Archive for August, 2008

RB Chatman Suspended First Four Games for Violating the League Abuse Policy

RB Jesse Chatman will watch the first four games, as the league Saturday suspended him without pay for violating the league’s steroids and related-substances policy.  “It’s always disappointing, but it’s a program that the league has set up and something that I understand and Jesse understands the consequences of,” coach Eric Mangini said. “Jesse has [...]

Jets Release 18 Players to Get Roster Down to 53

The Jets today released the following: LB Matt Chatham. WR David Ball, OL Jacob Bender, WR Larry Brackins, DB Rudy Burgess, RB Jehuu Caulcrick, OL Stanley Daniels, OL Nate Garner, DB James Ihedigbo, DL Thomas Johnson, DL Bryan Mattison, OL Matt McChesney, LB Blair Phillips, DL Ropati Pitoitua, TE Jason Pociask, WR Paul Raymond, LB [...]

Jet Back Ups and Bubble Players finish off Eagles 27-20

This was a big yawn of a game. Going into tonights fourth pre-season game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jet fans knew they would play it safe and sit the starters as the official season starts next week. Know Eric Mangini and his staff will spend endless hours making some of the toughest decisions of 2008. [...]

Favre Likely to Sit in Preseason Finale vs Eagles

Despite not having a ton of time to get on the same page with his offensive players, it appears that Brett Favre is going to sit back and relax and not play in the Jets preseason finale at Philadelphia.  Coach Eric Mangini said today that he is leaning towards sitting Favre – “It would be [...]

Starting CB Miller Suffers Dislocated Toe; to Miss 1-3 Weeks

NJ.com is reporting that starting right corner Justin Miller will miss one to three weeks with a dislocated toe on his left foot.  The story goes that Miller could be sidelined for the opener on September 7th at Miami.  Miller has had a tough last year, as he missed most of last season with a [...]

Jets Win Battle of New York 10-7

The biggest story of the night for Jet fans were all the penalties. 10 of the 12 penalties on the Jets came from on the offensive side of the ball. Understandable when a new QB comes in half way through camp and the entire team is still adjusting. Maybe next week the starting offense can [...]

Mangini on the Hot Seat

Eric Mangini took over as head coach and in his first year the Jets made the playoffs. He did this with players that Herman Edwards and Terry Bradway left him.. Mangini and GM Mike Tannebaum have been building this team during the last three years and now we can say that they are there players [...]

Happy Birthday Skins Fans!! Redskins 13 Jets 10

Colt Brennen again showed why he will make the 53 man roster for the Washington Redskins. With 1:09 remaining in the fourth quarter Brennan who celebrated his 25th birthday, threw 33 yards to Jason Goode for the go ahead TD to put the Redskins up 13-10 for good. The Jets did have there opportunities but [...]