How Dinged Up is This Secondary?

Uh oh … something worth tracking for the rest of the week regarding the health of the Jets secondary? Could be.
We’ll know more when we talk to coach Rex Ryan after practice, but three-fifths of the Jets’ secondary didn’t practice Wednesday morning. Not a good sign with Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his high-flying [...]

Film Room: “Mark, I Want You to Be Here For a While”

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Jets Extra Point: Chansi Stuckey – 9/29/09
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Wheelhouse: Kerry Rhodes – 9/29/09
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Geico SportsNite: Bart Scott – 9/29/09

News: LB Trusnik Named an AFC Player of the Week

SPECIAL TEAMS: LB JASON TRUSNIK, JETS
Trusnik tied for a team high with two tackles on special teams and was part of a unit that created two turnovers that led to 14 points in the Jets 24-17 win against the Titans.
In the first quarter, Trusnik forced a fumble when he knocked the ball loose from [...]

Outsiders View: New Orleans Saints

I know some of you are fond of Football Outsiders, (as am I) so once the season gets underway and trends start developing, looking at an opponent’s rankings on Football Outsiders helps to give fans some perspective on the Jets opponent for this weekend and what to expect.
Pass Offense: 70.9% (3rd)Rush Offense: 37.0% (3rd)Analysis: Even [...]

Link: Does the Team Match the Record?

How can you separate the contenders from the pretenders? Don Banks tries to do just that on SI.com with a look at the NFL teams with winning records. In it he places teams into three categorites, and the Jets are in the top grouping.

New York Jets (3-0) — Nothing breeds confidence on a team more [...]

Link: Week 4 Power Rankings

Here’s the latest set of power rankings.
ESPN — 6th — The Jets team that beat the Titans on Sunday might have more staying power than the 8-3 Jets that beat Tennessee in 2008.
FoxSports — 5th — WORSE THAN RECORD: Are the Jets a big tease, overrated and destined for a major fade? No. They will [...]

Daily Links: Thanks But No Thanks

Some of the Saints wanted nothing to do with the New York media.
The Big Lead reminds us of some choice words Bart Scott had for Reggie Bush.
Rex Ryan’s approval ratings are flying high.
Pennington goes on the IR and opts for surgery.
Will Chad ever play pro again?
Mangini will name his starter today.
Fifth Down asks, who has [...]

Link: Vote for Mark Sanchez for Pepsi Rookie of the Week

Just a quick note to vote for Mark Sanchez for Rookie of the Week again.
This is now the third time that Sanchez has been nominated for the honor in three weeks. If this keeps up, he’s on track for some hardware.

New Orleans Saints: A Look Ahead

In looking over the Jets’ next opponent, some interesting details come to light.  Here they are in no particular order:
1)      The New Orleans’ fans are surprised that their team has racked up 512 yards rushing since they are, traditionally, a mediocre running team.  Their last complete runner was Deuce McAllister, limited by injuries the last [...]

Film Room: Getting Ready for the Saints

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Rex Ryan Press Conference – 9/28/09
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Geico SportsNite: Jets – 9/28/09