Archive for August, 2009

Jets Claim Punter Glenn Pakulak Off Waivers

The Jets claimed Glenn Pakulak off waivers from the Saints on Friday to provide Reggie Hodges with competition for the punting job. Pakulak averaged 47.7 yards per punt for the Saints in the last eight games of 2008 after signing with the club midseason. He was waived on Aug. 17. He is expected to be [...]

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Sheppard Won’t Get a Roster Bonus

While Lito Sheppard will be a starting corner this year, it looks like he won’t get a roster bonus: If he can manage to remain healthy for the next 3 weeks, Lito Sheppard will open the season as the Jets’ starting right corner. Sheppard figures to get picked on a lot this season since the [...]

Sanchez Gets the Nod: USC Rookie Named Starting QB

He’ll be the first rookie QB to start for the Jets since Matt Robinson in 1977. But make no mistake, Mark Sanchez will look to make a much bigger name for himself when he takes the field opening day for the Jets as the teams starting quarterback September 13th. This morning Rex Ryan told Sanchez, [...]

Jets, RB Washington Not Negotiating Long-Term Deal

The Newark Star-Ledger says nothing is close between the Jets and Leon Washington on a new deal: Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum didn’t exactly sound like a man who was going to sign Leon Washington to a new contract anytime soon in a radio interview Tuesday. Tannenbaum told WFAN 660 AM that “nothing is imminent” [...]

That’s Not the Start They Wanted…

Mark Sanchez is going to have to have a short memory in order to have a good start in Baltimore tonight. On the second play from scrimmage, Sanchez got a “welcome to the NFL” blitz from Baltimore, as Ray Lewis came in with a jarring hit, and on the play Sanchez’s throw was picked off [...]

Another Good Outing and Sanchez Can Wrap Up the QB Spot

Can Mark Sanchez win the Jets QB spot tonight with a good game vs Rex Ryan’s old Ravens? Sounds like it according to the following: Put simply, Mark Sanchez can win the Jets’ starting quarterback derby with a strong performance against the Ravens in tonight’s preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium. For Kellen Clemens, it [...]

Jets Re-Sign QB Chris Pizzotti

The Jets have re-signed free agent quarterback Chris Pizzotti. The move Friday came six days after the Jets waived the undrafted free agent from Harvard. Pizzotti was a two-time All-Ivy League selection who finished his career with 5,675 yards passing, 37 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.