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Changing blog addresses
October 13, 2009 by
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As I still try to wrap myself around what happened in the final quarter at Miami last night, when the lead changed hands five times, it's time to move this blog to a new site. Here is the new URL:...
Cotchery is playing
October 12, 2009 by
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So much for WR Jerricho Cotchery [hamstring] perhaps sitting out tonight. He will be in the starting lineup. But once again, CB Lito Sheppard [quad] will not. That makes three straight games Sheppard has sat out. Other inactives for the...
Cotchery misses practice, listed as questionable
October 10, 2009 by
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WR Jerricho Cotchery didn't practice today because of a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Miami. RT Damien Woody [foot] also didn't practice today and also is questionable. CB Donald Strickland [ankle] didn't practice and...
Rex: 'Possibility' Cotchery won't play
October 09, 2009 by
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We're still waiting for the official injury report, but Rex Ryan said in his presser today there's a 'possibility' WR Jerricho Cotchery won't play. Cotchery, who was limited in practice Thursday with a hamstring problem, sat out today. When asked...
Braylon Edwards' greatest hits
October 08, 2009 by
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How much of a handful has Braylon Edwards been during his career? Here's a list of some of his escapades from Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer in Cleveland. This one actually troubles me the most: Went berserk on...
Sanchez and Vilma
October 08, 2009 by
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Here is some of the fallout from Mark Sanchez's low hit on LB Jonathan Vilma: Sanchez was fined $5,000 by the NFL for his hit on Vilma on Sunday, while Vilma was blocking on Darren Sharper's 99-yard interception return for...
Braylon Edwards transcript
October 07, 2009 by
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Here is the transcript of the first news conference of the newest Jet, former Cleveland WR Braylon Edwards, courtesy of the Jets' media relations department. Edwards was very poised and impressive, I must admit. opening statement: First and foremost, how...
Tannenbaum on Edwards
October 07, 2009 by
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Here's the transcript from GM Mike Tannenbaum earlier today on the blockbuster trade, courtesy of Jets' media relations: On how the trade for Braylon Edwards transpired… We’ve been talking to Cleveland for a while, looking at all different combinations. Finally...
Edwards speaks
October 07, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Braylon Edwards is in the house, and just spoke to the media. He immediately said he couldn't answer any questions about the alleged assault incident earlier this week, calling it a legal matter, but otherwise was forthcoming. He admitted this...
Rex: Edwards will start Monday
October 07, 2009 by
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Rex Ryan just made it official when he spoke with the media--WR Braylon Edwards will start Monday night at Miami. Obviously, it's not a surprise--the Jets didn't make this trade for him to sit on the bench. Ryan also echoed...
Edwards on his way
October 07, 2009 by
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According to the Jets, WR Braylon Edwards is in the air en route to New Jersey. It is expected that he will be made available to the media sometime this afternoon. As for his new teammates, they all seem eager...
Tannenbaum--'fresh start' for Edwards
October 07, 2009 by
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Meeting with the media before practice, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum indicated he hopes troubled WR Braylon Edwards will benefit from a change of scenery. 'Sometimes a fresh start does a lot of people good,' Tannenbaum said. Edwards has been accused...
Confirmed: Edwards to Jets
October 07, 2009 by
Green Machine
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The Jets have confirmed their latest blockbuster trade with Cleveland. Disgruntled WR Braylon Edwards comes to the Jets in exchange for WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft choices. Edwards gives the Jets the big-time receiver they've been...
Pregame at the Superdome
October 04, 2009 by
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This is my first visit to the Superdome [officially the Louisiana Superdome] and it's still hard to wrap myself around the concept that a little over four years ago, this place was occupied for several days by people displaced by...
Sheppard, Strickland to miss another game
October 02, 2009 by
Green Machine
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CBs Lito Sheppard [quad] and Donald Strickland [high ankle sprain] have been ruled out for the second straight game. However, Rex Ryan said that while the Jets 'definitely thought' about signing another CB to the roster, 'we like our plan...
Secondary still very banged up
September 30, 2009 by
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This is not what you want when you team is about to face Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints--three DBs, including two starters, didn't practice. CBs Lito Sheppard [quad] and Donald Strickland [ankle], who didn't practice last week and...
Rex benched Clowney for a reason
September 28, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Coach Rex Ryan said today he didn't dress WR David Clowney for the game yesterday because 'I was upset with him' and he indicated that it had something to do with a comment Clowney made on Twitter, in which he...
Deja vu all over again?
September 28, 2009 by
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In the afterglow of the unbeaten Jets' 24-17 win over Tennessee yesterday, DE Shaun Ellis was asked if he ever recalled a time when there was this much excitement surrounding the Jets. My first thought: Uh, last November. When the...
Jets-Titans inactives
September 27, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Here are the Jets' inactives for today's game: Erik Ainge [third QB], QB Kevin O'Connell, CBs Lito Sheppard [quad] and Donald Strickland [ankle], LB Jamaal Westerman, OL Matt Slauson, DL Ropati Pitoitua and WR David Clowney. Westerman and Clowney had...
Jets looking for CBs
September 25, 2009 by
Green Machine
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According to multiple reports, the Jets had two CBs with NFL experience in for visits today--former Raven Corey Ivy and former Jet Justin Miller. This likely means that Lito Sheppard and Donald Strickland, already ruled out for Sunday's game, could...
CBs Sheppard, Strickland out
September 25, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Just got the official injury report and CBs Lito Sheppard and Donald Strickland are both listed as out. Sheppard [quad] and Strickland [ankle] haven't practiced all week, so it isn't shocking. Dwight Lowery and Drew Coleman, respectively, will fill in,...
Fireman Ed gets game ball
September 25, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Rex Ryan said today he presented a game ball this morning to 'Fireman Ed' Anzalone, on behalf of all the fans who made things so 'miserable' for Tom Brady and the Patriots last Sunday, just as Ryan had hoped. Fireman...
Sanchez has a bit of tendinitis in right knee
September 24, 2009 by
Green Machine
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I'm not at camp today [my colleague Tara Sullivan is pinch-hitting for me] but wanted to mention that QB Mark Sanchez is on the injury report, although he practiced full. Coach Rex Ryan says he has a bit of tendinitis...
Titans vs. Oilers?
September 23, 2009 by
Green Machine
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Yes, as part of the NFL's celebration of the 50th season for the eight original AFL franchises that eventually were absorbed into the NFL, the Jets will wear 1960 replica uniforms of the New York Titans, and the Titans will...
Best of Sanchez today
September 23, 2009 by
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Here are some of the best quotes from Mark Sanchez in his weekly media session, held today, courtesy of the Jets' media relations staff: On gaining confidence each week… I’m just working on that steady climb. I’m trying not to...
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