New York Jets Outlook
A long time has passed since the New York Jets made history by becoming the first AFL team to defeat an NFL team at Super Bowl III when they branded the Baltimore Colts.
(Not a typo, there) The year 2007 was one of the worst seasons for the Jets, as they ended the season with a win-loss record of 4-12.
For 2008 the team will play their 39th NFL season (49th season in their history) and attempt to redeem their historical name.
There is not much to say in terms of coaching changes.
The team is satisfied with Eric Mangini, who was for a time the youngest coach in the NFL at 35 and is still the youngest coach in the history of the New York Jets.
(He was recently one-upped by Lane Kiffin, the guy you have jerseys older than) Eric Mangini started as an offensive assistant with the Baltimore Ravens and then worked his way up to Defensive Quality Control Coach with the Jets a year later.
He worked on the New England Patriots' defense for a few years before retuning to the New York Jets in triumph, as the new head coach in 2006.
There have been some news tidbits in recent months that could affect the Jets' performance in 2008.
The Jets used a great deal of salary cap room in order to host some high-profile acquisitions.
The team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Alan Faneca to a five-year contract worth $40 million, which made Faneca the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
After this acquisition, the Jets signed former Cardinals linebacker Calvin Pace to a six-year, $42 million deal.
The big money contracts followed with the team signing Damien Woody, the Detroit Lions right tackle, to a $25.
5 million contract for five years.
Other signings that could mean good news for the Jets include Tony Richardson, Andre Woolfolk, Bubba Franks and Jesse Chatman.
The team also lost some notable names such as S Erik Coleman, who went free as a bird to the Atlanta Falcons, tight end Sean Ryan, who went to the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Justin McCareins who signed with the Tennessee Titans and two released players in offensive tackle Anthony Clement and cornerback Andre Dyson.
As far as drafts go, the New York Jets were willing to give up their 3rd and 5th round draft picks in exchange for the Carolina Panthers' Kris Jenkins.
However, they were just as willing to let two of their players go for a 4th round draft pick and for a conditional draft pick next season.
In doing so the team lost linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints and defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos.
Will the team's big money signings prove to be a wise move, carrying the Jets to newfound success? It's certainly possible, as players like Faneca and Pace don't merit multi-million dollar contracts for no good reason.
However, expectations were high for the Jets in 2007, and the same year proved to be one of the team's worst seasons.
(Though it should be noted that this lousy score only resulted in the Jets becoming the 6th pick in the 2008 draft) This season shall prove interesting as young mastermind Eric Mangini continues to stand up to the pressure.
(Not a typo, there) The year 2007 was one of the worst seasons for the Jets, as they ended the season with a win-loss record of 4-12.
For 2008 the team will play their 39th NFL season (49th season in their history) and attempt to redeem their historical name.
There is not much to say in terms of coaching changes.
The team is satisfied with Eric Mangini, who was for a time the youngest coach in the NFL at 35 and is still the youngest coach in the history of the New York Jets.
(He was recently one-upped by Lane Kiffin, the guy you have jerseys older than) Eric Mangini started as an offensive assistant with the Baltimore Ravens and then worked his way up to Defensive Quality Control Coach with the Jets a year later.
He worked on the New England Patriots' defense for a few years before retuning to the New York Jets in triumph, as the new head coach in 2006.
There have been some news tidbits in recent months that could affect the Jets' performance in 2008.
The Jets used a great deal of salary cap room in order to host some high-profile acquisitions.
The team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Alan Faneca to a five-year contract worth $40 million, which made Faneca the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL.
After this acquisition, the Jets signed former Cardinals linebacker Calvin Pace to a six-year, $42 million deal.
The big money contracts followed with the team signing Damien Woody, the Detroit Lions right tackle, to a $25.
5 million contract for five years.
Other signings that could mean good news for the Jets include Tony Richardson, Andre Woolfolk, Bubba Franks and Jesse Chatman.
The team also lost some notable names such as S Erik Coleman, who went free as a bird to the Atlanta Falcons, tight end Sean Ryan, who went to the Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Justin McCareins who signed with the Tennessee Titans and two released players in offensive tackle Anthony Clement and cornerback Andre Dyson.
As far as drafts go, the New York Jets were willing to give up their 3rd and 5th round draft picks in exchange for the Carolina Panthers' Kris Jenkins.
However, they were just as willing to let two of their players go for a 4th round draft pick and for a conditional draft pick next season.
In doing so the team lost linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints and defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos.
Will the team's big money signings prove to be a wise move, carrying the Jets to newfound success? It's certainly possible, as players like Faneca and Pace don't merit multi-million dollar contracts for no good reason.
However, expectations were high for the Jets in 2007, and the same year proved to be one of the team's worst seasons.
(Though it should be noted that this lousy score only resulted in the Jets becoming the 6th pick in the 2008 draft) This season shall prove interesting as young mastermind Eric Mangini continues to stand up to the pressure.
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