Items by Angel Navedo

Church of Rex Ryan

Published: January 16, 2010

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Ladies and gentleman—esteemed members of the NFL congregation—welcome to the Rex Ryan Church of Professional Football, where we begin with the Holy Communion of baby back ribs and beer, buffet style.
Everyone take a knee.
A few months ago, I wrote a piece for AskMen.com explaining why New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is great for the NFL—through [...]


Jets Should Savor Bittersweet Victory

Published: December 29, 2009

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The undefeated streak the New York Jets snapped on Sunday was of a different complexion than their 34-13 dismantling of the 10-0 Tennessee Titans in November 2008. That victory was met with grandiose declarations of Super Bowl contention.
Gang Green’s 29-15 win against the 14-0 Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium was met with [...]


Two Rhodes Diverged

Published: December 1, 2009

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“I shall be telling this with a sigh…” — Robert Frost, 1920.
New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes sent a message on Sunday that didn’t take 140 characters or fewer against the Carolina Panthers.
The avid tweeter delivered a two-interception performance to stamp a final exclamation point on a tumultuous week that started with a demotion. Jets coach Rex Ryan had removed the fifth-year [...]


Darrelle Revis Speaks

Published: October 23, 2009

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And so, on an oddly warm October night, Darrelle Revis sat backstage at Comix in New York’s Meatpacking District, prepared for a night of sports-themed satire to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The 24-year-old cornerback looked as comfortable as can be after a rushed rehearsal, an hour away from making his stage-acting debut [...]


Is Jenkins’ Torn ACL Career Ending?

Published: October 21, 2009

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The pain is all too familiar for New York Jets All-Pro nose tackle Kris Jenkins.
A 6′4″, 360-pound defender by trade, but persistent competitor at heart will be forced to the sideline for the rest of 2009 with a devastating, season-ending knee injury.
The torn anterior cruciate ligament was confirmed by Rich Cimini of the New York Daily News, ending speculation and sprinkling [...]


Jets Learn Cotchery’s Value to Sanchez in Loss to Bills

Published: October 21, 2009

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How many ways can one team lose a football game?
The New York Jets discovered a few more creative ways in their crushing 16-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. It was a masterful showing of ineptitude in all phases of a football game after two previous flirtations with disaster.
A second-quarter, season-ending injury to All Pro nose tackle Kris Jenkins triggered a [...]


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