Archives for December 2010

‘”I’m going to be ready to go,” said Brohm. “Fitz is going to be a game time decision. No matter what happens I’ll be ready to go. If it’s to go in there and start I’ll be ready for that. If I have to go in during the course of the game I’ll be ready for that as well.”‘

‘On Friday, Fitzpatrick missed his third straight day of practice but did gingerly work on his drop-backs with a trainer to the side. He hasn’t missed a snap since taking over as the starter in Week 3 against New England.’

‘I think it’d be good to get a longer look at Brohm. The organization knows what Fitzpatrick brings to the table and the team’s decision makers really haven’t seen Brohm play so I think it’s a great opportunity for the organization to give Brohm a one-game look and see what he can do.’

‘It wasn’t until Buffalo’s fifth game – after Lynch was traded to Seattle, and the coaching staff realized Spiller wasn’t ready to shoulder the load – that coach Chan Gailey figured out Jackson was clearly the team’s best back. Since then, Jackson has gained 805 yards in 11 starts with an average of 4.3 yards per attempt.’

‘The sad truth is the best Bills players – with the possible exception of punter Brian Moorman, who by his standards had a down year – aren’t among the top five at their positions in the AFC.’

‘"That’s what [Gailey’s] preaching and it makes sense," Stroud said. "You never know what can happen in this game. You’ve got younger guys coming in and doing it a lot cheaper, so you definitely have to do something to try to show that you can still play, show that your leadership skills are where they need to be. Anyone in this league can be replaced at some point, and if you’re smart you take that into account."’

‘"It’s always an honor to get recognized by your fans, the guys you play against and the coaches that coach against you," he said before practice Friday. "I’m honored with anything I get. Any time they’re willing to put you up for any kind of postseason award or recognize your play as good or they mention you, that’s a good thing."’

‘The reality is an 18-game season is inevitable. There is no stopping it, because the NFL needs to find some new revenue streams in order to reach a new collective bargaining agreement with the players. Two more regular-season weeks means they can give more content to all the networks. That will mean more money in the long run, and it’s easier to divide a bigger pie than the same-sized pie.’

Clock Ticks for a Jet, and a Record Approaches (New York Times)

Jets Fined $100,000 for Tripping and Talking (New York Times)

Shonn tryin’ to heat up in cold temps (New York Post)

Rookie gettin’ his shot at redemption (New York Post)

Alosi’s trip costs Gang $100K (New York Post)

Sanchez will start vs. Bills (New York Post)

Mark Sanchez will start at quarterback for Jets vs. Buffalo Bills in Sunday’s regular-season finale (New York Daily News)

NFL fines Jets $100,000 for sideline wall incident involving Sal Alosi, Mike Westhoff’s comments (New York Daily News)

Jenn Sterger’s father, Leo, ‘furious’ with minimal fine of Brett Favre, lawyer disputes NFL’s claim (New York Daily News)

Tomlinson OK if he doesn’t run for 1,000 (New York Newsday)

Jets give Sanchez the start against Bills (New York Newsday)

Jets fined $100,000 in Alosi tripping incident (New York Newsday)

Wounded NYPD cop to be Jets’ guest Sunday (New York Newsday)

Shaun Ellis, Jets’ defense ready to go on the attack after Bears loss (Newark Star Ledger)

Special teams coach Mike Westhoff explains decision on ‘fake punt’ vs. Bears (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets fined $100,000 by NFL for violating league rules in sideline tripping incident (Newark Star Ledger)

Rex Ryan says Jets QB Mark Sanchez will start against Bills (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets’ Braylon Edwards rounding into shape as playoffs near (Bergen Record)

NFL fines Jets $100,000 in Alosi tripping incident (Bergen Record)

The Jets’ sackless wonder (ESPN)

Jets’ Mark Sanchez to start Sunday (ESPN)

Jets fined $100K for tripping incident (ESPN)

Ryan says Sanchez will start at QB for Jets (AP)

NFL fines Jets $100,000 in Alosi tripping incident (AP)

Sanchez to start for Jets (The Sports Network)

Jets fined $100,000 for coach’s trip (The Sports Network)

Rex’s Thursday News Conference (NewYorkJets.com)

This Week the Fundamental Things Apply (NewYorkJets.com)

Trufant to Active Roster, Kroul to P-Squad (NewYorkJets.com)

Sanchez’s Wednesday News Conference (NewYorkJets.com)

‘”Fitz’s knee is still bothering him enough that he couldn’t practice (Thursday),” Gailey said. “We’ll see how he feels (Friday).”‘

‘”I’m not disappointed in any way. I’m not disappointed,” said Williams. “They told me first alternate so it’s kind of a bittersweet deal. It’s an honor to get recognized by your fans, the players you play against and the coaches that coach against you. I’m honored with anything I get.”‘

‘Coach Chan Gailey expected Fitzpatrick to return to work Thursday but said after practice that the knee still bothered him.’

‘Bills 24, Jets 20.’

‘Jets 24, Bills 17.’