Madden on WFAN- September 7, 2005 (Note: This is an edited version of the original post... thanks to JetsRule05 for the tip on the audio clip and the correct discussion)Apparently John Madden was on WFAN and stated:He offered the Patriots their due (they are 3 of 4...)Colts defense will prevent them from getting home field and a SuperBowl.The Pat's will be hurt by not having Weis calling the 2nd half... the QB coach will be calling those plays.Madden talked about the loss of Bruschi being a big hitChris Russo was "cautiously...http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/madden-on-wfan.html It's On Like Donkey Kong!- September 7, 2005 It's official, your very own Jetsblogger is going head to head for NFL 2005 season picks versus an AP Football Editor (among others), watch as I embarass myself.I was asked my Eric Mirlis, the owner webmaster for TheMirl.com to participate in these predicitions. Eric has had many jobs (NBA, Islanders, etc.) but currently freelances for Fox, ESPN, YES, MSG and other networks as a statistician and as a web editor, researcher and occasional writer for CSTV.com. Mirl has been in and around the New.http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/its-on-like-donkey-kong.html Jets Sign Gragg; Place Cakva on IR- September 7, 2005 As has been speculated, ESPN reports that the New York Jets have signed former 49ers and Giants tackle Scott Gragg to a one-year, minimum salary deal. Gragg has been an NFL starter for several years and brings depth and a veteran presence to the Jets offensive line (two ingredients that were sorely lacking).Many of the New York papers were reporting that this could happen, but not until week two, which may have been better for salary cap purposes, but the Official Site seems to suggest it is a..http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/jets-sign-gragg-place-cakva-on-ir.html Ring My Bell- September 7, 2005 Something... CorporatePlayers Justin McCareins, with teammates Erik Coleman, Mike Nugent, Doug Jolley and Ben Graham rang yesterday's opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange.Speaking of stocks, check out www.protrade.com, a new way to compete with friends (for money or not) by buying and selling athletes like stocks... pretty darn cool and founded by the guy who was the main character in the non-fiction book Bringing Down the House : The Inside Story of Six MIT Students Who Took Vegas for..http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/ring-my-bell.html The Great Dane- September 7, 2005 Recently, I have started corresponding with a Danish Jets fan named Mark Bungaard-Hansen. When I first found his site I was amazed to see that he was blogging about the Jets in Danish, and although I couldn't read much, would check it from time to time... I asked him last week what it is like to be a Jets' fan in Denmark and how he became a Jets fan...and I thought it was tough to watch the games in Massachusetts!!!Hope you enjoy Mark's words......http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/great-dane.html "General Solo, is Your Practice Squad Assembled"- September 5, 2005 The Jets have signed seven players to their practice squad. Once again, I proved why I don't do predictions as I batted 2-for-7 on my selections a couple of days ago.Anyway, it looks like they are going to develop a couple of project tackles (Michael King and the behemoth, Mike Kracilik). After showing flahses in preseason, LB Dennis Haley and DT Radell Lockhart were on the fringes of the roster, and potentially in line for a call up to "the bigs".Harry Williams Jr. and (perhaps surprisingly)...http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/general-solo-is-your-practice-squad.html Are We There Yet- September 4, 2005 Some final modifications to the Jets roster:No more pleading for the fifth - The Jets apparently have their 5th wideout. Dante Ridgeway was a sixth round draft pick for the Rams this year and had one catch for 19 yards in preseason before being waived and picked up by the Bengals. The Bengals just needed an extra body after Warrick asked to be released, so Ridgeway was probably not surprised to be waived on final cut-down day. I remember the name from draft time, but I can't remember...http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/are-we-there-yet.html Welcome to Sonoma!- September 4, 2005 Greetings from the West Coast! I am in the Sonoma Valley, where vineyards, rugged mountains and drunk bicyclists stretch far as the eye can see! My wife and I came out for a friend's wedding that is happening later today.For anyone who has never been, it is a great area, with a lot going on and TONS of vineyards. I don't even like wine all that much, but when you can mooch free wine from store to store, vineyard to vineyard... yeah, that's pretty cool. The whole time I am out here with people..http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/welcome-to-sonoma.html Jets Complete Trade for GT Steve Morley- September 4, 2005 The Jets and Packers quietly completed a deal to give the Jets the back-up tackle they were missing.Steve Morley, who the Packers had no room for on their 53 man roster, comes to the Jets in exchange for a conditional draft pick. Morley is a big guy (6'7", 332 lbs) and is only 24, but has no NFL experience.New York will still be looking to add a wideout and I still wonder if they will cut Isaac Snell to bring in another DT.In other news, Doug Jolley wants to have more of a role in the offense..http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/jets-complete-trade-for-gt-steve.html Jets Roster Cut Down to Size- September 3, 2005 Final cut day came and went without any major surprises, as the Jets made nineteen cuts - one more than was required, conveniently leaving a roster spot open for a free agent signing...and they still don't have that fifth wide receiver.From the Official Site:"The New York Jets announcedSaturday thatthey have waived defensive backs Atari Bigby, Aaron Francisco and Brandon Haw, running backs Terry Butler and Little John Flowers, quarterback Kevin Eakin, defensive linemen Joey Evans, Radell...http://nyjetsblog.blogspot.com/2005/09/jets-roster-cut-down-to-size.html |