May 30th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Jets have hired a new assistant GM, that being former Eagles front office member Scott Cohen. ProFootballTalk.com broke the story earlier today about Cohen’s hiring, leaving Philly for New York. Cohen had been with the Eagles for the past eight seasons, serving as pro personnel director before having a falling out there. He should [...]
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CB Justin Miller Looking Good During Workouts
The Jets are getting some good news from an injury standpoint as CB Justin Miller is back on the field taking reps. Miller missed most of the 07 season with a knee injury. During recent OTA workouts, Miller played right corner with the first-team. “I feel good man,” he said. “I’m excited to be out [...]
Jets Touted as a Surprise Team in 2008 Says ESPN
EPSN’s Hashmarks has posted their five surprise teams for 2008, and the Jets are on the list. Here is the commentary on the J-E-T-S and their outlook for the season: They went from 10-6 and the playoffs in Eric Mangini’s first year as coach to 4-12 last season. Chad Pennington caught much of the blame, [...]
Jets Add RB Musa Smith to the RB Mix
The Jets today added to their backfield by signing free agent running back Musa Smith. The former Raven set career highs last season with 264 yards rushing and 27 catches for 192 yards. He was a third-round pick out of Georgia in 2003 and has run for 496 yards and four TD’s. He will join [...]
Baker Still a No-Show at Jets Camp
TE Chris Baker remains missing from voluntary practice sessions, the New York Post reported Thursday. Coach Eric Mangini revealed that he’s been in contact with Baker. “I’ve talked to Chris, and one of the things that’s been important to Chris and I is that he stay current on the information,” Mangini said. “What we’ve been [...]
Jets Re-sign Cornerback Hank Poteat
The Jets have brought back corner Hank Poteat, after appearing in every game for the green in 2007, starting nine. He was an unrestricted free agent, and signs a one-year deal with the team. The 30-year-old will provide some depth to the Jets secondary, as he will back up players like Dwight Lowery, David Barrett, [...]
Gholston Gets the Number of Former Giants Great Taylor
A lot was made today about rookie Vernon Gholston getting his new number as he reported for Jets camp – no. 56. Yes, that is the same number that another linebacker in New York wore that gave QB’s nightmares, the same ones that Gholston wants to give QB’s in 2008. That player that use to [...]
