Dyer: Jets Make Right Move By Retaining Mark Sanchez
It wasn't a big splash, the big name signing or the hired gun. Instead, it was the right move.
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It wasn't a big splash, the big name signing or the hired gun. Instead, it was the right move.
The Jets are no longer in pursuit of four-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning, because they signed quarterback Mark Sanchez to a three-year, $58.25 million extension on Friday night.
Peyton Manning met for nearly six hours with the Denver Broncos on Friday, then left the team's facility without speaking with reporters.
It appears the Jets aren't sold on Hunter. New York recently "explored trading" away the offensive lineman, according to the New York Daily News.
Why blow your bank on Manning? As we saw with Brett Favre, New York has a way of eating up rentals.
Mark Sanchez and the Jets are a perfect storm of imperfection. They each screwed this thing up royally. And if Peyton Manning takes his talents elsewhere, this fan base will once again find itself holding the bag.
It seems everyone has an opinion on where Peyton Manning should play next season. Even "The Donald."
The great Peyton Manning debate is on. And it's not just about which team he should sign with.
The Jets are reportedly interested in Manning. But would the future Hall of Famer want to join his little brother Eli in New York?
Hours after a tearful, trying farewell news conference in Indianapolis, Peyton Manning flew back to his home in Miami and was immediately peppered with questions about his next landing spot.
With the Peyton Manning in Indianapolis saga now officially over, the new Manning to saga can now officially begin. And if reports of unnamed players can be believed, the Jets as a locker room and management want Manning in green next year.
Manning will become a free agent — and, if healthy, certainly will draw interest from other teams. Like the Jets, perhaps?
Is New York big enough for two Mannings?
Plax likes the Eagles. He also hasn't "totally" ruled out a return to the Jets. Now he says a reunion with the Giants is "always a great possibility." Got all that?
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For those of you hoping the Jets would throw their hat in the ring, prepare to be disappointed.
Numerous sources, including one that spoke to CBS News' Armen Keteyian on Tuesday night, say the Colts plan to hold a noon news conference to announce the long-expected decision.
In a lot of ways, Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum is back at square one, back to the point where he has to prove once again that he can be every bit as good a talent evaluator as he is a cap-ologist and shrewd money man.
Holley Mangold was gearing up for the 2016 Olympics. So much for that idea. Her time is now.
Weatherford's first season with the Giants was so impressive they placed the franchise tag on him Monday.
Weatherford was a key contributor in the team's run to the Super Bowl championship, both as a punter and a holder on kicks.
Before "Bountygate," there was the "Bounty Bowl." And thanks to the NFL's latest controversy, Buddy Ryan is back in the sports pages.
The Jets must look to the future and break this trend of renting "hired guns" for a season or two. The future of this team, whether Jets fans like it or not, is Mark Sanchez.
Plaxico Burress wouldn't mind flying high next season. But does he want to soar with the Jets or Eagles?
GM Mike Tannenbaum watched as his team stumbled to an 8-8 finish, a severe disappointment after countless Super Bowl promises from Rex Ryan.
