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Pennington, Clemens looking to win QB job with Jets (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 06:08:41 PDT

Officially, the New York Jets ' quarterback competition between Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens began Monday,...

Boston Herald reporter expresses regret over Spygate story (AP)

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:57:04 PDT

The Boston Herald sports writer who reported the New England Patriots taped a pre-Super Bowl walkthrough by the St. Louis Rams in 2002 said he will regret the erroneous story for the rest of his life. "First and foremost, this is about a writer breaking one of the cardinal rules of journalism. I failed to keep challenging what I had been told," wrote John Tomase in Friday's editions of the...

Jets Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:47:48 PDT

Two years after winning a four-way competition for the starting quarterback job, Chad Pennington again finds himself battling for the right to lead the Jets' offense. And while he is saying all the right things, it's clear what he thinks the outcome should be.

When Pennington was asked which quarterback would give the Jets the best chance to win in 2008, he said, "I believe in myself. I believe that when I play quarterback, our team has an excellent chance to win. That's not me making it up. That's proven. That's on the record, and I believe that strongly. I believe in how I approach the game and how I prepare and execute."

Pennington, who lost his starting job to Kellen Clemens midway through the 2007 season, will compete with Clemens to be the starter in 2008.

Pennington needs "knockout" to land Jets starting QB job (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:36:18 PDT

After being benched in favor of Kellen Clemens last season, Chad Pennington has a lot to prove before he wins the job as the starting quarterback for the Jets.

Pennington, Clemens bidding for Jets QB job (AP)

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:27:35 PDT

The New York Jets' quarterback competition officially started with a coin toss. Offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer flipped a coin Monday and asked Chad Pennington to call it in the air. The winner would earn the right to work with the first-team offense on the opening day of organized team activities.

Jones, Seahawks embrace change (Yahoo! Sports)

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:04:00 PDT

Julius Jones is just one of the new parts in an overhauled running game for the Seahawks.

Kraft feels vindicated by Boston Herald apology (AP)

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:47:18 PDT

Robert Kraft picked up the newspaper at his home Wednesday morning and was happy to see the front-page headline in big capital letters: "SORRY, PATS" The Patriots owner felt vindicated by the Boston Herald's apology after a season -- and offseason -- of reports the NFL's most successful franchise of the decade had spied on opponents.

No surprise: Jets TE Baker skips minicamp (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:28:26 PDT

As expected, disgruntled New York Jets tight end Chris Baker didn't participate Monday in the team's first...

Brother of Jets safety fatally shot in Florida (AP)

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:19:14 PDT

The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987. Riviera Beach police officers were called to the scene of a shooting at about 12:35 p.m. Friday, and found Donald Charles Elam shot in the lower back, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office news release.

NFL fates hinge on 7 bounce-back veterans (SportingNews.com)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:06:22 PDT

We have spent the last few months focusing on the NFL draft and free agency. However, many teams are counting on...

Jets resign CB Poteat to 1-year deal (AP)

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:43:32 PDT

The New York Jets re-signed veteran cornerback Hank Poteat to a one-year deal Tuesday. Poteat was an unrestricted free agent. He spent the last two seasons with the Jets and played in every game, notching a career-high 45 tackles while starting nine games. Poteat had the first two interceptions of his eight-year NFL career in consecutive games last season against Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb and...

Jets re-sign DB Poteat (PA SportsTicker)

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:49:08 PDT

The New York Jets re-signed defensive back Hank Poteat on Tuesday.

Ainge wants to improve as a quarterback with New York Jets (AP)

Sun, 04 May 2008 13:40:59 PDT

Erik Ainge had numbers last season for the University of Tennessee that most college quarterbacks dream of. In the weeks leading to the draft, though, the gaudy statistics weren't nearly enough. It seemed everyone was quick to point out everything Ainge couldn't do. That wasn't anything new, of course.

NCAA's career rushing leader hopes to make impact with Jets (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:05:48 PDT

Danny Woodhead took the football, cut quickly to his left and then disappeared. The NCAA's career rushing leader was still somewhere on the New York Jets' practice field, but it was difficult to pick out his small frame among all the big bodies. "He's hard to find for a couple of reasons," coach Eric Mangini said with a smile Saturday, "the obvious one and he's pretty quick and pretty elusive." At...

Keller, Henry hope to add new dimensions to Jets' offense (AP)

Sat, 03 May 2008 01:33:04 PDT

Marcus Henry was sitting on a stool in front of his locker, surrounded by reporters and camera crews eager to speak with the New York Jets' sixth-round draft pick. After a few minutes, Henry stood up to give everyone a better view. He stretched out his 6-foot-4 frame and towered over much of the crowd.

Gholston practices with Jets for first time (AP)

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:33:08 PDT

Vernon Gholston insists it's only a coincidence that he's wearing the No. 56 for the New York Jets. Sure, the hulking outside linebacker is expected to add a much-needed boost to the Jets' pass rush, but he doesn't consider himself a sack-collecting savior. Still, his lofty draft status, eye-popping skills and, now, his jersey number have some hoping for a second coming of Lawrence Taylor, the Hall...

Riding with McFadden: Draft day brings excitement, relief (SportingNews.com)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:36:54 PDT

SN's exclusive access with Darren McFadden concludes with the running back's fourth-overall selection in the NFL draft.

With a record 33 trades, NFL draft a swap meet (AP)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 01:31:01 PDT

One thing about an NFL draft with this many trades: There were that many players that teams just simply had to have. This year, more than ever, teams were willing to make aggressive moves to jump the line and snag the player they really wanted. A record 33 trades were made Saturday and Sunday as NFL teams tried to assemble winning rosters for the 2008 season and beyond.

NFC grades: Redskins, Panthers earn high marks (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:45:00 PDT

The two teams combined for 19 picks with plenty of potential starters on offense and defense.

AFC grades: Top marks for Pats, Steelers, Raiders (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:14:00 PDT

Darren McFadden figures to be a huge boost for Oakland's offense and QB JaMarcus Russell.

Army's Campbell drafted by Lions, not headed to Iraq (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:54:00 PDT

In full cadet uniform, Army's Caleb Campbell sat upright in one of Radio City Music Hall's plush seats. On his head was a Detroit Lions ballcap. Cupped in his left hand was his ticket out of Iraq. It was the card the Lions turned in to take Campbell 218th overall on Sunday at the NFL draft, changing his post-graduation plans to lead a platoon, one that may well have seen combat.

Jets sign NCAA career rushing leader Woodhead (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:25:38 PDT

Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead, the NCAA's career rushing leader, signed a free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Sunday night, according to the player and his agent. Agent Chris Gittings said he and Woodhead thought the Jets were a good fit after teams passed on the 5-foot-7 1/2 running back during the draft, mostly because of his size.

Jets take CB Lowery with fourth-round pick (AP)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:02:41 PDT

In the end, the New York Jets traded a draft pick to themselves. New York reacquired the fourth-rounder they sent to Green Bay on the draft's first day and selected versatile San Jose State cornerback Dwight Lowery at No. 113 on Sunday. Lowery will help fill one of the needs the Jets had entering the draft by giving coach Eric Mangini a player who can be used at both cornerback and safety, as well...

Jake Long, Vernon Gholston, Joe Flacco among NFL draft busts? (SportingNews.com)

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:55:41 PDT

On the ten-year anniversary of the Peyton Manning/Ryan Leaf draft, here's a look at some potential Leaf-esque picks from the 2008 NFL draft.

How the first round rated coming into college (Rivals.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:46:00 PDT

Darren McFadden was the fourth selection in this weekend's NFL Draft but he was first in one important...

'Smart' pick was risky one for Jets (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:37:00 PDT

The franchise might have made the draft's biggest gamble early by taking late-bloomer Vernon Gholston.

Jets deal to get TE Keller with 30th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:24:09 PDT

The New York Jets traded to move up in the first round of Saturday's NFL draft. It just was not in the spot most expected.

Jets take Gholston with 6th pick (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:17:24 PDT

The New York Jets may not have gotten the player they wanted, but they certainly got a player they needed.

NFL Draft First-Round Selections (AP)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:42:46 PDT

The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.

Jets make fans happy, take Gholston sixth (Rivals.com)

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:15:00 PDT