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
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,
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
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
