Brett Favre getting introduced for the first time before the Jets / Redskins preseason game.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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Anything but a playoff appearance is unacceptable based on what they spent this off-season!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
New Stadium Information
All the information you need about the new stadium including: Timeline for purchasing seats, PSLs, pricing, benefits, etc... is at this link: http://www.newjetsstadium.com/
New Stadium Seating Chart & PSL Plan
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New York Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson at a news conference today unveiled seating options for New Jets Stadium opening in 2010. The plan includes no Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) on all 27,000 seats in the upper bowl, an auction that will give every fan the opportunity to bid on membership in the Coaches Club for access to the 2,000 best seats in the house, and the option for all PSL owners to finance their purchase over five years.
"Our goal with the New Jets Stadium is to create the best home field in football and provide a range of seating options," Johnson said at the news conference, held in the New Stadium Suites Sales Center located in the 50 Club at the Meadowlands.
"We listened to our fans in designing this plan. That is why we decided to have no PSLs in the entire upper bowl — including those on the 50-yard line."
The 2,000 Coaches Club seats, located between the 40-yard lines behind the Jets bench, will be sold exclusively through an auction to be held this fall. The auction will be open first to current season ticket holders, then to waitlist members, depending on availability.
"A seat in the Coaches Club," Johnson said, "is the closest thing to having a spot on the roster."
Of the remaining seats, those in the lower bowl and the mezzanine will have PSLs varying in price from $4,000 to $20,000, and those seats in the East and West Clubs and the Great Hall Club will have PSLs ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
The Jets have also developed an optional financing plan. After a 20 percent deposit due upon purchase, PSL owners may pay in installments over five years.
Each seating option has its benefits:
Upper Bowl — Clear view of high-definition scoreboards; wider concourses; cupholders at every seat; more concession stands; more restrooms.
Lower Bowl/Mezzanine — Reserved parking; more legroom; cupholders at every seat; wider tread area between rows for easier seat access and more comfortable viewing; option of purchasing tickets to certain other events and concerts (subject to terms and availability)
East/West Clubs and Great Hall Club — Reserved parking with dedicated access; private member-only entry into the stadium; private, enclosed, heated concourse; upscale cuisine offerings; exclusive access to one of two luxurious climate-controlled lounges with comfortable seating and flat-panel TVs; wider, cushioned seats with cupholders; seats designed by premier restaurant and hotel architect David Rockwell.
Coaches Club — All of the above club amenities plus on-field patio behind the home bench for exclusive field access; 20,000-square-foot football lounge; all food and non-alcoholic beverages included in season-ticket price; guaranteed right to purchase two seats per account for a Jets Super Bowl game; live viewing access of the head coach's postgame news conference; view of Jets players' hallway through a glass-enclosed hallway.
Aside from the auction, the sale of seats in the new stadium will use a priority system based first on seniority, according to Jets box office records, then on seat location. "That way," Johnson said, "our most loyal fans will always be at the front of the line."
Waitlist members will have the opportunity to purchase seats after season tickets holders. Depending on availability, season ticket holders will be able to upgrade to a Club Member PSL or to a PSL in the lower bowl or mezzanine end zone, or may purchase a seat that requires no PSL in the best available location.
The Jets' owner, who was accompanied at the news conference by club executive vice presidents Matt Higgins and Thad Sheely, also emphasized the other benefits available to all fans attending games, such as a new rail line to the stadium, wider traffic lanes, better tailgating and concerts on the plaza.
But Johnson's highest priorities have been to bring all Jets fans a new home stadium — the first in franchise history — and designed with them in mind, and to give every current season ticket holder who wants to purchase seats in the new stadium the opportunity to do so.
"My goal with the New Jets Stadium is to create the best home field in football," he said. "In 2010 that goal will be realized when all Jets fans can say, 'Finally, we're the home team.' "
Following the Coaches Club PSL auction in the fall, the sale of the other Club Member PSLs will follow in the winter. The remainder of the seats, including the seats with no PSLs, will be available in the spring of 2009.
Details on the New Jets Stadium seating and pricing plans will be available at www.newjetsstadium.com as they are finalized.
New York Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson at a news conference today unveiled seating options for New Jets Stadium opening in 2010. The plan includes no Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs) on all 27,000 seats in the upper bowl, an auction that will give every fan the opportunity to bid on membership in the Coaches Club for access to the 2,000 best seats in the house, and the option for all PSL owners to finance their purchase over five years.
"Our goal with the New Jets Stadium is to create the best home field in football and provide a range of seating options," Johnson said at the news conference, held in the New Stadium Suites Sales Center located in the 50 Club at the Meadowlands.
"We listened to our fans in designing this plan. That is why we decided to have no PSLs in the entire upper bowl — including those on the 50-yard line."
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Our New Cheerleader
There are rumors that this girl will be our new Fireman Ed. She was all over the scoreboard trying to lead the stadium in Jets Chants on Saturday night. Plus, they have her do stupid trivia and other nonsense. We'll see what happens on opening day if she can get 80,000+ people to go: J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets !
Monday, August 18, 2008
Favre's Jets Debut
Ya definitely can't complain missing just one pass, passing near 50 yards, throwing a TD, and energizing an entire franchise !
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Who Woulda Thought...
Who Woulda Thought That Chad Pennington in a Miami Dolphins Uniform Would be Facing Brett Favre in a New York Jets Uniform in the Season's Opener !
Friday, August 08, 2008
Favre Is Really A Jet !
It's so freggin real right now. It finally sunk in. Now, let's get that winning attitude that Favre brings and win a Super Bowl !
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Favre A Jet !
I was awaken at 12:30 am last night with the news that the Jets had acquired Brett Farve. I immediately turned on ESPN to hear more about it and then my brother called. I don't know how I feel about it as there are positives and negatives.
Positives:
- Favre is the all-time NFL passing leader and his coming off one of his best seasons of his career.
- We didn't give up much to get him, just a 4th rounder pick that will be a 3rd round pick if he takes 50% of the snapes this year. If he gets 70% of the snapes and we make the playoffs, it's only a 2nd round pick. And if he gets 80% of the snaps and we make the Super Bowl, it's a 1st rounder but hell, I'll take that deal.
- With all the money spent this off season, this makes us officially a "win-now" team.
- It's definitely an upgrade over Pennington's weak arm and Clemens inexperience.
- Favre's a proven winner, something we haven't had at QB since the Namath days.
- It takes some press away from the Giants who are Super Bowl Champions (which still hurts)
- He's a leader and throw for 28 TDs last year and won 13 of 16 games.
- He makes us a legitimate contender.
- The Jets get a star, a presence, and credibility at the QB position.
- The "Spygate" issues won't affect Favre.
- Favre plays best when the temperature dips below 34 degrees so let's hope winter comes early this year.
- Favre becomes the best QB in Jets history since Pat Ryan and Glenn Foley to wear the #4.
Negatives:
- Favre is 38 years old and will be 39 during the season. That's pretty old if you ask me.
- Favre worked out a ton in the off-season last year. I don't believe he did anything this off season so he could be out of shape.
- This makes Jets management look desperate that their jobs are in jeopardy.
- Favre is not a big-city guy so hopefully he can deal with New York.
- Favre retired once and is not on either of the teams he really wanted to play for - Green Bay or Minnesota. So, will his head be in the game?
- Favre has been playing in a system for many years and now has to learn a new system with the pre-season already kicking off tonight.
- Will this be just a one year decision for Farve and have the whole will he or won't he scenario going on all next year?
- How does this affect the development of Kellen Clemens?
- Was this done to really improve the team or to save Mangini's and Tannenbaum's jobs?
- Was this also done to east the brunt of the Jets officially announcing their PSL plan later this month?
- Will a 39 year old Farve and the Jets be able to beat Tom Brady and the Patriots?
- Is 1 month possible for Farve to get into shape, learn the playbook, and form some chemestry with his offensive line and his receivers?
- Favre still throws a ton of big interceptions and the wind does swirl in the Meadowlands.
- Favre is older than Mangini and Schottenheimer so hopefully he can listen to the youngsters when they design plays for him.
- Favre did look horrible in the NFC Championship game vs. the Giants last year. Will he be just as bad vs the Patriots in a big game?
- He's an old man...he could run out of gas in the 2nd half of the season.
- Isn't it smarter to develop a young QB to lead the team for 10 years as oppossed to renting an old one?
- The Jets don't have any commitment from Favre beyond 2008's season.
- It's been a long time since a Fevre season didn't end without a big interception.
- If he couldn't win the big game the last many years in Green Bay, what makes us think he can win that big game in New York?
- Favre is only 3-2 all-time at Giants stadium with 8 touchdowns.
- Favre is only 1-1 all-time vs. Tom Brady.
- Jets play Seattle (and Mike Holgrem) this year in Week #16 and he knows Favre's game very well.
- Is Favre on the Jets 17 years too late as we just missed him and got stuck with Brownagle back in 92'
- The Jets scoreboard will probably now have "There's Something About Mary" clips.
There are definitely more negatives here than positives. But, it's been over 40 years since the Jets won a Super Bowl. So, the Favre trade may not be the best move in the world but I do like that we are taking a risk. Maybe the risk will pay off and maybe it wont. But, if you just think about our QB position for this year only, Favre gives us a better chance to win than does Pennington and Favre. And if it pays off, the Jets are geniuses and I'll be happy as shit celebrating the first Super Bowl of my life. It should only happen !
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