Archive for October, 2006
No thrill in the chase when making up space
Domonique Foxworth saw close friend Darrent Williams return, dejected, to the Broncos’ sideline series after series Sunday.
Posted: October 31st, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Two of a Kind Fit Mangini’s Mold
It is the midway point of the 44th season of New York Jets football and the Green and White have balanced out to a 4-4 record. First-year head coach Eric Mangini dished out some recognition Tuesday to two players who have made quite an impact this season including just this past weekend.
One of those players, [...]
Posted: October 31st, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Pennington Looks to Chemistry for Missing Ingredient
Chad Pennington owns both the highest career passer rating and highest completion percentage in New York Jets history. So, it was a startling development when the 30-year-old quarterback completed just 39% of his passes and finished with a 21.1 quarterback rating against the Browns.
“I’m focused on the decision making,” Pennington said Tuesday when asked [...]
Posted: October 31st, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Colts kick last
To those who closely observe or support the Broncos, and even those who don’t, this was a great lesson.
Posted: October 30th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Martin Decision Due Next Tuesday
Even though Monday marked the inception of the Jets’ bye week, the happenings throughout Weeb Ewbank Hall have not skipped a beat. In fact, with the future of the NFL’s fourth all-time rusher’s status soon to be decided, the buzz here at Jets offices have undeniably revved up.
Curtis Martin’s status for the remaining eight games [...]
Posted: October 30th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; In His First Start, Romo Leads Cowboys to Comeback Victory
Steve McNair ran for one touchdown and threw for two more as Baltimore snapped a two-game losing streak with a victory Sunday.
Posted: October 30th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Warren expects to play vs. Colts
Denver defensive tackle Gerard Warren said Friday, after practicing for the first time this week, that he expects to play Sunday in the Broncos’ pivotal game against Indianapolis.
Posted: October 28th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Dumervil’s play stands tall
Kevin Wolthausen long ago realized what the Broncos - and the rest of the NFL - are learning. Elvis Dumervil, all 5-feet-11 of him, can get to the quarterback.
Posted: October 27th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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[TS] PRO FOOTBALL; It’s in the Play Cards
Coaches have long carried notes about plays, but in recent years they have embraced the outsized play card, making the computer-generated, weather-resistant accessory as common on the sideline as Gatorade.
Posted: October 27th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Broncos ready to run with fast Indy
The Indianapolis Colts are a primary reason Darrent Williams and Domonique Foxworth wound up playing for the Broncos.
Posted: October 25th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Lepsis done for season
Retaining offensive tackle Matt Lepsis was a primary goal of the Broncos’ front office last winter.
Posted: October 24th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Leon’s Ground Assault Nets FedEx and Diet Pepsi Nominations
New York Jets rookie running back Leon Washington has been named a finalist for both the FedEx Ground Player of the Week and the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. Washington, a 5’8”, 202-pound Florida State product, ran for 129 yards and his first two professional touchdowns on 20 attempts in the Green & [...]
Posted: October 24th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Washington Leads Award Winners
In just seven professional games, New York Jets rookie Leon Washington has already eclipsed his rushing total when he was a senior at Florida State. Washington registered the third largest rush total ever by a Jets rookie in Sunday’s win over the Lions, carrying 20 times for 129 yards and scoring his first two professional [...]
Posted: October 23rd, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Wave Hello to New Flag Carriers
A new GM. A new coach. Even a new TV station. So why should the flag carriers escape the revolution washing over Jets nation?
They didn’t.
If you were at the Miami game, you probably noticed – you must have noticed - a changing of the color guard that has created quite a stir at the Meadowlands. [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Mangini Reveals What Fuels His Jets
To Jets head coach Eric Mangini, being selected in the NFL draft or signing an NFL contract doesn’t necessarily make someone a professional football player. Technically, everyone in the NFL plays professional football, but the first-year head coach says there are miles of separation between playing professionally and being a professional.
“They are different,” Mangini said [...]
Posted: October 20th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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Martin Keeps the Drive
This has been a trying fall for Curtis Martin. The mainstay in the Jets backfield the previous eight seasons hasn’t taken the field and is still on the club’s Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Martin, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on his right knee last December, will remain on the PUP for at least [...]
Posted: October 19th, 2006 under NFL Team News.
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