Cheaters Part 2

I HATE these guys !

Those Cheaters !

The enemy gets busted cheating. Time to cut off Belechicken's nuts. Come on. They say he's the coaching "genius." Maybe because he's stealing plays of the opponent. I'm not saying we would have beaten them but maybe we would have touched Brady at least once all game !

Another Great Handshake !

My daddy taught me that when you shake someone's hands, you give them a firm grasp and look them in the eye. I guess Belechicken's dad taught him differently !

Let The Season Begin...

It was a nice sunny day. The Jets vs. The Patriots. The battle was set. The NFL was about to kick off the season and the grudge match for 1st place in the AFC East was about to begin. Soon after kickoff, the optimism faded and the chance for a positive outcome looked bleak.

The Jets started off nice with a few first downs but then stalled at midfield and punted deep. From there, this is where things go bad.

We had ZERO pass rush. Tom Brady could have stood back there all day looking for his receivers as we didn't put a hand on the guy all day long. And, when he wasn't throwing the ball, they were running for 6 yards a carry. Yup...the 2nd year of the 3-4 defense is working really well...NOT ! And, it was a learning experience for Darelle Revis as he was the lucky sucka to have to cover Randy Moss for half of the plays while David Barrett did just as bad in coverage. Moss wound up with 183 yards so that tells you how good our coverage was. But, I'm not going to fully blame the secondary. Part of the problem is that we don't have the personnel for the 3-4 system. And the other part is that we have NO pass rush. We haven't had a sack artist since John Abraham exited 2 years ago. When a QB doesn't get touched all day, he'll eventually find a receiver and Brady kept on finding them. Did we even send a blitz? I didn't see many of them all day.

We couldn't stop their offense. Once we blocked a field goal attempt or maybe they muffed it. They punted either once or not at all the entire game. I can't even remember. The worst was when we were down in the 4th, the Patriots had a 10.5 minute drive to officially seal the deal. We barely even forced 3rd down all game. They were getting 1st downs on 2nd down most of the game. It's one of the worst defensive games I've seen us play in a long time.

As for the offense, not good either. And, I'm not even blaming Pennington for the lack of offense. He had NO time to throw and was sacked on his ass 5 times. The issue is the offensive line. With Kendall gone, and Jacob Bender being inactive, we had in Adrien Clarke. Who the HELL is that? D'Brick and Mangold mixed with 2 inexperienced players resulted in no QB protection and no holes for the running game. If you can't protect the QB and can't run, you are not going to move the ball too well. And Chad played decently completing 16 of 22 for 167 yards and 2 TDs both to Coles. Thomas Jones, our new RB, gained 42 yards but there were really no holes for him to run through.

The Pennington injury was eerie. This team has NOT had luck on opening day. In 1999, Vinny tore his Achilles (against the Patriots). In 2005, it was Chad got hurt. Now, again, Chad was limping off the field and the crowd booed which he didn't deserve. But, I did cheer for Kellen Clemens who completed his first NFL pass. It was reminiscent of when Mo Lewis broke Drew Bledsoe and Tom Brady comes in to lead his team eventually to 3 Super Bowls. If Clemens is that guy, then hopefully it is a nice omen that the Patriots were the team to get Clemens onto the field. However, the season is young and I hope that Pennington is okay to play the Ravens on Sunday or it could be a long season.

The big killer of the game was starting off the 2nd half and giving up a 108 yard kickoff return. That was demoralizing to the team as well as the fans as we were now down by 14. Speaking of fans, where the HELL was Fireman Ed yesterday? Did they take him off payroll and replace him with the Jets Flight Crew? The Flight Crew did good but I still would have liked some loud J-E-T-S to get the team and crowd going.

The game was totally lopsided. We were outgained 431 yards to 227...OUCH ! Mangini is now 1-3 vs Belechick....OUCH !

The final score was 38 to 14 but could have easily been a lot worse. Hopefully they can re-group from this disaster or it could be a long season.

-- Birdman

New Stadium Pictures- B

New Stadium Pictures - A

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., September 5, 2007 - The owners of the New York Giants and the New York Jets officially broke ground today on the first stadium in history designed to be the permanent home of two NFL franchises. The $1.3 billion stadium—privately financed by Jets Development LLC and Giant Stadium LLC in a 50-50 joint venture—is scheduled for completion for the 2010 football season. It will seat 82,500 fans per game and host 20 NFL games per season, more than any other NFL stadium in the nation. It will also host numerous other events ranging from college football to international soccer, concerts and more.

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, State Senate President Richard Codey, New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority Chairman Carl Goldberg and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell joined Jets Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson, Giants President and CEO John Mara and Giants Chairman and Executive Vice President Steve Tisch to unveil the design and sign a steel beam to kick off major construction. Dozens of additional public officials and special guests were also on hand for the ceremony, which was emceed by NFL Network anchor Rich Eisen.

The new facility will boast improved parking and transit options, enhanced tailgating opportunities, a new plaza radiating from the stadium filled with fan-centric activities, an intimate seating bowl, and cutting edge sound and signage. The 2.1 million square foot facility, which occupies 40 acres, is designed to be the most innovative and memorable spectator environment in professional sports.

The sleek profile of the technologically advanced new stadium will transform its look game-to-game to reflect the color, spirit and heritage of each home team. The outward appearance of the stadium’s eight-level aluminum louvered exterior will be illuminated by the colors and iconic imagery of the team playing that day. This imagery will be projected on the spectacular Great Wall, a huge (40x400-foot) frieze of panels visible through the louvers as well as on 2,500 high-definition displays throughout the stadium plus, 18,000 square feet of video display and league-high, four jumbo video boards in the bowl.

"Ensuring that the stadium would feel like home to both teams and both groups of fans was our goal and also one of the biggest challenges in the design of the stadium. With a unique combination of design elements, both teams will now be at home at the epicenter of football in a setting unmatched anywhere in the country," said Giants Chairman and Executive Vice President Steve Tisch. "Our ability to transform the building overnight also extends to meet the needs not only of each team on game day but can become a neutral building on non-game days."

Jets chairman and CEO Woody Johnson said, "Every aspect of a Sunday at the stadium will be radically different before fans even step foot inside. Improved highway access and redesigned parking lots will make the trip to the Meadowlands more efficient. A brand new rail facility will also provide fans a quick and convenient travel alternative. Once at the stadium, fans will enjoy enhanced tailgating opportunities and a new plaza filled with activities for fans of all ages."

Giants president and chief executive officer John Mara said, "The design of stadium and the seating bowl allows our fans the continued intimate feel of the current Giants Stadium, a characteristic that our players and fans love. Just like it is now for our fans, the open sightlines throughout will be enhanced by the four spectacular video screens in each corner. In addition, cutting edge sound systems, digital boards and electronic signage will work together to form an experience where everything has its place. The live experience will be unmatched anywhere in the NFL."

"We may dig up only a symbolic amount of dirt at today’s groundbreaking but this event actually represents a massive mobilization of resources, time, and energy," Governor Corzine said. "For me, this new stadium exemplifies the very best in public-private partnerships. The Jets, the Giants, and the State of New Jersey have developed a genuinely collaborative relationship to create the flagship stadium of the National Football League. This relationship is unique in the annals of the NFL and will create the best total fan experience in the league—bar none. Moreover, the combination of the new stadium and the extraordinary Xanadu entertainment and retail complex here will form the most distinctive, enjoyable, and exceptional family destination—right here in New Jersey."

"The stadium is a huge investment in the future of the Meadowlands and will anchor its overall revitalization," added State Senate President Richard Codey. "This world-class facility will be a beacon for the metropolitan region, attracting people for all types of events and providing fans with something to cheer about. New Jersey deserves nothing less."

"We are proud to call the Giants and Jets our home teams, today, and for years to come," said Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts. "But the Meadowlands won’t only be an attraction on game days; it will serve as a year round destination for the entire tri-state area because of a brand new rail facility right in the heart of the Meadowlands Complex."

"It has been a pleasure to observe both franchises work together as true partners," said NJSEA Chairman Carl Goldberg. "Today’s announcement against the backdrop of construction on the new stadium is a testament to the joint vision of both teams to create a venue that will showcase the very best of the NFL and will complement Xanadu and the entire Meadowlands Complex."

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said, "This partnership between the Jets and Giants is unique not only for the NFL but in all of sports. A 100% privately financed stadium by two teams is unprecedented. Given the attention to detail that the ownership and their front office teams are putting into this stadium, it promises to be a first-class facility for Giants and Jets fans and a showcase for the NFL."

360 Architects, led by George Heinlein, is the design architect for the project and EwingCole is the architect of record. The world-renowned design team also includes wayfinding and fan experience designer Bruce Mau of Bruce Mau Design as well as interior designer David Rockwell of The Rockwell Group. Construction of the project is led by Skanska AB. The owners’ representative is Tishman Lehrer.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW STADIUM

Approaching the Stadium

Newly configured parking lots and easier access to parking through improved traffic patterns will make for smoother and shorter rides to and from the stadium. Access lanes into the Meadowlands will nearly triple from 16 to more than 40.

For maximum efficiency the parking lots will provide more than 27,500 spaces and will radiate from the stadium with more direct, easier access through road circulation improvements, the introduction of inner and middle loop road systems and dedicated areas for permit and non-permit parking.

But driving won’t be the only way to get to the stadium. A brand new rail facility will drop fans right at the front door giving thousands of patrons a quick, convenient travel alternative. Fans can travel to the new stadium via the rail link from New York’s Penn Station or Newark’s Penn Station in under 20 minutes. Plus, Metro North and other regional rail carriers are working on a one-seat ride to the new stadium.

Tailgating and the Plaza

Before and after the game there will be a whole new set of reasons to arrive early and stay late.
A 300,000 square-foot outdoor plaza will surround the entire stadium--filled with fan-centric activities and concessions including merchandise, new food and beverage options, restroom facilities and pre-game entertainment. From the biggest and best barbecue you’ll ever see to interactive games that pit you against your favorite NFL players - there will be something fun for fans of all ages.

Also planned for the future are new tailgating zones that will be linked to the stadium through pedestrian connections and offering fans ever-more ways to enjoy the hours before kick-off.

Inside the Stadium

A 400-foot-long and 40-foot-high Great Wall featuring brightly colored branding images of each team will serve as the grand entrance for game-day patrons.

Once inside the stadium, fans will encounter a dozen 16x9-foot, high-definition video displays spread throughout the seven concourses and the outside Plaza. Team stores will house 15,000 square feet of merchandise. Sponsor areas will occupy another 20,000 square feet of themed activities. Restaurants and bars will be spread around the building’s interior. The two main concourses will expand in to sizes ranging from 35-feet-wide to 70-feet-wide to accommodate fans as they enter, leave or congregate. Concession stands and restrooms will be located throughout the stadium.

When fans reach their seats, they will find a bowl design that strives to maintain the intimate feel of the current Giants Stadium, with front row seating only 46 feet from the field’s sidelines, uncompromised sightlines and unrestricted views for punts and to the scoreboards. A special field-level club between the 40-yard lines will provide fans even closer views of the gridiron and play host to post-game press conferences. Cutting edge sound systems, digital boards and electronic signage as well as massive 40x130 foot LED video screens in each of the four stadium corners will keep fans inspired by the best action and information.

Brady Baby's Name Revealed

BOSTON (Aug. 28) - New England quarterback Tom Brady's newborn son has the initials JET.

Actress Bridget Moynahan announced Tuesday the name of their son - John Edward Thomas Moynahan - saying Brady arrived in Los Angeles in time for the child's birth last week.

"Bridget is very thankful for a happy baby, excited about being a mother, and very pleased that the father, Tom Brady, was able to be there for the birth," publicist Gary Mantoosh told The Associated Press.

Moynahan and Brady split up late last year after a three-year relationship. Brady has been dating supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

Brady, 30, has led the Patriots to three NFL titles and is a two-time Super Bowl MVP. New England opens its regular season against the rival New York Jets on Sept. 9.

Mantoosh didn't give any other details, including the size of the baby or whether Thomas was in honor of his father.

"Both mother and baby are at home, happy and healthy," he said.

Brady flew to California for the birth and returned to his team a few days later for a preseason game.

Moynahan, 36, is a former model who has starred in films and television shows.

Jets Cut 8 !

The biggest name that was released belonged to WR-KR Tim Dwight, who had been on the Physically Unable to Perform list all summer. Dwight was beginning his second season with the Jets and is in his 10th NFL season. He was trying to come back from an injury that landed him on injured reserve last season.

Others who were released: DE Darrell Adams, DT Zarnell Fitch, RB Tony Hollings, CB Rayshaun Kizer, WR Dante Ridgeway, OL Nick Smith and WR Juan Wong. That brings the Jets to 75 active roster players a day ahead of the NFL's cutdown to that number.

Let's Not SInk !

It's a BIG preseason game for the Jets. The past game was so ugly that I pray that they don't sink like the Titanic this weekend vs. the Giants. I really hope they play better or it could be a long season !

The Church Of Pennintology

The Church Of Pennintology must have been closed on Friday night due to the thunderstorms as the Jets and Chad looked as bad as it could possibly get ! The good thing is, that is can only get better...right ???

Can It Be That Broadway Joe Is A Grandpa?

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath visits with his new granddaughter, Natalia, and her mom, Olivia, and Natalia's Aunt Jessica (right). Natalia was born May 21 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Grandpa Joe says he's 'very happy.'

Can it be that Broadway Joe is a grandpa?
By Jose Lambiet, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 15, 2007

It's weird to have the name Joe Namath and the word "grandpa" in the same sentence, but there it is.

Football legend Namath, the 1970s sex symbol and fur-wearing pop culture icon, has been made a grandfather with the birth of a little girl to his little girl.

Olivia Namath, 16, quietly gave birth to Natalia Namath on May 21 at Good Samaritan Hospital in WPB. Both mom and baby are doing fine.

Broadway Joe deemed himself "very happy" when Page Two caught up with him at his home in Tequesta to ask about his granddaughter. Wearing only a T-shirt and shorts, the overly tanned Namath quieted his four dogs, including a Weimaraner and a Chihuahua, on the steps of his Intracoastal home before flashing a huge Pepsodent smile.

"There are some things in life that are wonderful, and this is one of them," the 64-year-old former New York Jets QB and actor said. He transformed a wing of his home, in the Bay Harbor neighborhood, for Olivia and baby Natalia. "I'm just happy that everyone's healthy."
He declined to answer more questions.

Olivia is Joe Willie's youngest child with ex-wife Tatiana, whom in divorced in 1999. They have another daughter, 21-year-old Jessica.

Joe Namath is mostly known for guaranteeing a victory in Super Bowl III in 1969 against the overwhelming favorites, the Baltimore Colts. The guarantee quickly entered NFL lore, and Namath was among the era's most prolific pitchmen and TV analysts.

Namath, whose love for New York's nightlife was legendary, is semiretired after a boozy sideline TV appearance during a 2003 game in which he put the moves on female reporter Suzy Kolber.

Revis Finally Signs

After our longest contract holdout since Keyshawn Johnson, the Jets finally sign Revis and rumor has it that we got the 6th year we were looking for. Now, let's see what this kid can do !

Our 2007 Flight Crew !

Meet our 2007 Jets Flight Crew ! Nice huh !

Jets Crocs

Also need to order these Crocs this weekend as so many people keep on making fun of my purple Crocs !

Jets DVD

I can't believe I've owned this DVD for over a week already and haven't had a chance to watch. Hopefully I'll be able to view a few segments this weekend !

Curtis: The Numbers Tell All

The numbers tell it all on how GREAT Curtis Martin really was:

1.) 56 100-yard rushing games, 43 as a Jet, in the regular season

2.) Pro Bowl in 1995, '96, '98, 2001, 2004

3.) Ran for more than 1,000 yards in each of first 10 seasons, a record he shares with Barry Sanders.

4.) Won 2004 rushing title with 1,697 yards, one more than Seattle's Shaun Alexander.

5.) Has a "perfect" passer rating of 158.3 with two TD completions on two career attempts (both to Wayne Chrebet) with an average of 18 yards per attempt.

6.) 14,101 rushing yards in 11 active seasons ranks fourth in NFL history, ranking behind only Emmitt Smith (18,355), Walter Payton (16,726) and Barry Sanders (15,269).

7.) 3,298 carries rank thrid in NFL history.

8.) 100 touchdowns (90 rushing, 10 receiving) tied with Franco Harris for 19th all-time.

9.) 90 rushing touchdowns rank him tied for 12th with Eric Dickerson.

10.) 484 receptions for 3,329 yards & 10 touchdowns.

11.) 17,430 yards from scrimmage

12.) 10,302 rushing yards and 2,560 carries are Jets records.

13.) Eligible for Hall of Fame in 2012.

14.) 1995 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

15.) 1995 UPI AFL-AFC Rookie of the Year

16.) Ranks 7th all-time in yards from scrimmage

17.) Won the FedEx Ground Player of the Year Award in 2004.

18.) Win the Bart Starr Award in 2006.

19.) 7 Consecutive Years of 1100+ Yards Rushing

Seems Just Like Yesterday...

Seems like just yesterday when in 1998, Curtis Martin officially became a NY Jet. Now, as he retires, his is one of the great Jets of all-time !

Curtis Officially Retires

Curtis Martin, the best Jet since Joe Namath, retired today. He finished with 14,101 yards rushing in 11 active seasons, ranking behind only Emmitt Smith (18,355), Walter Payton (16,726) and Barry Sanders (15,269). His 3,518 carries are third on the NFL's career list, and his 90 rushing touchdowns rank him tied for 12th with Eric Dickerson. Martin was also a versatile offensive weapon throughout his career, catching 484 passes for 3,329 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Mangini On The Red Carpet

First a cameo on the Sopranos and now he's hanging out w/ Chris Rock at the premiere of of that stupid "Chuck & Larry" film ! Let's hope he now starts working on GAME PLANS with training camp opening today!

Happy Friday !

Just wanted to brighted up your day. It's Friday ! And, yes, what a nice ass !

Movie Promo?

Kevin James stops promoting his new AWFUL movie w/ Adam Sandler to hold up his new Jets Insider Shirt !

Take A Drink !

How delicious....Neon Leon (Washington) Kool-Aid !

Flash...Ahh, Ahh...

I just saw this somewhere on the web and had to post it. A classic picture (mocked up of course) but I love it !

It's Hot Out There

It's gonna be 90+ degrees outside today. Make sure you put on your shades!

March Of The Penquin

A classic cartoon from last season !

Curtis Restructures

The New York Daily News reports Curtis Martin recently re-did his contract.

Martin agreed to void the 2008 and 2009 seasons and reduced his salary for this year from $3.25 million to the veteran's minimum of $820,000. The Jets had been well under the salary cap but Martin is probably bracing to retire and wanted to make sure he wasn't any extra burden on the organization.

Mangini On Sopranos

I'm just glad that Tony didn't whack Eric !

Parking Mess

It's gonna be a MESS for 4 years until this stadium is built. It could be the END of tailgating as we know it until the current stadium is demolished !

Jets Golf Classic

For Just $10,000 bucks, you can be an Emerald sponsor !!!

Keyshawn Retires !

Just Shut Up And Go Golfing Now !

Mangini On The Pat's Signing Of Randy Moss

Jets Sign Free Agents

The Jets have stuck their hand in the pot and pulled away 11 of those undrafted rookies:

Brett Ratliff, QB, Utah; Mark Zalewski, LB, Wisconsin; Kevin McCullough, LB, Cincinnati; Mike DeVito, DL, Maine; Matt King, DL, Maine; Andrew Wicker, G, Mississippi; Dominic Moran, G, Western Michigan; Kyle Steffes, RB, North Dakota State; Jesse Allen, FB, Virginia Tech and Dustin Osborn, WR, Colorado State.

Think any will make the team ???

Jets Draft 4 Players

The New York Jets were involved in the first trade of the 2007 NFL Draft. The Gang Green traded their #25 overall selection, #59 selection (2nd round) and #164 selection (5th round) for Carolina's #14 overall and #191 overall (6th round). With the acquired from the Panthers #14 overall the Jets selected CB Darrelle Revis from the University of Pittsburgh. Revis, 6'0", 197 lbs can also play at free safety and return punts.

Revis played in all 12 games with 11 starts as a true freshman in 2004 recording 49 total tackles, 0.5 tackle for loss, two interceptions, 12 pass breakups, and one forced fumble to earn freshman All-American accolades. In 2005, he became a first team All-Big East performer after starting all 11 games and posting 41 total tackles, one tackle for loss, four interceptions, nine pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick. Revis once again started all 12 contests in 2006 and registered 39 total tackles including four for loss, two inceptions (both returned for touchdowns), and four pass breakups garnering his second straight All-Big East first team selection. Over the course of the past three seasons, Revis has also returned 54 punts for 555 yards (10.3 average) and two touchdowns (79 and 73 yards).

The New York Jets exchanged draft picks again, as they traded their #63 overall (2nd round), #89 overall (3rd round) and #191 overall (6th rounf) for Green Bay's #47 overall (2nd round) and #235 overall (7th round). Then, with their #47 overall pick, the Gang Green selected LB David Harris from Michigan.

According to ESPN's Draft Guide, David Harris, 6'2", 239 lbs, is the third best inside linebacker in the draft. He has good instincts and great motor. He, however, lacks in pass coverage skills and speed (ran 40 yards in 4.59 seconds at the Scouting Combine).

In 33 games at Michigan, Harris started 25 times. He closed out his career with 196 tackles (136 solos), 4.0 sacks for minus-29 yards and 20 stops for losses of 68 yards. He caused 3 fumbles and recovered another. He gained 8 yards on an interception return and also deflected 4 passes.

Overall, this is a solid pick, as the Jets chose a quality player and someone who can play inside in their 3-4 defense.

In the 6th round, the Gang Green selected OT Jacob Bender from Nicholls State. Bender, 6'6", 316 lbs is a solid prospect who did not allow a single sack in his senior season and produced eight touchdown-resulting blocks.

Later, in the 7th round, the Jets chose WR Chansi Stuckey from Clemson. Stuckey is 5'10", 185 lbs, very fast (40 yards in 4.34 seconds) and can also return punts. In 38 games at Clemson, including 31 as a receiver, Stuckey started 30 times. He ranks sixth in school history with 141 receptions and eighth with 1,760 yards (12.5 avg.), including seven touchdowns. He added 261 yards and two scores on 48 carries (5.4 avg.) and completed 11 of 25 passes (44.0 percent) for 97 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He gained 229 yards on 31 punt returns (7.4 avg.), including a score and picked up 39 yards on two kickoff returns. He also accounted for 2,289 all-purpose yards on 222 touches, an average of 60.24 yards per game. ESPN Draft Guide projected Stuckey to be drafted in the 3rd round.

2007 Jets Schedule

Sep 9 New England 1:00pm
Sep 16 @Baltimore 4:15pm
Sep 23 Miami 1:00pm
Sep 30 @Buffalo 1:00pm
Oct 7 @N.Y. Giants 1:00pm
Oct 14 Philadelphia 1:00pm
Oct 21 @Cincinnati 4:05pm
Oct 28 Buffalo 4:05pm
Nov 4 Washington 1:00pm
Week 10 BYE
Nov 18 Pittsburgh 1:00pm
Nov 22 @Dallas 4:15pm
Dec 2 @Miami 1:00pm
Dec 9 Cleveland 4:15pm
Dec 16 @New England 1:00pm
Dec 23 @Tennessee 4:15pm
Dec 30 Kansas City 8:15pm

New Jets Training Facility

Hunter Roberts Construction Group is currently providing preconstruction services for the new facility which will be located on a former Exxon research site that is being redeveloped by a partnership of Gale and the Rockefeller Group. The 26-acre site will house a two-story campus building containing both training facilities for the players and the corporate headquarters for the entire Jets organization. Attached to the campus building is a clearspan fieldhouse, housing a full artificial turf practice field with adequate headroom for practice for the team’s "special teams". Adjacent to the campus building are three natural turf fields and an additional artificial turf field, as well as parking, stormwater retention, and an equipment shed for the field maintenance equipment. During the next phase of the project, Hunter Roberts Construction Group will be providing construction management services.

COMPLETION DATE
June, 2008

Jets Turkey Classic !

The NFL announced that the New York Jets will travel to Dallas on the Thanksgiving Day to take on the Cowboys in the annual Thanksgiving Classics.