Jets Flight Connections 012910

Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum held a press conference yesterday regarding the season and offseason.

Manish Mehta has some highlights from the presser.

He spoke about decisions he'll have to make in the offseason.

He confirmed the news that QB Mark Sanchez was examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Surgery might be needed to stabilize the patella ligament in his left knee.

It would be a preventive and strengthening procedure.

Dave Hutchinson: Sanchez is expected to make a decision soon.

George Willis: Mark's only move is to get this done.

Rich Cimini: He probably will seek a third opinion.

Mark Cannizzaro: Sanchez appears to be headed for knee surgery.

The Fifth Down blogs about the Sanchise.

More connections after the jump.

TheJetsBlog.com's Brian Bassett has jumbo news.  Congratulations!!!

Hutch has notes on the Jets and the CBA.

C Nick Mangold will start for the AFC in the Pro Bowl, and ex-Jet Kevin Mawae is his backup.

New York Newsday: Jets are likely to keep the disappointing LB Vernon Gholston.

Ohm Youngmisuk: RB Thomas Jones and Jets are yards apart financially.

Mark's former high school coach wins High School Football Coach of the Year.

SI.com's mock draft picks Mark's former USC teammate WR Damian Williams for Jets.

NYJetsCap.com constantly analyzes the team's salary cap situation.

The Star-Ledger has the official 2010 numbers for franchise/transition tag.

Lowell Sun: How about some love for Weeb Ewbank?

The Epoch Times: Surprise season leads to bright future for Jets.

MassLive.com: Have the Jets taken control of the AFC East?

Former Jets DB Corwin Brown is now a coach for the Patriots.

Bob Raissman: Pro Bowl changes seem Super stupid.

I wish the Jets were still practicing.  This video is from a few days ago:

Pro Bowl DE Shaun Ellis was profiled on Jets 24/7 a few years ago:

Pro Bowlers miss Hawaii: