Archives for September 2012

‘While easier said than done, Bills fans need to strike a balance between the heightened expectations brought about by a rare offseason in which they actually tried to better themselves with their uncanny propensity to invoke Murphy’s law.’

‘Look across the aisle. Look at the visitors today, Opening Day at MetLife Stadium. Behold Buffalo’s Bills, playoff-free for a dozen years. Try to remember the last time they actually qualified for a playoff game, and when you do, remember something else: Whenever a game earns a nickname and capital letters, it’s only a good thing for half the participants.’

‘So don’t be surprised if the Bills’ use of the offense becomes a major factor. The Jets certainly are preparing to see a healthy dose of it, especially with quarterbacks coach David Lee considered the architect of the offense. It was Lee who taught former Dolphins coach Tony Sparano, now the Jets’ offensive coordinator, how to use the Wildcat in Miami.’

‘But after going head-to-head with his offensive line, Maybin — the Bills’ first-round pick in 2009 — had a playful warning for Williams. “I don’t think he’s going to have a good day on Sunday because they’re going to be showing him a lot of attention,” he said, chuckling. “With each day, they get meaner, they get nastier and they get better.”‘

2 Jets Defensive Linemen Hope Reunion Continues at the Quarterback (New York Times)

Ups and Downs on Roster’s Fringes (New York Times)

Bart Scott and the NY Jets defense strive for perfection rather than point fingers at offense (New York Daily News)

Time for NY Jets, football’s top reality series, to officially prove Rex Ryan’s team is more than just talk (New York Daily News)

Rex Ryan, NY Jets anxious to see if offseason moves pan out against Bills (New York Daily News)

Bilal Powell picks up blocking techniques, earns NY Jets’ third-down running back position (New York Daily News)

Mark Sanchez needs to be sharp with DE Mario Williams coming after him on Sunday (New York Daily News)

Wilson poised for big season (New York Post)

Bills first to get glimpse at Gang’s mysterious Tebow plan (New York Post)

There’s reason to worry about secret Gang Green scheme (New York Post)

Gang Green angst minor compared with Bills’ (New York Post)

Serby’s Sunday Q & A with… LaRon Landry (New York Post)

For Jets’ Bilal Powell, the time has come (New York Newsday)

Jets have to prepare to defend Wildcat vs. Bills (New York Newsday)

Jets’ Austin Howard faces major test in Bills’ Mario Williams (New York Newsday)

Even Tim Tebow isn’t sure what to expect from Wildcat (New York Newsday)

Jets QB Mark Sanchez has built a bond with offensive coordinator Tony Sparano (Newark Star Ledger)

Mark Sanchez has handled his situation with the Jets flawlessly (Newark Star Ledger)

Tim Tebow preview: Special teams (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets Gameday (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets’ defense primed to pick up offense against Bills Sunday if necessary (Bergen Record)

Jets will end circus talk only if they win (Bergen Record)

Jets matchup: Buffalo Bills (Bergen Record)

Jets keys (Bergen Record)

Jets’ 2012 season schedule game-by-game breakdown (Bergen Record)

Sanchez, Tebow ready to take Jets into the great unknown (Staten Island Advance)

Rex Ryan needs to put Jets’ vision back in focus (Staten Island Advance)

It’s Tebow time! Whatever that proves to be (Toronto Sun)

Is this the Jets’ year? Good one! (ESPN)

Jets Seeking Rave Reviews for Opener vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)

Malone on Westhoff Radar in Offseason (NewYorkJets.com)

It’s Showtime: Keys to Jets, Bills (NewYorkJets.com)

‘”I knew it was all riding on me and what I did,” Thigpen said. “As a quarterback you have to take advantage of every opportunity you get or you might get passed by. I wanted to make it a tough decision for them.”‘

‘The Bills are thinking the same of Williams, who is sure to give offensive linemen fits in the AFC East. He poses an incredibly tough task for young right tackle Austin Howard, who was named the Jets’ starter after beating out the since-traded Wayne Hunter for the job a few weeks ago. “Probably the only thing worse than that would be (facing) the (DeMarcus) Ware kid,” Ryan said of Dallas’ sack-happy star. “That probably would be the only bigger challenge.”‘

‘Jets 19, Bills 13.’

‘After hearing about a vanilla gameplan all through the pre-season, its time to see what strides the Bills defense has made after a 2011 season that was one of the worst by a defense in Bills history.’

‘The goal this year is the playoffs. An improved team that finishes with a winning record but misses out on the postseason won’t draw raves. A flawed team that sneaks in and gets beaten badly in the wild-card round will. The clear line of demarcation for this team is the playoffs, ending a league-long postseason drought at 12 seasons.’

‘”It’s been a pretty good transition (to defensive tackle),” said Carrington. “Giff Smith (Defensive line coach), Kyle Williams and a lot of the inside guys have been helping me out by learning the ins and outs of the position. It’s not much different than (defensive) end, but things just happen faster down there.”‘

‘”That’s a guy we shared locker-room time with and we saw a lot over a couple years,” Bills center Eric Wood said. “I like Aaron a lot. I think he works really hard, and I got a lot of respect for him, going there and making the plays he has. We’re treating everyone with the same respect on their defense, but it would hurt to see our former first-rounder make a lot of plays against us.”‘

‘”He is such a physical presence and has such great speed that he matches up well over there,” Gailey said on Monday, when Bradham took snaps with the first unit as the strong-side linebacker.’

‘Just as the Jets didn’t unveil their Wildcat plans in preseason, it’s possible the Bills might have devised new plans this season for Smith, in his second year with the team after five with the Jets.’

All Is Forgiven as Jets Lineman Re-Signs After Being Cut (New York Times)

Tim Tebow, Santonio Holmes not on same page regarding starting NY Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (New York Daily News)

NY Jets change tune on status of Sione Po’uha, now say that DT is questionable and may play Sunday vs. Buffalo Bills (New York Daily News)

Bills could go ‘Wild’ on Jets (New York Post)

Tebow, Sanchez are on the same page (New York Post)

Tannenbaum: Sanchez will take most snaps at QB (New York Post)

Jets GM says Mark Sanchez to play ’80-90 percent’ of time (New York Newsday)

No escaping Mark Sanchez-Tim Tebow dynamic (New York Newsday)

Rex Ryan says Eric Smith, Sione Po’uha will miss season opener (New York Newsday)

Jets’ new safeties Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry are in charge (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets GM: Mark Sanchez will get 80 to 90 percent of the playing time this season (Newark Star Ledger)

Mark Sanchez says he wasn’t ‘rattled’ by Tim Tebow trade, just had ‘a couple of questions’ (Newark Star Ledger)

Rex Ryan admits long list of mistakes last season, guarantees no more guarantees (Newark Star Ledger)

Tim Tebow preview: Jets and the Wildcat (Newark Star Ledger)

Tim Tebow’s latest fan is Jets special teams coach Mike Westhoff (Newark Star Ledger)

Will ‘Wildcat’ open offense, and will Mark Sanchez step forward? (Newark Star Ledger)

Sione Po’uha questionable for Sunday’s game against Buffalo, TE Dustin Keller will play (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets get ready for a Wild Sunday (Bergen Record)

Young tackle knows he can’t be weak link on Jets line (Toronto Sun)

Feeling Burned Out? (Wall Street Journal)

For Jets’ Tebow, best moments come before kickoff (AP)

Jets’ Po’uha questionable, Keller will play (AP)

Jets’ mindset: classic or just old? (ESPN)

Rex’s chance to send out the clowns (ESPN)

Tebow, Sanchez relationship ‘great’ (ESPN)

Rex Ryan done making guarantees (ESPN)

Will Holmes be a hero or a horror? (ESPN)

Will Tebow, Wildcat work for Jets? (ESPN)

Green Lantern: Jets’ Rex Has Most To Gain, Least To Lose In 2012 (WFAN-AM)

That Opener, It’s Something Special (NewYorkJets.com)

Rapping with J.Bush the Safety, the Artist (NewYorkJets.com)

We’re Serious About What We Do Here (NewYorkJets.com)