 2011

Ragged play, signing frenzy loom in NFL (AP)

Frantic. Chaotic. Ragged. They all will apply to the NFL for the next few weeks, perhaps longer. The product on the field might not match what the NFL usually provides, and that could be the biggest impact of the 4 1/2 -month lockout. Arizona Cardinals star receiver Larry Fitzgerald says the quality of play won't "be as good early." Jets fullback Tony Richardson has...
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  July 25, 2011

Metro NY Weighs in on Free Agency

As the lockout ends, various media outlets have begun to give their opinions on whom the Jets should snap up during the tiny free agency period. In this article, Metro NY gives its wishlist for this year: Sign: Antonio Cromartie Braylon Edwards Santonio Holmes Likely to Pursue: Brodney Pool Drew Coleman Eric Smith Wayne Hunter Let Walk: Shaun Ellis Lance Laury Tony Richardson...
Via The Jets Blog  |  July 23, 2011

Metro NY Weighs in on Free Agency

As the lockout ends, various media outlets have begun to give their opinions on whom the Jets should snap up during the tiny free agency period. In this article, Metro NY gives its wishlist for this year: Sign: Antonio Cromartie Braylon Edwards Santonio Holmes Likely to Pursue: Brodney Pool Drew Coleman Eric Smith Wayne Hunter Let Walk: Shaun Ellis Lance Laury Tony Richardson...
Via The Jets Blog  |  July 23, 2011

Labor Talks to Continue Next Week

With training camps set to open in another month, NFL owners and players will resume negotiations next week, hoping to build on recent talks, two people familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday. While each side has acknowledged progress in the four-month-old lockout, a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t imminent. One of the two people who spoke...
Via Panthers Gab  |  June 25, 2011

Labor Talks to Resume Next Week

With training camps set to open in another month, NFL owners and players will resume negotiations next week, hoping to build on recent talks, two people familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Friday. While each side has acknowledged progress in the four-month-old lockout, a new collective bargaining agreement isn’t imminent. One of the two people who spoke...
Via Steelers Gab  |  June 24, 2011

Players and Owners Continue to Meet and Make Strides

Round 4 of the “secret” negotiations is over. Round 5 is coming soon – perhaps to a suburban locale near you. NFL owners and players met for the second straight day in Hull, Mass., 18 miles south of Boston, as they attempt to close in on a collective bargaining agreement. “The players and owners were here over the last two days,” Commissioner Roger Goodell...
Via Seahawks Gab  |  June 24, 2011

NFL Owners and Players Meet Again, Sides Getting Closer

Round 4 of the “secret” negotiations is over. Round 5 is coming soon – perhaps to a suburban locale near you. NFL owners and players met for the second straight day in Hull, Mass., 18 miles south of Boston, as they attempt to close in on a collective bargaining agreement. “The players and owners were here over the last two days,” Commissioner Roger Goodell...
Via Rams Gab  |  June 24, 2011

NFL, NFLPA Plans To Meet Again "Soon And Often"

The NFL and the players' association released a joint statement Wednesday acknowledging "confidential discussions" are continuing this week before chief magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan. Among the owners' delegation taking part in the talks, according to the statement, are commissioner Roger Goodell and owners Jerry Richardson of the Carolina Panthers, Clark Hunt...
Via GridironFans.com  |  June 08, 2011

Chicago Hope: In Midst of Lockout NFL, NFLPA Hold Secretive Meetings

Could the NFL’s labor battle be chilling? It’s possible as two days of secretive meetings were held in Chicago on Weds and Thurs. continuing into the morning today. The meetings come just one day before a hearing in St. Louis in front of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding a lower court ruling that said the lockout should be lifted. The Eighth has since issued a strongly...
Via The Biz of Football  |  June 02, 2011

Link: T-Rich At United Way Gala

Tony Richardson was honored at a United Way event … see some of the footage on the Jets website.
Via The Jets Blog  |  May 21, 2011
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