Posts under Tag: Nick Mangold
Nick Mangold Speaks: A Second Conversation with the Jets’ Center

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

By with 0 comments
Revis Proves Ryan Right, Jets Make Presence Felt in Honolulu

When Rex Ryan was introduced as the new head coach of the Jets, he referred to Darrelle Revis as the best corner in football. Revis validated Ryan’s statements on Sunday when he ended the game as the only cornerback to record an interception against the NFC’s best. With the NFC driving down the field and looking to take the lead,

By with 1 comment
2009 NFL Pro Bowl: One Last Fix for Jets Fans

The wounds left from the 2008 season have healed slowly over the last month, and reaching a full recovery has been a very slow process. Rex Ryan’s press conference nursed most fans back to health, and with the Super Bowl in the  books the road to good living is visible along the horizon. With issues regarding Brett Favre’s future and

By with 1 comment
Nick Mangold: Center of the Universe

When Eric Mangini arrived in New York, fans knew he would also be cleaning house, removing older players that did not fit his plans. Among the casualties was perennial Pro bowler, Kevin Mawae. Practically a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame, Mawae was the identity of the Jets’ offensive line for years. He epitomized that hard-nosed nasty that fans love

By with 0 comments