I have to admit that I am getting quite tired of it. Every time I turn around someone is talking about how much Vernon Gholston is NOT doing to win a starting spot for the New York Jets defense. What is really sad is that most don’t question his skills or ability. No, it’s far, [...]
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All Eyes Are On Vernon Gholston
August 4th, 2009 
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Tags: Calvin Pace, Jets fans, New York Jets, NFL, Rex Ryan, Vernon Ghoulston 
No Comments »Taking the Pulse of Gang Green Nation – Part 3
August 4th, 2009 afcbeast Well it’s finally our turn to shine in GangGreenNation.com’s continuing series, “Taking The Pulse Of Gang Green Nation“. I must admit I am honored to be a part of this series, where various Jets writers were asked 5 questions about the New York Jets. It is humbling to be considered a part of this elite [...]
Posted in New York Jets Tags: AFC East, Bart Scott, Bill Cowher, Gang Green, Jets fans, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, Rex Ryan No Comments »Jets Say Sayonara to TE Owens
August 4th, 2009 afcbeast Just 20 days into his career as a New York Jet, Richard Owens was shown the door. The team choose to waive TE Richard Owens yesterday, apparently in the wake of a leg injury suffered by Owens. When asked about Owens injury at his daily press conference, Rex Ryan had little to say. To replace [...]
Plaxico Burress Indicted On Gun Charges
August 4th, 2009 afcbeast A grand jury has indicted former New York Giants WR Plaxico Burress on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and one count of reckless endangerment. Burress now has to decide whether to face a trial or take a plea deal. Assuming one is offered. I would expect Burress to take a deal because [...]
Posted in Around The League Tags: Gun Charges, New York Giants, NFL, Plaxico Burress, Roger Goodell No Comments »Fights Break Out At New York Jets Training Camp
August 4th, 2009 afcbeast Head coach responds to three fights that break out at Jets camp
New York Jets Safety Kerry Rhodes – Unleashed!
August 3rd, 2009 afcbeast What a difference a year can make. New York Jets safety Kerry Rhodes was making serious waves back in 2006 and 2007 as a playmaker in the NFL. Amassing 160 tackles, seven sacks, nine interceptions, 16 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two recoveries — one for a touchdown in 2006 & 2007, Kerry was [...]
Posted in New York Jets Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Jim Leonhard, Kerry Rhodes, Lito Sheppard, New York Jets, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, Rex Ryan No Comments »Mark Sanchez Out Guns Kellen Clemens In Second Day Of Camp
August 2nd, 2009 afcbeast In what I think is just fantastic news, our friends at HolyJoeNamath.com are reporting that Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez is out playing veteran QB Kellen Clemens. While Clemens is reportedly becoming severely turnover prone having thrown several interceptions, Sanchez has shined in the second day at camp throwing several touchdowns and no turnovers. Both [...]
Posted in New York Jets Tags: Kellen Clemens, Mark Sanchez, New York Jets, NFL, training camp No Comments »New York Jets NT Kris Jenkins Hurt In First Day Of Camp
August 2nd, 2009 afcbeast NT Kris Jenkins strained his calf muscle Saturday during the first day of New Yorks Jets training camp practices. Jenkins is easily one of the most irreplaceable players on the roster. “I just felt, ‘Pop, pop, pop,’” – NT Kris Jenkins He and head coach Rex Ryan don’t believe the injury is serious. Jenkins who [...]
