The Jets may be wearing the offseason crown of a paper champion after all their headline-nabbing transactions, but Mark Sanchez is confident he has the formula to turn that momentum into on-field chemistry. Banking on the second-year quarterback’s progress, Gang Green added two offensive weapons for Sanchez in receiver Santonio Holmes and running back LaDainian Tomlinson. And the 23-year-old Sanchez

With the Jets’ acquisition of Santonio Holmes from Pittsburgh last Sunday, the run-heavy philosophy that drove 2009’s success is officially in question, and Jerricho Cotchery is ecstatic about the possibilities. After spending Wednesday morning showcasing Reebok’s ZigTech sneaker for the media at the Reebok Sports Club in Lincoln Square, the seventh-year receiver beamed while discussing the offensive possibilities with the

Believe it or not, but Nick Mangold is the same affable, 6′4″, 300-pound man I spoke with last summer, who loves gaming and technology, but remains driven by football. Sure, my BlackBerry caught his eye, sparking a brief discussion about the merits of the 9700’s trackpad over the trackball on other devices. But that came second to a subtle display

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 the good and the

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 disdain. This time around, the agony of

“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 safety from his base