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Desperate for cornerback depth, Jets turn to Joe McKnight

15 September 2012

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With the news that All Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis would have to miss this Sunday’s contest against the Steelers, New York has turned to an unlikely source to provide crucial depth in their secondary, in the form of former running back/kick return specialist Joe McKnight. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Post, the [...]

Tim Tebow exit strategy out of New York already in the works?

13 September 2012

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Just one game into the 2012 campaign, questions on Tim Tebow’s long term future with the Jets are already beginning to pile up, and while he’s been careful to toe the company line during his time thus far in New York, the signs are beginning to point towards Tebow pushing his way out of town [...]

Jets send Stanton packing for Indianapolis

23 March 2012

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Latest Update @ 4:25 pm CST — The Jets will send a seventh round pick (via Jacksonville) along with Stanton to the Colts, and will receive a sixth round selection back from Indianapolis (via Philadelphia) in return. 4:06 pm CST — A day removed from his public display of frustration, the Jets granted quarterback Drew Stanton his [...]

Tebow already stumping for starting job in New York?

23 March 2012

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It should come as no surprise, given the way he played last season and the competitive spirit that drives him, that Tim Tebow would envision himself as the starter at quarterback for the Jets in the near future, and according to several sources, the ability to beat out Mark Sanchez for that role was a major factor in [...]

Jets finally land Tebow in trade with Denver

21 March 2012

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It took a little longer than expected, but in the end, the Jets persistence paid off as they were able to complete a deal with the Broncos to acquire quarterback Tim Tebow and a seventh round pick, in exchange for New York’s fourth and sixth round selections. The Jets will also pay $2.5 million towards [...]

Jets in danger of losing Tebow to Jaguars?

21 March 2012

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Wed @ 7:30 pm CST – In an unprecedented move, the Broncos are allowing Tebow to pick between the two teams currently vying for his services, New York and Jacksonville, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 7:25 pm CST – Just when you thought the day couldn’t get any crazier, it looks like the Jets may not [...]

Tebow Watch 2012

20 March 2012

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With yesterday’s news that Peyton Manning had chosen Denver as his new home going forward, the quarterback he was signed to replace, Tim Tebow, and where he might be traded to became the newest topic du jour around the league. In that vein, I’ve decided to make a single post to handle all of the rumors [...]

With Manning pursuit over, Jets give Sanchez extension

9 March 2012

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Likely over before it even got started, the Jets pursuit of Peyton Manning ended for sure tonight as New York chose to lock up their own franchise quarterback in Mark Sanchez to a three year extension. According to Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com, the deal is for three extra years on top of the two remaining seasons on Sanchez’s [...]

Report: Manning has no interest in “cold weather teams”

8 March 2012

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The rumors surrounding the future home of Peyton Manning have been swirling all off-season, and they reached their highest level yet yesterday after the Colts released the future Hall of Fame quarterback from his contract. The latest news gives some indication about where Manning may land, with sources close to him letting it be known that [...]

Five teams in so far on Manning free agent frenzy

7 March 2012

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Just eight hours have passed since Peyton Manning ended his long standing tenure with the Colts and moved on into the great unknown of free agency, but already there are reports flowing in of five different teams contacting him regarding a possible landing spot with their club. According to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora, the Dolphins, Redskins, [...]

Manning, Colts agree to part ways after 14 years

6 March 2012

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What has long been rumored will finally become official tomorrow: Peyton Manning’s time in Indianapolis is coming to a close. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the Colts have decided to release the future Hall of Fame quarterback after having him under center for the past 14 seasons. The choice to move on from Manning couldn’t [...]

Jets leave door open for addition of Manning

29 February 2012

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Throughout much of the off-season, the Jets have been rumored to be one of the teams likely to take a run at quarterback Peyton Manning, should the Colts choose to cut him loose onto the free agent market, in spite of already having a franchise caliber quarterback entrenched as the starter in Mark Sanchez. The [...]

Jets looking for reunion with Braylon Edwards?

29 February 2012

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Occasionally, teams move on from a player only to bring them back into the fold a year or two later, realizing that player just might have been helpful to them after all. If a source close to the team is correct, the Jets are getting ready to do just that, bringing back wide receiver Braylon [...]

Burress stumping for spot among Eagles receivers

28 February 2012

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Before he signed with the Jets last off-season, wide receiver Plaxico Burress went on record with his desire to play in Philadelphia, hoping he would be able to catch passes from a kindred spirit in quarterback Michael Vick. While that pairing ultimately did not come to fruition last season, it hasn’t stopped Burress from making his [...]

Jets give green light to potential trade of Scott

27 February 2012

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Three seasons removed from his celebrated arrival in New York, linebacker Bart Scott is facing the very real possibility that he’ll be playing elsewhere next fall. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets have opened the door for a trade involving Scott and have reportedly given his agent freedom to [...]

Asomugha leaves Jets, Cowboys in the cold after Eagles swoop in

29 July 2011

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The Decision Part II is now complete. And unlike LeBron James, the verdict is a stunner. Choosing to spurn major offers from the league’s largest markets, free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has instead decided to take his talents to South Philly, agreeing to a five year, $60 million contract with the Eagles. $25 million of that [...]

Asomugha getting close to deal with Jets?

29 July 2011

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File this post under the “completely unsubstantiated rumors” category, but it looks as though the Jets may be inching closer to landing the biggest fish of the free agency period in cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, with a major contract in the works. Eric Schmidt at thePigskinReport.com is reporting (via Incarcerated Bob on Twitter) that the Jets [...]

Bills agree on four year deal with Brad Smith

28 July 2011

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While much of the focus around the league has been directed towards the rest of the AFC East, the Bills quietly added a key offensive weapon earlier today, signing free agent wide receiver Brad Smith to a four year deal for $15 million. Smith should provide an immediate boost to Buffalo’s passing attack, and his [...]

Texans taking the lead in Asomugha sweepstakes?

28 July 2011

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In spite of his very public flirtation with the Jets throughout the off-season, free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha could potentially end up playing in Houston when things are all said and done, according to the latest reports around the league. NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reported this morning that the Texans are now out in front of [...]

Jets hang onto Santonio Holmes with five year deal

27 July 2011

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Wed @ 10:27 am - Schefter just released the numbers from Holmes’ deal… five years, $50 million, $24 million guaranteed. Looks to be the largest guarantee given to wide receiver in NFL history. 9:55 am - Some of Holmes’ new contract numbers are beginning to leak out. New York Daily News beat writer Manesh Mehta is reporting [...]