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Defensive Line Personnel Offers Versatility
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Versatile. It's one of the best compliments that can be handed out to a player. If you ask a coach what they look for in a player, you'll usually hear that word used multiple times. Looking ahead to the 2012 season, head coach Rex Ryan has a defensive line that is versatile in every sense of the word.Having spent their last two first round picks on...
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Extra Weight Won't Slow Down Aaron Maybin
Florham Park, N.J. - One the biggest weaknesses of the Jets defense last season was the lack of team speed, causing the Jets to implement a team-wide offseason plan to lose weight and gain speed over the offseason, but as with every rule there will always be exceptions.Aaron Maybin has had trouble keeping his weight up to his desired level throughout his career and if there's...
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A Guide to Handling Tebowmania
Florham Park, N.J. - Let's face it, many of you are already sick of the all-Tebow everything extravaganza. You're also probably sick and tired of the sensationalism that has taken over sports media in general, specifically the New York sports media. As with any disappointing truth, the best way to make peace with it is by simply accepting the reality of the situation. Tim...
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Yeremiah Bell: Jets were 'right fit'
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- After spending eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins, four of which were under then-head coach Tony Sparano, Yeremiah Bell is happy to feel wanted by his team."When I visited here, they made me feel like I would be welcomed here. They took a big interest in me and it seemed like they really wanted me here. Taking input from Coach Sparano . Just him telling...
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Bell's addition can solidify 46 defense
With the addition of Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry and drafting Josh Bush and Antonio Allen late in the draft last month, the Jets have made a concise decision to put a stop team's beating them with their tight ends.In the past the Jets have been among the bottom in the league as far as defenses against the tight end -- where their safeties have either been outweighed or outmatched...
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How Simplifying the Offense Could Improve Running Game
Florham Park, N.J. - From the very second Tim Tebow was traded to the Jets the talk has been about how this Jets offense will change, but the majority of the focus has been on the change in the quarterback situation while the running game has become something of an afterthought. This won't be the case once we get closer to the start of the season and the conversation steers back...
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Namath Pro-Sanchez but not Anti-Tebow
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Two months ago Joe Namath put the New York Jets on blast after they traded for Tim Tebow in the off-season -- a move the Hall-of-Famer called detrimental to the development of starting quarterback Mark Sanchez. Namath isn't backing off that claim, however it's clear Namath has had a change of heart regarding the quarterback tandem."First of all I&...
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Weekend Wrap-Up: Rex & Tannenbaum Speak
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jets head coach Rex Ryan and general manager Mike Tannenbaum were at MetLife Stadium on Saturday supporting owner Woody Johnson's foundation Alliance for Lupus Research.The coach and general manager caught up with members of the New York media prior to the start of the event, where sponsored teams represent those fighting Lupus on a 15K walk around the...
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Jets Rookie Camp '12: The Fighter & The Future
The introductory mini-camp for rookies has always offered a surplus of stories ranging from star-studded arrivals to just plain survival. From early round draft picks still beaming from the promise of millions and the glitz of Radio City Music Hall to those who were invited out for a shot at chasing their dream of playing in the NFL.For Josue Ortiz-Santana, an undrafted DE/DT from...
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Hayden Smith: Separate but Equal
As a former Aussie-rules rugby star, Hayden Smith is not your typical tight end. At 27, he's not even your typical rookie. In a new country learning the nuances of a new sport, it's Smith's abnormal path to the NFL that may separate him from the current class of incumbent rookies.Separated is one way to describe Smith early in his Jets career. Unlike his peers, who gathered...
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Whose Ready to 'Play Like a Jet?': Rookie Camp, Day 1
Florham Park, N.J. - Over the past three years we've heard Rex Ryan continually preach about, "playing like a Jet" and what that means to him and should mean to Jets fans. It was a tactical move as part of Ryan's desire to change the culture of the Jets. Skeptics throughout the national football media may have their doubts about whether or not Ryan has been successful...
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Meet the Late Round Picks
Okay, so by now we've all hear about Quinton Coples and his background in a disgruntled program. We've seen what Stephen Hill can do in a run-oriented offense. We know Demario Davis is ready for the transition from outside linebacker to the inside.But what about those pesky sixth and seventh round picks? For every Matt Slauson (2009 193rd overall pick, 6th round) and Drew...
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April 29, 2012
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April 29, 2012
MetLife Stadium Hosts Draft Day Viewing Party
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- With the red carpet being rolled out at Radio City Music Hall for the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, the New York Jets opened their home for fans to get a hands-on experience to go with viewing all the action from one of the stadium's four jumbo-trons.The field was open for interaction filled with NFL Combine drills, moon bounces, tours of the home...
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April 29, 2012
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April 29, 2012
Jets Trade Up to Stephen Hill In Round 2
Florham Park, N.J. - Going into this offseason the goal of the front office was to not only improve the overall talent on the team, but to add speed as well. With the way the league has changed over the past few years the Jets knew they had to get younger and faster and they achieved that goal with each of their first three picks, but it was with their second pick, the one they...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Third Round Pick: Demario Davis
Florham Park, N.J. - "Jumped off the tape at me, left me saying "this is a bad dude.' © National Football Post scouting report on Demario Davis.With their third selection of the draft the Jets choose linebacker, Demario Davis, from Arkansas State. Davis is an inside linebacker, with exceptional speed. He can play both inside and outside, can blitz and play the run...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Jets Select DE Quenton Coples
Florham Park - With the beginning of the draft playing out in an insane fashion with pick after pick being traded the Jets fielded multiple calls and considered every option, but when it came time for them to pick they choose to select the highest rated player on their board, Quenton Coples, defensive end from North Carolina."We are excited to get Quenton with the 16th pick...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
With the 16th Pick In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jets...
I decided against doing a traditional style mock draft, mostly because I don't feel comfortable pretending to have any actual idea as to what many of the other 31 teams in the NFL plan on doing. For every team I feel confident about knowing their plans, there are admittedly just as many teams that I feel could go in any number of directions. Now having said that, I studied the...
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
JETS Draft: Facts, Rumors & Smokescreens
Will the Jets finally take a pass rusher with their first round pick? For Jets Nation, that's the million dollar question.After a big swing and miss with their 2008 first round selection on the Combine darling, Vernon Gholston, it's been a position that is necessitated yet neglected. Not since John Abraham's 10.5 2005 season have the Jets had a pass rusher post a double...
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April 24, 2012
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April 24, 2012
Is a 'Revis Holdout: Part 2' Coming This Summer?
We will now interrupt your regularly scheduled programming of draft previews to discuss the issue that those rumors of a potential holdout for Darrelle Revis just might be true after all. The rumors have been rumbling for the past few weeks, but last night Revis, speaking at a charity event where he was being honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC, gave life to those rumors.A few...
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April 24, 2012
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April 24, 2012
Turner, Conner talk Sparano, Tebow & flag football
BROOKLYN, NY -- With the Jets meeting with coaches and receiving their new playbook from their new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, players seem excited for a fresh start."Tony is a no-nonsense type of guy. I think he's going to be great for this offense and great for this team. Guys really seem to be responding well to him, so I think he's going to be a big edition...
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April 21, 2012
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April 21, 2012
Five Games to Focus on for 2012
Only the NFL can make a grand red carpet roll out for releasing their 2012-13 schedule. Moments after the 7 p.m. EST announcement NFL fanatics were simultaneously using up their PTO days, checking hotel prices in Tennessee and flights to Seattle. (Note to self: buy stock in Priceline.com and Expedia.com prior to next year's schedule release.)The football fanatical hysteria...
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April 18, 2012
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April 18, 2012
Jets release 2012 schedule, open at home vs. Bills
In a yearly event that has evolved with pomp and circumstance, rivaling the opening of presents on Christmas, the NFL announced the official schedule today.Highlighting the Jets' slate of games includes opening the season at home against division rival Buffalo and four prime time contests, the biggest one on Thanksgiving Night in Foxboro vs. New England. The Jets also play ESPN...
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April 17, 2012
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April 17, 2012
Quenton Coples to Visit Jets This Week
You never want to read too much into which teams are bringing in which players for interviews before the draft. Teams visit with a lot of players, as it's a big part of the evaluation process, knowing they won't be able to draft over half of them. Smart teams prepare themselves for every possible scenario and will use player visits as a way to get to know future opponents...
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April 17, 2012
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April 17, 2012
First Round Options Part 2: Who to Take?
Yesterday we took a look at approximating how the first 15 picks of this year's draft will play out and how those first 15 picks will affect the top of the Jets draft board. With 15 teams picking before the Jets, naturally there will be that many top prospects to come off the board. Fortunately for the Jets most of those players do not play positions that fill an immediate need...
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April 10, 2012
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