Ryan says Holmes wants to work on relationship with Sanchez

Jets coach Rex Ryan told the New York Post on Friday that oft-criticized wide receiver Santonio Holmes wants to spend a weekend away with quarterback Mark Sanchez to improve their relationship.
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Jets retain outside linebackers coach Smith

Assistant Mike Smith has decided to remain with with Jets over taking a more prominent job at West Virginia.
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Giants’ Jacobs doubts WR Burress will be back with Jets in 2012

Giants running back Brandon Jacobs said Tuesday that Plaxico Burress wanted to sign with the New York Giants — not the New York Jets — when he became a free agent last summer.
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Ex-Vikings D-line coach Dunbar said to be joining Jets staff

The New York Jets have offered former Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar the same position on their staff, the New York Daily News reported over the weekend.
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Ryan was in dark about Jets players’ issues, Revis says

Darrelle Revis is enjoying his time in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl, but he’s still disappointed with how the Jets’ season spiraled out of control and coach Rex Ryan wasn’t told about locker-room problems.
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Namath defends Sanchez, doesn’t want Jets upset with him

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath says current Jets QB Mark Sanchez will learn from his mistakes and be fine if the team improves around him.
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Jets hire ex-’Fins assistant DeGuglielmo as O-line coach

The New York Jets announced Tuesday that they have hired Dave DeGuglielmo as offensive line coach, replacing Bill Callahan.
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L.T. says issues between Sanchez, WRs brought on rip session

LaDainian Tomlinson spent two seasons in the Jets’ locker room and has a pretty good idea who went out of their way to anonymously rip QB Mark Sanchez.
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Jets’ Ryan says OC Sparano will implement simpler offense

With the New York Jets’ rocky season barely in the rear-view mirror, the team’s leadership is still dealing with the fallout. Addressing season-ticket holders in a conference call Friday, coach Rex Ryan said one problem may have been the complicated nature of the offensive system implemented by former coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
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Harsh reality: Jets’ Ryan says ‘we busted’ in bid for Super Bowl

“Well, we busted.” Those were the words from coach Rex Ryan, who provided a clear, straightforward assessment of the Jets’ failed 2011 season.
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Ryan says bravado might have put pressure on Jets

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan told WFAN-AM on Friday that he’ll remain
confident but might tone down his comments after his Super Bowl guarantees and
bravado might have hurt his team this season.
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Jets owner says WR Holmes will be back next season

Those were the words Jets owner Woody Johnson used to describe the seemingly fractured relationship between WR Santonio Holmes and QB Mark Sanchez, both of whom he expects will return.
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Deal done, Johnson’s next goal playoffs for Titans (PA SportsTicker)

By TERESA M. WALKER AP Sports Writer
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Jets QB McElroy has surgery on dislocated thumb (AP)

Jets rookie quarterback Greg McElroy had surgery to repair his dislocated right thumb and the team says he is out indefinitely. McElroy, the team’s seventh-round draft pick out of Alabama, was injured when his hand hit the helmet of teammate Matt Kroul on a throw in the Jets’ 24-14 preseason loss the Philadelphia Eagles on [...]

Jets Greg McElroy requires surgery on dislocated thumb: A fan’s perspective (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Greg McElroy of the New York Jets left the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 1, in the second quarter due to a dislocated thumb. The Daily News reports that McElroy underwent surgery on his thumb on September 2.
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Young day-to-day with hamstring strain (The Canadian Press)

PHILADELPHIA – Eagles quarterback Vince Young has a hamstring strain, and is considered day to day.
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Jets lose to Eagles 24-14: A fan’s reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Let me start out by stating that I love the New York Jets–they have been my team since I was a kid. I watched–almost in horror–at the abysmal performance of Gang Green against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept 1, 2011 at the MetLife Stadium.
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Jets’ backup QB McElroy suffers thumb injury (The National Football Post)

All of a sudden, the ranks are looking a bit thin behind New York Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez.
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Young injured in Eagles’ 24-14 win over Jets (AP)

With the Philadelphia Eagles’ new $100 million man resting up for the regular season, Vince Young showed he’s more than capable of being Michael Vick’s backup. Whether the Eagles have Young to start the regular season is another matter. Young led the Eagles on two scoring drives against New York Jets backups before leaving with [...]

Eagle quarterback Vince Young hurts right leg (The Canadian Press)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young hurt his right hamstring late in the first half against the New York Jets on Thursday night.
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Jets visit WTC site after holding annual luncheon (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Rex Ryan and the Jets visited the World Trade Center site and met surprised construction workers there a little less than two weeks before the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Plaxico a dead end street to Broadway Joe (The National Football Post)

New York Jets Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath had some not-so-flattering words for new Jets wide receiver…
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Rex: ‘I wouldn’t trade Jets’ D for anybody’s’ (AP)

Rex Ryan has issued a challenge to anyone who thinks his Jets defense will be anything less than elite. “Put your negative comments out there,” New York’s confident coach said Tuesday, “and we’ll see what happens at the end.” If you ask Ryan, there’s no doubt what his aggressive attacking-style defense will accomplish this season.
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Jets K Folk, P Conley win jobs, FB Conner injured (AP)

Rex Ryan says kicker Nick Folk and punter T.J. Conley have won their respective training camp competitions and made the Jets’ roster. Folk, New York’s kicker last season, beat out Nick Novak. Ryan praised Novak on Tuesday, but added that “Folk is our guy.” Conley won the job over Chris Bryan after a close competition.
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Jets K Folk, P Conley win jobs, FB Conner injured (PA SportsTicker)

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer
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NYG Fan Reaction: Jets Beat Giants 17-3 in Sloppy Preseason Game (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

You know those Madden games you play with your friends at 3 am after a night of heavy drinking? Yeah, that’s what Monday night’s Jets vs. Giants game was, except far less fun to watch. The New York Jets defeated the New York Giants 17-3 in Monday night’s preseason game.
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Storm knocks out power to Jets homes, facility (The Canadian Press)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Bart Scott’s home in New Jersey has no power because of tropical strom Irene, and he’s unsure when the lights will go back on.
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Hurricane Irene knocks out power at Jets’ facility (AP)

The New York Jets’ training facility in Florham Park lost power Sunday as a result of Hurricane Irene, and is operating off an existing generator. Areas critical to team operations, such as for coaching, and personnel, plus team meeting rooms, the training room and football video room are working with backup power.
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Batch, Dixon now battling for No. 2 spot (The Canadian Press)

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon don’t have to worry about losing their jobs anymore, even if the Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterbacks would rather have taken a different path to a steady paycheque.
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WRs Maclin and Smith activated by Eagles (The Canadian Press)

PHILADELPHIA – Eagles wide receivers Jeremy Maclin and Steve Smith practised on Saturday for the first time this year.
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Vikings sign LB David Herron (PA SportsTicker)

The Minnesota Vikings have signed linebacker David Herron to try to add some depth to a unit that has suffered numerous injuries in the preseason.
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Pryor begins practicing with Raiders (The Canadian Press)

NAPA, Calif. – On his second play of his first NFL practice with the Oakland Raiders, Terrelle Pryor fumbled the snap and had to fall on the ball.
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DB Sheppard signs with Raiders (The National Football Post)

Veteran defensive back Lito Sheppard has landed with the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders’ roster on the team…
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Manning’s pain could be felt by Del Rio, Kubiak minus AFC South title (Yahoo! Sports)

With only about two weeks remaining before the Sept. 11 season opener at Houston, the rehabilitating Peyton Manning is quickly running out of time to get physically ready to begin his 14th consecutive campaign in the Indianapolis starting lineup.
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Position battle: Who is the San Francisco 49ers best bet as third wide receiver? Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

After the signing of former New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards during the 2011 offseason, it was clear that he would play in the starting lineup opposite it to star wideout and former Texas Tech standout Michael Crabtree.
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Jets cancel practice at old stomping grounds (AP)

Wet weather forced the New York Jets to cancel their planned practice on Long Island, their former training ground where much of their fan base is located. Instead of making the 90-minute trip from their new facility in Florham Park to Hofstra University on Thursday, the team held a closed indoor workout.
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Jets’ Burress says no ‘extra juice’ for Giants (AP)

Plaxico Burress walked into the New York Giants’ training facility a few weeks ago and saw a familiar face. There he was, in a larger-than-life picture hanging on a wall, making the catch that beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl in 2008. It was a great moment for Burress, whose Giants career [...]

Seahawks among most affected by kickoff rules (The Canadian Press)

RENTON, Wash. – Leon Washington put the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant special teams unit on full display with a two-touchdown performance in a win over San Diego last September.
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After rooting for Giants, Jimmy Kennedy now is one (PA SportsTicker)

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer
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Burress has sore back, but not concerned (The Canadian Press)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Plaxico Burress tweaked his lower back in practice Tuesday, but says it’s no big deal other than “a little soreness.”
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Jets’ Greene says foot better, ‘good to go’ (The Canadian Press)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Shonn Greene’s foot is ready for football again.
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Jets off on the right foot with Plaxico Burress: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The New York Jets are my second favorite team for me and my father to root for other than the Philadelphia Eagles. This makes it more ironic that the Jets and Eagles have each picked up stars after they got out of prison. Philadelphia’s controversial move to sign Michael Vick…
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Training camp tour: Dolphins (Yahoo! Sports)

Reggie Bush is being touted as a bell cow type back in Miami, but don’t get seduced.
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Burress’ TD Catch Against Bengals Brings Back Memories of ‘Super’ Glory (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The preseason in the NFL rarely, if ever provides a moment that reminds us of the Super Bowl. Yet that is what New York Jets receiver Plaxico Burress did when he caught a touchdown pass from Mark Sanchez in the second quarter Sunday night in a preseason game against the Cincinnati…
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Jets’ air game even more formidable with Burress (The Canadian Press)

NEW YORK, N.Y. – After watching Plaxico Burress’ spectacular debut, Santonio Holmes thought about how dangerous the New York Jets’ passing offence can be.
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Jets’ air game even more formidable with Burress (AP)

After watching Plaxico Burress’ spectacular debut, Santonio Holmes thought about how dangerous the New York Jets’ passing offense can be. So dominant, he thinks, that he almost feels sorry for the Jets’ opponents. “Oh,” Holmes said, “it’s going to be a long season for whatever defense comes out to play us.” That’s because teams are [...]

Jets stomp Bengals 27-7 in preseason game two: A fan’s reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

As a New York Jets fan, I could not be happier as New York beat the Cincinnati Bengals on August 21, 2011. The final score was 27-7. It was a miserable night to be playing football in the New Meadowlands Stadium. Weather was definitely a factor as a heavy rain fell throughout the…
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Pryor considering appeal of suspension after draft (AP)

Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor could appeal the five-game suspension levied by the NFL if he is selected in next week’s supplemental draft, a decision that would add another layer of complexity to an already unprecedented situation. Pryor was part of a list of eligible players distributed by the league who are eligible for [...]

MetLife has deal for Meadowlands naming rights (The Canadian Press)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The new home of the New York Jets and Giants is going to be called MetLife Stadium.
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Seahawks’ Washington getting tested at camp (The Canadian Press)

RENTON, Wash. – Admittedly, Pete Carroll babied Leon Washington through his first training camp in Seattle.
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