Category: ‘2012 NFL Draft’
Looking Back at the Stephen Hill Selection in the 2012 NFL Draft
February 11th, 2013 at 11:02 AM
The New York Jets made a splash in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, trading up to pick Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill. Just as with the Quinton Coples selection, some were very critical of the pick, especially giving up more picks (the Jets traded their second,...
Cliff Harris: Underrated Signing by New York Jets Could Pay Off
February 9th, 2013 at 4:53 PM
At Oregon, Cliff Harris was seen as a future NFL cornerback. He was an All-American after the 2010 season, which saw his Ducks fall to Cam Newton and Auburn in the BCS National Championship Game. Cliff Harris finished that season with eight interceptions and led the nation in pass break...
New York Jets’ Quinton Coples: Look Back at 2012 NFL Draft
February 6th, 2013 at 5:55 PM
There was plenty of backlash when the New York Jets selected Quinton Coples in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. After names like Melvin Ingram and Courtney Upshaw were linked to the Jets throughout the process, many assumed if one of those two were on the board they...
New York Jets Release Fullback John Conner, Promote Marcus Dowtin from Practice Squad
October 18th, 2012 at 9:51 AM
The New York Jets have released fullback John Conner, reaching an injury settlement with their fifth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. John Conner earned the nickname "The Terminator" for his big hits, but in the end his production and ability to contribute in other ways didn't add up...
New York Jets Sign Jason Hill, Who Once Called Darrelle Revis “Overhyped”
October 3rd, 2012 at 11:56 AM
The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Jason Hill, most recently a member of the Denver Broncos. If you recall that name, it's not because of anything he did on the field. Jason Hill is a recognizable name because he made a ludicrous statement last season as a member...
New York Jets’ Stephen Hill: What to Expect in Week 3
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 AM
After busting onto the NFL scene in Week 1 with a couple of touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill was quiet in Week 2. Quiet may actually be an understatement: Hill was dead silent.
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Stephen Hill: New York Jets Rookie Wide Receiver Will Start Sunday Against Buffalo Bills
September 6th, 2012 at 12:41 PM
New York Jets rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill will start across from Santonio Holmes on Sunday, according to head coach Rex Ryan. Rex Ryan updated the injury status of multiple players, including Eric Smith, Dustin Keller and Sione Pouha, but also dropped a few notes about the starting lineup for...
New York Jets 2012 NFL Draft Picks: Preseason Review
September 2nd, 2012 at 5:30 PM
With final cuts official, it's a good time to review how the new York Jets did with their 2012 NFL Draft picks. Most are far from a final verdict, but with the regular season starting one week from today it's a landmark spot in the careers of the players chosen...
New York Jets 2012 Roster: the Final 53 Players
August 31st, 2012 at 10:05 PM
Well now that the 9 p.m. deadline has come and gone we can announce the final 53 roster for the 2012 New York Jets. Now despite whom the Jets kept and who were cut, expect to see a few return after 12 noon Saturday to the eight man practice squad....
New York Jets’ Yeremiah Bell, Mike Devito Out; Quinton Coples and Josh Bush to Start
August 26th, 2012 at 7:19 PM
Mike DeVito and Yeremiah Bell will be out tonight for the New York Jets when they take on the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Their absence will create an opportunity for two rookies, 2012 NFL Draft picks Quinton Coples and Josh Bush. Both will get a chance to start as...
New York Jets Looking to Add Olympic Sprinter Jeff Demps
August 16th, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Now with the 2012 Olympics Games in London in the past, sprinter Jeff Demps, formerly of the Florida Gators football team, is looking to re-start his football career in the NFL. Jeff Demps could have been drafted during the 2012 NFL Draft, but chose then to pursue his sprinting career,...
New York Jets: Who Will Be the 2012 Training Camp Hero?
July 28th, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Every year in just about every training camp across the NFL, a player pops up who unexpectedly catches the attention of all those watching. The New York Jets have had plenty in their recent history, with one specific case turning into a real NFL success story. These are players like...
New York Jets Training Camp Starts on a High Note
July 27th, 2012 at 10:22 AM
New York Jets players reported for training camp yesterday, marking the official start of training camp at SUNY Cortland. The most important sighting was Darrelle Revis. It was reported last week that he would show up on time and he did, which makes Jets training camp a much happier place...
New York Jets Sign Offensive Tackle Paul Cornick
July 13th, 2012 at 7:23 PM
The New York Jets added offensive tackle Paul Cornick on Thursday, adding some depth to their offensive line heading into training camp. Paul Cornick was a member of the North Dakota State team that won the FCS National Championship last season and earned AFCA All-America honors as a first-team selection....
New York Jets Waive Tight End Brian Linthicum
July 4th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
The New York Jets have waived tight end Brian Linthicum, as announced by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Brian Linthicum was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft. Brian Linthicum brought nice size to the table but will not be joining the Jets for training camp at...
New York Jets’ 2012 NFL Draft Review: Quinton Coples, Stephen Hill and Demario Davis
June 29th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
It's been about two months since the 2012 NFL Draft and while it's far too early to give a final take on the players the New York Jets selected, we have been able to start getting a feel for how they will fit in with the team. Is it too...
New York Jets Roster News and Notes: Matthias Berning and Matt Hardison
June 24th, 2012 at 2:37 PM
New York Jets training camp opens on July 26th at SUNY Cortland and in the month leading up to that they have continued to tweak their 90-man roster. They recently released undrafted free agent defensive end Damon Harrison, but also parted ways with linebacker Matthias Berning who had been around...
Royce Pollard: Can He Make the New York Jets Final Roster?
June 17th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Lost in all of the play-by-play coverage of New York Jets minicamp last week was a Mark Sanchez touchdown pass to wide receiver Royce Pollard in the first practice last Tuesday. Royce Pollard latched on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent following the 2012 NFL Draft. He played...