The New York Jets have announced their plans to go into 2009 with a completely new direction. After being given the keys to the family’s expensive car, Eric Mangini returned it with enough damages to lose his driving privileges for a very long time. In three seasons, Eric Mangini compiled a 23-25 record with the New York Jets, appearing—at times—to
Chad Pennington had his sweet revenge on Eric Mangini and the New York Jets as the Miami Dolphins won the AFC East with a 24-17 victory. And so the much-publicized story of the 2008 New York Jets’ season comes to the most dramatic end one could possibly imagine. Unfortunately, the story was the same as it has been over the
During the offseason, New York Jets’ GM Mike Tannenbaum told reporters that Eric Mangini will “absolutely” be the Jets’ head coach in 2009—no matter what happens in 2008. Now fans have to wonder how true that is. Those comments were made after a disappointing 4-12 season, and before the trade for Brett Favre. When Favre came to town, it was
For the fourth time this season, the New York Jets fell victim to a West Coast team. But this time around, the loss came in the most season-crushing fashion as the struggling Seahawks dominated a team with playoff aspirations for all four quarters. The New York Jets have been in must-win situations for the second-half of the season to stay
Rivalries are a driving force in the NFL. The league, as we all know it, revolves around the intense hatred and disdain between rival fan bases. The players on the field feed off of that energy. The drama, the emotion, and the passion that surrounds one game is unparalleled. Facing the same players and coaches twice a year drives the
I’ve written a couple of articles on how important the revamping of both our offensive and defensive lines were this offseason. Even if you are a casual Jet fan, and watched the horrific 2007 season it would have even been quite apparent to you. I refer to it as Football 101: the importance of the guys that go unnoticed in the
