Tim Tebow apparently didn't want the public to see him cavorting (or posing for a polite picture) with scantily clad Broadway players over the weekend. He's got an image to uphold.
It was not a quiet seven days in the AFC East. Here is my take on several recent events that happened while I was away on vacation: No. 1: Wes Welker finally signs franchise tender Walker's take: In one of the final columns I wrote before ...
Tim Tebow apparently didn't want the public to see him cavorting (or posing for a polite picture) with buxom, scantily clad Broadway players over the weekend. He's got an image to uphold.
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It seems as though we now have our two starting safeties for the 2012 season, Yeremiah Bell and Laron Landry. A few have questioned the lack of coverage with this unit, but going back to who was available. Outside of trading for a safety and having to either give up a hot commodity or a valuable high draft pick, there wasn't really anyone available on the open market.
I was a big fan of Thomas DeCoud for his coverage ability, however when Atlanta snapped him back up before we even had a chance, the coverage safeties in the league were few and far between. With how the league is developing into
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Jets defensive line coach Karl Dunbar worked under Nick Saban for a time at LSU. Last week Dunbar referred back to something his old boss used to say, as he discussed defensive end Quinton Coples, the Jets’ first-round pick. “He used to say, ‘Big guys are just like pretty women...
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GWR recaps a fast and furious offseason period which saw the Jets win the headline battle in New York. The question remains, will Gang Green’s newest additions bring more than just hype and buzz to the team this upcoming season?
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This has been an offseason of great implications for the New York Jets. Coming off a disappointing 8-8 campaign with a reeling quarterbacks and key decisions to make on aging veterans, Mike Tannenbaum had to be at his best.
In most respects, the Jets dealt with their issues efficiently. They made necessary changes to the coaching staff, signed a few key free agents and filled many holes in the draft.
They did not however, find a way to fill the gaping hole at right tackle or find a ball-hawk free safety.
With that said, here are the best and worst moves of the 2011 offseason.
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The NFL will step in and pursue legal action against the maker of the "My Jesus" T-shirt, if the company refuses to halt production, a league source told ProFootballTalk.com on Sunday.Source: Bleacher Report
This has been an offseason of great implications for the New York Jets. Coming off a disappointing 8-8 campaign with a reeling quarterbacks and key decisions to make on aging veterans, Mike Tannenbaum had to be at his best.
In most respects, the Jets dealt with their issues efficiently. They made necessary changes to the coaching staff, signed a few key free agents and filled many holes in the draft.
They did not however, find a way to fill the gaping hole at right tackle or find a ball-hawk free safety.
With that said, here are the best and worst moves of the 2011 offseason.
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Something doesn't feel right about this offseason. The Jets never had much cap space to play with, but how they used it was odd to say the least. It makes me think that, at least on some level, the Jets are looking at 2013 as their year to compete.
They made no long-term commitments, only making low-impact signings meant to plug holes rather than actually fixing them. The biggest need was safety, but rather than pouncing on Reggie Nelson they took one-year flyers on LaRon Landry and Yeremiah Bell.
If the Jets were planning on competing this year, why spend two of their top three draft picks on projects? Stephen Hill has incredible potential, but it's rare for any rookie receiver to make a serious impact, much less one who needs to adjust to an entirely new system.
The same can be said about Demario Davis. He has a ton of talent, but how will he be used as a rookie? His natural position is inside linebacker, but the Jets are set there for 2012. He could be used as a pass-rushing outside linebacker, but that seems counter productive for their long-term goals.
Quinton Coples is a pass-rusher, as the Jets needed, but he's a 3-4 defensive end, not an outside linebacker. With Muhammad Wilkerson and Mike DeVito, it seems as though the Jets are set there.
The common thread here is that the Jets are grooming their rookies to replace veterans in 2013. Hill is set to become the No. 1 receiver as he matures, Davis will replace Bart Scott and Coples (if he doesn't start already) will replace DeVito.
There are also major cap ramifications. Unlike this year, the Jets will be able to cut several high-profile veterans without much consequence, such as Calvin Pace and Bart Scott. Assuming the Jets have cap space, they'll be able to make the long-term investments they didn't this offseason.
And then there's Tim Tebow. We've heard all of the right things so far. He's a great locker room influence and he'll be a dynamic weapon in the Wildcat. But maybe he's more than that. Maybe he's a succession plan.
The Jets can't be particularly happy with Mark Sanchez. He'll have his chance to earn his job, but what if he, as he so often does, fails? Maybe the plan is to use this year to train Tim Tebow to replace him in 2013.
We can't be sure of the motivation for any of Mike Tannenbaum's decisions, and with the talent on board the Jets should be able to fight for a playoff spot no matter what. But if you look at what they've done over the past few months, it screams, "We're waiting for 2013."
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Tim Tebow Allegedly Asks for Picture on Twitter to be Taken Down - The Jet Press - The Jet Press - A New York Jets Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
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Pat Kirwan from CBSSports.com discusses the Big Nickel package first popularized by Bill Belichick and now, ironically, seen round the league as the best way to stop their multiple tight end packages. The Big Nickel package basically entails using a versatile safety rather than a nickel back, because they can operate as a de facto linebacker if the offense condenses the set and looks to run the ball, or match up with a tight end in the slot if they spread the formation out.
Kirwan goes on to discuss how well equipped the Jets are to run such a package.
According to numbers from PFF, Bell lined up as a free safety on 93 of 152 snaps in two games against Miami last year. He was targeted nine times in total: Four times while covering Wes Welker (three catches for 13 yards) and five times while covering Rob Gronkowski (four catches for 49 yards, with a longest gain of 20).
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In the 80s, 90s and to this day when the topic of #56 and New York football is discussed the name that always comes up is Lawrence Taylor. But with the 14th pick in the 1989 draft the NY Jets drafted their own #56.
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Turnovers and an overall offensive deficiency marred the New York Jets season throughout 2011.
With recent reports suggesting that perhaps the terminology of previous offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer's system was too complex for the player's to master, there is hope for change this season under Tony Sparano, who took the role of offensive coordinator for the Jets in January.
Though Sparano brings a stern, disciplinarian type figure to help bring Gang Green back to their ground- and-pound roots, execution on behalf of the players will be paramount in order for the new offensive system to flourish.
It is essential for the following players to take the next step in their individual developments in order to help revive a stagnant New York Jets offense.
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The NFL will step in and pursue legal action against the maker of the "My Jesus" t-shirt, if the company refuses to halt production, a league source told ProFootballTalk.com on Sunday.Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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May 4, 2012; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano during minicamp at the Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
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Police broke down doors at her house in response.Source: thejetsblog.com by Bent
Earlier this week, news surfaced that DT Kenrick Ellis had resolved his legal case by agreeing to accept a lesser misdemeanor charge for assault and battery. Tomorow, he will appear before a judge, who is expected to approve the plea deal and hand down a sentence.
Based on comments from the victim’s representative, it was reported that the plea deal would come with six months of active jail time, although it was also reported that – under Virginia law – Ellis would only need to serve half of that time (90 days, with credit for any time served). However, Ellis’ reprentatives later disputed some of the details that had been reported, but declined to enter into any specifics. There are no details about when such a sentence (if accurate) would be served, but it could theoretically be delayed until after the season, especially since the victim is still hoping to win a civil suit against Ellis pertaining to the incident, so adversely affecting Ellis’ earning potential would not seem to be in the victim’s interest.
Another issue that was a major concern was the possibility that the Jamaican native could be deported. It was reported that he wouldn’t be deported as long as the offense was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. While it’s worth noting that not only can assault and battery be either a felony or a misdemeanor but also a misdemeanor offense can still lead to deportation under Virginia law, a team source did tell Manish that Ellis won’t be deported.
Another issue that needs to be considered is whether Ellis could face a suspension from the league. A league spokesman e-mailed Rich Cimini to say that the incident is subject to review, but that the timing “would be considered”. So, let’s consider the timing…
A quick look at details of the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy would appear to suggest that Ellis does not come under the list of players covered by the policy. Covered Persons are defined as follows:
Covered Persons: This policy applies to all players under contract; all coaches; all game officials; all full-time employees of the NFL, NFL clubs, and all NFL-related entities; all rookie players once they are selected in the NFL college draft; and all undrafted rookie players, unsigned veterans who were under contract in the prior League Year, and other prospective employees once they commence negotiations with a club concerning employment. Clubs are strongly encouraged to communicate this policy to independent contractors and consultants and to make clear that violations of this policy will be grounds for terminating a business relationship.
So, given that the incident took place well before Ellis was drafted, it would appear that the NFL’s policy cannot touch him. Or can it?
One thing giving me pause is the five game suspension handed out to Terrelle Pryor in August 2011. The Supplemental Draft during which the Raiders selected him hadn’t even taken place yet, so there’s no way he could have been a “covered person”. After some initial media outrage and talk of an appeal and/or lawsuit, Pryor eventually served the five games in full. So, there is a precedent for an NFL player being punished under the Personal Conduct Policy for events that took place before they were in the NFL. However, there were extraneous circumstances. Pryor had already agreed to serve a five game suspension for the following season at Ohio State, so the commissioner’s office apparently felt it was fair to insist on him serving this after he decided to forego his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL via the Supplementary Draft. Also, the league seemed reluctant to call this a suspension under the personal conduct policy.
Returning to Ellis and the timing of his incident, it’s interesting to note that he was arrested on April 12th, 2010 (with the incident having taken place a few days before that). While it wasn’t until April 15th, 2010 that the media reported that Roger Goodell sent teams a memo highlighting the Personal Conduct Policy which was set up in 2007 and indicating that this would be applied more stringently going forward, Jason LaCanfora reported that it was issued on the previous Wednesday, April 7th.
Another thing to bear in mind was that the NFL elected not to punish players for offenses committed during the lockout, presumably on the grounds that the work stoppage meant that they shouldn’t be treated as “covered persons”. They did reserve the right to punish “repeat offenders” such as Aqib Talib and Kenny Britt, but ultimately neither was suspended.
Ultimately, it would seem to be extremely unfair if Ellis is forced to serve a suspension and hopefully his situation is different enough from Pryor’s that he couldn’t face sanctions under the same set of rules. However, if the league do feel they are within their rights to take action, he could be looking at a suspension of eight games or more. Remember, Ben Roethlisberger was suspended for four games under the Personal Conduct Policy without even being charged with a crime. Having said that, most of the players disciplined under the Personal Conduct Policy have been multiple time offenders.
The Jets haven’t received enough credit for the fact their players have been staying out of trouble. Since Braylon Edwards was arrested for DUI on September 21st, 2010, there have been 76 NFL arrests. None have been Jets players or staff members.
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Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie made a frantic call to police in New Jersey after receiving the following text messages from his wife Terricka Cason Cromartie.
“God forgive me, I don’t want to die. What have I done?” and “I cut my wrists. I took those pills.”
“There’s a problem at my house. She’s bleeding. She cut her wrists,” Cromartie told the dispatcher.
When no one answered the bell or phone at 21 Fairfield Ave., cops broke down two doors with an ax and sledgehammer, ran upstairs and found Terricka in bed with her two daughters.
Terricka confessed she had faked the suicide try because she thought Cromartie — who has 10 kids, including eight with seven other women — was “cheating on her.”
“She stated that she had no intention of going through with the act,” says a police report on the May 6, 2011 incident. “She said she was exercising her First Amendment right to free speech and could say whatever she wanted.”
Officers told Terricka she had to undergo a psychiatric evaluation at a local hospital. Terricka objected, saying that a paid driver was coming to take to her to the airport to go to Miami, and that she would be in her sister’s wedding that weekend.
But when police insisted she was “in need of involuntary commitment.” She became “belligerent, uncooperative, irrational and argumentative.”
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It feels like more than a decade since there was a draft where we didn't take a RB. Everyone says Rex loves his CBs, but RB is the position he has always drafts without fail. This draft strategy compliments Rex's ground and pound mentality. First he drafted Shonn Greene to compliment and replace Thomas Jones. Then came Joe McKnight to replace Leon Washington. In 2011, we picked Powell to give Greene a rest from all the punishment he takes throughout the year. We
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Stephen Hill at the NFLPA rookie premiere in Los Angeles. Reckon he looks the part? More photos after the jump:
Picture source: Stephen Hill’s twitter account.
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Much like the famous Justin Timberlake lyric, the New York Jets are known for "bringing sexy back."Source: Yahoo! Sports
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has been mysteriously absent from Twitter since Darrelle Revis' comments came out that Tim Tebow is a "born leader."Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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Kenrick Ellis trial is just about over, but will Kenrick Ellis be punished by the NFL? New York jets defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis awaits possible NFL punishment from Roger Goodell.
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Buffalo Bills The team announced that its first two home games -- Sept. 16 against Kansas City and Sept. 30 against New England -- are sold out, the Buffalo News reports. The team plays seven games at Ralph Wilson Stadium, and one at Toronto's Rogers Centre -- Dec. 16 against Seattle. Miami Dolphins Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says the team won't rush the development of Ryan Tannehill, the quarterback Miami drafted eighth overall. "We drafted Tannehill because we thought he’d be a great franchise quarterback," Ross told the Palm Beach Post.Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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Sorry I've been away for a while. I've been busy writing and trying to sell my screenplay called "Lawrence of Canada". So far, no takers.
New York Times: The Jets' offense hears Tony Sparano clear, and loud.
ESPN New York: Karl Dunbar hasn't let his skin condition be a hindrance.
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Notes and observations on the Jets and the NFL: 1. MARKED MAN: This notion that the Jets are setting up Mark Sanchez to fail because they want Tim Tebow to be the starting quarterback is total bunk. (One talking head actually suggested "the fix is in.") To paraphrase Wes Welker, the Jets have 20 million reasons to root for Sanchez -- the $20.5 million he's guaranteed in 2012 and 2013. Like they say in the old mob movies, just follow the money. That's how it works in professional sports.Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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Jets practices have a new soundtrack in 2012. The voice of new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano can be heard above all others, barking out commands and corrections as the Jets players learn his offense. Even the guys on the other side of the ball have noticed. “Sparano is loud,” cornerback...Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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Earlier today on TJB, we had an interesting discussion about what the best offseason acquisition has been. That conversation is still going on here.
The next logical step is to figure out what was the biggest loss. Let us know! (There’s a list after the jump)
Free Agents Signed Elsewhere: S Brodney Pool, G Robert Turner, OLB Jamaal Westerman, DB Marquice Cole, TE Matthew Mulligan.
Free Agent Players Still Unsigned: S Jim Leonhard, RB LaDainian Tomlinson, WR Plaxico Burress, DB Donald Strickland, QB’s Kevin O’Connell and Mark Brunell
Players Cut: DL Ropati Pitoitua, WR Logan Payne, S Gerald Alexander.
Non-Players: OC Brian Schottenheimer, DL Coach Mark Carrier, OL Coach Bill Callahan, WR Coach Henry Ellard, OLB Coach Jeff Weeks, VP of College Scouting Joey Clinkscales.
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Entering his fourth season as head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan has always been looking for that one missing piece on defense. The piece that can make the difference between a great defense, and a dominant one.
Without question, Rex Ryan knows how to put together a great defense. In his ten seasons on the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff, the Ravens never had a defense that finished lower than 6th in overall total defense.
That’s what got Ryan his first head coaching job in New York, and in his three seasons as Jets head coach, Ryan’s units have finished 1st, 3rd, and 5th respectively in total defense.
Despite the strong performances year in and year out, the elephant in the room has always been the lack of a dynamic pass rushing threat. Ryan’s always found a way to scheme around it, but it’s a tough thing to do.
However, this season the Jets think they’ve got the difference maker they’ve been looking for. With their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Jets believe they’ve found their man.
In the 6’6, 284 lb Quinton Coples, the Jets think they’ve got a dynamic physical talent, capable of making plays, while also being capable of taking on blocks, opening up opportunities for teammates to make plays as well.
Coples officially signed with the Jets this week, and I know fans are eager to see what he can do.
The Jets plan on using Coples mostly at left defensive end, the position Shaun Ellis patrolled for many years. He’ll line up in most formations with Sione Pouha and Muhammad Wilkerson.
Veterans Mike DeVito and Marcus Dixon, along with second-year man Kenrick Ellis will also factor into the equation on the defensive line depending on different game situations.
Outside linebackers Calvin Pace and Aaron Maybin also figure to see snaps as down linemen at times, with Coples having the versatility to shift inside on passing downs and rush from a defensive tackle spot.
With Coples in the fold, the goal will be for the Jets to generate pressure without having to bring extra rushers. The fewer players they need to send after the quarterback, the more players they’ll have available in coverage.
With Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie anchoring the outside in coverage, it won’t be easy for any quarterback to find a reliable target in the passing game, especially if he’s under pressure.
The idea is that the Jets will be able to stop the run from the inside out with Pouha, Wilkerson, Bart Scott and David Harris, while also being able to make life miserable for opposing quarterbacks.
Of course, that’s always easier said than done. But for the first time since Rex Ryan came to the Jets in 2009, they really believe they may have all the pieces needed to be a dominant defense in 2012.
Time will tell if Tony Sparano‘s exotic offense, with quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow, will be able to keep pace and make the Jets a legitimate contender.
Say what you want about Rex Ryan and his unique personality. The man knows how to coach a football team. It wouldn’t be wise to count him out.
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Tim Tebow and his lawyers have issued a cease and desist order to Cubby Tees over the production of a "My Jesus" T-shirt, but the shirt maker has no plans to back down against Tebowmania.Source: Yahoo! Sports
Punch "Tim Tebow" into your Google search bar and you're likely to come across hundreds of articles, photos and videos to click on that feature the 24-year-old quarterback.Source: Jets Report by Akiva Goldenberg
The biggest acquisition in 2012 for the New York Jets, 16th overall NFL Draft pick Quinton Coples, has agreed to terms with the team. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, the deal is for four years at a value of $8.8 million. Coples will receive a signing bonus of $4.8 million.
At 6’6″ and 284 pounds the defensive lineman gives the Jets a chance to significantly upgrade their pass rush in 2012. Muhammad Wilkerson could be a major positive influence for Coples since they already have familiarty from their time playing together on the Hargrave Military Academy‘s football team. The former Temple Owl improved over the course of 2011 and understands the rigors of playing in the NFL, specifically for the Jets.
Fans should be aware that Coples‘ performance in 2011 was not worthy of a first round pick, but the Jets drafted him primarily based on his play in 2010. That year he played like an elite prospect and Rex Ryan believes that 2011 was just an anomaly.
Some fans have compared Coples to the Jets greatest draft bust, Vernon Gholston, yet the two are not at all alike. At worst Coples will turn out to be an average starter, but at his best he could turn out to be a premier five technique defensive lineman comparable to Justin Smith of the San Francisco 49ers.
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By AP
Lawyers representing Tim Tebow have sent a cease and desist letter to a T-shirt manufacturer they say is illegally using the name of the New York Jets quarterback to sell products.
CubbyTees.com created a green shirt that says “My Jesus” in a design that resembles the Jets’ logo. Tebow’s attorneys threatened to pursue legal action against the company for “using the name of Mr. Tebow” on its site “to promote, advertise and sell numerous T-shirts.”
The cease and desist letter was first reported by TMZ.com.
In an email to The Associated Press, Kevin Doolan of CubbyTees.com said his company was surprised by the legal threats, and it informed Tebow’s attorneys that it would not comply with their demands. Doolan also said they gave Tebow’s lawyers the chance to retract their allegations against the company, but they did not.
In a statement issued Wednesday, CubbyTees.com said the design is “positive and innocuous” and the graphic “legally sound” since it doesn’t mention or depict Tebow.
A message was left Friday seeking comment from Tebow’s attorneys.
Doolan also said his company had no reason to believe Tebow was personally involved in the legal threats, had any awareness of the shirt or any objection to the design — although the quarterback was copied in on the cease and desist letter. Doolan added that he and his company are fans of Tebow.
As of Friday night, no legal action had been taken by either side.
“We are artists and have no desire to trespass on anyone’s legitimate intellectual property rights, but we also will not roll over and sacrifice ours,” CubbyTees.com said in its statement.
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PEABODY, Mass. -- Two days after telling the Boston Herald that his contract negotiations had "gotten worse," New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker backtracked on his comments, writes ESPNBoston.com's Mike Rodak. "That was probably a bad choice of words, saying they've gotten worse," Welker said Saturday. "They've pretty much -- they've stayed the same. I'm franchised for the year and I'm completely happy with that."Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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Tim Tebow and his lawyers have issued a cease and desist order to Cubby Tees over the production of a "My Jesus" T-shirt, but the shirt maker has no plans to back down against Tebowmania.Source: thejetsblog.com by Bassett
Since the Jets are going to call on Joe McKnight to take on a larger role in 2012 with the absence of LaDainian Tomlinson, it stands to reason that McKnight will need to be as durable as he’s ever been. According to Kristian Dyer in Metro NY, Joe McKnight added some serious lean muscle this offseason to get his weight level up.
“Joe needed to gain 10-plus pounds of lean body mass so we focused on increasing ‘clean calories’ such as lean proteins like chicken, fish, lean and red meats as well as carbohydrates with lower glycemic index such as brown rice, sweet potato, whole grains, as well as lots of vegetables and moderate fruits,” Martin told Metro. “He increased his calories to over 3,500 calories per day.”
Dyer notes that McKnight ended the season under 200 pounds, so he’s bulked up to about 216 right now, but hopes to get to an even leaner 205-210 once he starts having to wear pads in the summer heat. It’s great that McKnight took his offseason so serious, it’s going to pay big dividends for him this season.
Source: The Jet Press by Alan Schechter
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With the news yesterday that the Jets had signed their second veteran free agent this offseason in the form of Yeremiah Bell, the team has done a good job of slow and steadily filling their team needs as they head into camp. Are some areas still more suspect than we’d like? Yes absolutely, but no NFL team can have an impervious roster every year …
With that said, we want to know, which acquisition are you most excited about that the team has made this offseason? Is it one of the free agents? Is it one of the drafted players? Let us know! (There’s a list after the jump)
Free Agents: NT Sione Pouha, K Nick Folk, WR Chaz Schilens, S LaRon Landry, WR Scotty McKnight, WR DaMarcus Ganaway, K Josh Brown, WR Yeremiah Bell
Drafted Players: DE Quinton Coples, WR Stephen Hill, LB Demario Davis, S Josh Bush, RB Terrence Ganaway, OL Robert T. Griffin, S Antonio Allen, WR Jordan White
Undrafted Players: OL John Cullen, LB Marcus Dowtin, CB Donnie Fletcher, DL Damon Harrison, QB G.J. Kinne, TE Brian Linthicum, DB D’Anton Lynn, CB Ryan Steed, LB Donovan Robinson, LB Brett Roy, OL Fred Koloto, WR Royce Pollard, QB Matt Simms
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