Jets Flight Connections 08-25-10

by dvdvil on Aug 25, 2010 10:40 AM EDT

HC Rex Ryan is the most interesting man in the NFL.

FB Tony Richardson is looking forward to tonight's practice at Hofstra, especially since he doesn't have to cross the GWB.

C Nick Mangold was excused from practice yesterday to ensure he won't get hurt before signing his big contract.

NFL FanHouse's Dan Graziano's sources have confirmed that the Jets are close to signing CB Darrelle Revis.

Meanwhile, beat writers can only report on the conflicting reports. Here is Jenny Vrentas's take for The Star-Ledger.

Rich Cimini for ESPN New York.

And here is Manish Mehta's for The Daily News.

Although Tim Cowlishaw has hinted that it's up to the player to decide when to show up, The Daily News's Tim Smith writes that it's up to the team to decide when to show the money.

Former Jets QB Boomer Esiason believes Gang Green can still win without Revis.

Redskins QB Donovan McNabb won't play on Friday. On a side note, remember the last time we played a preseason game against the Redskins? Our starting QB Chad Pennington didn't play either. And rookie RB Leon Washington had a pretty good game in Washington. And if I remember correctly, we also had some good option plays out of WR Brad Smith.

Our current starting QB Mark Sanchez will wear a knee brace from now on.

WR Laveranues Coles may not see much playing time on Friday, but hopes to showcase why he is The Sizzle Man at game four.

LC didn't have much to say about Washington owner Dan Snyder.

S Eric Smith plays like a Jet.

More connections after the jump.

Former Jets LS James Dearth is excited to play against his former team.

CBS Network may get higher ratings this season with the coverage.

Times Union blogs that CBS hopes the Jets become America's team.

Former Miami QB Dan Marino has no problem with New England QB Tom Brady's hatred for the green guys.

Former Jets QB Joe Namath believes that "hate is a strong word".

Wall Street Journal: It was more shocking that anyone was shocked by "Hard Knocks" cursing.

Buckys 5th Quarter nominates former Jets WR Al Toon for UW Hall of Fame.

Arrowhead Pride recalls their own season of "Hard Knocks" starring former Jets HC Herm Edwards.

Get to know former Jets and current Washington S Tyrone Carter.

Former Jets DB Ahmad Carroll has signed on with the Calgary Stampeders.

Minnesota WR Sidney Rice won't play against Gang Green this season.

Sometimes you find some real gems on youtube. Here is a terrific interview with RB Coach Anthony Lynn:

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I still can not understand how either Ahmed Carroll, or Justin Miller, could not beat out Drew Colman on the depth chart.

by Judgegavel on Aug 25, 2010 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

Well because those guys are pretty the same as Drew—speed demons without good cover skills—except they have even WORSE cover skills :S

by Exystence on Aug 25, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions

They have to be a bit better, to be drafted so much higher. I never thought Carroll got a chance here, and Miller did on his first stint when they were thinking he’d be a starter, but I didn’t see him get much time in dime packages on his second go around.

by Judgegavel on Aug 25, 2010 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions