Jets Trade Rumors

Sources: Troubled WR Plaxico Burress is not Jets' top target
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June 16
New York Daily News
 
"The Jets aren't going to pull the trigger on Plaxico Burress - at least not anytime soon. Once regarded as a leading suitor for the talented but troubled receiver, the Jets' interest has waned, according to two NFL sources. The reason wasn't immediately clear, but it likely stems from his muddled legal situation. Burress' felony gun case was adjourned Monday until Sept. 23 and, even though his agent expressed confidence his client will be signed with a team before the start of training camp in late July, many uncertainties remain - and that may have scared off the Jets. Rex Ryan refused to rule out the possibility of pursuing Burress at some point, but he spoke highly of his current ..."
Agent says Plaxico Burress could play in 2009
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June 16
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Plaxico Burress didn't move any closer to resolving his court case Monday, but his agent ramped up efforts to land a job for the free-agent wide receiver. Burress' trial on gun possession charges was adjourned until Sept. 23, and attorney Benjamin Brafman called it ''inconceivable'' his client could stand trial before 2010, meaning he could be able to play football this season. But the unknown remains how the NFL will handle Burress' case. Traditionally, commissioner Roger Goodell waits to rule on player-conduct issues until after the legal system has done its part. The trick is, Goodell doesn't have to wait for the slow wheels of justice to turn in this case. ''We are also confident that ..."
Plaxico Catches A Break
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June 16
New York Post
 
"In a sweetheart arrangement that will likely allow him to play for millions of dollars this season, gunslinging ex-Giant Plaxico Burress won't see a felony indictment for at least another 13 weeks -- thanks to a delay approved by Manhattan prosecutors yesterday. Under the delay, Sept. 23, his next court date, is the earliest Burress will learn if he's been indicted after shooting himself in the thigh with an unlicensed gun in a crowded nightclub way back on Nov. 29, 2008. By that time, the superstar receiver will likely already be playing for any of the "several" unnamed teams he's already in talks with, said his lawyer, Benjamin Brafman. Meanwhile, a grand jury has yet to even be convened ..."
Favre's Not Sure About Comeback
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June 16
New York Post
 
"Brett Favre still isn't sure if he's going to be playing for the Vikings this fall. Favre, a guest on the HBO premiere of "Joe Buck Live" last night, said his decision to come out of retirement again will be made primarily on how his arm feels following recent surgery on his right biceps tendon, which was performed by Dr. James Andrews. "I think first and foremost, you can't go past anything more than the arm," he said. "If it's not up to par when the time comes then I can't play. I went through it last year, but it affected me and the team. . . . I won't go through it again." Favre also defended himself against people who have criticized him for tarnishing his legacy because of the way he ..."
Jets Keeping An Eye On Plaxico Burress
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June 16
New York Post
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"Keep an eye on the Plaxico Burress situation, because the Jets, in need of an experienced big-play receiver, are closely monitoring it and have not ruled out signing him, according to team sources. The former Steelers and Giants wide receiver had the weapons-possession case against him adjourned until Sept. 23. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said yesterday that he doesn't expect a trial to begin until 2010, meaning Burress could be available to play the 2009 season. Burress, who was released by the Giants in April and now is an unrestricted free agent, is free to resume his NFL career, though it's not certain what action NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will take in the way of a possible ..."
Ex-Giants receiver Plaxico Burress to face grand jury in September over gun charges
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June 15
New York Daily News
 
"There's no more delay of game for Plaxico Burress, whose fate will now be in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury. Grand jurors will determine by Sept. 23 whether or not to indict the gunslinging former New York Giants receiver, who is facing gun charges after he blasted himself in the thigh last year at a Midtown nightclub with an illegal Glock. But the looming criminal case isn't likely to interfere with Burress suiting up this season, his lawyer said - provided a team takes a chance on the troubled wideout. "Given the present posture of his case, I do not see any reason why he should not be able to play this entire season," said Benjamin Brafman, a defense lawyer for Burress. Burress is ..."
Jets Receivers Say They're Fine Without Plaxico
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June 13
New York Post
 
"Jerricho Cotchery realizes what people are saying about him and the rest of the Jets' wide receivers. * They're not talented enough. * There's no true No. 1 receiver. * They need a game-changing presence such as Plaxico Burress. "We don't take it personal," Cotchery said during minicamp this week. "It's just something that adds to whatever you're doing, your work ethic or whatever. It's extra juice." While rookie Mark Sanchez and veteran Kellen Clemens are competing for the starting quarterback job, one major question is whom the winner will be throwing to when the season starts. Cotchery, a five-year veteran with 260 career receptions, is the only proven receiver after Laveranues Coles ..."
Idea of signing Plaxico Burress catching on fast with Jets
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June 11
New York Daily News
 
"Brash Rex Ryan doesn't do coy too often, but he's taking that approach, publicly anyway, with regard to the Jets' interest in Plaxico Burress. In his locker room, though, the feeling is loud and clear: Get him if you can. Several veteran leaders said they would enthusiastically welcome the talented but disgraced wide receiver, suggesting he could be the missing piece for a potential championship run. "We've got a strong locker room and a strong locker room can deal with, quote-unquote, guys like that," tackle Damien Woody said ' at the Jets' minicamp in Florham Park. "I don't see any problem bringing in a guy like Plaxico." Said former Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard, who faced Burress ..."
Quarterback Inks Record Deal With Jets
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June 11
New York Post
 
"The Jets avoided a major summer headache when they signed quarterback Mark Sanchez yesterday. Sanchez, the new face of the franchise, the Jets' No. 1 draft pick and the fifth player selected overall, agreed to a five-year deal worth about $50 million that includes $28 million in guaranteed money, according to an NFL source. It's believed that, if Sanchez reaches some certain incentives, the deal could escalate to $60 million. This deal makes Sanchez the highest paid player in Jets history. The Jets' last two first-round draft picks, CB Darrell Revis in 2007 and LB Vernon Gholston in 2008, held out into training camp and set themselves back. Gholston, in fact, never really caught up. ..."
Sources: Vikes back off Favre some
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June 10
ESPN.com
 
"The Minnesota Vikings have at least temporarily suspended their pursuit of Brett Favre after the retired quarterback failed to report to organized team activities that began Tuesday as head coach Brad Childress had mandated, according to team and league sources. The Vikings conveyed their decision in a phone call from vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski to Bus Cook, the agent who represents Favre. An eventual agreement returning Favre to the NFL for a 19th season, this in a Vikings purple uniform, remains possible. The quarterback was encouraged to continue rehabilitation following arthroscopic surgery performed two weeks ago to repair a partially torn biceps tendon. ..."
Leon Washington wants `fair-market value'' from the New York Jets
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June 9
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"It wasn't hard to figure out Jets running back Leon Washington's battle cry during contract negotiations with the club. During his first interview with the media since returning from a three-week boycott of voluntary workouts last Monday because he's unhappy with his contract, Washington said nearly a dozen times that he wants ``fair-market value'' on a new contract. And the fourth-year pro hinted that if he doesn't get ``fair-market value,'' he may well be a no-show for training camp, which begins July 31 at SUNY Cortland in upstate New York. Nothing much has changed since his walkout, Washington said, but he wanted to make a ``good faith'' move and return to workouts. Washington, a Pro ..."
Jets' Leon Washington here ... for now
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June 9
Bergen Record
 
"Jets' unhappy running back/kick returner Leon Washington, who ended his three-week boycott of voluntary activities June 1, was in attendance today at mandatory mini-camp. But it's possible he won't be at training camp next month if he doesn't get a contract extension before then. Washington, entering the final season of a four-year contract that will pay him $535,000 in 2009, said repeatedly that he is looking for "fair market value." It's believed that he wants around $6 million per year, while the Jets' offer is believed to be in the range of $3 million per year. When asked if he might not show up for the beginning of training camp if a new deal isn't in place by then, Washington ..."
Reports make Favre saga no less muddy
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June 9
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Could the Brett Favre-to-the-Vikings saga finally be nearing an end? The answer to that question depended on whom you listened to Monday. And, no, neither the Vikings nor the Favre camp were talking -- at least on the record. ESPN reported Monday morning that coach Brad Childress has imposed a deadline of this week for the quarterback to decide whether he will end his second attempt at retirement and play for the Vikings in 2009. Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder cited two sources in their story for the all-sports network. Later in the day, Pat Kirwan of Sirius NFL Radio said on his "Movin' the Chains" show that there is no deadline for Favre and that "the [ESPN] story was made up," adding, ..."
Sources: Favre given deadline by coach
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June 8
ESPN.com
 
"Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress has imposed a deadline of this week for Brett Favre to decide whether he will be the team's quarterback for the upcoming season, according to two sources. Favre, however, is apparently reluctant to commit to playing a 19th NFL season without first being more confident the arthroscopic surgery performed recently on his throwing shoulder has succeeded in eliminating all of the problems related to a torn biceps tendon. It would seem reasonable that both Favre and the Vikings want to know his shoulder is healthy before reaching an agreement, and the team is virtually certain to insist on seeing the 39-year-old quarterback throw before any contract is ..."
Report: Brett Favre recently had arthroscopic surgery on right shoulder
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June 8
New York Daily News
 
"Brett Favre said he retired from the Jets largely because he was unwilling to have surgery on his injured throwing arm. Apparently Favre no longer wants to stay retired. Two sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen and Ed Werder that the former Jets quarterback recently had arthroscopic surgery on the partially torn biceps tendon in his throwing arm that plagued him at the end of last season. Favre has not committed to playing because his throwing shoulder is not fully healed. Favre reportedly had surgery sometime last month. If his shoulder shows significant improvement, he is expected to join the Vikings. Bus Cook, Favre's agent, did not confirm or deny the surgery. "That's a ..."
Bears players would love to land Plaxico Burress
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June 4
Chicago Sun-Times
 
"Jerry Angelo's door remains open when it comes to adding a veteran wide receiver. Bears players would like to say ''come on in'' to Plaxico Burress. The general manager has not ruled out anything, and in an offseason like none the franchise has seen, everything is in play eight weeks before training camp. That includes Burress, the former New York Giants receiver who remains without a team while the NFL waits to see how his gun charge proceeds in New York courts. Burress could be the final piece in a vast reshaping of the roster over the last two months, keyed by the April 2 trade for quarterback Jay Cutler. It was shortly after the deal that Burress told Bears' radio sideline reporter ..."
Leon Washington Trots In Jets Camp
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June 2
New York Post
 
"Finally, the Jets have a full backfield. Both of the team's top running backs, Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, reported to camp for yesterday's organized team activity (OTA) practice at the Jets' training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Both players are unhappy with their contracts and have missed offseason program dates in protest. Washington, who's in the final year of his four-year contract and is scheduled to make $535,000 this year, skipped the past three weeks of OTA practices and arrived unannounced yesterday for the first time. It's uncertain whether that means talks about a new contract have progressed, though Washington's agent Alvin Keels has indicated via his Twitter account ..."
Leon Washington returns to New York Jets offseason program
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June 1
Trenton Times
 
"In surprising turn of events, Jets running back Leon Washington ended his three-week absence from the team's organized team activity sessions and showed up this morning, The Star-Ledger has learned. Washington, who is due to earn $535,000 this season, is upset with his contract and began skipping workouts to voice his displeasure. It's unclear if the Jets made him any promises of a new deal. Last week, veteran running back Thomas Jones reported to workouts after having skipping the entire offseason program in a contract dispute. He too is unhappy with his contract, which will pay him $900,000 this season. He led the AFC is rushing (1,312 and a career-high 13 TDs) last season."
Jets' Jones no mood to talk
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May 28
Bergen Record
 
"Unhappy running back Thomas Jones again was in attendance today for the Jets' organized team activity. Jones, who had skipped all voluntary practices and conditioning until Wednesday, is seeking to renegotiate his contract. But while Jones' presence was felt on the field, he wasn't in the locker room, at least during the time that media members were allowed in. "It was great to see him," coach Rex Ryan said of Jones. He said the two of them spoke and Jones "told me he's happy to be here." Jones, who is in the third year of a four-year deal, is scheduled to make $900,000 this season after signing a front-loaded contract after being traded from Chicago in March 2007. Jones was paid $13.1 ..."
Jets' Rhodes Cleared In NJ Rape Probe
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May 26
New York Post
 
"Star Jets safety Kerry Rhodes is not suspected of rape and is not the target of any criminal investigation, a New Jersey prosecutor said yesterday. But a spokesman for Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi would not disclose whether authorities are continuing to investigate the claim of a woman who says she was raped at Rhodes' townhouse. The supposed victim, a Canadian tourist, told the NYPD that she had met two men at a Manhattan club late Friday or early Saturday and had gone with them to Rhodes' Morristown home, where the alleged assault took place. New York cops drove her to Morristown, where she filed a police report. From the beginning, Rhodes, 26, has maintained that police told ..."
New Jersey cops investigating rape claim at home of Jets star Kerry Rhodes
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May 26
New York Daily News
 
"Jets defensive back Kerry Rhodes is not the target of an investigation into an alleged rape at his home, Jersey authorities said Monday - but law enforcement sources said a pal of his is. A Canadian tourist told Manhattan cops Saturday morning that she was sexually assaulted in Rhodes' Morristown, N.J., home after meeting him and another man at a city club, sources said. NYPD officers drove her to the Morristown Police Department to file a complaint. Jersey prosecutors did not release details other than to clear Rhodes. Sources said, however, that cops still are investigating whether another, unnamed man, raped the woman in Rhodes' house. "Mr. Rhodes is not the target of any criminal ..."
'Rape' Probe At Jet Kerry Rhodes' Home
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May 25
New York Post
 
"New Jersey cops are investigating a woman's claim that she was raped at the home of star Jets defensive back Kerry Rhodes after meeting him and another man at a Manhattan nightclub, The Post has learned. The woman, a Canadian tourist, told NYPD cops that two men raped her late Friday or early Saturday in Morristown, NJ, where the 26-year-old Jet safety has a town house, New York law-enforcement sources said. Rhodes, in a statement issued through a Jets spokesman, said: "I briefly talked with police on Saturday regarding an incident that allegedly took place at my home. The police confirmed to me that I am not the subject of this allegation." Morristown Police Lt. David Ackerman said, "It's ..."
Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum facing tough decision regarding RB Leon Washington
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May 22
Trenton Times
 
"The Jets and general manager Mike Tannenbaum are facing a difficult dilemma regarding a new contract for RB Leon Washington in light of the uncertainty surrounding the NFL's Collective Bargaining Agreement. As the current CBA agreement stands, Washington, entering his fourth season, would be only a restricted free agent in March, 2010, not unrestricted, as he would've been under the old agreement. The NFL Players Association and owners are in talks for a new deal. Meanwhile, Washington is skipping the team's organized team activities after attending the strength and conditioning program until almost two weeks ago. Right now, Washington, who is scheduled to earn only $535,000 in the final ..."
Is IR system in line for a change?
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May 21
Boston Globe
 
"When the NFL adopted its system for placing players on season-ending injured reserve, the main issue was stashing. Teams had long been allowed to place players on injured reserve and bring them back later in the season. But some felt that clubs were circumventing the rule by placing players who weren't truly injured on IR, opening a roster spot for someone else. Thus, a competitive advantage was scored. Colts president Bill Polian remembers high-profile coaches and personnel executives, such as Don Shula and Jim Finks, pushing for a change to combat stashing, and it finally came in 1993, when the league made two significant adjustments. At that time, players placed on injured reserve would ..."
Thomas Jones to end boycott, report to camp next week
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May 21
New York Daily News
 
"Pro Bowl running back Thomas Jones, who hasn't participated in any of the Jets' voluntary workouts because he's unhappy with his contract, will end his boycott next week and report to practice Wednesday, according to his agent. The Jets' other disgruntled running back, Leon Washington, remains a no-show at off-season workouts, with no end in sight to his contract dispute. His agent, Alvin Keels, met with team officials Monday in Florham Park, but there wasn't much progress and no deal is imminent, sources said. Washington has one year left on his rookie contract. It's not clear what prompted Jones' change of heart, as his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, didn't return calls. Speaking to NFL.com at ..."
Agent Alvin Keels meets with New York Jets
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May 19
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The deep freeze between he Jets and running back Leon Washington continued to thaw on Monday when the agent for Washington spoke with team officials this afternoon in a face-to-face meeting at the club's Florham Park training complex, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. That person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to speak for either side. Alvin Keels, the agent, has refused to returns several e-mails and phone calls for the past several days. The Jets have a policy of not publicly commenting on contract negotiations. Washington, who is due to earn $535,000 in 2009 and is boycotting offseason workouts, was a no-show on Monday for the ..."
Leon Washington's holdout from OTAs reaches its second week
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May 18
Trenton Times
 
"Jets running back Leon Washington's boycott of the team's organized team activities reached its second week Monday as he was a no-show again, one of my sources just told me. Washington, who had attended the sessions until last Monday, is unhappy with his contract and the lack of progress in negotiations. I'm hearing Washington decided to walk when the Jets "lowballed" him with their initial offer. Don't fret, Jets fans. I'm confident that agent Alvin Keels and Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum will reach a deal at some point. Washington is too valuable to the team, and Tannenbaum has recently taken care of the organization's young talent (i.e. WR Jerricho Cotchery and S Kerry Rhodes) ..."
Three Ex-Ravens Helping Ryan Get Get Jets' D Ready For The Fight
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May 17
New York Post
 
"Rex Ryan snuck back to Baltimore one Sunday in March to watch his teenage son, Seth, run a 5K. This was days after the new Jets coach had lured former Ravens Bart Scott, Jim Leonhard and Marques Douglas to join him in New York. A television reporter spotted him on the street and said, "Hey, you're stealing all our players." "No, I'm stealing my players," Ryan responded with a smile. The three ex-Ravens are now key cogs of Ryan's Jets defense. He had stars left over from last season in Kris Jenkins, Darrelle Revis and Kerry Rhodes. But Ryan needed a few of "his guys" to show the way. "It's not only that they know the system, but they know how things are done, what the expectations are, and ..."
Plaxico Burress drawing serious interest from at least two teams
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May 16
New York Daily News
 
"Even though he faces the likelihood of jail time, former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is drawing interest from "at least two teams that are very serious about signing him," according to his agent. The receiver-needy Jets could be one of those teams. They acknowledged a call to the agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before last month's draft, and they continue to keep tabs on Burress. Owner Woody Johnson told the Daily News two weeks ago that he wouldn't stand in the way if GM Mike Tannenbaum wants to sign the controversial player. On Thursday, Burress received a call from an unnamed head coach, according to Rosenhaus, who issued a BurressFriday via his Twitter account. The agent also tweeted ..."
Agent: 2 Teams Targeting Plax
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May 16
New York Post
 
"Two NFL teams are "very serious" about signing former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress, his agent said yesterday. Drew Rosenhaus used his Twitter page to announce, "Ran wind sprints with Plaxico Burress. There are at least 2 teams that are very serious about signing him so he has stayed in great shape." Rosenhaus also wrote, "Plaxico got a call from an NFL head coach yesterday and he will be meeting with senior NFL executives in the near future." Rosenhaus did not specify the teams nor the head coach."
CBA is stumbling block in contract talks for Jets running back Leon Washington
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May 15
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The agent for Jets running back Leon Washington isn't returning my phone calls but he has had plenty to say via the Twitter and on SIRIUS radio. On Thursday night, agent Alvin Keels said on SIRUS that the major stumbling block in negotiations is the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Under the current CBA, Washington would be a restricted free agent following this season, not unrestricted. In the past, players could become unrestricted free agents after their first four seasons in the league if their contracts expired. Washington, who is due to make $535,000 in 2009, is entering his fourth season and is seeking an extension. "We're progressing along," Keels told SIRIUS. "Obviously they're ..."
Ryan, Jets Monitor Absent RBs
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May 15
New York Post
 
"Jets head coach Rex Ryan, not one to dance around questions, yesterday weighed in on not having running backs Leon Washington and Thomas Jones with the team. Jones, who is seeking a new deal in the third year of a four-year, $20 million contract that has already paid him $13 million, hasn't been participating in any of the Jets' offseason programs. Washington, who is entering the final year of his original four-year deal and is vastly underpaid at $535,000 for 2009, irritated management by skipping the organized team activities (OTAs) this week. Ryan, in the team's first public comment on the Washington and Jones situations, conceded that he was "maybe a little" surprised to see Washington ..."
Leon's Boycott Might Be Over
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May 14
New York Post
 
"There appears to be a thaw in the Jets-Leon Washington contract impasse. Washington, who's been boycotting the first in a series of organized team activities (OTAs) because he's unhappy with how the negotiations for a new contract have been going, might soon return to the OTAs. His agent, Alvin Keels, yesterday posted a message on his Twitter account that made it sound as if he and the Jets are on a better track toward coming up with a new deal for Washington. "Positive talk with the Jets today," Keels stated on his Twitter account yesterday. "Jets fans, everything will be fine. Myself and Mike T [Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum] will put our heads together and continue to work." This came one day ..."
No backfield motion on Jet contract talks with running backs Thomas Jones, Leon Washington
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May 13
New York Daily News
 
"It's not a joint holdout, a la Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale of the Dodgers in 1966, but the Jets have a disgruntled duo in their backfield. Running back Leon Washington, frustrated by slow-moving contract negotiations, has joined Thomas Jones as a no-show in the team's offseason program. Washington was a no-show Monday for the first offseason practice, and he apparently is prepared to sit out the remainder of the non-mandatory sessions. Jones has been skipping since mid-March. Washington had been attending workouts, expressing optimism that a new deal could be worked out, but the talks hit a snag late last week. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract, due to make only ..."
Jets' Washington Boycotts Over Pact
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May 13
New York Post
 
"The 2009 NFL season is months away, but already the Jets have headaches. Leon Washington, the Jets' dynamic do-everything running back and kick returner, has joined fellow back Thomas Jones in a boycott of the team's organized team activities (OTAs) over unhappiness with his contract. Jones, who won the AFC rushing title last season and wants a new deal despite already cashing some $13 million of his four-year, $20 million deal in the first two years, has been missing from the Jets' Florham Park facility since the offseason strength-and-conditioning program began in March. But now that Washington, who's been participating in the program until this week, has opted to stay away, Jets ..."
Agents for disgruntled New York Jets running backs take to Twitter
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May 12
Trenton Times
 
"As the Jets' top two running backs -- Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are Nos. 1 and 2 on the team's depth chart, respectively -- hold out from offseason activities feeling they are underpaid, their agents are taking to Twitter. Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Jones, said on his Twitter page, "The media has made a big deal about Thomas Jones missing voluntary workouts. Let's see if they take the same approach with Leon Washington." Washington, of course, is not represented by Rosenhaus. But his agent, Alvin Keels, is using Twitter as a forum also. He acknowledged on his Twitter page that the Jets are perturbed that Washington is not at the team's voluntary team workouts this week. And ..."
Jets running back Leon Washington unhappy with contract, skips first day of OTAs
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May 12
Trenton Times
 
"The Jets now have two disgruntled running backs. Pro Bowl kick returner Leon Washington, who doubles as a dynamic, game-breaking running back, skipped the start of Monday's organized team activities at Florham Park because he's unhappy with his contract, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. That person requested anonymity because he's not authorized to speak for the Jets or Washington. Veteran running back Thomas Jones, who led the AFC in rushing with 1,312 yards and scored a career-high 13 rushing touchdowns last season, has boycotted the voluntary sessions all offseason. The Jets have a mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 9-11, and it will be interesting to see if ..."
Jets re-sign veteran tight end Bubba Franks, according to source
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May 11
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"In a mild surprise -- and perhaps as a bit of insurance -- the Jets have re-signed veteran tight end Bubba Franks, according to a person with knowledge of the signing. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the Jets haven't announced the move. Franks, a 10th-year pro, played last season with the Jets after spending his first eight seasons with the Packers. He missed seven games last season with a hip injury, finishing with just six catches for 47 yards and no touchdowns. Franks, 31, is believed to have signed a one-year deal. The move to retain Franks was unexpected, especially because the Jets need a blocking tight end to complement second-year pro Dustin Keller and Franks is known ..."
New York Jets re-sign veteran tight end Bubba Franks, according to source
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May 11
Trenton Times
 
"In a mild surprise -- and perhaps as a bit of insurance -- the Jets have re-signed veteran tight end Bubba Franks, according to a person with knowledge of the signing. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the Jets haven't announced the move. Franks, a 10th-year pro, played last season with the Jets after spending his first eight seasons with the Packers. He missed seven games last season with a hip injury, finishing with just six catches for 47 yards and no touchdowns. Franks, 31, is believed to have signed a one-year deal. The move to retain Franks was unexpected, especially because the Jets need a blocking tight end to complement second-year pro Dustin Keller and Franks is known ..."
Mark Wilf confirms Vikings interest in Favre
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May 11
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf confirmed the team's interest in Brett Favre but insisted that their evaluation of the future Hall of Fame quarterback was a part of their protocol. "Certainly a player of Brett Favre's (credentials), a Hall of Fame quarterback, with the competitive he has, that is a player that we would have interest as we would have other players," Wilf said. "But, again, its process of evaluation and a variety of factors that go into it and that has to play itself out and I defer to our coach and our personnel people to really evaluate those issues." Wilf said he and the ownership group entrusted such decisions to head coach Brad Childress and player personnel ..."
New York Jets interested in cornerback Adam "Pacman'' Jones
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May 10
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"Jets have absolutely no interest in ``Pacman,'' a source with knowledge of the team's thinking just told me. I can't imagine this one being true but with the Jets and their "due diligence,'' you never know. According to a report on AOL Fanhouse, the Jets are quietly showing interest in the posterboy for everything that is wrong in pro sports -- former Tennessee Titans and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman'' Jones. Say it ain't so. And it likely isn't. After all, the Jets have traded for cornerback Lito Sheppard and signed free agent cornerback Donald Strickland this offseason. And there are just too many strips clubs in Manhattan for Jones to stay on the straight and narrow. Jones -- ..."
Is Jets' QB competition really open?
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May 10
Bergen Record
 
"After being drafted by the Jets, Mark Sanchez called his new teammate, Kellen Clemens, later that evening. It was the first of what likely will be many conversations between the two in the coming months. The question is which of the two quarterbacks eventually will be carrying a clipboard during those chats. As offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer recently indicated, Clemens has a three-year head start over Sanchez in terms of his experience in the Schottenheimer's offense. But that advantage might not be nearly enough to enable the fourth-year veteran to hold off the matinee-idol rookie, whose "buzz" factor already is just about off the charts. When Clemens met with reporters last ..."
Favre staying retired (for now)
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May 8
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Apparently Brett Favre will remain retired -- for now. Two days after reports surfaced that Vikings coach Brad Childress was going to meet with the future Hall of Fame quarterback, Favre reportedly told Childress he isn't going to end his second retirement to play in Minnesota. Yahoo! Sports, which first reported the story Thursday, cited a source close to the team as saying Favre delivered the news in a call that took place "sometime in the last day." The call apparently is what caused Childress to cancel a trip to discuss the situation with Favre. Bus Cook, Favre's agent, told ESPN that Favre "is retired" and he doesn't know of any phone conversation or meeting with Childress. "Like ..."
Kellen Clemens starting to lose swagger
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May 7
New York Daily News
 
"From the moment Brett Favre retired in February (more on the phony QB later), Kellen Clemens has exuded confidence, talking and acting like he expects to be the Jets' opening-day starter. Today, that swagger was noticeably gone. It's easy to act like "The Man" when the competition is Brett Ratliff. When it's the fifth pick in the draft (see Mark Sanchez), it's a different story. Clemens addressed the media for the first time since the draft. (This was an open locker-room day in Florham Park, N.J.) That gave him nearly two weeks to absorb the blow and script his answers. Publicly, he spewed the company line, clinging to Rex Ryan's promise it will be an open competition. Either he's in ..."
New York Jets sign TE Jack Simmons, DT Anthony Harris
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May 5
Trenton Times
 
"The Jets Monday announced the signing of undrafted rookie free agent tight end Jack Simmons and defensive tackle/long snapper Anthony Harris. Both participated in last weekend's rookie minicamp at Florham Park. Interestingly, the Jets didn't sign linebacker Brian Toal, the New Jersey native and former Boston College star. It's believed the club has concerns about his size (6-foot, 238 pounds), attitude, and injury history. Simmons, a three-year starter at Minnesota, was extremely impressive during the minicamp and got repeated praise from coach Rex Ryan. He showed good hands and Ryan lauded his blocking technique although players weren't in pads. Last season, he caught 34 passes for 331 ..."
Woody Johnson not gunshy on exploring Plaxico Burress option
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May 3
New York Daily News
 
"Jets owner Woody Johnson said he wouldn't stand in the way if GM Mike Tannenbaum wants to sign the controversial Plaxico Burress. "We're going to look for talent where we can find it," Johnson said Saturday in an interview with the Daily News. "If a guy has committed a crime and is in jail, obviously we can't take him. We're committed to improving the team. "They don't need my permission. They'll talk to me, obviously. Mike has to make the final choice. I'll weigh in, like I do frequently, but it's his decision. It's all based on whether the individual can help the team or not." Asked if he'd veto such an acquisition, considering Burress' well-documented off-the-field problems, Johnson ..."
Rex Keeping Door Open For Plax
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May 2
New York Post
 
"Rex Ryan left the door open for a possible marriage between the Jets and troubled receiver Plaxico Burress yesterday. The team admitted speaking to Burress' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before the draft, but said it was only doing its "due diligence." Ryan repeated that term yesterday, but did not say the team lacked interest in Burress, who is facing jail time after shooting himself in the leg in a Manhattan nightclub last year. "If anybody is out there, you want to find out because there are a lot of unknowns," Ryan said. "Quite honestly, through that conversation [with his agent] I don't think that it's clear right now either way. Is he going to be available? Is he not? None of you know that ..."
Ryan Defends 'Due Diligence' in Jets' Call About Burress
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May 2
New York Times
 
"Jets Coach Rex Ryan left the door open Friday to the Jets' interest in receiver Plaxico Burress in his first comments since the Jets inquired about him last week. "We will let that situation happen and we will see," Ryan said. "I want to see our guys through these camps. Let's see what we have here." Ryan has high hopes for receivers Brad Smith and David Clowney, but the Jets called Burress's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, before the draft last week to check on Burress's status. Burress, the former Giants receiver, has a June court date, and his lawyers continue to work on a plea deal to limit prison time on a felony weapons charge. The news of the Jets' call leaked Sunday, upsetting Jets ..."
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