The free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson just finished his visit to the Minnesota Vikings without any deal done, so he has to continue with his trip and the next stop is the New York Jets.
The former San Diego Chargers star running back reportedly enjoyed his meeting with the Vikings, and the team seemed like to have Tomlinson put on the Vikings jersey
to be a replacement for Chester Taylor, who was signed away by the Chicago Bears. However, it seemed that they did not make an offer that satisfied Tomlinson.
Well, I guess Tomlinson will still have to make another visit to another team after the Jets. The Jets released free agent veteran running back Thomas Jones despite objection from fans other players. Besides, they are still hopeful that starting runningback Leon Washington could return from his broken leg for the 2010 season. In that case, signing Tomlinson would not be a necessary move and even if they may decide to make an offer, that offer could not be a great one expected by Tomlinson.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Jets officially released veteran RB Jones
Just as many reports said earlier, the New York Jets released running back Thomas Jones, and the move was made officially on Friday. Along with Jones, cornerback Donald Strickland was also cut on the first day of free agency.
"I just want to start off by thanking Thomas for everything he’s done on and off the field," Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a conference call today. "In terms of respect and admiration, I’d put Thomas up on the very short list of guys who’ve ever been through our program, not only because of what he’s done on the field but the leadership he brought as well and the passion he played with."
Jones finished last season with a career-high 1,402 rushing yards, and if he is indeed as good as Tannenbaum, why did the Jets still decide to release him?
Well, Tannenbaum said it was a “very difficult decision” after considering all factors including skill and budget, even though there will be no salary cap in 2010. The decision to release Jones has angered his teammates in Jets jerseys, but it was eventually made. However, Tannenbaum did not rule out having Jones wear back Jets jerseys but he said that Jones himself is looking at other opportunities.
"I just want to start off by thanking Thomas for everything he’s done on and off the field," Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum said during a conference call today. "In terms of respect and admiration, I’d put Thomas up on the very short list of guys who’ve ever been through our program, not only because of what he’s done on the field but the leadership he brought as well and the passion he played with."
Jones finished last season with a career-high 1,402 rushing yards, and if he is indeed as good as Tannenbaum, why did the Jets still decide to release him?
Well, Tannenbaum said it was a “very difficult decision” after considering all factors including skill and budget, even though there will be no salary cap in 2010. The decision to release Jones has angered his teammates in Jets jerseys, but it was eventually made. However, Tannenbaum did not rule out having Jones wear back Jets jerseys but he said that Jones himself is looking at other opportunities.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Jets QB Sanchez will be able to start against Falcons
Quarterback Mark Sanchez will wear back his Jets jersey to start for the New York Jets this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after missing one game with a sprained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.
According to Jets Coach Rex Ryan, the rookie quarterback was medically cleared by team doctors after participating in team practices for three straight days. Sanchez took all of the snaps with the first-team offense Friday after taking 75 percent of them Thursday, and that improvement has made the Coach confident that Sanchez is fine enough to play again.
Missing the Jets’ 26-3 victory last Sunday at Tampa Bay for injuring the knee during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 3, Sanchez was replaced by Kellen Clemens. But he returned to practice Wednesday and experienced no setbacks during the week, a sign of Clemens losing starting job again.
Having already been wearing one on the left from a previous injury, Sanchez will wear custom-fitted braces on both knees, and Ryan said the team will also prepare Sanchez for his first game in wintry weather as it is expected to be snowy with near-freezing temperatures at the Meadowlands on Sunday.
“We put some of the UGG boot stuff in his helmet, so he’s going to be warmer,” Ryan said, referring to the wool-lined footwear. “I’m not kidding. Look at his helmet. He’s got some of that in there. We try to make sure our guys are comfortable and healthy and protected.”
According to Jets Coach Rex Ryan, the rookie quarterback was medically cleared by team doctors after participating in team practices for three straight days. Sanchez took all of the snaps with the first-team offense Friday after taking 75 percent of them Thursday, and that improvement has made the Coach confident that Sanchez is fine enough to play again.
Missing the Jets’ 26-3 victory last Sunday at Tampa Bay for injuring the knee during the game against the Buffalo Bills on Dec. 3, Sanchez was replaced by Kellen Clemens. But he returned to practice Wednesday and experienced no setbacks during the week, a sign of Clemens losing starting job again.
Having already been wearing one on the left from a previous injury, Sanchez will wear custom-fitted braces on both knees, and Ryan said the team will also prepare Sanchez for his first game in wintry weather as it is expected to be snowy with near-freezing temperatures at the Meadowlands on Sunday.
“We put some of the UGG boot stuff in his helmet, so he’s going to be warmer,” Ryan said, referring to the wool-lined footwear. “I’m not kidding. Look at his helmet. He’s got some of that in there. We try to make sure our guys are comfortable and healthy and protected.”
Friday, December 4, 2009
From left knee to right, Sanchez got hurt again
During last Sunday’s 17-6 win over the Carolina Panthers, the New York Jets starting quarterback Mark Sanchez injured his left knee, so he had been learning to use his right leg during this week’s practice, however, the right knee was injured, too, during Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Sanchez appeared to be hurt when he dived head first to end an 8-yard run on New York’s second possession of the second half on Thursday night. It seemed that Jets Coach Rex Ryan’s plan did not work, and having Yankees manager Joe Girardi teach Sanchez sliding proved to be ineffective.
Fortunately, his touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards before hurting the knee was just enough to help the Jets win over the Bills at 19-13. Kellen Clemens replaced him for the rest of the game after he limped off the field without taking off his Jets jersey.
Sanchez appeared to be hurt when he dived head first to end an 8-yard run on New York’s second possession of the second half on Thursday night. It seemed that Jets Coach Rex Ryan’s plan did not work, and having Yankees manager Joe Girardi teach Sanchez sliding proved to be ineffective.
Fortunately, his touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards before hurting the knee was just enough to help the Jets win over the Bills at 19-13. Kellen Clemens replaced him for the rest of the game after he limped off the field without taking off his Jets jersey.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Jets DT Jenkins would like to see Vick playing in final exhibition
The New York Jets defensive tackle Kris Jenkins said on Tuesday that he was happy to see the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick playing again on the field, in the teams’ preseason finale Thursday night.
“I’m kind of rooting for him because I hope he does realize that he does have a second chance and I’m hoping that he does prove everybody wrong,” Jenkins said Tuesday. “I’m hoping that he does show everybody what he’s capable of. I’ve known and seen him on and off the field and I definitely think he’s a good person at heart.”
The background is that Jenkins aced Vick several times when he was with the Carolina Panthers and Vick was with the Atlanta Falcons. Playing against each other again really sounded dramatic. Jenkins would not play as much as Vick on Thursday, so he would be glad to have time to spectate a little.
“I’m kind of rooting for him because I hope he does realize that he does have a second chance and I’m hoping that he does prove everybody wrong,” Jenkins said Tuesday. “I’m hoping that he does show everybody what he’s capable of. I’ve known and seen him on and off the field and I definitely think he’s a good person at heart.”
The background is that Jenkins aced Vick several times when he was with the Carolina Panthers and Vick was with the Atlanta Falcons. Playing against each other again really sounded dramatic. Jenkins would not play as much as Vick on Thursday, so he would be glad to have time to spectate a little.
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