Jets Still Have Questions Before Season Opener
Is the offense really that inept? Can Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow co-exist? What exactly will Tebow's role be? Has Mike Tannenbaum provided Rex Ryan with enough talent to return to the playoffs?
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Is the offense really that inept? Can Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow co-exist? What exactly will Tebow's role be? Has Mike Tannenbaum provided Rex Ryan with enough talent to return to the playoffs?
Rex Ryan says Monday that the New York Jets will "no doubt" use the tricky formation in some form in the regular-season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
The Giants and Jets are a lot more even than many have predicted.
The Jets claimed Aaitui and Gates from Miami, and Reuland from San Francisco.
Publicly, Sanchez and Tebow have said all the right things: Whatever it takes to win; our relationship is strong. Let's just say that doesn't sit too well with Joe Theismann.
Following the Jets' final game of the preseason, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and his front office staff went to the drawing board to make their final assessments on those players that are on the bubble.
If the Jets light up the MetLife Stadium scoreboard on Sept. 9, all will be forgotten. But if the offense struggles, you can bet the boo-birds will be out.
If Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow don't get it done in the red zone, the Jets can turn to Greg McElroy. After all, he was the only quarterback to lead the Jets to a touchdown this preseason.
Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow and most of the Jets starters didn't play in this battle between backups and guys fighting for roster spots.
"I'm concerned with how the Jets are trying to build a team and win a championship," Namath said. "They seem more interested in the headlines."
Jets owner -- and outspoken Mitt Romney backer -- Woody Johnson says there's no such thing as "too much Tebow." Apparently that doesn't apply to the Republican National Convention.
Favre shouldn't have to respond to some embarrassing claims about his personal life that two massage therapists are making in a lawsuit, his lawyers say.
Welcome to "Backup Bowl 2012," a matchup between an unreasonable facsimile of the Jets and an expected unreasonable facsimile of the Eagles.
"Our fans should be excited," the 32-year-old said. "We have the most potential this year. If we do our jobs and communicate more, we could be the best Jets defense in franchise history."
Jets practice was a bit empty on Wednesday, as 19 starters -- including quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow and linebacker Bart Scott -- took part in a leadership training session in Bedminster.
Jets head coach Rex Ryan told reporters on Wednesday that if Sanchez suffers a long-term injury this season, Tim Tebow will take over as starting quarterback.
Tom Coughlin, Bill Belichick and Mike McCarthy can feel secure in their position as head coaches in the NFL. Rex Ryan? Andy Reid? Not so much.
With all eyes Wednesday morning on New Orleans and Hurricane Isaac, television viewers expected to see pounding rain and wind-battered correspondents. But they probably weren't counting on an impromptu "Tebowing."
Hey, if the Jets managed to turn around Aaron Maybin on the defensive side, a former first-round pick who was widely considered a bust in Buffalo, why not Smith on the offensive line?
Yeah, we know the Jets still haven't found the end zone. Then there's the other elephant in the room. It has been shrouded in secrecy for months, a topic too taboo for any players to discuss at length - or in some cases, at all.
Hopefully, someday, Hunter's four-year legacy with the Jets will be measured by the man he showed over the past 10 days, and not just his rough 2011 season on the field.
The hits keep coming for Mark Sanchez. The latest knock came from one of Sanchez's favorite former targets, current Seahawks wide receiver Braylon Edwards.
Defensive end Quinton Coples has enjoyed rave reviews from Rex Ryan since the NFL draft. But after Sunday night's preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers, Coples found himself in the Jets coach's doghouse.
Heading into the 2012 season, it was assumed the Jets would be very good defensively. But I'm here to tell you what you probably already know: This unit could very well be a lot more than that.
It's hard to use the word impressive in most any talk about the Jets' preseason offense. But there is one exception: right tackle.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
A newly released memo reportedly shows that in the month following the 9/11 attacks, New York City leaders were preparing for possible lawsuits they thought could arise from claims of toxic air.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
An 11-year-old girl has died after being struck by a school bus in Brooklyn Thursday. It happened around 3 p.m. at 23rd Street and Bath Avenue in Bath Beach.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
A newly released memo reportedly shows that in the month following the 9/11 attacks, New York City leaders were preparing for possible lawsuits they thought could arise from claims of toxic air.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
An 11-year-old girl has died after being struck by a school bus in Brooklyn Thursday. It happened around 3 p.m. at 23rd Street and Bath Avenue in Bath Beach.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
A mom in Plainfield, New Jersey, is pleading for the return of her 19-year-old son, Connor Oldfield, who has autism.
The mayor of Jersey City speaking out against ICE action in his city.
The states of New York and New Jersey are suing the Trump administration in a high-stakes showdown over the future of rail travel in the Tri-State Area.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Attorney General Letitia James both announced their support of Gov. Kathy Hochul's reelection bid Thursday.
President Trump said he is directing all federal law enforcement to be at the "complete disposal" of Savannah Guthrie's family as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Images circulating online that show New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a child with millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are generated by artificial intelligence.
President Trump is awarding the Medal of Honor to a pilot whose faceoff with Soviet fighter jets remained secret for a half-century and a soldier who died in Afghanistan while shielding somebody from a suicide bomber.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The Knicks outlasted the Nuggets 134-127 in two overtimes Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
The Rangers traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Kings on Wednesday, just minutes before the NHL Olympic roster freeze.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
At a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens, the goal is to get patients drunk and high. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hicks will be formally installed as archbishop Friday. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi and Tony Aiello have team coverage.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has picked Phylisa Wisdom to lead the city's Office to Combat Antisemitism. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more.
A newly released memo reportedly shows that in the month following the 9/11 attacks, New York City was preparing itself for possible lawsuits they thought could arise from claims of toxic air. Officials at the time claimed the air was safe, but we now know it was not. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul picked up two key endorsements in her reelection bid Thursday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
