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Bad time to be playing Patriots (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:38 PST

There's never really a good time for the New York Jets to face the Patriots. Since Bill Belichick became New England's coach in 2000, the Jets are 7-13 against their rivals from Foxborough. Many of the games have been contentious -- remember Spygate and the Eric Mangini-Belichick non-handshakes -- and Belichick and current Jets coach Rex Ryan aren't exactly buddies.

Belichick's gamble against Colts made sense (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:05:30 PST

"You play to win the game." That phrase has echoed throughout the NFL for years, ever since Herm Edwards uttered it while coaching the New York Jets. It's exactly what Bill Belichick was doing in Indianapolis last Sunday night. And as for delivering any message of distrust in his defense, maybe it was just the opposite.

Plenty of culprits for Panthers' struggles a year after NFC South title (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:00 PST

From Jake Delhomme's struggles to suspect tackling to key injuries and just plain bad luck, there are plenty of reasons for Carolina's 4-6 record.

Jets' Revis up to task of shutting down Moss again (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:58 PST

Darrelle Revis has heard enough about his last matchup with Randy Moss. The New York Jets cornerback just wants to move on to the next one. "No more Randy Moss and Bill Belichick questions," Revis said Friday, shaking his head. "This game is bigger than egos here. It's bigger than me, it's bigger than Randy Moss and it's bigger than Belichick.

NFL union opposes reporting on teammates (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:01:29 PST

The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. "If every player were a medical doctor that could recognize symptoms of concussions, then that would be a great idea," NFLPA assistant executive director George...

Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:36 PST

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday. Edwards struck Cribbs with a forearm to the facemask on the final play of Baltimore's 16-0 win. Edwards said on Friday he will appeal in an effort "to get some of it back." He said the fine was levied because the hit...

Many NFL players mixing fantasy with reality in online football leagues (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 PST

NEW YORK - Fantasy and reality collided at the one-yard line for Maurice Jones-Drew.

Rob Ryan understands why Rex is so emotional (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:52 PST

Losing makes Rex Ryan cry. Sappy movies are Rob Ryan's weakness. Together, the Ryan brothers have had plenty to shed a tear about this season. Jets coach Rex Ryan cried in front of his team Monday morning following New York's 24-22 loss to Jacksonville on Sunday. He later poked fun at himself by showing up to a news conference with a box of tissues.

NFL players getting hooked on fantasy football (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:14:58 PST

Fantasy and reality collided at the 1-yard line for Maurice Jones-Drew. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back passed up a sure touchdown and took a knee before the goal line, helping seal a win against the New York Jets last Sunday. It also made thousands of frustrated fantasy football owners pound their heads against their laptops.

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard questionable for game against Patriots (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:31:00 PST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice Friday with a broken right thumb.

Jets' Leonhard questionable, Gholston out vs. Pats (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:25:54 PST

New York Jets safety Jim Leonhard is questionable for the team's game at New England after being limited in practice Friday with a broken right thumb. Leonhard, injured in last Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, returned to practice and participated in individual drills as well as some team activities while wearing a cast on his hand.

Jets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST

There were no notes, no crib sheets in Mark Sanchez's hands as he strode to the podium Wednesday.

That's just as well, considering the test he really needs to ace will be administered Sunday in Foxboro, Mass.

Three days after his odd post-game news conference Sunday, when he gave a rambling opening statement in which he referred to notes he had scribbled moments earlier, Sanchez met again with reporters.

"I just changed things up a little bit," Sanchez said when asked to explain his previous public appearance. "I thought I had everything figured out, of course, as a 23-year-old rookie would, but (it was) probably not the best way to go about it. It didn't go over very well so, trial and error and hopefully a one-time mistake.

"I answer the questions and you...

Jets RB-KR Washington optimistic about being back from broken leg by March (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27:00 PST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Leon Washington stepped into the shower and stood there a while as the water washed over him.

Pats-Jets rematch has different look than 1st game (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:34:53 PST

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

Jets' Washington expects full recovery from injury (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:44:51 PST

Leon Washington stepped into the shower and stood there a while as the water washed over him. It had been three weeks since the New York Jets running back had been able to take one, and it qualified as major progress in his recovery from a broken right leg. "I'm telling you, it's the little things in life," the New York Jets running back said with a big smile Thursday.

NFL Team Reports: AFC East (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:58 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Jets' Ryan on crying: 'I'm man enough to be me' (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:53:56 PST

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer

Jets QB Sanchez says he made mistake by reading from statement after Jags game (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:00 PST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Mark Sanchez might keep his notes to himself from now on.

Bills interim coach makes impression, says QB Fitzpatrick will start (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:00 PST

The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practised in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.

Jets' Sanchez says he goofed by reading statement (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:02 PST

Mark Sanchez might keep his notes to himself from now on. The New York Jets rookie quarterback was criticized by some members of the media after opening his postgame news conference Sunday by reading from a statement he prepared after losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars. "I just changed things up a little bit," Sanchez said Wednesday.

Jets safety Jim Leonhard uncertain for New England game with broken thumb (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:28:00 PST

Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for New York's game against New England uncertain.

After crying in front of team, Jets coach Rex Ryan defends actions (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:23:00 PST

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.

Jets S Leonhard's status uncertain for New England (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:43 PST

Jets safety Jim Leonhard had three pins inserted into his broken right thumb and his arm is in a sling, leaving his status for New York's game against New England uncertain. Coach Rex Ryan said Leonhard had surgery Monday night and didn't practice Wednesday, but wouldn't rule him out. "He's got three screws, I believe, so if they can tighten them up for this game, we'll...