For those unaware, the latest development in the Jets’ ongoing meltdown occurred Wednesday, when fourth-string quarterback Greg McElroy blasted the team for its “selfish” and “corrupt” locker room. One day later, and the saga continued on. This time, a former Jets QB fired back at his fellow signal-caller. Erik Ainge, who last played with the [...]
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Erik Ainge: Jets’ McElroy an ‘entitled brat’
January 6th, 2012 
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No Comments »Brace Yourself, ERIK AINGE is Weighing in on McElroy
January 6th, 2012 afcbeast #bbpBox_154903435941134337 a { text-decoration:none; color:#009999; }#bbpBox_154903435941134337 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; } @nyjets Someone tell McElroy to keep his mouth shut about the NYJ “Locker Room” speaking in the media about your teammates, entitled brat! about 18 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite @ErikAinge3 Erik Ainge … he said, without a hint of irony. View full post on thejetsblog.com
Posted in The Jets Blog Tags: Ainge, brace, Brat, Erik, Erik Ainge, Irony, Locker Room, McElroy, Reply, Teammates, Text Decoration, Weighing, Yourself 10 Comments »Erik Walden’s On-Field Theatrics: Exit Stage Left?
November 8th, 2011 afcbeast There were a lot of things that can be taken away from the Packers more-difficult-than-it-should-have–been 45-38 win over the San Diego Chargers, in particular on the defensive side of the ball, but there is one player I want to focus on and what his role should be in the Packers defense going forward. Erik Walden, [...]
Posted in Yard Barker Tags: Breakout Game, Buffalo, Chicago Bears, Clay Matthews, Diamond, Dom Capers, Erik, Exit, Focus, Frank Zombo, Initial Reaction, Left, Mike Mccarthy, NFL, Nick Barnett, ONFIELD, Packers, San Diego Chargers, Season Finale, Stage, Ted Thompson, Theatrics, training camp, Walden, Walden’s, Yardbarker No Comments »Erik Ainge Interviews HC Rex Ryan
October 15th, 2011 afcbeast Erik Ainge Interviews HC Rex Ryan Here is an excellent radio interview by the former Jets QB and the one and only Rex. They talk about the team and the fans, as well as Tennessee. I’m glad to know that Erik seems to be doing fine after retirement. View full post on Gang Green Nation
Posted in Gang Green Nation Tags: Ainge, Erik, Erik Ainge, interviews, Jets, Nbsp, Qb, Radio Interview, Retirement, Rex Ryan, Ryan, Tennessee No Comments »Erik Ainge is done with football
June 30th, 2011 afcbeast Erik Ainge, the former University of Tennessee quarterback taken by the Jets in the 2008 NFL draft, has decided to walk away from football, just days after his 25th birthday. Ainge told the Associated Press on Thursday night that this “isn’t the next step I wanted, but it’s the hand I’m dealt.” As a freshman… [...]
Posted in Around The Web Tags: 2008 Nfl Draft, 25th Birthday, Ainge, Done, Erik, Erik Ainge, Football, Freshman, New York Jets, NFL Draft, Profootballtalk, Thursday Night, University Of Tennessee 24 Comments »Erik Ainge Is Retiring
June 26th, 2011 afcbeast At the end of the week, Jets quarterback Erik Ainge announced he is retiring from football. “This isn’t the step I wanted, but it’s the hand I’m dealt,” Ainge told the AP. “There’s nothing I’d love more than to come back to New Jersey when the lockout’s over and compete for a job and be [...]
Posted in Gang Green Nation Tags: Ainge, Best Of Luck, Cards, David Cutcliffe, Decent Chance, Depth Chart, Drug Rehab, Drugs, Erik, Erik Ainge, Jets, job, Lockout, New Chapter, Ordeal, PEACE, Retiring, Retiring From Football, Rotator Cuff, Rsquo, Sad, Style System, Those Guys No Comments »Erik Ainge Retires From Football – But Not From Life
June 25th, 2011 afcbeast I am not a big fan of the starting QB for the New York Jets, but I had become one of his backup, Erik Ainge. My fandom had nothing to do with him being a football player, it had more to do with his choice to right his ship in life. If you remember, Ainge [...]
Posted in Around The Web Tags: adult, Affinity, Ainge, Athlete, Drug Addiction, Erik, Erik Ainge, Fandom, Football, Football Player, from, Josh Hamilton, Labor Dispute, Life, New York Jets, Nfl Player, Outfielder, Qb, Retires, Sobriety, Texas Rangers, Yardbarker No Comments »Jets QB Erik Ainge Walks Away from Football
June 24th, 2011 afcbeast Erik Ainge is calling it quits to his NFL Career. Dennis Waszak Jr. from the AP broke the story last night and although Erik wasn’t going to make major headlines in the sports world with this announcement, it was big news for Jets fans, at least on twitter. Erik has been a fan favorite [...]
Posted in JetsTwit Tags: Ainge, away, Backup Quarterback, Cards, Drug And Alcohol, Drug And Alcohol Addiction, Entire Season, Erik, Erik Ainge, Football, from, Headline News, Headlines, Jets, job, Lockout, New York Jets, nfl career, Right Foot, Rotator Cuff, Season Game, Shame, Sports World, Those Guys, Thursday Night, twitter, walks No Comments »Erik Ainge is retiring from Jets
June 24th, 2011 afcbeast New York Jets QB Erik Ainge, taken by the Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft is done with football. The 25 year old told the Associated Press that this “isn’t the next step I wanted, but it’s the hand I’m dealt.” Breaking Peyton … [visit site to read more] View full post on The Jet Press
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Former Jet Erik Ainge rips current Jet Greg McElroy
Jets current backup QB Greg McElroy Recently, Greg McElroy was interviewed by a Birmingham, Alabama sports radio show about his rookie year with the New York Jets. McElroy had some eye-opening comments, although they really shouldn’t surprise anyone. Below is McElroy’s comments to 97.3 the Zone in Birmingham. “It’s definitely not a fun place to [...]