December 27th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in For about a week or so, the big question that was tossed about in light of the Indianapolis Colts’ quest for an undefeated season was whether Peyton Manning and Co. would play the entire game Sunday against the New York Jets. The issue was laid to rest in the third quarter when head coach Jim [...]
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Colts Rest Starters, Jets Rally for 29-15 Win
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Ryan Hopes Colts Rest Their Starters
Jets coach Rex Ryan, whose Jets visit the undefeated Colts on Sunday, opened his daily news conference Wednesday with the team’s “injury report.” He ran down a list of Colts players such as Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark and Dwight Freeney, and added that those guys wouldn’t play and that a few Colts coaches should take [...]
Edwards Sounds Upset with Sanchez
Braylon Edwards appears to be upset with his rookie QB: Subtle or not, Braylon Edwards’ comments can be inferred as a criticism of rookie QB Mark Sanchez, who threw three more interceptions and continues to be reckless with the football despite the color-coded system put in place by coach Rex Ryan to help Sanchez. “I [...]
Jets’ Playoff Hopes Snuffed, Falcons Prevail 10-7
“Wisdom comes alone through suffering.” – Aeschylus For New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan, this can be considered a season of learning and growing pains. They (the team) indeed had some high points and some low points, as part of the learning process. The Jets perhaps learned a football lesson in their game on [...]
Rhodes Gets His Starting Job Back
Free safety Kerry Rhodes has won his starting job back in the base defense, according to the New York Post. Rhodes actually started in Week 14 at Tampa Bay, but split the free safety duties with Eric Smith, who is returning to more of a special teams role this week. Look for Rhodes to be [...]
Scott Fined $5,000 For Hit Vs Buccaneers
Jets linebacker Bart Scott was fined $5,000 for unnecessary roughness. Scott knocked the helmet off Tampa Bay’s Adam Hayward in the third quarter of New York’s 26-3 win. Scott was flagged for a personal foul penalty as a result of the hit.
Sanchez to Start for Jets Against Falcons
Mark Sanchez will start for the Jets against the Falcons after missing one game with a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Coach Rex Ryan said the rookie quarterback was medically cleared by team doctors after practicing three straight days. Sanchez took all of the snaps with the first-team offense Friday after taking [...]
Ryan Thinks QB Mark Sanchez Will Be Ready In Week 15
Jets head coach Rex Ryan “thinks” Mark Sanchez will be ready to go in Week 15, according to the New York Daily News. He made no guarantees, but appears to leaning toward Sanchez over Kellen Clemens, who led New York to a 26-3 victory over the Bucs on Sunday. He’s already shown unreasonable confidence in [...]
