Archive for April, 2008
The Jets wanted Darren McFadden, but in the end they are happy with the player they got – DE Vernon Gholston of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Last season in 13 games he had 37 tackles, and had a whopping 14 sacks, a number the Jets would have no problem with in the Pros. [...]
The Jets have finally rid themselves of the burden of DT Dewayne Robertson, as they have found a trading partner for the former number one pick in the Denver Broncos. New York has moved Robertson to the Broncos for a conditional pick in the 2009 draft. The 26-year-old has had knee issues, but it could [...]
With the draft five days away, the Jets appear to have their sights set on one playmaker – that being Arkansas running back Darren McFadden. The Journal News reports that the Jets had McFadden in town to see a fight last week, as well as to meet with the teams trainer for workouts. The big [...]
The Jets made a solid move on Wednesday, signing safety Kerry Rhodes to a contract extension that will keep him in green for the next five years. Reports say that the deal is worth $33.5 million, $20 mil of which is guaranteed. The deal means that Rhodes is one of the NFL’s highest-paid safeties. He [...]
Already the 2008 preseason schedule is out for the New York Jets, and other than the two opponents they traditionally face in the preseason – the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, they will open the preseason with a game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland and the Washington Redskins at home.







