Jets Flight Connections 08-13-10

The Jets and CB Darrelle Revis will now keep negotiations off the record, on the QT and very hush-hush.

CB Kyle Wilson is benefitting from the holdout.

CB Antonio Cromartie and the other DBs danced around Darrelle's jersey before the scrimmage.

SS Jim Leonhard is a passionate football player.

Jets Insider spotlights FB John Conner.

OLs Matt Slauson and Vladimir Ducasse talk about their left guard competition.

C Nick Mangold was knocked hard by DE Sione Pouha (illegally).

Nick and LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson are helping the new left guard along.

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini notes that RB Danny Woodhead seems unstoppable.

TE Ben Hartsock caught a pass with one hand.

Also, WR Santonio Holmes looks excellent.

Tone and WR Braylon Edwards give each other positive and constructive criticism.

WR Coach Henry Ellard wants The Beard to be better at running routes.

WR Jerricho Cotchery must not be underestimated or overlooked.  J-Co mentions learning from the best inside, WR Wayne Chrebet.

More connections after the jump.

Green Day will grant Gang Green a performance on opening day.

Former Texas Tech HC Mike Leach has been impressed with Jets training camp.

New England HC Bill Belichick has nothing on HC Rex Ryan (to comment, that is).

HBO shares "Hard Knocks", albeit a censored version.

Here is another review of the show.  It's quite entertaining despite the typos, spelling errors and overall ignorance of the team's personnel and events.

Some Jets players commented on the premier of the show.

AFC East Blog's caption contest was featured on the show, so they offered another one.

The Warrior Beat confirms that former Jets OL Aaron Kia wasn't pleased with being cut publicly.  They also add that rookie LB Brashton Satele doesn't mind carrying ILB David Harris's bags.

BucEm Bucs Nation compares and contrasts 2nd year QBs Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford and Josh Freeman.

Rex has been staying positive regarding QB Kellen Clemens.

Turn On The Jets predicts a double-double on sacks.

Jet Nation shares perspective on Madden 11.

Former Jets QB Boomer Esiason likens Ryan's rise as a New York coach to those of Bobby Valentine, Davey Johnson and Billy Martin, citing their downfall as well.

Youngsters from the Cortland area are glad to be able to interact with the players.

CBS Sports's Clark Judge doesn't pity or envy the team.

Some New York Giants are concerned about FieldTurf at New Meadowlands Stadium.

Newsday's Neil Best believes the stadium's pricing went from ambitious to ridiculous.

The Baltimore Sun: Backups RB Willis McGahee and WR Mark Clayton stand out in victory.

Chicago Tribune: S Chris Harris gives Bears a rock at safety.

Akron Beacon Journal: WR Mohamed Massaquoi recognizes the organized chaos.

Associated Press: QB Kyle Orton quietly shines amid QB Tim Tebow mania.

Detroit Free Press: For DT Ndamukong Suh, it's showtime.

Associated Press: Packers tolerate TE Jermichael Finley's candid delivery.

Associated Press: Texans DE Antonio Smith hopes Super Bowl experiences rubs off.

The Miami Herald: Ryan and Jets' styles are nothing like Dolphins.

Star Tribune: Vikings relying on K Ryan Longwell in the clutch.

Associated Press: Pats beat Saints 27-24.

Associated Press: Steelers LB Andre Frazier is out for the season.

Lastly, I am still just a messenger and not advocating copyright infringement:

I reiterate that you can go to HBO.com and watch the show in great quality.