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Legal action from Tim Tebow won’t deter “My Jesus” shirt makers (3:57 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: This week we mentioned that Tim Tebow’s lawyers were going after the makers of T-shirts with the words “My Jesus” written in the same style as the “NY Jets” logo used by Tebow’s team. Now the company selling the shirts says it won’t back down. “We are artists and have no desire to trespass on…

Weatherford says his Sanchez comments were taken out of context (12:21 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: The talk-up-Tebow-talk-down-Sanchez tour expanded recently to include former Jets punter and current Giants punter Steve Weatherford. Weatherford, appearing on the Cover Two podcast, questioned the maturity of Sanchez. Since then, Weatherford has questioned the maturity of those who believe he was questioning the maturity of Sanchez. In a stream of tweets posted after the podcast…

Saturday morning one-liners (11:37 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: It’s not quite as significant as Darrelle Revis gushing about Tebow, but Bills DB Aaron Williams apparently would like to attend a shirtless tequila party with Vince Young. Jeff Bauer, a scout for 11 years with the Jets, replaces Joey Clinkscales at the Jets’ director of college scouting. If everything goes as planned, the Dolphins’…

Jets sign veteran safety (1:56 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: The Jets entered this offseason looking to improve at safety. They believe they took another step toward doing that yesterday. The team agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million deal with veteran safety Yeremiah Bell, according to sources. Bell has played his entire eight-year career for the Dolphins, where new...

Giants punter knocks Sanchez (1:55 AM)
NY Post - By PAUL SCHWARTZ: It is rough when the punter — make that the former punter — is wondering about the development of the quarterback. Steve Weatherford, basking in the afterglow this week as he received his Super Bowl XLVI championship ring, questioned the “maturation’’ of Mark Sanchez while speaking on an NFL.com podcast. Weatherford...

Tebow lawyers target T-shirt makers (12:00 AM)
Fox Sports: 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.

Friday, May 18, 2012

Tebow's lawyers threaten to sue T-shirt makers (11:38 PM)
ESPN.Com - ESPN.com news services: Lawyers representing Tim Tebow have issued a cease and desist letter to a T-shirt manufacturer which they say is illegally using the name of the New York Jets quarterback to sell products.

Tannenbaum says Hard Knocks hasn’t been offered to Jets (7:00 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: Among the topics addressed by Jets G.M. Mike Tannenbaum on Thursday’s PFT Live was the question of whether the Jets indeed turned down an offer to appear on Hard Knocks, a joint venture between HBO and NFL Films. Tannebaum said that the Jets haven’t turned it down, because the Jets haven’t been asked to do…

NFL Source: S Yeremiah Bell Signs On (6:46 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: The Jets apparently haven't stopped ringing up new hires at their safety position. Today ESPNNewYork.com has reported that the Jets have signed veteran S Yeremiah Bell, according to a league source...

Jeff Bauer Named Director of College Scouting (6:45 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: The Jets turned within today to name Jeff Bauer, their long-time college scout, as director of college scouting to replace Joey Clinkscales, the departed vice president of college scouting. The tea...

G Terrence Campbell Signed (6:45 PM)
NYJets.Com - Jets Media Relations Department: The New York Jets have signed guard Terrence Campbell. The announcement was made by general manager Mike Tannenbaum. Campbell (6'3", 296) joins the Jets as an undrafted free agent after starting 25...

Steve Weatherford thinks Mark Sanchez needs to get more mature (5:24 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Mark Sanchez has faced criticism from just about everyone since the end of the 2011 season, so it’s about time that a punter got into the action. Steve Weatherford, who’s currently the Giants’ punter and was the Jets’ punter during Sanchez’s first two seasons as the Jets’ quarterback, said on the Cover Two Podcast that…

Source: Jets sign safety Bell for 1 year, $1.4M (12:54 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: Adding veteran depth at safety, the New York Jets agreed to terms Friday with former longtime Miami Dolphins starter Yeremiah Bell, according to a league source.

Source: Jets sign safety Bell for 1 year, $1.4M (12:48 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: Adding veteran depth at safety, the New York Jets agreed to terms Friday with former longtime Miami Dolphins starter Yeremiah Bell, according to a league source.

Jets sign Yeremiah Bell to one-year, $1.4 million deal (12:34 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Yeremiah Bell has found his new NFL home. A league source tells PFT’s Mike Florio that Bell has signed with the Jets on a one-year, $1.4 million contract. The deal includes a $200,000 signing bonus, a $1.1 million fully guaranteed base salary and a $100,000 workout bonus. Bell was expected to sign today after making…

Source: Yeremiah Bell picks Jets over Eagles (11:46 AM)
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Report: Bell to pick Eagles or Jets (11:46 AM)
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A Mangold le encantan los nuevos esquemas ofensivos de Sparano (10:03 AM)
NYJets.Com - John Holt: Nick Mangold , el centro de los Jets, afirma que la transición bajo Tony Sparano, quien sustituyó a Brian Schottenheimer en enero como el coordinador ofensivo del club, ha sido positiva y productiv...

Yeremiah Bell expected to sign with Eagles or Jets (9:45 AM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: The Eagles and Jets are both rather thin at safety. One of them will look a little deeper by the end of Friday. Free-agent Yeremiah Bell could sign with either team before the day ends.

Is Tim Tebow already winning New York Jets' starting job? (9:44 AM)
NFL.Com Jets - Darlington, Jeff: Tim Tebow didn't begin 2011 as Denver's No. 1 QB, but it didn't take long for him to get the starting nod (and run with it). Is Tebowmania already influencing the Jets' depth chart? Jeff Darlington reports.

Friday morning one-liners (8:44 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: P Shawn Powell wants to learn from Brian Moorman and then take his job with the Bills. A look at how the Dolphins have gone out with the old and in with the new. FB Spencer Larsen hopes that his versatility helps him land a spot with the Patriots. Jets wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal…

The full Tannenbaum segment from PFT Live (8:23 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: Shockingly, Thursday’s visit from Jets G.M. Mike Tannenbaum to PFT Live attracted some attention for the comments regarding Tim Tebow. But Tannenbaum talked about additional topics, with plenty of insight regarding the team as it prepares for the 2012 season.  We’re hoping to finalize a full transcript soon. Until then, turn on the speakers and…

Jaguars remain in Hard Knocks mix (8:16 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: At least one team wants to be on Hard Knocks. A day after the news came out that the Texans have passed on appearing on HBO this summer, joining the Jets, Redskins, 49ers and Falcons in turning down Hard Knocks, the Florida Times-Union reports that the Jaguars are still open to it and could be…

It’s official: Coples in fold (6:19 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: The Jets signed first-round pick Quinton Coples yesterday, the team announced.The deal is a fully guaranteed, four-year contract with a fifth-year team option, according to a source. Financial terms were not immediately available, but the contract is expected to be worth around $9 million.The Jets selected Coples with...

Santonio impresses new Jets wide receiver coach (4:13 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: When Sanjay Lal took the job as Jets wide receivers coach he heard all of the stories about Santonio Holmes. The Jets season had just ended a few weeks earlier with Holmes sitting on the bench in Miami for the final two minutes after fighting with teammates on the field...

Tebow to Cubby Tees: Stop selling on my name (3:23 AM)
NY Post - By DAREH GREGORIAN: Thou shalt not take Tim Tebow’s name in vain. Lawyers for the new Jets quarterback have fired off a cease and desist letter to a sports clothing company that was using Tebow’s name to hawk T-shirts, TMZ reported yesterday. The green and white shirts produced by Cubby Tees...

Lawyer: Plea deal for Ellis (3:20 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Jets second-year nose tackle Kenrick Ellis reached a plea agreement yesterday in a Virginia court case that has loomed over Ellis’ head since the Jets drafted him a year ago, his attorney confirmed. Tim Clancy, Ellis’ attorney, said an agreement had been reached, but the plea deal has not been...

It’s official: Coples in fold (1:32 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: The Jets signed first-round pick Quinton Coples yesterday, the team announced.The deal is a fully guaranteed, four-year contract with a fifth-year team option, according to a source. Financial terms were not immediately available, but the contract is expected to be worth around $9 million.The Jets selected Coples with...

Santonio impresses new Jets wide receiver coach (1:32 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: When Sanjay Lal took the job as Jets wide receivers coach he heard all of the stories about Santonio Holmes. The Jets season had just ended a few weeks earlier with Holmes sitting on the bench in Miami for the final two minutes after fighting with teammates on the field...

Tebow to Cubby Tees: Stop selling on my name (1:31 AM)
NY Post - By DAREH GREGORIAN: Thou shalt not take Tim Tebow’s name in vain. Lawyers for the new Jets quarterback have fired off a cease and desist letter to a sports clothing company that was using Tebow’s name to hawk T-shirts, TMZ reported yesterday. The green and white shirts produced by Cubby Tees...

Lawyer: Plea deal for Ellis (1:30 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Jets second-year nose tackle Kenrick Ellis reached a plea agreement yesterday in a Virginia court case that has loomed over Ellis’ head since the Jets drafted him a year ago, his attorney confirmed. Tim Clancy, Ellis’ attorney, said an agreement had been reached, but the plea deal has not been...

Santonio impresses new Jets wide receiver coach (12:45 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: When Sanjay Lal took the job as Jets wide receivers coach he heard all of the stories about Santonio Holmes. The Jets season had just ended a few weeks earlier with Holmes sitting on the bench in Miami for the final two minutes after fighting with teammates on the field...

Tebow to Cubby Tees: Stop selling on my name (12:44 AM)
NY Post - By DAREH GREGORIAN: Thou shalt not take Tim Tebow’s name in vain. Lawyers for the new Jets quarterback have fired off a cease and desist letter to a sports clothing company that was using Tebow’s name to hawk T-shirts, TMZ reported yesterday. The green and white shirts produced by Cubby Tees...

It’s official: Coples in fold (12:44 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: The Jets signed first-round pick Quinton Coples yesterday, the team announced.The deal is a fully guaranteed, four-year contract with a fifth-year team option, according to a source. Financial terms were not immediately available, but the contract is expected to be worth around $9 million.The Jets selected Coples with...

Lawyer: Plea deal for Ellis (12:44 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Jets second-year nose tackle Kenrick Ellis reached a plea agreement yesterday in a Virginia court case that has loomed over Ellis’ head since the Jets drafted him a year ago, his attorney confirmed. Tim Clancy, Ellis’ attorney, said an agreement had been reached, but the plea deal has not been...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Kenrick Ellis agrees to to misdemeanor assault and battery plea (8:01 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Just as he was about to stand trial on felony malicious wounding charges, Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis has reached an agreement to plead guilty to misdemeanor assault and battery instead. As first reported by Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Ellis reached a plea agreement that will mean he does not risk…

Jets agree to deal with first-round pick Coples (7:48 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: The New York Jets and first-round pick Quinton Coples agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year contract.

Q Marks the Spot: Top Pick Coples Signs (7:43 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples, the Jets' first-round pick, 16th overall in last month's draft, has placed his "Q" on the dotted line. The Jets announced early this evening that they h...

Sources: Jets DT Ellis reaches plea agreement (7:14 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: New York Jets nose tackle Kenrick Ellis, facing a felony charge for malicious wounding, reached a plea agreement Thursday in Hampton (Va.) Circuit Court, according to sources.

Jets, Quinton Coples agree to four-year deal (6:35 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - NFL.com: Quinton Coples made an impression during his first practices with the Jets so it was only fair they return the favor in working out his four-year rookie contract. Terms haven't been released but he's expected to earn around $8.8 million.

Source: Jets agree with first-round pick Coples (6:27 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: The New York Jets and first-round pick Quinton Coples agreed to terms Thursday on a four-year contract, according to a league source.

Jets lock up first-rounder Quinton Coples (6:20 PM)
Fox Sports: The New York Jets have hammered out a four-year contract iwthfirst-round defensive end Quinton Coples, according to his agent,Chad Speck.

Cowboys, Raiders, Tebow fans rated 'most delusional' (6:09 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Sessler, Marc: When radio host Colin Cowherd unveiled his list of the most delusional fan bases in sports, he undoubtedly lost a few supporters -- especially in Dallas, Oakland and the House of Tebow.

Jets sign Quinton Coples (6:07 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: The Jets have their first-round draft pick in the fold. Quinton Coples, taken 16th overall by the Jets last month, has signed his rookie contract, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. It’s the standard first-round deal, a four-year contract with a fifth-year option. A defensive lineman out of North Carolina, Coples…

Former Jets punter: Mark Sanchez hasn't developed (5:34 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: Mark Sanchez has been on the receiving end of criticism from all side but the latest comes from former Jets punter -- now with the Giants -- Steve Weatherford who says the QB hasn't developed the way he should.

Reports: Jets DT Ellis agrees to plea (5:32 PM)
Fox Sports: New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis reportedly hasreached a plea agreement in a Virginia court that will reduce afelony charge to a misdemeanor.

Former Jets LB Vilma sues NFL commissioner (4:46 PM)
NY Post - By BRETT MARTEL: NEW ORLEANS -- Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The suit in U.S. District Court in New Orleans claims Goodell has made false statements about Vilma while discussing the NFL’s bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints. Goodell has...

Jets RB Joe McKnight says he pounded McDonald's to add 15 pounds in offseason (4:42 PM)
Fox Sports: Jets RB Joe McKnight gained 15 pounds offseason eating McDonald's

Jets Sign 7th-Round S Antonio Allen (4:39 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: The Jets have announced this afternoon that they have signed South Carolina safety Antonio Allen, their first selection in the seventh round of last month's draft. Allen (6'1", 210) was considered ...

Jets' Kenrick Ellis reportedly should avoid deportation (4:39 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: Kenrick Ellis faced possible deportation for his role in a 2010 assault, but after reaching a plea deal the second-year defensive lineman should be able to stay. Thursday Ellis plead guilty to a charge of assault and battery.

Tannenbaum doesn’t view Tebowmania as a negative (4:23 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: Jets G.M. Mike Tannenbaum joined PFT Live on Thursday to discuss a broad range of topics, including the one that everyone wants to discuss. Backup quarterback Tim Tebow. I asked Mike whether the reaction to the trade for Tebow was even bigger than the Jets had anticipated. “We had a good idea of what we…

Tebow fighting to halt sales of 'My Jesus' T-shirts (3:49 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Sessler, Marc: There isn't much that seems to upset Tim Tebow, but the Jets QB has taking a stand against a T-shirt manufacturer his lawyers claim is illegally using his name to peddle their garb.

PFT Live: Jets plan to use Tebow a lot (3:24 PM)
Pro Football Talk - NBCSports.com: Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum gives us the latest on his team. We take a look at the QB situation with Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow. Tannenbaum also gets into how draft picks are panning out on the depth charts. He also talks about the organization’s mindset during the off-season.

Jets' Mike Tannenbaum: Tim Tebow 'pretty unique' (3:13 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - NFL.com: Mike Tannenbaum knows acquiring Tim Tebow came with a certain level of hullabaloo, but he thinks it was worth it to make the team's offense more diverse.

PFT Live 05/17: Mike Tannenbaum, Mike Chappell (2:51 PM)
Pro Football Talk - PFT Editorial Staff: Mike Florio talks with Jets General manager, Mike Tannebaum about Tim Tebow’s role with the Jets this season and the Jets depth chart. Florio also talks with Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star about the Colts number one draft pick, Andrew Luck and the Colts rebuilding stage in the offseason.        

PFT Live: Mike Tannenbaum and Colts talk with Mike Chappell (11:51 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: There’s never a dull moment during the Jets offseason and we’ll speak to one of the men in the center of it on Thursday’s PFT Live. General Manager Mike Tannenbaum will join Mike Florio to talk about his team and there will even be a few questions about players not named Tim Tebow. We’ll try…

Jets' Tebow takes legal action against maker of ’MY Jesus’ T-shirts: report (11:49 AM)
NY Post: Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow is taking legal action against a company selling T-shirts featuring the words “MY Jesus” in a design similar to the “NY Jets” logo, TMZ reported Wednesday, citing a cease-and-desist letter from his lawyers. In a letter sent last month, lawyers for Tebow demanded that Cubby...

Tim Tebow’s lawyers go after makers of “My Jesus” shirts (10:44 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: A company that has made T-shirts printed with the words “My Jesus” in a design that looks like the “NY Jets” logo of Tim Tebow’s team is feeling the wrath of Tebow’s lawyers. The shirt doesn’t have Tebow’s name or likeness on it, but the company, CubbyTees.com, refers to the design as a “Tim Tebow…

Thursday morning one-liners (8:05 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Evan Silva: The Patriots have signed rookie WR Jeremy Ebert. Jets OL Vladimir Ducasse is practicing strictly at right tackle. Bengals QB Andy Dalton is getting stronger this spring. The College Football Hall of Fame has added an ex-Steeler. Colts RB Delone Carter is recovering from thumb surgery. Jaguars rookie Justin Blackmon is practicing at Z receiver…

Darrelle: Tim’s a ‘born leader’ (2:37 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Since Tim Tebow has become a Jet, we’ve heard he has been impressive in the weight room, impressive in the classroom and impressive on the field. Now he’s impressive even in the cafeteria. All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis gushed about Tebow, the Jets’ new quarterback, yesterday. He called him...

Jets’ new OL coach: Hunter’s our RT (2:22 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Rex Ryan is not the only one throwing hyperbole around the Jets headquarters these days. New offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo talked up beleaguered right tackle Wayne Hunter yesterday like he was coming off an All-Pro season. “One of the things that excited me most about this job was Wayne...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Tebow irked by 'My Jesus' shirts? (9:32 PM)
Fox Sports: Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow is taking legal action against acompany selling T-shirts featuring the words "MY Jesus" in a designsimilar to the "NY Jets" logo, TMZ reported Wednesday, citing acease-and-desist letter from his lawyers.

Jets RB McKnight bulks up -- with McDonald's (9:08 PM)
USA Today: Joe McKnight put on 16 pounds during the offseason, but the weight gain wasn't the result of the regimented plan one might think.

Revis latest to gush over Tebow's impact (8:34 PM)
USA Today: The Jets' perennial all-pro cornerback is the latest to sing the praises of the backup/successor to Sanchez, depending on what you believe.

No Hard Knocks for Redskins (8:27 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: In this craziest of NFL offseasons, only a small handful of teams make sense for the annual Hard Knocks assignment:  the Jets, Saints, Broncos, Colts, and Redskins. Cross the Redskins off the list. Appearing on Wednesday’s PFT Live, coach Mike Shanahan said that he’s not inclined to open the doors to cameras and microphones, because…

Revis raves about Tebow (7:23 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez has Joe Namath in his corner.  Jets backup quarterback/personal punt protector Tim Tebow enjoys the support of a guy who has slightly more pull in the locker room. Cornerback Darrelle Revis sees something special in Tebow.  “He’s a born leader, he really is,” Revis said Wednesday, via Rich Cimini of…

Jets' DeGuglielmo: Hunter starts 'until they shoot me' (7:14 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Sessler, Marc: The Jets have hired (yet another) quote machine. New O-line coach Dave DeGuglielmo met with the media Wednesday to talk about RT Wayne Hunter's future and "peeing in a pool." Read on.

Jets offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo sounds like his boss (6:46 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: The Jets hired Dave DeGuglielmo as Bill Callahan’s replacement at offensive line coach and his first press conference went a long way toward explaining why. DeGuglielmo and Rex Ryan must have gotten along famously when they met for an interview. DeGuglielmo met the media on Wednesday and most of the quotes, provided by Manish Mehta…

Darrelle Revis calls Tim Tebow a 'born leader' (5:22 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: Darrelle Revis and the rest of the Jets have caught Tebowmania. That's the only explanation for Revis fawning over Tebow's presence in the locker room -- and the lunch room.

Jets star CB Revis calls Tebow 'a born leader' (4:49 PM)
ESPN.Com - Rich Cimini: Tim Tebow exudes leadership -- even when he's chowing down in the New York Jets' cafeteria.

Hunter’s in a Connecticut State of Mind These Days (3:43 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy's Radar - Randy Lange: There’s definitely a little something about the Nutmeg State that is adding spice to Washington State native Wayne Hunter’s game. Offensive coordinator Tony Sparano, for example, has talked highly about what he wants to get this year out of Hunter, the Jets’ right tackle. And Hunter appreciates Sparano’s appreciation. “Tony knows I can play the [...]

Joe McKnight packed on 16 pounds thanks to McDonald’s (3:33 PM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: When Joe McKnight was a rookie with the Jets in 2010, he gained some notoriety for throwing up during his first practice with the team. The moment broadcast to millions on Hard Knocks, the kind of embarrassing moment that would probably make you fastidious about your diet in the future. That’s not the case with…

Mangold's Enjoying Sparano's New Offense (3:26 PM)
NYJets.Com - John Holt: Jets center Nick Mangold said the transition under new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has been nothing but positive thus far. Sparano replaced former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer ...

New York Jets Nick Mangold gets his chest wax on Jimmy Fallon (3:00 PM)
Fox Sports: Nick Mangold isn't afraid of anyone, but can he handle having hischest waxed on live television?

Bart Scott asks Tim Tebow to baptize him (2:10 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: The media has certainly embraced Tebowmania in New York, but lineback Bart Scott is accepting Tim Tebow into his life in unique fashion, asking for a baptism from the Jets free agent quarterback.

Namath: Jets' Sanchez is better than Tebow (1:49 PM)
USA Today: Hall of Famer now supports acquisition of Tebow but suggests Sanchez could be ready to lead a Super Bowl charge in Year 4.

Joe McKnight: McDonald's reason I gained 16 pounds (1:13 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Rosenthal, Gregg: Joe McKnight has had his struggles with conditioning. He's been working on his diet and trying to eat better, but that just hasn't paid off. Mainly because he's been eating "a lot of McDonald's."

Revis says Tebow has 'it' factor (11:16 AM)
Fox Sports: Darrelle Revis says Tim Tebow is a ''born leader'' who showspassion in everything he does — even when the New York Jets backupquarterback is "eating lunch."

Namath favors Sanchez over Tebow (11:02 AM)
Fox Sports: Joe Namath is a Mark Sanchez fan. Namath has made it clear hefavors Sanchez to be the starting quarterback over Tim Tebow forNamath's old team, the New York Jets.

Dustin Keller: Tony Sparano 'runs a tighter ship' (9:12 AM)
NFL.Com Jets - NFL.com: Dustin Keller already has noticed a difference between new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano and Brian Schottenheimer. The Jets TE said Sparano 'definitely runs a tighter ship than I've seen from anyone before.'

Wednesday morning one-liners (8:53 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Said Bills backup QB Vince Young of Ryan Fitzpatrick, “He’s our starting quarterback and I’m behind him 100 percent.” Here are 10 questions facing the Dolphins right now. Patriots WR Donte’ Stallworth says the year he was suspended from the NFL for killing a man while driving drunk made him appreciate football more. The Jets…

Namath sucks up to Sanchez (7:44 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio: Last year, former Jets quarterback Joe Namath made a habit out of bashing his former team, to the point where Namath expressed regret about his comments in late January.  (Of course, that didn’t stop Namath in March from expressing a belief that the Jets are too dysfunctional to attract Peyton Manning to town.) But Namath…

Dustin Keller: Sparano runs a tighter ship than Jets have seen before (7:00 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: In his four seasons with the Jets, tight end Dustin Keller hasn’t experienced a coach as intense and detail-oriented as new offensive coordinator Tony Sparano. “He definitely runs a tighter ship than I’ve seen from anyone before, and he’s not going to let anyone slip up,” Keller told the Star-Ledger. “I think that’s when problems…

Namath: Sanchez vs. Tebow a mismatch (1:34 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Jets legend Joe Namath thinks Mark Sanchez has nothing to worry about with Tim Tebow looking over his shoulder. Namath said if he were Sanchez, he’d be “tickled to death.” “Mark knows he’s a better quarterback, and bring on the competition.” Namath said last night at United Way...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

'Team T' Tames Trump, Wins Jets Golf Classic (8:47 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum and his foursome waited out the weather and tamed Trump today for victory in the eighth annual New York Jets Charity Golf Tournament. Team Tannenbaum managed a ...

Tim Tebow winning over Jets staff (6:03 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Sessler, Marc: The early returns on Tim Tebow out of New York are positive, with Jets aide Matt Cavanaugh raving over the QBs arm strength and mechanics. So what does this mean for Mark Sanchez?

Griffin Joins Ganaway as Bears in the Fold (4:45 PM)
NYJets.Com - Randy Lange: Make that a pair of Bears that are in the Jets' den. Former Baylor guard Robert Griffin — or, as he sometimes answers to, "Big Griff" or "RGII" — has signed his contract to join the Jets, one day a...

What Mark Sanchez must do to keep New York Jets' starting job (3:13 PM)
NFL.Com Jets - Brooks, Bucky: Whether the Jets want to admit it or not, this is a make-or-break year for Mark Sanchez. (Especially with Tim Tebow holding a clipboard ...) Bucky Brooks identifies areas where Sanchez must improve.

Jets coaches already smitten with Tim Tebow? (2:30 PM)
USA Today: Quarterbcks coach Matt Cavanaugh sings Tebow's praises while reflecting on the struggles Mark Sanchez must overcome after rocky 2011 season.

New York Jets' Top Three Offseason Concerns: Fan's View (12:54 PM)
Yahoo! Sports: The New York Jets deserve a ton of credit for convincing fans and the local media that the locker-room issues that cost the team a playoff spot in 2011 are a thing of the past.

Jets QBs coach: Tebow 'can be very good' (11:40 AM)
ESPN.Com - ESPN.com news services: Tim Tebow continues to receive high praise from the New York Jets assistant coaches who are preparing him for the 2012 season, with the latest compliments coming from quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh.

Kenrick Ellis due in court on felony charge in 2010 incident (10:21 AM)
NFL.Com Jets - NFL.com: The New York Jets knew nose tackle Kenrick Ellis eventually would face a felony charge carrying up to 20 years in prison or deportation if convicted, but the time has finally come. Ellis is expected in court Thursday.

Kenrick Ellis prepares for trial on malicious wounding charges (9:54 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: When the Jets took nose tackle Kenrick Ellis in the third round of the 2011 Draft, they did so knowing that he faced a trial on felony charges. Ellis has been accused of malicious wounding after an altercation with a man on the Hampton University campus. Ellis allegedly broke the man’s nose and jaw, although…

Tuesday morning one liners (9:15 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper: A group of Bills rookies took a tour of Western New York that included a stop at Niagara Falls. The Dolphins signed T Andrew McDonald after a tryout. Patriots rookies Dont’a Hightower and Chandler Jones are expected to play big roles on the defense this season. Coming to the Jets has introduced K Josh Brown…

Jets QB coach says Tim Tebow has good mechanics (8:30 AM)
Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith: Tim Tebow’s throwing mechanics have often been scrutinized and sometimes been scoffed at, but a man who knows better than most says Tebow’s mechanics are good. Jets quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh listed good mechanics as one of several attributes that he has liked seeing in his time working with Tebow. “I think he can be…

Jets: Rex more involved with ‘D’ (1:49 AM)
NY Post - By BRIAN COSTELLO: Jets coach Rex Ryan has slimmed down, but his defensive players say they are seeing a lot more of him. Cornerback Darrelle Revis and inside linebacker David Harris, appearing at Harris’ charity golf tournament yesterday, both said Ryan has been more actively involved in defensive meetings during the team’s...