Jets Flight Connections 03-12-10

FS Brodney Pool is now a member of Gang Green.

DB Coach Dennis Thurman attended CB Antonio Cromartie's legendary pro day and wanted to draft him.

Quotes from DC Mike Pettine: "We've studied tape on Cro and we're comfortable with him."

Pettine on the secondary: "The biggest thing is chemistry and ability to communicate."

Pettine on being the best defense: "Offenses and defense alike are studying us, so we have to be better."

RB LaDainian Tomlinson left Minnesota without a contract and will meet with the Jets today.

Rich Cimini looks at Tomlinson's numbers, and they're not too impressive.

He might be more productive in green and white though.

More connections after the jump.

AFC East Blog thinks LaDainian would be good for the Jets.

But there are those who disagree.

GM Mike Tannenbaum's stock is rising.

TV and NFL star Merlin Olsen has passed away.

Randy Lange says farewell to the NFL analyst, who called numerous Jets games.

USA Today: Is FS Darren Sharper falling in love with the Jets?

Oakland has released DT Gerard Warren.

Associated Press: Some injuries are more common on turf.

Lastly, relive the wild card weekend drive that led to a touchdown by RB Thomas Jones: