New York Jets Flight Connections 2-19-15

Good morning, Gang Green Gangsters! Are you like me? Did you give up Lent for GGN? Well, here are your daily New York Jets links for today...

Bob Glauber: GM Mike Maccagnan is not afraid to spend in free agency.

Brian Costello: Maccagnan is ready to spend, and all quarterbacks are on the radar.

Kimberley A. Martin: HC Todd Bowles is not committing to QB Geno Smith.

Chris Nimble: Maccagnan and Bowles talked about quarterbacks.

Darryl Slater: Bowles is unsure about Smith's mentality.

Darryl Slater: Bowles trusts DC Kacy Rodgers to call defensive plays.

Darryl Slater: What Bowles learned from Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid during their awful 2012 Philadelphia Eagles season.

Randy Lange: The offensive line, the Jets, the combine and beyond.

Randy Lange: 11 takeaways from the combine.

Rich Cimini: Five things we learned at the combine.

Kristian Dyer: The Jets will go hard after Buffalo Bills RB C.J. Spiller. K.D. spills the beans on Spiller.

Dom Cosentino: The Jets are still evaluating whether to keep WR Percy Harvin.

PFF: Yards per route run for wide receivers. See how WR Eric Decker did.

The Jets Blog: Edge defenders in the 2015 Draft.

The Jet Press: The NFL needs to be transparent and not insult the intelligence of its fan base.

CBS Sports: RB Chris Johnson was the king of home-run backs. The king didn't stay the king.

Silver and Black Pride: Oakland Raiders HC Jack Del Rio says that OL Austin Howard will move back to right tackle.

Bleeding Green Nation: The Eagles have hired former Jets assistant Brian Smith for their coaching staff.

AP: Cleveland Browns HC Mike Pettine says that QB Johnny Manziel is in a better place.

ESPN: An NFL employee handed the New England Patriots locker room attendant the kicking game ball.

PFT: The NFL has fired the employee who sold the Deflategate footballs.

PFT: Bills HC Rex Ryan says that OL Richie Incognito is on a short leash.

ESPN: The Bills have the second-largest coaching staff.

ESPN: Miami Dolphins GM Dennis Hickey had a good conversation with WR Mike Wallace.

Denver Post: Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas will test free agency,

Baltimore Sun: There is nothing definitive on Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta's status.

AP: The Minnesota Vikings want RB Adrian Peterson to be a part of the team.

AP: The Indianapolis Colts take the lead in the brave, new world of American football.

AP: There is no vote of confidence for Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler.

Deadspin: Mike Shanahan says that Washington QB Robert Griffin III told him which plays were unacceptable.

NFP: Which combine drills are the most important?

David Chao: The medical exam is what sets the scouting combine apart.

Danny Kelly: What teams are really looking for at the combine.

Nate Davis: Florida State QB Jameis Winston vs. Oregon QB Marcus Mariota is too close to call.

Jason Fitzgerald: The Arizona Cardinals and WR Larry Fitzgerald hammered out a new contract.

Andrew Brandt: How will the NFL discipline Carolina Panthers DE Greg Hardy?

Ken Belson: The NFL and American Needle have agreed to settle their lawsuit.

NFP: What to expect in free agency.

Here are yesterday's links, in case you missed them.

Here is the thread about nothing.

Here is David Bowie with "China Girl":

Here are the Ramones with "Chinese Rock":

And here is something from Spacehog's "The Chinese Album":

Happy Chinese New Year, everyone! In a few months, you're gonna wanna celebrate again.