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Where Will Pennington’s Career Continue?

The career of Chad Pennington as a New York Jet is all but over, as the QB is going to be released after the blockbuster deal to get Brett Favre early Thursday morning. Pennington is going to have options, and there are a number of teams that right away will be interested in his services. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008

Favre Big Apple Bound in Trade Shocker with the Packers

In the end, Brett Favre will stay in green after all. Just not the green that he would have perfered to end his career in. Early Thursday morning the New York Jets swooped in and made a deal with the Packers to bring Favre to the Big Apple in hopes of taking the 4-12 Jets [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008

Jets Pull Stunner in Trading for Favre


Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 07 2008

Pennington Beats Out Clemens in Team Scrimmage

As has been the case quite a few times already this summer, Chad Pennington once again beat out Kellen Clemens at the Jets Green and White scrimmage earlier today.  Pennington is heads and tails having a better camp than the younger Clemens, and seems well on his way to being the teams starter in 2008.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 2008

Long Time Safety Artrell Hawkins Retires

The Jets have lost a veteran defensive back, as long time safety Artrell Hawkins has announced his retirement. The 10-year vet was originally a 2nd round pick by the Bengals back in 1998, and played his career with Cincy, Carolina, New England and the Jets. He ends his career coming off a good [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 01 2008

Pennington Easily Winning QB Battle Over Clemens so Far

As far as the Jets QB battle is concerned, so far it’s been a rather lopsided battle to say the least.  Chad Pennington, one of the most fiesty players you’ll ever see when it comes to being in a battle, has been better in each and every practice to date.  When it comes to QB [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 28 2008

Gholston and Jets Come to Terms on Five-Year Deal

The Jets have their number one pick in camp, as the team has come to terms with Ohio State linebacker Vernon Gholston.  The deal is reported for five years that includes $21 mil in guarantees, and could max out at $50 million if he reaches all his performance clauses.  He was the number six pick [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008

Mortensen: Jets w/ Permission to Speak to Favre

Brett Favre has told the Packers that he does not want to talk about going to another team, but it appears apparent that he will have to play in another uniform in 2008 if he wants to take the field. The two teams that reportedly want to talk to Favre the most are the New [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008

Jets Make Several Roster Moves

The Jets made a number of roster moves on Monday, including placing tight end Chris Baker and linebacker Jason Trusnik on the physically unable to perform list.  Baker had 41 catches for 409 yards last season.  He has amassed 124 receptions for 1,311 yards and 12 touchdowns in six seasons with the Jets, but he [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 22 2008

First-Round Pick Dustin Keller and Jets Come to Terms

The Jets have announced they have signed one of their first-round draft picks, TE Dustin Keller. The pass catcher from Purdue ws the 13th overall pick of the draft in April. Keller is a force at the TE spot, standing 6-4, and coming in about 240. He played a lot in the slot at Purdue, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 18 2008