TheJetsBlog’s Lisa Zimmerman is reporting that 37 year-old wide receiver Derrick Mason, formally of the Titans and Ravens, will take a physical with the Jets on August 4 and should he pass, the team is expected to sign the veteran who has notched 924 receptions, 11,891 yards and 66 touchdowns during his fourteen year career. Naturally, this may leave some [...]
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Ray Edwards would rather box than play for Vikings under one-year tender
May 20th, 2011
afcbeast Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards (91) listens for the crowd’s cheers after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the second quarter of their National Football League game at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, January 3, 2010. Giants tackle David Diehl (66) is at left. Minnesota won the game. REUTERS/Eric Miller (UNITED STATES [...]
NFL Free Agency Speculation: Braylon Edwards Finding New Team?
April 11th, 2011
afcbeast The Jets have a lot of offseason issues, not the least of which is what to do at the wide receiver position. The Jets have gone from a talented group of receivers in Braylon Edwards, Santonio Holmes, and Brad Smith to a suddenly barren state at the position. All three men are free agents, and [...]
With Brunell Signing, Who Is Odd Man Out?
July 30th, 2010
afcbeast The New York Jets, in a surprise move, signed Mark Brunell, the ageless wonder, to a two year contract Tuesday. Adam_Schefter The New York Jets signed veteran QB Mark Brunell to a two-year deal. More at ESPN.com 28 Jul 2010 from UberTwitter Obviously I was a little sarcastic with the surprise move as the New [...]
Audible: The Back-Up Situation
July 28th, 2010
afcbeast With the signing of 40 year old veteran Mark Brunell, the Jets are now carrying five quarterbacks heading into training camp. Obviously, there will be an odd man or odd men out in this equation but the question is who? Clemens has a vast knowledge of Brian Schottenheimer’s system however he has been shaky when his services were required (i.e. vs. Tampa [...]
Audible: The Back-Up Situation
July 28th, 2010
afcbeast With the signing of 40 year old veteran Mark Brunell, the Jets are now carrying five quarterbacks heading into training camp. Obviously, there will be an odd man or odd men out in this equation but the question is who? Clemens has a vast knowledge of Brian Schottenheimer’s system however he has been shaky when his services were required (i.e. vs. Tampa [...]
Audible: The Back-Up Situation
July 28th, 2010
afcbeast With the signing of 40 year old veteran Mark Brunell, the Jets are now carrying five quarterbacks heading into training camp. Obviously, there will be an odd man or odd men out in this equation but the question is who? Clemens has a vast knowledge of Brian Schottenheimer’s system however he has been shaky when his services were required (i.e. vs. Tampa [...]
Eight questionable NFL free-agent signings
July 28th, 2010
afcbeast With the removal of the last big-name free agent from the shelf, thanks to Terrell Owens’ signing with Cincinnati, let’s look back at some of the most ill-advised free-agent signings in the uncapped year. Here are seven moves that probably shouldn’t have happened. Antonio Bryant to the Bengals In light of their most recent signing, [...]
Sunday Notes: Brunell, AT, Wilson’s Contract and Mangold’s Decision to Attend Camp
July 25th, 2010
afcbeast 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 [...]



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