Posts Tagged ‘Marques Douglas’

New York Jets Have No Interest in Trevor Pryce

Manish Mehta says the Jets are not looking to bring back Trevor Pryce. For those asking, the #Jets don’t have any interest in bringing veteran Trevor Pryce back to add depth to the defensive line. Combining this news with the half hearted (to put it charitably) attempt at keeping Shaun Ellis, and it seems like [...]

What Was the Best Coaching Job From the New York Jets in 2010?

The Jets are fortunate to be a very well coached team for the most part. I would like to acknowledge some of the best work the coaches did in 2010. Henry Ellard on Braylon Edwards: Leading up to the Draft, I was somewhat critical of the coaching the Jets have gotten at wide receiver in [...]

Is Ropati Pitoitua a Sleeper to Start at Defensive End?

I have discussed a number of potential scenarios about the defensive line. There is one I have neglected, though. It involves Ropati Pitoitua taking on an enhanced role. Ropati is a 6’7″ 315 pound giant. His size is obviously more than adequate for NFL standards in the 3-4. The coaching staff seemed enthused last year [...]

Rex Says Devito Is a Starter

More photos » Rob Carr – AP Browse more photos » Jane McManus tells us Rex gave his starter at defensive end to replace Marques Douglas away at his press conference.    Ryan said DE Mike DeVito was ready to be a starter on the Jets along with Sean Ellis, Kris Jenkins and Sione Pouha. He will [...]

Mike Nolan here to rouse Dolphins defense

DAVIE, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins were compelled to overhaul their defense. They ranked 22nd in yards allowed last year. Only six teams, most of them scrubby, allowed more points or generated fewer turnovers. They gave up back-breakingly large chunks of real estate almost every week. Their attitude in training camp, however, isn’t about merely [...]

Miami Dolphins Sign Ex-New York Jet Marques Douglas, Will It Haunt Jets?

  Marques Douglas was not exactly a household name on the Jets top-ranked defense last season, but he was an underrated defensive end who doesn’t light up the sack column but is a solid contributor to the running game. Douglas, an 11-year veteran that the Jets seemed poised to let go like fellow ex-Jets contributors [...]

Sunday Notes: Brunell, AT, Wilson’s Contract and Mangold’s Decision to Attend Camp

Rummaging through ESPN New York, I found some notes of interest via the air conditioned Rich Cimini. THE BACKUP QB SHUFFLE In case you haven’t noticed, the New York Jets still haven’t signed free-agent QB Mark Brunell, who was supposed to be a done deal as soon as the “Final Eight” restrictions were lifted. Barring an [...]

Roster Countdown: #79 Ropati Pitoitua

Position: Defensive Line Height / Weight: 6’8â€* 310 lbs. Age: 25 / Experience: 2 College: Washington State Analysis: How often do you find a 6-8 defensive line project? Well, that’s exactly what Ropati Pitoitua is for the Jets.  Pitoitua played in eight games for the Jets in 2009, but didn’t do much in the way [...]

AP Source: Douglas agrees to terms with Dolphins

AP Source: Douglas agrees to terms with Dolphins The Miami Dolphins moved quickly to find a replacement for injured defensive end Phillip Merling. Free agent Marques Douglas agreed to terms on a $2.5 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Dolphins [...]

AP Source: Douglas agrees to terms with Dolphins

AP Source: Douglas agrees to terms with Dolphins The Miami Dolphins moved quickly to find a replacement for injured defensive end Phillip Merling. Free agent Marques Douglas agreed to terms on a $2.5 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Dolphins [...]

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