The Ultimate Office

I wish I had an extra room to display all my Jets stuff like this guy. Right now, 97% of my Jets stuff is in boxes. When I win Friday's mega millions, I'm making my Jets room !

Happy Memorial Day Weekend !

Have a great weekend. We are still 0-0 and tied for first place !

Kellen The Future?

If Chad can't come back and throw, I'd give serious thought to let Kellen Clemens get a crack at the starting job. We are gonna suck anyway so let the guy learn on the field instead of on the sidelines. Troy Aikman was 1-15 his first year as a rookie but learned the game on the field instead of the sideline. Give this guy a chance !

Happy Beleated Cinco De Mayo !

Totally forgot to send this out this past Friday. Who's got some chips ???

Comeback Chad?

It will be interesting if Chad comes back. With some new offensive line protection, if he can throw, the offense won't be terrible. However, if he can't, then I'm for letting Kellen take the snaps as that would be more beneficial than having Patrick Ramsey play QB. A season w/ Patrick Ramsey reminds me of a season with Tony Eason from back in the day. I'm ready for footbal season alrady !

Drink Up...This Is Our Team

THE NEW YORK JETS

Offense (44):
QB (6): Pennington, Ramsey, Clemens*, Bollinger, Kingsbury, Tutt
RB (7): Martin, Blaylock, Houston, L. Washington*, Butler, D. Moore, Gilbert
FB (4): Askew, Lawton, Pociask*, Warren
WR (8): Coles, McCareins, Cotchery, Dwight, B. Smith*, Ridgeway, Witherspoon, Chrebet**
TE (4): Baker, Jolley, Dreessen, Watje
OT (5): Ferguson*, Jones, Clement, Cavka, Blanton
OG (6): Kendall, B. Moore, Nienhuis, Morley, Snell, King
C (4): Mangold*, Teague, Katnik, Missant

Defense (38):
DE (7): Ellis, von Oelhoffen, T. Johnson, Ball, W. Thompson, Adams, Bailey
DT (5): Robertson, Pope, Pouha, Adams*, McChesney
OLB (5): Hobson, Kassell, Thomas, McClover, Costanzo
ILB (7): Vilma, Barton, Chatham, Schlegel*, Enzor, Myers, White
CB (8): Dyson, Barrett, Miller, Strait, D. Coleman*, D. Johnson, Taylor, Johnson
S (6): E. Coleman, Rhodes, Maddox, E. Smith*, R.Washington, J. Thomspon

Special Teams (4):
LS (1): Dearth
K (1): Nugent
P (2): Graham, Fitzpatrick

Injured Reserve (0)

Practice Squad (0)

Total Roster: 86

*Denotes that player has not yet signed a contract.
**Expected to retire after June 1st.

2006 NFL Draft Picks:
1st Round Pick (NYJ) - 4th overall - D'Brickashaw Ferguson (OT)
1st Round Pick (DEN) - 29th overall; acquired in John Abraham 3-way trade - Nick Mangold (C)
2nd Round Pick (DAL) - 49th overall; acquired from Dallas - Kellen Clemens (QB)
3rd Round Pick (PHI) - 76th overall; acquired from Philadelphia - Anthony Schlegel (ILB)
3rd Round Pick (Compensation) - 97th overall - Eric Smith (S)
4th Round Pick (NYJ) - 103rd overall - Brad Smith (RB/WR/QB)
4th Round Pick (KC) - 117th overall; acquired as compensation for HC Herman Edwards (KC) - Leon Washington (RB)
5th Round Pick (DAL) - 150th overall; acquired from Dallas - Jason Pociask (TE)
6th Round Pick (WAS) - 189th overall; acquired from Dallas - Drew Coleman (CB)
7th Round Pick (PHI) - 220th overall; acquired from Philadelphia - Titus Adams (DT)

2006 Undrafted Free Agent Signings:
Adams, Darrell - Villanova - Defensive end
Bailey, Craig - Nevada - Defensive end
Blanton, Ed - UCLA - Offensive Lineman
Costanzo, Blake - Lafayette - Outside Linebacker
Fitzpatrick, D.J. - Notre Dame - Punter
Gilbert, Ryan - Houston - Runningback
Johnson, Jovon - Iowa - Cornerback
Moore, DonTrell - New Mexico - Runningback
Thompson, Jamie - Oklahoma State - Safety
Thomspon, Will - Georgia - Defensive end
Tutt, Stacy - Richmond - Quarteback / H-Back
Watje, Brian - San Jose State - Tight end
White, Brian - Virginia - Inside Linebacker

NFL Europe (8):
Butler, Terry (RB)
Cavka, Marko (OT)
King, Michael (OG)
Kingsbury, Kliff (QB)
Missant, Charles (C)
Snell, Isaac (OG)
Taylor, James (DB)
Witherspoon, Jovan (WR)

Unrestricted Free Agents For '06 Offseason:
Abraham, John (DE) - Franchise tagged, traded to Atlanta
Baker, Chris (TE) - Re-signed
Brown, Mark (LB) - Free Agent
Goodwin, Jonathan (OL) - Signed with New Orleans
Gragg, Scott (OT) - Retired, Head Coach of a Oregon high school team
Reed, James (DT) - Free Agent
Testaverde, Vinny (QB) - Intends on retiring
Wright, Kenyatta (LB) - Free Agent

Players That Still Count Against the 2006 Cap but aren't on the Team:
Abraham, Donnie (CB) - Retired
Fabini, Jason (OT) - Cut, on Dallas
Fiedler, Jay (QB) - Cut, Free Agent
Gardner, Barry (LB) - Cut, Free Agent
Law, Ty (CB) - Cut, Free Agent
Legree, Lance (DT) - Cut, Free Agent
Mawae, Kevin (C) - Cut, on Tennessee
Mickens, Ray (CB) - Cut, on Cleveland
Pagel, Derek (S) - Cut, Free Agent
Sowell, Jerald (FB) - Cut, on Tampa Bay

Coaching Staff:
Eric Mangini, Head Coach
Brian Schottenheimer, Offensive Coordinator
Bob Sutton, Defensive Coordinator
Mike Westhoff, Special Teams Coordinator
Markus Paul, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Brett Bech, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Rick Lyle, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Andy Dickerson, Coaches Assistant
Jason Michael, Offensive Quality Control
Jimmy Raye, Running Backs Coach
Sam Gash, Assistant Running Backs/Special Teams Coach
Noel Mazzone, Wide Receivers Coach
Richie Anderson, Assistant Wide Receivers Coach/ Co-Tight Ends Coach
Tony Wise, Offensive Line Coach
Mike Devlin, Assistant Offensive Line Coach/Co-Tight Ends Coach
Jason Mandolesi, Defensive Quality Control
Corwin Brown, Defensive Backs Coach
Denny Marcin, Defensive Line Coach
Bryan Cox, Assistant Defensive Line Coach
Jim Herrmann, Linebackers Coach

Transaction History:
03/13/06: LB Matt Chatham signed (NE)
03/14/06: DE Kimo Von Oelhoffen signed (PIT)
03/17/06: QB Patrick Ramsey acquired in exchange for a 6.4 (#173 overall)
03/21/06: WR Tim Dwight signed (NE)
03/21/06: DE John Abraham sent to Atlanta. Atlanta sends 1.15 (#15 overall) to Denver. Denver sends 1.29 (#29 overall) to New York. Denver sends 3.29 (#93 overall) and a future pick to Atlanta.
03/24/06: TE Chris Baker signed (NYJ)
03/24/06: FB Micheal Warren signed (N/A)
03/27/06: DT Monsanto Pope signed (DEN)
03/27/06: New York Jets announce they received 3.33 (#97 overall) as a compensation draft pick
03/29/06: CB Andre Dyson signed (SEA)
04/04/06: S Victor Green signs with intent to retire as a Jet (NO)
04/10/06: LB Brad Kassell signed (TEN)
04/12/06: C Trey Teague signed (BUF)
04/19/06: OT Anthony Clement signed (SF)
04/28/06: TE Corey Lamkin waived
04/29/06: OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson drafted 1.4 (#4 overall)
04/29/06: C Nick Mangold drafted 1.29 (#29 overall)
04/29/06: New York Jets announce they trade 2.3 (#35 overall) to Washington Redskins in exchange for 2.21 (#53 overall), 6.20 (#189 overall), and a 2007 2nd-round pick
04/29/06: New York Jets announce they trade 2.21 (#53 overall), 6.20 (#189 overall), and 7.3 (#211 overall) to Dallas Cowboys in exchange for 2.17 (#49 overall)
04/29/06: QB Kellen Clemens drafted 2.17 (#49 overall)
04/29/06: New York Jets announce they trade 3.7 (#71 overall) to Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 3.12 (#76 overall) and 7.12 (#220 overall)
04/29/06: ILB Anthony Schlegel drafted 3.12 (#76 overall)
04/29/06: S Eric Smith drafted 3.33 (#97 overall)
04/30/06: WR Brad Smith drafted 4.6 (#103 overall)
04/30/06: RB Leon Washington drafted 4.20 (#117 overall)
04/30/06: New York Jets announce they trade 5.5 (#138 overall) to Dallas Cowboys in exchange for 5.18 (#150 overall) and 6.20 (#189 overall)
04/30/06: TE Jason Pociask drafted 5.18 (#150 overall)
04/30/06: CB Drew Coleman drafted 6.20 (#189 overall)
04/30/06: DT Titus Adams drafted 7.12 (#220 overall)
05/01/06: TE Matt Chila waived
05/01/06: OL Ed Blanton signed (UDFA)
05/01/06: RB DonTrell Moore signed (UDFA)
05/01/06: LB Blake Costanzo signed (UDFA)
05/01/06: P DJ Fitzpatrick signed (UDFA)
05/01/06: DE Will Thompson signed (UDFA)
05/02/06: RB Ryan Gilbert signed (UDFA)
05/02/06: DE Craig Bailey signed (UDFA)
05/02/06: DE Darrell Adams signed (UDFA)
05/03/06: S Jamie Thompson signed (UDFA)
05/03/06: TE Brian Watje signed (UDFA)
05/03/06: QB Stacy Tutt signed (UDFA)
05/03/06: DB Jovon Johnson signed (UDFA)05/03/06: LB Brian White signed (UDFA)

Building The Team: Draft Day Trade Recap

New York Jets announce they trade 2nd round, 3rd pick (#35 overall) to Washington Redskins in exchange for 2nd round, 21st pick (#53 overall), 6th round, 20th pick (#189 overall), and a 2007 2nd-round pick.

New York Jets announce they trade 2nd round, 21st pick (#53 overall), 6th round, 20th pick (#189 overall), and 7th round, 3rd pick (#211 overall) to Dallas Cowboys in exchange for 2nd round, 17th pick (#49 overall).

New York Jets announce they trade 3rd round, 7th pick (#71 overall) to Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for 3rd round,12th pick (#76 overall) and 7th round 12th pick (#220 overall)

New York Jets announce they trade 5th round, 5th pick (#138 overall) to Dallas Cowboys in exchange for 5th round, 18th pick (#150 overall) and 6th round.20th pick (#189 overall)

Kiper's Draft Grade

New York Jets: GRADE: B-
I thought the Jets reached late on the first day with linebacker Anthony Schlegel and safety Eric Smith. They did do a good job of building an offensive line with tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and center Nick Mangold. Running back Leon Washington was a nice second-day pick. Former Missouri QB Brad Smith went on the second day, but I'm not sure where he will fit in. Defensive tackle Titus Adams was a really good pick in the seventh round and I thought he could have gone a bit higher.

The Brick

THE PICKS:
1 4(4) D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT VIRGINIA
1 29(29) Nick Mangold OC OHIO STATE
2 17(49) Kellen Clemens QB OREGON
3 12(76) Anthony Schlegel ILB OHIO STATE
3 33(97) Eric Smith S MICHIGAN STATE
4 6(103) Brad Smith WR MISSOURI
4 20(117) Leon Washington RB FLORIDA STATE
5 18(150) Jason Pociask TE WISCONSIN
6 20(189) Drew Coleman CB TCU
7 12(220) Titus Adams DT NEBRASKA

Who's Our Choice ?

Kevin Arnold sits and ponders who we will take in tomorrow's draft. I have NO clue what is gonna happen. You know Bush is the #1 pick. After that, it's anyone's guess. The Saints can trade the pick OR draft either Mario Williams or D'Brickshaw Fergueson. Then, the Titans will take either Vince Young or Matt Leinart. Who knows. That leaves the Jets with a choice of either Super Mario or D'Brickshaw depending on who was drafted before them OR Young or Leinart but suppossedly the Jets do NOT want Young. Then, there are also rumors that we could go with AJ Hawk to pair up with Vilma on Defense or draft the Tight End, Vernon Davis to help the offense. Depending on if the Jets do not take a QB, there are rumors that they could package their #29 and #35 to trade up to around the #13 to draft Jay Cutler. So many things can happen that is could be a crazy afternoon and it will get crazier once the Devils/Rangers and Nets/Pacers begin both at 3:00. At least Mets/Braves isn't until night time. What a Super Saturday it will be (knock on wood) !!!

Mel Kiper Rips The Jets For Their Pick In His Mock Draft

From The Sports Pickle

NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper, Jr., criticized the New York Jets today for their pick in his most recent mock draft.

“I just don’t understand why they would take D’Brickashaw Ferguson, an offensive tackle, with the fourth pick in my mock draft when they have far greater needs than help on the offensive line,” said Kiper. “Ferguson will be a solid pro, but this mock draft mistake by the Jets is just another in a long line of draft errors made by the organization. As sad as it is, I can’t say I’m surprised I made them make a bad pick in my mock draft.”

Kiper listed quarterback, defensive line and linebacker as bigger areas of need for the Jets than offensive tackle, and felt they would be better served by picking Matt Leinart, Vince Young, Mario Williams, Haloti Ngata or A.J. Hawk. But when the Jets came up fourth in his mock draft, Kiper slotted them to pick Ferguson.

“As I was writing down Ferguson’s name in their slot at number four, I couldn’t believe they were picking him,” said Kiper. “And then when I typed it up and posted it on my website it really sunk in that they had screwed up again. This has gone on long enough in New York. They need to seriously consider getting some new blood in the front office, or I’m going to be tempted to have them make bad picks in mock drafts again next year and the year after that and the year after that.”

Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said he is not fazed by Kiper’s criticism.

“He often comes down on our picks,” said Tannenbaum. “So this is nothing new. And while I and everyone else in my position across the NFL thinks he is insane, this is probably the first definitive proof of that. Now he’s critiquing picks in mock drafts – things that are wastes of time in of themselves anyway? The guy needs help.”

Kiper said he will release one more mock draft before Saturday’s first round gets underway, but he fears the Jets will still make a good pick.

“I’ve been hearing rumors in my head that they will pick the punter from McNeese State in my next mock draft,” he said. “For their sake and the sake of their fans I hope I don’t make them do it.”

Cedric Houstin In Car Crash

The Associated Press reports New York Jets RB Cedric Houston was injured in a one-car accident Friday evening, April 21. He was treated for injuries that were not considered life threatening and released. Houston was a passenger in a car that went up an embankment on a rural stretch of Interstate 40, about 50 miles west of Knoxville, Tennessee, and hit a tree stump. Charges were not immediately filed against the driver. At least the beautiful car above was NOT damaged!

Ex-Jets On New Net

While SportsNet NY has spoken with both Vinny Testaverde and Wayne Chrebet, it has signed former Jet quarterback Ray Lucas to be an NFL analyst, NYP TV Sports has learned.

Lucas, who last played in 2002 for Miami, has shown potential as an analyst during several TV appearances, including on ESPN and CSTV. Lucas will start on SNY's draft-day coverage a week from tomorrow.

While Testaverde and Chrebet definitely are popular among Jet fans, it would be surprising if either would be very good on the air.

Jet radio studio analyst Greg Buttle also will be part of SNY's coverage.

Imagine If...

Imagine if Dick Wood was still the Jets QB? We'd have Dick Wood behind center while owner Woody Johnson watches on. Too bad Dick Curl wouldn't be on the sidelines to witness this! That's just too penis references to have on a team !

Chad & Matthew Talkin' It Up !

A movie is being shot in Huntington at Marshall which details the 1970 plane crash and the rebuilding of the program. It stars Matthew McConaughey as the coach who restarted the program.Chad (and soon Randy Moss) are back in town for a reunion of the 15-0 1996 National Championship Div. I-AA team, which will be featured at the spring game this Saturday.The film crew will be using footage from the spring game in the movie. Meanwhile, it gives everyone a chance to hang out.

Or...

Or, see if you can get Flash Gordon, Quarterback, New York Jets, out of retirement!

Jets Need A Superhero

We are a week an a half away before learning who the Jets draft with the #4 overall pick and it best be a Superhero to help in turning around this franchise. So, we all know that Reggie Bush goes first to the Texans. Saying the Saints don't trade the #2, they surely take Mario Williams. That leaves the Titans with Matt Leinart or Vince Young. That leaves the Jets with a huge decision. Do you take either Leinart or Young, whoever falls to your lap? Do you say screw it and draft Jay Cutler? Or do you take D'Brickshaw Fergueson at OL who some say is not going to be Orlando Pace? I'm not a fan of an OL so high in the draft. It is an important position but you can get OLs in the middle rounds to step in. Do NOT draft an offensive lineman with the #4 pick. Or, the Jets can trade down, accumulate a pick or two and maybe still get a QB? I don't know what is gonna happen but all I do know is that the Jets can NOT afford to screw up this draft !

Free Agent Salary Update

1. New York Jets FB Micheal Warren signed a one-year contract with a base salary of $275,000 in 2006.

2. New York Jets DL Kimo von Oelhoffen signed a three-year contract with base salaries of $950,000 (2006), $1.85 million (2007) and $1.7 million (2008).

3. New York Jets WR Tim Dwight signed a four-year contract with base salaries of $710,000 (2006), $720,000 (2007), $830,000 (2008) and $840,000 (2009).

4. New York Jets LB Matt Chatham signed a three-year contract with base salaries of $585,000 (2006), $720,000 (2007) and $730,000 (2008).

5. New York Jets TE Chris Baker signed a four-year contract with base salaries of $800,000 (2006), $850,000 (2007), $1.0 million (2008) and $1.0 million (2009).

6. York Jets CB Andre Dyson signed a five-year contract with base salaries of $750,000 (2006), $850,000 (2007), $1.225 million (2008), $2.05 million (2009) and $2.1 million (2010).

7. New York Jets LB Brad Kassell signed a two-year contract with base salaries of $585,000 (2006) and $595,000 (2007).

8. York Jets OL Trey Teague's two-year contract included base salaries of $710,000 (2006) and $720,000 (2007).

9. New York Jets OT Anthony Clement's one-year contract with the team included a base salary of $710,000.

2006 Draft Picks

1st Round - 4th Overall Pick
1st Round - 29th Overall Pick (From Falcons thru Denver for John Abraham)
2nd Round - 35th Overall Pick
3rd Round - 71th Overall Pick
3rd Round - 97th Overall Pick (NFL Comp Pick)
4th Round - 103th Overall Pick
4th Round (From Kansas City - Herman Edwards Comp) - 117th Overall Pick
5th Round - 138nd Overall Pick
6th Round - 173th Overall Pick (Traded for Patrick Ramsey)
7th Round - 211th Overall Pick

Jets 2006 Schedule

The following is the Jets entire schedule for 2006:

Sept. 10 at Titans 1 p.m.
Sept. 17 Patriots 4:15 p.m.
Sept. 24 at Bills 1 p.m.
Oct.1 Colts 1 p.m.
Oct. 8 at Jaguars 4:05 p.m.
Oct. 15 Dolphins 4:15 p.m.
Oct. 22 Lions 1 p.m.
Oct. 29 at Browns 4:15 p.m.
Nov. 5 Bye
Nov. 12 at Patriots 1 p.m.
Nov. 19 Bears 1 p.m.
Nov. 26 Texans 1 p.m.
Dec. 3 at Packers 1 p.m.
Dec. 10 Bills 1 p.m.
Dec. 17 at Vikings 1 p.m.
Dec. 25 at Dolphins (Mon) 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 31 Raiders 1 p.m.