Flight Connections 01-17-12

Executive Vice President Matt Higgins will be leaving Gang Green.

C Nick Mangold refused to take a picture with a Giants fan.

Tyson Rauch wonders whether the team can cut WR Santonio Holmes and ILB Bart Scott.

Here is an article from December about third-string QB Kevin O'Connell. (H/T Weeks)

The Jets Blog self scouts the Jets' unrestricted free agents.

CBS Sports picks Alabama SS Mark Barron for the Jets.

Former Jets QB Chad Pennington had some good things to say about new OC Tony Sparano.

Former Jets DT Shane Burton has been charged with DUI.

Former Jets assistant coach Doug Plank recently spoke at the Old Timers Athletic Association. Doug wore #46 for the Bears when they became know as the 46 defense.

Former Jets OC Brian Schottenheimer has not been officially hired by the Rams.

Former Jets HC Weeb Ewbank's widow has passed away.

Mike Freeman: Ugly fan behavior on Twitter.

OSN: Bucs to talk with Marty Schottenheimer about how lousy he would be.

And lastly, here are some funny outtakes from "Jets Huddle" with your hostess with the mostest DT Sione Pouha and friends, including shirtless cameraman Dustin Keller: