recent from Jules Corner Bring in Matt Cassell
Once the Jets finish playing their game next week, the team will end up looking back at this season and hopefully will figure out what went wrong. The first thing is that Bret Favre was a mistake and should not be signed for next season. The second is that Eric Mangini is a bust and should be let...
recent from Jets Junk No surprise, no pain!
Hey, I’ve been a Jet fan for my entire life. I expect games like yesterday. I expect to be disappointed. I expect the Jets to get me all worked up and excited and to then let me down. So in truth, I’m really not that upset. I’m really not bitter, I just left feeling a bit empty. Will...
US Woman Detained in Ireland Has Been Released, Family Says - New York Times
ABC News US Woman Detained in Ireland Has Been Released, Family SaysNew York TimesLEADVILLE, Colo. — An American woman who family members feared may have become a radicalized Muslim was detained in Ireland last week in connection with a plot to assassinate a Swedish cartoonist. …Mom: Paulin-Ramirez Drifted AwayWall Street Journal2nd U.S. woman tied to alleged plot to kill cartoonistCNNFirst...
Thailand’s anti-gov’t rally under control - Xinhua
The Hindu Thailand's anti-gov't rally under controlXinhuaby Nuttanan Srithorn BANGKOK, March 13 (Xinhua) — As the ongoing anti-government rally is under control and peaceful, the maximum-level-security measures have been implemented in Bangkok from Saturday in the latest move to prevent violence from …Anti-government Rally Set for Sunday in ThailandVoice of AmericaThai Protesters...
L.T. to the Jets? I’ll Pass
The Jets wined and dine LaDainian Tomlinson yesterday in hopes of signing him to replace the void left by Thomas Jones. The Jets are reportedly the favorites to sign L.T., but he is headed back to San Diego to mull the decision. While the though of adding LaDainian Tomlinson sounds appealing, if I were Mike Tannenbaum I would pass. However, it seems as if the Jets are intent of signing him and reportedly...
Obama Calls for Sweeping Overhaul in Education Law - New York Times
The Hindu Obama Calls for Sweeping Overhaul in Education LawNew York TimesThe Obama administration on Saturday called for a broad overhaul of President George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind law, proposing to reshape divisive provisions that encouraged instructors to teach to tests, narrowed the curriculum, …Obama proposes overhaul of education system, No Child Left BehindLos Angeles TimesDuncan...
Tomlinson Heads Home to Weigh His Options
After a daylong visit with the Jets on Friday, LaDainian Tomlinson headed back to San Diego without having signed a contract. From The Fifth Down. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Caption Contest: Two Dudes and a Suit
Child Please meets Revis Island and the future Politician. From thejetsblog.com. Please read the complete article and let us know what you think below.
Prospect Watch: WR Eric Decker
As the Jets journey towards the draft in April, we here at TJB will be taking a look into prospects that could be on the Jets draft board. Today we will be taking a look at: Minnesota product, Eric Decker Projected Round: Late Third or lower. Measurables: Stands at 6′3. Weighs in at 217 lbs. Positives: Decker is a very gifted athlete as he has been drafted twice by the MLB. While he doesn’t...
He Must Have Been Swayed
Although it looks like it didn’t come to fruition, the Daily News reported last night on their blog that there was a … “possibility” that LaDainian Tomlinson will make a decision tonight, according to a person close to the Tomlinson courtship — a strong indication that the Jets will prevail over the Vikings for the future Hall-of-Fame running back. Obviously there’s...
Stirring the Pot: Would Kevin Curtis be a Fit?
Everyone’s been talking about adding a slot receiver to this unit. While I believe that Dustin Keller is basically a slot receiver plus a lot more, I understand that the team needs formations that use an actual receiver there rather than a Tight End. So while there’s been talk about Laveranues Coles joining the team, how about the Eagles’ Kevin Curtis? According to Scout.com’s...
Daily Links: Will He or Won’t He?
LT seems to be “intrigued” by the role he would have in New York. Ho! Ho! Ben Nevis is getting some love from The Fifth Down. The Jets have effectively exchanged CB’s with the San Diego Chargers as former Jets CB Donald Strickland returns to his home state. Will LT affect LW’s future? Tannenbaum got to go on WFAN yesterday and noted that Brodney Pool could play a big role...