First reported by Jay Glazer on Twitter, Adam Shefter confirms that Antonio Cromartie is now a New York Jet. Adam_Schefter: Filed to ESPN: Chargers traded cornerback Antonio Cromartie to Jets for a 2011 third-round pick that could turn to a second. Adam_Schefter: Chargers get a 2011 third-round... Read More
Dave Hutchinson of the Star Ledger is reporting that WR Braylon Edwards and CB Lito Sheppard were not in practice Tuesday. Edwards, who dropped a potential touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday and has four key drops this season, was excused from practice due to a court appearance i... Read More
CB Lito Sheppard (quadriceps) -doubtful (unlikely to play.) CB Donald Strickland (ankle) – out. RT Damien Woody (foot) – questionable (game time decision.) S Kerry Rhodes (knee) – questionable (expected to play.) PK Jay Feely – probable (non-injury-related.) AKPC_IDS += ... Read More
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 & ... Read More
Without a doubt, Plaxico Burress has entrenched himself firmly in the attention seat. Love him or hate him…you’re probably talking about him.
Surfing the blog-o-sphere, it becomes apparent that there are many of you who think he isn’t worth the risk for the Jets.
I guess I am swimming alone on this one because I feel that letting Burress and his talents escape would be a colossal mistake.
From the mundane, Burress has had some 9 civil lawsuits filed against him since he started his NFL career, to the infamous, self-inflicted gunshot incident, there is no doubt about his penchant for attracting trouble, but what has he really cost his teams with his troubles?
Outside of the embarrassment any organization might be expected to feel when one of it’s own becomes news media fodder for less than noble reasons, the hard truth is that his off-field antics have proven to be minor blips on the screen for both his teams and team mates. Read the rest of this entry »
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