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Coles rejoins Jets

July 30, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

Laveranues Coles has signed a one-year contract to rejoin the Jets.Coles was in Florham Park today and worked out before agreeing to terms.He gives the Jets some veteran insurance for the first four... Read on

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Jets check with Revis about holdout

July 30, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

There appears to be a possible thaw in the cold war between the Jets and their Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, who’s prepared to hold out of training camp when it players report tomorrow if he... Read on

There appears to be a possible thaw in the cold war between the Jets and their Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis, who’s prepared to hold out of training camp when it players report tomorrow if he doesn’t get a new contract.
	 
Multiple NFL sources have told The Post that, after an extended period of time with no communication between Jets management and Revis’ reprentatives, Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum reached out to Revis’ agents within the last 24 hours.
	 
It’s not believed Tannenbaum delivered an offer to Revis, however. The call, according to sources, came as a gauge about how serious Revis is about potentially holding out.
	 
Sources close to Revis told The Post on Thursday that Revis, though he hasn’t made his mind up because he’s still hopeful this will be resolved before tomorrow, is leaning heavily toward a camp holdout if he doesn’t get some sort of new deal.
	 
That has obviously gotten the Jets attention and that’s why they called.
	 
It’s unlikely Revis will get the long-term offer he wants from the Jets with guaranteed money, but it is possible, based on the fact the Jets finally reached out to his people, that Revis gets a stop-gap contract solution.
	 
Perhaps the Jets will up his base salary for 2010 from the $1 million he’s scheduled to make to $10 million, which is the going rate for top corners in the league, but still short of the Raiders Nnamdi Asomugha, who’s the highest-paid at more than $15 million per year.
	 
****
	 
Jets No. 1 draft pick, cornerback Kyle Wilson, has not signed, but expect him to be in the fold by Saturday, according to an NFL source.
	 
The signing of Wilson, the 29th overall pick in the Draft, should be easy based on the fact the 27th and 28th overall picks are signed.
	 
The Patriots signed former Rutgers cornerback Devin McCourty, the 27th overall pick, to a five-year contract worth $13.2 million with $7.825 million in guarantees. The Dolphins signed Jared Odrick, the 28th overall pick, to a five-year, $13 million deal with including $7.1 million guaranteed.
	 
That should have Wilson at five years, about $12.6 million, including $6.8 million guaranteed.

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Jets statement on George Steinbrenner

July 13, 2010 , ι From the Jets

Jets owner Woody Johnson released a statement on today's passing of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner:“George Steinbrenner is an American icon and was one of the preeminent owners in all of sports. A... Read on

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Jets' Jenkins pleased with return to practice

June 14, 2010 , ι By BART HUBBUCH

While various contract squabbles swirled around them, the Jets were buoyed by nose tackle Kris Jenkins’ return to the practice field.Jenkins, sidelined since last October by a torn ACL in his left... Read on

While various contract squabbles swirled around them, the Jets were buoyed by nose tackle Kris Jenkins’ return to the practice field.
	 
Jenkins, sidelined since last October by a torn ACL in his left knee, participated fully in on-field workouts for the first time since the surgery and pronounced himself none the worse for wear.
	 
“It’s almost like a reward for everything that I’ve done so far and all the work I’ve put in,” Jenkins said of participating in the first day of a three-day minicamp. “Now, I know I’m on the right track and should be ready to go when training camp rolls around.”
	 
Jenkins, who is competing in a weight-loss competition with Rex Ryan and offensive lineman Damien Woody, also has gotten noticeably thinner but wouldn’t reveal exactly how much. The team continues to list Jenkins at 360 pounds.
	 
Ryan said the Jets would proceed cautiously with Jenkins, who got some breathers in the morning practice and didn’t take part in 11-on-11 drills during the afternoon session.
	 
“We’re just kind of breaking him in slowly,” Ryan said.
	 
Ryan added that he currently is second in the weight-loss competition after lap-band surgery this offseason but wouldn’t say who is leading.
	 
*
	 
Mark Sanchez bemoaned the NCAA’s recent slapdown of his USC Trojans, who were banned from bowl appearances for two years and docked a whopping 30 scholarships for various infractions.
	 
“That’s just tough,” he said. “It’s really hard for the guys there now. You just feel really bad for them. A lot of allegations happened before I got there as a freshman. You wish them the best.”
	 
Asked if the sanctions were overly harsh, Sanchez said: “That’s not for me to judge. All I can do is support the program. That happened to Alabama a few years ago, and they bounced back.”

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VIDEO: Jets coach compares motion to Strasburg's

June 10, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

Rex Ryan, who threw out the first pitch before Tuesday night’s Mets game, was hysterical today when putting up a split-screen view on the TV monitor of him and Washington Nationals rookie pitcher... Read on

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Revis won't skip Jets minicamp; Mangold unsure

June 10, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who skipped the last week’s Thursday practice session because he’s discouraged by the slow pace of his contract negotiations, told me today that he has no plans to... Read on

Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, who skipped the last week’s Thursday practice session because he’s discouraged by the slow pace of his contract negotiations, told me today that he has no plans to hold out of next week’s mandatory minicamp.
	 
“I don’t feel like I have to hold out; I don’t want to do that,’’ Revis said. “Right now I’m just being patient. I’m not mad about anything. I want to be here. They know that. I’ve played my best football. The season I had last year was crazy. This is a lot of the leverage I do have to get that money (I) deserve.’’
	 
Revis told me that it is “important’’ to him to be paid more than Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, who signed a three-year, $45.3 million contract before last season with more than $28 million guaranteed.
	 
The Jets and Revis’ agents are not close in their negotiations.
	 
“I got two proposals (from the Jets) and in the second one the number has gone up, but it’s still where we want it. We’re going to keep on working on it.’’
	 
Asked whether he plans to be at training camp if a deal is not done by then, Revis said, “I don’t know. I’ll be at minicamp. No comment on training camp. We’ll see when that day comes.’’
	 
The reality, however, is Revis is not going to hold out of training camp because of a clause in his contract that would nullify the $20 million guarantee on the final two years of his existing contract. For him to play hardball and hold out would be too risky.
	 
It’s not likely the Jets will let this get to that point.
	 
Revis insisted today that “there are no hard feelings.’’
	 
“I a had conversation with Rex (Ryan) on field before practice today,’’ he said. “I talked to (GM Mike) Tannenbaum yesterday about the NBA Finals. This is not being enemies or warring against each other.’’
	 
Revis did, however, call out the Jets on their slow progress on new contracts with center Nick Mangold, linebacker David Harris and left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, saying they’ve “all outperformed their contracts.’’
	 
Rex Ryan said Revis “will be a Jet forever.’’
	 
****
	 
Mandold said he’s going to decide over the weekend whether to participate in next week’s mandatory minicamp. The Jets center, who’s in the final year of his rookie contract, said he’s “50-50’’ about whether he’ll show up.
	 
Mangold said there have been “talks’’ between his agent and the Jets “but no negotiations.’’
	 
He said there have been “pleasantries like, ‘We love you, we want you here,’’ but no “nitty gritty talk like years and numbers.’’
	 
Asked if Rams center Jason Brown, who got a five-year, $37.5 million contract with $20 million guaranteed, has been brought up by his agents, Mangold said, “I’m sure he’s been mentioned a couple of times. That (Brown’s salary) is nice little bar.’’
	 
Mangold said his contract status has “been weighing on me since March when we said, ‘Hey, we want to do an extension and the Jets said they want to do an extension. You want to get it done, not have to worry about it and get back to the business of playing football.’’
	 
****
	 
There was a Nick Folk sighting today and it wasn’t an ugly one. The Jets kicker, who’s had his struggles in the offseason OTA sessions, made seven consecutive field goals at the end of today’s final OTA session of the offseason.
	 
“That made me feel a little bit better,’’ Rex Ryan said. “It made the whole Jets fan base feel better. He was impressive. He put on an impressive show today.’’
	 
Folk connected on consecutive field goals of 53 yards, 52, 48, 33, 35, 38 and 41 yards.
	 
Ryan said the 53 and 52-yarders “looked like extra points the way he hit them.’’
	 
****
	 
Ryan, who threw out the first pitch before Tuesday night’s Mets game, was hysterical today when putting up a split-screen view on the TV monitor of him and Washington Nationals rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who struck out 14 in his major league debut that same night.
	 
“Two great ones,’’ Ryan joked. “Two of the best. My movement (on the pitch) surprised everyone. That movement it filthy. Obviously, the difference is look who’s catching for me.’’
	 
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum was Ryan’s catcher and he failed to corral Ryan’s pitch, which tailed away to the right.
	 
****
	 
Ryan was so juiced today he said his team is ready to play thus Sunday if there was a game.
	 
“We’re ready to play,’’ he said. “We can go play. Last year (at this time) we would have gotten smoked. We are so much further along than alst year.’’
	 
****
	 
Mark Sanchez, who today worked with no restrictions in the OTA for the second time this week, is all systems go to participate fully in the mandatory minicamp next week (Monday through Wednesday). It’s the last team workouts before training camp.
	 
Sanchez said the most important day this week was Wednesday, which was the day after he first worked full in practice and he “felt awesome.’’
	 
He said working in full team drills Tuesday and today “felt a lot like a game.’’

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Revis returns to Jets practice

June 08, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

Five days after a statement no-show from the Jets' Thursday organized team activity (OTA), cornerback Darrelle Revis is at the team facility today to take part in meetings and on-field work.Revis,... Read on

Five days after a statement no-show from the Jets' Thursday organized team activity (OTA), cornerback Darrelle Revis is at the team facility today to take part in meetings and on-field work.
	 
Revis, who’s unhappy with the slow pace of negotiations on a new contract, skipped last Thursday’s session to make a public statement about how disappointed he is that the Jets are seemingly making no legitimate moves toward signing him to a new contract.
	 
Revis is due to make $1 million this year but is seeking a new deal that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, which means at least as much as the three-year $43.5 million deal the Raiders gave to Nnamdi Asomugha which included more than $28 million in guaranteed money.
	 
The Jets, who Revis said “promised’’ him a new contract before the start of training camp (Aug. 1), have according to sources in the know, not come close to making an offer to Revis that would make him the highest-paid player at his position.
	 
And, to make matters worse, it’s believed the latest Jets counter-proposal didn’t even include any guaranteed money, something that insulted Revis so much that’s what triggered his one-day holdout last week.
	 
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum told the Post last night he was confident an extension would get done, but admitted there was no progress on a deal.
	 
"The same energy and tenacity we used to find these players is the same amount of passion we're going to put into getting these players extended," Tannenbaum said.
	 
With Bart Hubbuch

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Jets' Sanchez continues to improve

June 03, 2010 , ι By BART HUBBUCH

Mark Sanchez is so eager to get back on the field for the Jets he sneaked into practice last week.The second-year quarterback continued his impressive comeback from knee surgery February months ago... Read on

Mark Sanchez is so eager to get back on the field for the Jets he sneaked into practice last week.
	 
The second-year quarterback continued his impressive comeback from knee surgery February months ago Thursday, showing virtually no effects while taking part in some passing drills during the Jets’ organized team activity (OTA).
	 
The Jets are holding Sanchez out of 11-on-11 drills as a precaution, but Sanchez admitted he sneaked into an 11-on-11 play last week.
	 
Rex Ryan did not approve but let Sanchez off with a warning.
	 
“Rex just said to make sure [Jets owner Woody] Johnson wasn’t out there the next time I did that,” Sanchez said. “He said heads would roll if that happened.”
	 
The Jets still haven’t committed to let Sanchez participate fully in their June 14-16 minicamp, but Sanchez made it clear his knee would be up to the task.
	 
“Every day, it feels better,” said Sanchez, who expects to be 100 percent for the start of training camp. “I’m not coming back the next day swollen or achy or hurting. It’s been great.”

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Revis skips Jets practice angry over contract

June 03, 2010 , ι By BART HUBBUCH

Furious at the Jets’ most recent contract offer, cornerback Darrelle Revis was conspicuously absent from the team’s voluntary on-field workout this morning in Florham Park.The All-Pro cornerback’s... Read on

Furious at the Jets’ most recent contract offer, cornerback Darrelle Revis was conspicuously absent from the team’s voluntary on-field workout this morning in Florham Park.
	 
The All-Pro cornerback’s absence could be a sign of more to come, starting with the Jets’ June 14-16 minicamp.
	 
Revis, the most prominent of the Jets’ young stars lining up for contract extensions this offseason, told friends he feels the club insulted him with its offer late last month.
	 
Revis is looking for slightly more than the Raiders’ Nnamdi Asomugha, who is the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback at an average of $16.2 million per year. According to a source, the Jets’ offer was nowhere near that amount and believed to be in the range of $10 million per year.
	 
Revis, who has three years and $21 million left on his rookie contract, told friends he won’t commit to attending any more of the Jets’ organized team activities (OTAs) or the mandatory minicamp. A training-camp holdout is possible. Revis can't be fined for skipping OTAs but can be docked for missing minicamp and training camp.
	 
Rex Ryan didn't appear worried today by Revis' absence, which was timed for maximum effect because it is the one day this week that the media is allowed to watch practice.
	 
"We'll see what happens," Ryan said. "He's been here every day up until this. These are voluntary camps."
	 
People close to Revis said he feels betrayed because the Jets have vowed repeatedly to “take care of him,” but followed that with their relatively meager offer.
	 
"All I can say is that Darrelle is everything we believe in, on and off the field," Mike Tannenbaum said, according to The Associated Press. "We told him that shortly after the season. We remain committed to that. He’s a foundation for this organization."
	 
In talks with friends, Revis is comparing this to the Jets’ recent contract standoffs with Pete Kendall, Chris Baker, Leon Washington and Laveranues Coles in terms of the club breaking promises to its players.
	 
"We remain committed to trying to get something done within reason that’s good for Darrelle and good for the team," Tannenbaum said. "Hopefully he’ll be here not only for the short-term, but the long-term".
	 
The situation is getting ugly fast for the Jets, and it might not be limited to Revis.
	 
Several of the team’s young cornerstones, including center Nick Mangold, offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, and linebacker David Harris, also are seeking lucrative contract extensions -- so far, without success.
	 
Mangold told The Post today he considered boycotting the OTAs to protest the fact that, in contrast to the Revis situation, the Jets have yet to even make Mangold an offer.
	 
"He remains a priority, too," Tannenbaum said of Mangold. "A top priority."
	 
Mangold said he might skip the mandatory minicamp this month and refused to rule out a training-camp holdout because of the Jets’ inactivity with regard to an extension.
	 
"I have a good faith that the organization will do the right thing when it’s my time," Mangold told The Post. "All the right things have been said [by the Jets] -- `We love you' and `We want you here.' But it until you see the signature on the line, it’s all just talking points.
	 
"Going through training camp into the final year of my contract is not something I want to happen. I mean, Leon got hurt last year [in the final year of his deal], and now he’s not here anymore. What does that tell you?"
	 
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Sanchez sneaks into Jets' 11-on-11 drill

May 27, 2010 , ι By MARK CANNIZZARO

What appeared to be a big step in Mark Sanchez's rehab return from knee surgery, the Jets quarterback appeared behind center today in an 11-on-11 full team drill, something he’d been held out of in... Read on

What appeared to be a big step in Mark Sanchez's rehab return from knee surgery, the Jets quarterback appeared behind center today in an 11-on-11 full team drill, something he’d been held out of in previous offseason practices.
	 
It was, however, an unauthorized visit by Sanchez, who snuck in there and handed the ball off. It was Sanchez’s first snap in 11-on-11s since he had knee surgery in February.
	 
Rex Ryan immediately walked over to him for a chat, which was light-hearted.
	 
“I was like, ‘Oh, what were you doing?’ ’’ Ryan said. “He said it was only a running play.’ I said, ‘Hand the ball off and run away.’ ’’
	 
Ryan said Sanchez is “probably ahead of where he thought he’d be,’’ but the coach still wants to be cautious with him since he has not scrambled in the pocket or done any change-of-direction cutting.
	 
“He feels right,’’ Ryan said. “He’s pushing us all the time.’’
	 
****
	 
Rrookie kicker Clint Stitser was waived after another shaky performance in today’s OTA session.
	 
Working the two-minute drill, Sitser missed a 48-yard field goal attempt some 30 yards wide left and well short. Moments later, he pulled a 30-yard attempt wide left.
	 
“That young man I don’t think is ready,’’ Ryan said after practice. “We’ll probably move on.’’
	 
It leaves Nick Folk as the only kicker on the roster until they sign someone else.
	 
Ryan last week was exasperated by the kicking situation when both Sitser and Folk faltered. Folk made all his kicks today.
	 
“I feel a little better today (about Folk) than I did the other day,’’ Ryan said.
	 
****
	 
Tough day for backup long snapper and tight end Matthew Mulligan, who skipped one snap to punter Steve Weatherford then sent one sailing over Weatherford’s head. Mulligan also dropped a pass in 11-on-11s.
	 
Ryan defended Mulligan, noting that he’s being trained as the “emergency’’ long snapper.
	 
Ryan praised Tanner Purdum, who was signed to replace incumbent James Dearth, saying, “He’s doing a real nice job. He throws a bullet back there.’’
	 
No one, however, is ruling out a Dearth signing before training camp.
	 
“We know where James is,’’ Ryan said.
	 
****
	 
Darrelle Revis is in midseason form, locking down his side.
	 
Ryan recalled a play in Tuesday’s OTA when Kellen Clemens threw a long pass on Revis’ side.
	 
“We were like, ‘Oh no, that’s going to be intercepted. Why would you throw it over to Revis? You know he’s going to come down with it.’ Which he did.
	 
“We have a ‘Revis Rule.’ If you’re looking in his direction there’s probably a better option,’’ Ryan said.
	 
****
	 
Rookie draft pick Vladimir Ducasse continues to work with the starting group at left guard ahead of Matt Slauson as the Jets try to groom him as Alan Faneca’s replacement.
	 
“The competition is still open, but it means something (that Ducasse is working with the starters) because he’s showing he deserves running with the first team,’’ Ryan said.
	 
****
	 
Ryan said he doesn’t want to “cat’’ Vernon Gholston, meaning jinx him, by talking him up too much like he did a year ago, but he praised his work since changing from linebacker to defensive end.
	 
“In the first team drill, he split two guys and would have had a sack,’’ Ryan said of Gholston. “That’s three practices in a row that he would have had a sack.’’
	 
The reason Gholston, who stil doesn’t have an NFL sack, can’t sack the quarterback not is that, by rule, there is no contact in the OTA sessions.
	 
****
	 
Asked who’s impressed him the most in the OTA, Ryan praised receiver Braylon Edwards, who made an acrobatic TD catch today but was called for offensive pass interference by the ref.
	 
“I love the way he’s competing; it’s great to watch,’’ Ryan said.
	 
Ryan also singled out linebacker Kenwin Cummings, saying, “He put on weight but he looks quicker and faster. He looks like a different guy to me this year with the way he’s moving in the open field.’’
	 
****
	 
Kris Jenkins is running slightly ahead of Damien Woody and Ryan in the great weight loss contest. Jenkins has embarked on some minor trash talking, but hasn’t laid it on too thick yet.
	 
***
	 
Ryan, along with team owner Woody Johnson and general manager Mike Tannenbaum, took in a dinner with Magic Johnson recently at swishy Manhattan Italian restaurant, Il Postino, where they picked his brain on numerous topics related to winning.
	 
It started when they met Johnson at the Mayweather-Mosley fight in Las Vegas last month and made a tentative date to have dinner when Johnson was in New York.
	 
Ryan said he asked Johnson what the “Dream Team’’ practices were like and Johnson told him they were as intense as any he’d been a part of because there was such a collection of great players.
	 
“It was an opportunity,’’ Ryan said of the Johnson dinner. “He was tremendous. This guy was not only a champion, but he was one of the best teammates.’’
	 
Ryan said Johnson talked about “doing things the Laker way’’ when he played, which means buying into the team concept. This is something Ryan is always trying to instill with the Jets.