Opinion: A Tough Decision, But the Right One

Thoughts on the loss of Thomas Jones to this team in 2010.
Right Place, Right Time — Thomas Jones was Mike Tannenbaum’s first real big trade for a player. The deal consisted of the Jets and Bears swapping some second rounders, (net of one third rounder from a value standpoint). Think about that for a second. [...]

2010 Prospect Meetings

Bent approached me with a very good idea: compile a master list of the prospects the Jets have met with. And that is what I have decided to do. Below you will find names and a link (player’s name will be linked) that contains information on that player.
You can leave comments with your thoughts on a certain player. [...]

Prospect Watch: WR Naaman Roosevelt

As the Jets journey towards the draft in April, we here at TJB will be taking a look into prospects that could be on the Jets draft board. Today we will be taking a look at: Buffalo product, Naaman Roosevelt [via Jon P & Harry H]

Projected Round: 6th Round
Measurables: Stands at 6′0. Weighs in at 190 lbs.
Positives: Roosevelt [...]

Notes from Ryan’s News Conference

As I previously mentioned yesterday, Rex Ryan had a chance to speak at the combine and talked about a variety of topics that included Vernon Gholston. Below are some of the other highlights from Ryan’s conference:
Notes via Graham:

Ryan notes that it will be tough to get back to where they were however he is telling everybody [...]

This Week in Tweet: Taking it Easy, Disney Style

Jay Feely and Darrelle Revis are in Disney World for ESPN The Weekend 2010.  Feely is posting pics with hosts while Sanchez, back home and feeling left out, is on a Disney Movie Marathon.
Jets Twit (jetstwit.com) has 10 Twitter Tools to enhance your NFL Experience online.
Upon hearing about the signing of Nick Folk, Jay Feely tweeted [...]

Film Room: Kerry Rhodes is Ballin’

Kerry Rhodes who previously showed off his throwing power is at it once again. After almost eight months of quiet, Rhodes put up some highlights of his basketball abilities on YouTube.

In the words of Kerry Rhodes: @thejetsblog “what up now?”

Salary Cap Update: Restrictions, Schmestrictions

Sad though it is to see TJ let loose, which we’ll undoubtedly be providing you with more coverage of later, who wants some good news?
The salary (non)-cap situation continues to move every day and the the latest development could dramatically increase the pool of players available to the Jets this offseason. We’ve continually said [...]

Are the Jets Rolling the Dice with Leon?

Heading out now, but I’ll give my thoughts on the Thomas Jones announcement later today, stay tuned.
The Post is reporting that the Jets will meet with Leon’s agent Alvin Keels today
The Jets are expected to meet here today with the agent for running back Leon Washington to discuss the restricted free agent’s immediate future.
Washington, who [...]

Daily Links: A Tough Loss

Hutch files his report on Thomas Jones.
Coney Islander Nyan Boateng is trying to find a place in the NFL.
Tony Pauline’s list of risers and sliders from Day Three.
Russell Okung tweaked his groin during workouts.
Vladimir Ducasse from UMass is impressing 1AA doubters at the Combine.
Vaccaro likes the idea of a “NY Bowl.”

Breaking News: Jets to Release Thomas Jones

Citing “Team Sources”, ESPN’s Adam Schefter breaks the following news on his twitter feed:
Thomas Jones will not be restructuring his contract with Jets + will be released this week. He’ll be a free agent March 5th
Jones cannot be released until the 5th, for cap reasons, but his roster bonus was apparently not due until March [...]