Jerricho Cotchery News: Pro Sports Daily

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November 1

New York Post

columnist George Willis

"When Brian Schottenheimer first saw Jerricho Cotchery was healthy enough to play in today's game against the Dolphins at the Meadowlands, the Jets offensive coordinator admitted he got a "warm and fuzzy" feeling. It meant for the first time since the Jets acquired Braylon Edwards from the Browns, they would have their top two receivers at full strength in an offense that needs to be more than one-dimensional. Sure, the Jets will take their bows for being just the second NFL team in five decades to rush for more than 300 yards in back-to-back games. But, ultimately, they envision having an offense that not only can ground-and-pound opponents, but also riddle them with air strikes as well. ..."

Cotchery excited to return

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October 31

New York Post

"Jerricho Cotchery was limited in practice yesterday and is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. But he will be ready to go tomorrow vs. Miami, and should provide a healthy partnership with Braylon Edwards for the first time since Gang Green traded for Edwards. Cotchery got hurt during Edwards' first Jets practice, and was limited to one catch for four yards in part-time duty off the bench in the Monday Night loss in Miami. After missing the Buffalo and Oakland games, Cotchery is set to return for tomorrow's rematch. "It's tough sitting on the sidelines watching, not having a chance to get out there and help your team. To finally be back out there with those guys, it feels good," ..."

Hamstring injury will sideline Cotchery again

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October 24

New York Post

"The Jets had hoped to get Jerricho Cotchery back from his hamstring injury in time to play tomorrow in Oakland, but the starting wide receiver will miss his second straight week. Considering the passing game fell apart last week -- with Gang Green throwing six interceptions -- that cannot be good news. "Jerricho's not going to be able to play this week," coach Rex Ryan said yesterday. "I was hoping Jerricho [would] be able to do it, but to make that trip all the way out there, we feel it's best for him to stay back and rehab. . . . He's not going to play. "I did [think he could play]. I was hoping. He was getting better, but we definitely don't want this happening all the time, and each ..."

Jets wide receivers Cotchery and Smith to miss second straight game

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October 23

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jets wide receivers Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) and Brad Smith (quad) each won't play for the second week in a row, coach Rex Ryan said Friday morning. Cotchery, whom Ryan had hoped would play, will shut it down with the hope of being 100 percent next week against the Dolphins. David Clowney will replace him in the starting lineup. "We think it's best he stays here and rehab and we get him 100 percent for next week," said Ryan. "We don't want this to be a thing that happens all the time." Ryan said Smith has been slow to heal and there's a chance he could be out next week as well."

Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery to sit out game against Bills

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October 16

Newark Star-Ledger

"Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery will sit out Sunday's game against the Bills at the Meadowlands with a left hamstring injury, according to two people with knowledge of Cotchery's status who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they're not authorized to speak publicly. Cotchery, who suffered the injury last week in practice and aggravated it in Monday night's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins, has missed the past two days of practice. And with rain in the forecast for Sunday, it makes little sense for him to risk further injury by playing. "It doesn't look very good," coach Rex Ryan said Thursday following practice in a cold, steady rain in Florham Park. ''We'll see how he is.'' It ..."

Time for Keller to step up

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October 16

New York Post

"Brett Favre did it last season. Now it's time for Mark Sanchez to do it. Find Dustin Keller. This should be high on Sanchez's to-do list Sunday against the Bills -- not only because Keller has potential to be one of the better pass-catching tight ends in the league, but because it looks like Jerricho Cotchery might not play because of a hamstring injury. Cotchery didn't practice again yesterday and coach Rex Ryan said, "It doesn't look very good" that he'll play Sunday. That puts added emphasis on Keller, whose production (12 catches, 1 TD) has been less than expected after a 48-catch rookie year in 2008. Last week, Keller had only one pass thrown his way and he didn't have a catch. "I ..."

Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery sits out practice with nagging hamstring injury

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October 14

Newark Star-Ledger

"The Jets will likely have to wait another week to see their new wide receiving tandem on the field, at full strength. Jerricho Cotchery sat out practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury, and the early indication is that he will not play in Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. That will leave Braylon Edwards alone as the primary target on the outside for quarterback Mark Sanchez. Cotchery struggled to overcome the hamstring problem in time for last Monday's game against the Miami Dolphins. It has been speculated that Cotchery picked up the injury last week during practice since he first appeared on the injury report last Thursday, though that is uncertain and the team has not ..."

Jets might need to shut down Cotchery for a week

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October 13

Newsday

"Jets receiver Jerricho Cotchery wasn't sure he'd play in last night's game against the Dolphins until he warmed up in the south Florida heat at Land Shark Stadium. "The reason I was able to go is because I was able to get loose in warmups," said Cotchery, who suffered a strained hamstring in practice last Thursday. The plan was to play Cotchery on third downs and in the red zone. But once Brad Smith suffered a foot injury that limited him, Cotchery was forced to play more. And the result wasn't good. When I asked him after the game if he felt he re-injured the hamstring, he said, "probably so.""

Cotchery may not go

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October 12

New York Post

"Quietly, injuries have begun mounting up on the Jets and could be a significant factor when they play the Dolphins tonight at Land Shark Stadium. Top receiver Jerricho Cotchery, who leads the team with 23 catches and 356 yards, is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. Cotchery hasn't practiced since Wednesday, and that wasn't a full session. It puts significant pressure on Braylon Edwards, who was acquired during the week and has had only three practices to get ready for his Jets debut, as well as Brad Smith, David Clowney and Wallace Wright."

Hamstring injury may force Cotchery to miss game

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October 10

New York Daily News

"The Jets may need Braylon Edwards to play a bigger role than expected on Monday night. Leading receiver Jerricho Cotchery did not practice Friday due to a hamstring injury, and head coach Rex Ryan said there's "a possibility" the Jets may face the Dolphins without Cotchery. "His hamstring is still bothering him some," Ryan said. "(I'm) definitely not ruling him out, but he's not 100% right now. I'm expecting him to play, but (missing the game is) a definite possibility." Cotchery practiced on a limited basis on Thursday before sitting out Friday in sweats and doing some bike work. The wide receiver was not in the locker room during the media availability to talk about the injury. The Jets ..."

Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery misses practice

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October 9

Newark Star-Ledger

"A few quick tidbits from the portion of practice open to the media Friday morning: First and foremost, WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) was in sweats and riding the stationary bike. Perhaps the Jets are just being cautious with Cotchery, who was limited in Thursday's practice, due to the wet conditions Friday morning. We'll find out more when Rex Ryan speaks to reporters this afternoon."

Jerricho Cotchery, a Modest Jet, Excels at a Position for Divas

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October 9

New York Times

"Inside the Cotchery home, visitors find framed paintings, a grand piano, hardwood floors, granite countertops and flat-screen televisions. These are the spoils of the Jets' No. 1 wide receiver, even one who acts as if he still plays on special teams. Jerricho Cotchery may rank fifth in the N.F.L. with 356 receiving yards, but he does not fit the self-promoting, me-first receiver stereotype. His house, for all the expensive furniture, highlights none of his football exploits. "He loved to prove people wrong without saying a word," said Sedric Cotchery, his older brother. "He don't beat his chest. He just beats cornerbacks.""

Alert Cotchery Cuts 'Em Down

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October 13

New York Post

"Jets receiver Jerricho Cotchery, during some film sessions last week, saw some tendencies in the Cincinnati defense that allowed him to gain critical yardage in yesterday's 26-14 win over the Bengals. Cotchery, who caught eight passes for 85 yards, said he noticed how quickly the Bengals' defensive backs charged to the ball and that their aggressiveness left them vulnerable to quick cut-back moves to gain more yards after catches. Cotchery subsequently gained some key yards after catches that made a huge difference in the game. The first came on a 23-yard catch-and-run in the first quarter that got the Jets to the Bengals' 7-yard line, setting up their first touchdown. Later, with the Jets ..."

Paths converge yet again for Rivers, Jets WR Cotchery

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September 21

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Even before they'd met and become trusted teammates and friends, they'd met. In addition to being the Alabama Player of the Year in football his senior year at Athens High, Philip Rivers was a hot-shot basketball player whose greatest challenge one night was just to get the ball up the court against the quicker, smaller guy covering him, Jerricho Cotchery of Birmingham Phillips High. "I was checking him the whole game," said Cotchery, now a receiver with the New York Jets. "I shut him down." About to play against Cotchery again Monday night, Rivers does not dispute the account, but will amend it to include the reason Cotchery was assigned to guard him so closely that night. "The game ..."