GM Mike Tannenbaum was asked, after the Jets' portion of the draft had concluded on April 26, what had happened to the rumored re-signing of veteran TE Bubba Franks. Had it fallen through?

"Well, he's still a free agent," Mike T said, "so I don't think the book is totally closed on that."

How right he was. There were a few veteran TE rumors and reports before and after that, but this afternoon t… More

There is certainly a number of competing opinions about the Jets' tradeup and drafting of QB Mark Sanchez today. I understand the Green & White fan and media base. As Rodney Dangerfield would say sweatingly as he pulled on his collar, "Tough crowd ... tough crowd."

But I've also learned to trust in a few things with the Jets. The team's scouting department, headed by Joey Clinkscales, knows what … More

“Big Play Abe" isn't going anywhere.

The Jets today matched an offer sheet that restricted free agent Abram Elam signed with the Cleveland Browns last week, ensuring Elam will remain with the Green & White in 2009.

The 6’0”, 207-pound safety, who started a career-high nine games last season, recorded 56 tackles (43 solo), two sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. He also was a valu… More

The Jets get a gift at the top of the second half almost as generous as the one they gave the Dolphins at the end of the first half. Long-snapper John Denney sails his punt snap over Brandon Fields' head at midfield, so the hosts begin their first drive of the final 30 minutes from the 'Fins 28.

And after two misfires, Brett Favre, Leon Washington and Jerricho Cotchery cash in the present with e… More

My special thought for this edition of Special Teams Saturday is how goofy reporters get sometimes.

Such occurred to me because of several questions posed to Jets head coach Eric Mangini and then to kicker Jay Feely on Friday. Questions along the lines of: Any concerns about Feely because he struggled at Seattle a couple of years ago? Worries that he'll allow his past performance to affect his pl… More