Archive for August, 2010

How Good was Revis in 2009?

Bill Barnwell, of Football Outsides,  recently spoke with the New York Times blog Freakonomics to talk football. One of the questions that came was about none other than Darrelle Revis. Q. How valuable (in wins, and therefore is dollars) is Darelle Revis? The salary average and variance varies by position. So too does the impact [...]

Jets vs Redskins Highlights

Jets Links: Rex, Tony Richardson, and Dungy Comes to Camp

As I was scouring the internet I came across these three articles related to Jets that I think all are worth checking out for any Jets fan. Cold Hard Football Facts takes a look at the fascinating Rex Ryan. Can he define the odds and become one of the all time greats? How long will [...]

A Deeper Look at Mangold’s Contract

The Jets locked up All Pro center Nick Mangold singing him to a seven year $55 million extension. Jason, who always does great work on nyjetscap.com, dove in to Mangold’s contract to take a deeper look. Mangold actually signed a contract that will run for eight seasons. The Jets essentially gave Mangold a $4 million [...]

Postgame Notes: Redskins 16, Jets 11

The Jets offense struggled for the second game in a row as they put up only 11 points falling to the Redskins 16-11. With the loss the Jets preseason record now stands at 1-2. The team will play its preseason finale next Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Here are some of my thoughts [...]

Mark Sanchez, A Dork?

Mark Sanchez has a reputation of being a part boy, but is that the truth? Is it just what the media portrays him to be? The New York Post reports on the “true” Sanchez. Like so many professional athletes, Mark Sanchez has a dirty secret. But it’s not a love child, steroids or dog fighting. [...]

Jets React to Brady’s Comments

The Jets have been making the headline on Hark Knocks, but one player hasn’t tuned in. “Honestly, I haven’t turned it on,” Patriots QB Tom Brady told WEEI radio in Boston. “I hate the Jets, so I refuse to support that show. … I’m sure it’s great TV. I’m glad people are liking it. But [...]

Jets News and Notes

Some tidbits of information about Gan Green. Mark Sanchez will wear a brace on his surgically repaired left knee this season and most likely for the remainder of his career. Rex made the call after a Panther came dangerously close to Sanchez’s knee during last weeks preseason game. “(Sanchez) couldn’t step up (because) the guy’s [...]