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So long, bye week

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:20:34 -0500

Back to work today here in Florham Park, where the Jets re-convened after a six-day break. A few tidbits from the FloP: I approached S Kerry Rhodes and asked about his lack of big plays over the first half of the season (zero sacks, zero INTs, zero forced fumbles). Rhodes' response: "It's a good question to ask." He, too, is wondering about the lack of plays. Remember, this was supposed to be a big year for Rhodes, who figured to thrive in Rex Ryan's system. Should...

Rex Ryan Press Conference 11/09

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:38:18 -0500

More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP about 1 month ago: FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2009, file photo, New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan reacts during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. It's time for Rex Ryan and the New York Jets to start backing up all the big talk. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) Browse more photos » So everyone is back in t...

What do you mean you don’t know Braylon Edwards?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:06:25 -0500

Now we know how some of the New York Jets spent their bye week. Of course they were in Vegas trying to mingle with some real celebrities. Page Six tells us “Rihanna doesn’t take bubbly from strangers. While hanging out with a gaggle of assistants and singer James Blount at a party thrown by Vegas nightclub [...]

A Very Falcoholic Discussion: John Abraham

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:15:35 -0500

More photos » by Paul Sakuma - AP John Abraham SMASH! (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File) Browse more photos » The topic today is one John Erasmus Ezekiel Awesome Abraham, our former pass-rushing master who has not quite lived up to his billing thus far this year. What inspired me to spark this discussion, honestly, was a question from a commenter over at Hogs Haven about my expectations for Abraham on Sunday. While their question was light...

Should Vernon Gholston Have Been Active?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:08:54 -0500

More photos » by Peter Morgan - AP Browse more photos » Pelzman asks that question: Linebacker Marques Murrell, one of the Jets’ best special-teams players, was a healthy scratch Sunday, while Vernon Gholston was again active. Gholston has 12 tackles on defense this year, and one tackle on special teams, while Murrell has eight special-teams tackles. Gholston has only four tackles since Calvin Pace returned fr...

NFL Week 8 Recap/Jets Bye Week News and Notes

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:36:31 -0500

NFL Week 8 Recap/Jets Bye Week News and Notes Wrapping Up Jets/Dolphins Defensive Player of the Game: Bart Scott – Despite facing increasing criticism for refusing to respect the Miami Dolphins after another loss at their hands, Scott still put together his best effort in a Jets uniform on the field. He led the team in tackles [...]

The mid-season grades are in

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:31:36 -0500

It's that time of the year, the time most of us hated as students -- the mid-term grades. The Jets are 4-4 after starting 3-0, so don't expect too many As and Bs on this card. I'll have the unit grades in tomorrow's paper. Here, we'll go with individual grades. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (C+) -- Some good, some bad, a hot-dog controversy, but a bright future. Kellen Clemens (Inc.) -- Classy backup, never making waves. Now holding on PATs and FGs. Erik Ainge (Inc.)...

New York Jets Have a Vacation

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:31:27 -0500

More photos » by Gail Burton - AP Browse more photos » The Jets have six days off for their bye. Although Ryan had told the team of its extended vacation last week, there’s nothing wrong with changing his mind and dishing out a little tough love (owner Woody Johnson could certainly eat a few plane fares), especially with the Jets inventing new ways to lose each week.At one point so far this season, rookie quart...

Yay, The Jets Still Suck But Now They're Assholes Too

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:05:00 -0500

The Jets lose in horrendous fashion so naturally its time to rejoice with miserable sarcasm. Take it away Bart:

"They're a great team," Scott said after the 30-25 defeat, per Tim Graham of ESPN.com. "They'll probably contend for the Super Bowl. They have a tremendous offense, great running backs, a great quarterback, a great tight end. They are stacked across the board. I'm serious. They are great.

"Like I said, they have a great team. They have a tremendous offense and they showed it today. They are Super Bowl contenders and they will probably take it all the way." [ESPN]

Memo to the New York Jets, please shut up. Please don't utter a single other word about the Miami Dolphins because you may think you are better than the Dolphins but you are not. You lost two times. The first matchup your defense didn't show up, this past sunday your special teams were abused. If you're pissed off about this Bart, then saddle up, go back to your roots and play kickoff returns. Else, get your ass in gear, keep your mouth shut, and come back from the bye week and win some football games.

Woody Johnson & Marques Douglas Encouraged

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:01:00 -0500

More photos » by Bill Kostroun - AP Browse more photos » There is a terrible atmosphere around the Jets at the moment, it can be expected after going 1-4 over the past 5 weeks, but lets keep some things in perspective. We have had a day to moan, gripe, feel sorry for ourselves, but now it's time to move on from all of that. Put the first half of the season in the rear view mirror and focus on the final 8 games of th...

Kerry Rhodes Disappears

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:24:39 -0500

More photos » by David J. Phillip - AP Browse more photos » Kerry Rhodes was nowhere to be found after yesterday's game. Rhodes, in a disappointing showing for someone who fancies himself as a team leader, made such a hasty exit from the locker room he was long gone by the time reporters were let into the room. He must have been talked out. Let's not jump on him too much for this. For all we know, there wa...

Jets find new ways to blow a game

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:10:11 -0500

Are you kidding me? This was another one of those "How-did-they-lose?" games. Some quickie thoughts on Dolphins 30, Jets 25. 1. The Jets can run the ball, and they play good defense, and they make a play here and there in the passing game, but they never will be a complete team until they learn how to play complementary football. That means offense-defense-special teams. They can't seem to get all three humming at the same time. That's why the Jets are a .500 team. 2. ...

Dolphins 30 Jets 25: Sick to My Stomach

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:36:03 -0500

I don't think the Jets could have gone into the bye on a worse note. Today's 30-25 loss to Miami at the Meadowlands stings. It drops the Jets to 4-4, one and a half games in back of the Patriots in the division, two in the loss column. The Dolphins are just half a game back, even in the loss column, and holding the head to head tiebreaker in addition to a 3-0 division record. The Jets are 1-3 in division.Beyond the frustration of losing is the way the Jets lost. It's very diff...

Pace Backpedals From Comments

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:33 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » After the first game against Miami, Calvin Pace made some uncomplimentary comments about the Dolphins. He backed away from them on Thursday. Jets LB Calvin Pace, who after the 31-27 loss called Miami’s QB Chad Henne a "clown’’ and called the Dolphins’ "wildcat’’ offense "nonsense,’’ explained his comme...

Mike Westhoff Will Help the Jets Overcome Leon Washington's Absence on Kickoffs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:38:11 -0500

More photos » by Tony Avelar - AP Browse more photos » One area the Jets are really going to miss Leon Washington is in the return game. He was a threat to take it to the house every time he touched it. Don't fear, though. Part of his success was due to the men in front of him. Just remember, Washington took over two years ago for Justin Miller. Miller was a Pro Bowl returner. A few years before Miller arrived, the...

Leon done for year, possibly career

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:49:24 -0500

The Jets' season was rocked with another bad injury at the Oakland Coliseum. Jets RB Leon Washington is out for the season after breaking his right leg today against the Raiders. Washington suffered a fractured fibula that required emergency surgery. According to players, the bone broke through the skin. One player said, "I could see blood spurting out. I've never seen anything like that before." It could be a career-threatening injury. An unidentified player landed on...

Leon Washington Out for the Season With a Broken Leg

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:50:59 -0500

More photos » by Kevin Rivoli - AP Browse more photos » Leon Washington's season is over after breaking his right leg today in Oakland. Jets RB Leon washington is out for the season after breaking his right leg today against the Raiders. He was taken to a local hospital, where it's believed surgery will be performed. This is believed to be a serious fracture. An unidentified player landed on Washington's leg as he went down awkwa...

Jets 38 Raiders 0: Back on Track

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:36:11 -0500

More photos » by Ben Margot - AP Browse more photos » All is well again. The Jets are back over .500. They finally got a win on the West Coast and totally dominated their opponent. Sure, it was an opponent that couldn't have looked less dangerous, but a win is a win in the National Football League. It sure beats losing to the Bills (or the Raiders a year ago). The Jets can go into next week's showdown with the Dolphins feeling good ab...

Video - Hot Dog! Jets QB Mark Sanchez Sneaks a Weiner

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:58:00 -0500

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