Category: ‘Quick Hits’
Plaxico Burress Defends Former Teammate Mark Sanchez
May 18th, 2013 at 3:04 PM
Mark Sanchez has some unlikely detractors around the NFL (see: Steve Smith), but also at least one seemingly unlikely supporter. Plaxico Burress and Mark Sanchez didn't exactly light it up in their lone season together with the New York Jets, but Plaxico Burress is still a supporter of the Jets...
Carolina Panthers WR Steve Smith Skewers New York Jets QB Mark Sanchez
May 16th, 2013 at 7:27 PM
Mark Sanchez woke up today with one less person gunning for his job, but also with one more public detractor. David Garrard retired, bowing out of the New York Jets quarterback race, but Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith hammered Mark Sanchez with public comments. Steve Smith told the radio...
New York Jets: 2013 Roster News and Notes
May 13th, 2013 at 8:05 AM
The 2013 version of the New York Jets is starting to take some shape as two more of the 2013 NFL Draftees were signed: offensive tackle Oday Aboushi, their fifth round choice, and sixth round selection defensive tackle/offensive guard William Campbell. This leaves the Jets first three draft choices, including...
Geno Smith and Jay-Z: New York Jets Quarterback Pursued by Roc Nation
May 10th, 2013 at 11:25 AM
Geno Smith, second round pick of the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft, made waves when he fired his agents following the NFL Draft. It was reported that he was unhappy about not going first overall, though Geno Smith has said that there were multiple factors in the...
Wrestlemania 29: MetLife Stadium Set to Host WWE Tomorrow
April 6th, 2013 at 8:52 PM
With the NFL in offseason mode, MetLife Stadium still has a formidable schedule of events to host. The home of the New York Jets and the New York Giants on Sundays throughout the NFL season will be on full display tomorrow when Wrestlemania 29 is held tomorrow. While Wrestlemania 29...
Former New York Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum Joins Priority Sports
April 3rd, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has joined Priority Sports and will lead their new division which represents front office personnel, coaches and broadcasters. Mike Tannenbaum had previously joined the NFL Network and was a participant on the network's NFL AM show. It's an interesting move, and one...
Darrelle Revis Knocked Out by Rob Gronkowski in Madden 25 Cover Vote
March 28th, 2013 at 7:25 AM
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis took on New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in the second round of the Madden 25 Cover Vote. The matchup was seen as a long shot for Darrelle Revis to win and Rob Gronkowski ended up moving on to the next round by...
March Madness and Tim Tebow Collide: Wichita State Shockers Celebrate with Tim Tebow
March 25th, 2013 at 6:02 AM
March Madness has truly been mad so far, with the Wichita State Shockers and the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles being two of the biggest surprises in the NCAA Tournament both reaching the Sweet Sixteen. The Shockers got a shock of their own on Sunday, as New York Jets quarterback...
Darrelle Revis Takes on Rob Gronkowski: Madden 25 Cover Vote
March 24th, 2013 at 7:56 PM
Darrelle Revis barely survived the first round of the Madden 25 Cover Vote, now moving on to face Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots in the second round. A pair of former New York Jets running backs also found themselves in the Madden 25 Cover Vote, with Curtis Martin...
New York Jets Re-Sign Linebacker Josh Mauga; Tender Jeff Cumberland
March 10th, 2013 at 5:23 PM
The first domino of the 2013 free agent period for the New York Jets fell on Saturday, albeit a small domino, as they re-signed Josh Mauga, a linebacker and special teamer who missed the last 11 games of the 2012 season. They also made a $1.32 million tender offer to...
Tim Tebow Speech at Liberty University Attracting More Negative Attention
March 6th, 2013 at 9:56 PM
A short while back, Tim Tebow cancelled his scheduled appearance at the First Baptist Church of Dallas. After taking quite a bit of heat for agreeing to speak at an organization associated with anti-gay, anti-Semitic remarks directly from its Senior Pastor Robert Jeffress, Tim Tebow decided to cancel the appearance...
New York Jets’ Darrelle Revis Set to Release Own Line of Apparel with NIKE
March 4th, 2013 at 12:52 PM
New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis is continuing to expand his partnership with NIKE, moving on from just having his own pair of sneakers. Darrelle Revis released the NIKE Zoom Revis I back on December 1 and by all accounts the shoes were a hit. Darrelle Revis tweeted today that...
Lauren Silberman to Kick at NFL Regional Combine at New York Jets’ Facility
March 1st, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Lauren Silberman is set to try out at an NFL Regional Combine, kicking at the New York Jets practice facility in Florham Park, New Jersey on Sunday. Lauren Silberman will become the first woman to try out at an NFL Regional Combine. A soccer player, she has never kicked in...
Tim Tebow Ripped by Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church of Dallas
February 28th, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Tim Tebow just can't win these days. After originally agreeing to speak at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, someone got in the New York Jets quarterback's ear about some of the past statements from Pastor Robert Jeffress. Not looking for that kind of attention, Tim Tebow announced that he...
New York Jets’ Darrelle Revis: Trade Rumors, Twitter Beef and Rehab This Offseason
February 22nd, 2013 at 10:05 AM
It hasn't been a typical offseason for New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis. Obviously the rehab for the ACL tear he suffered in the 2012 season has been a curveball, but Darrelle Revis has also been forced to deal with rumblings of being traded and other cornerbacks challenging his throne...
Tim Tebow of New York Jets Cancels Appearance at First Baptist Church of Dallas
February 21st, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Tim Tebow had planned to speak at the First Baptist Church of Dallas, and this scheduled speaking appearance would have brough about some heated debate and controversy. After apparently re-thinking the implications of making that appearance, the New York Jets quarterback will not open himself up to a potential public...
Former New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum Comments on Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow
February 15th, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum took the fall for the team's recent failures, but has since been making the media round, including with the NFL Network. Since beginning his interview tour just a short while ago, Mike Tannenbaum has already made some interesting comments, some noteworthy for...
New York Jets’ LaRon Landry to Appear on ESPN First Take Wednesday
February 4th, 2013 at 5:09 PM
New York Jets safety LaRon Landry will appear on ESPN First Take Wednesday to debate Skip Bayless on various topics around the world of sports. Some Super Bowl XLVII talk will certainly be in there, but you can also bet on at least some air time being devoted to Tim...