AFC East Archive
Ryan on Jets RB Joe McKnight: “I Don’t See How He Can Make the Active Roster”
Jets coach Rex Ryan is losing patience with RB Joe McKnight, saying the rookie is unlikely to see any time on the playing field this regular season as things stand now. “We drafted him in the (fourth) round; he’s going to make the team,’’ Ryan said, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. “But I just don’t [...]
Patriots WR Welker: “I Feel Like I’m Still A Long Ways Off” From 2009 Form
Patriots Wes Welker has made a remarkable return from a major knee injury at the end of the 2009 season, but admitted he’s not back to 100% quite yet. “I still feel like I’m a long ways off from that personally,” Welker said to the Boston Globe, comparing his form this year to his 123-catch [...]
Pats Lose to Giants 20-17, Belichick Thinks Team is “Ready to Go”
After the Patriots’ 20-17 loss to the Giants in their final preseason test, coach Bill Belichick sounded optimistic about his team’s position heading into the regular season. “Overall, we had our ups and downs,” Belichick told the Associated Press. “The team has worked hard. I think they’re ready to go. They competed well for the [...]
Brunell, Holmes Fly High as Jets Top Eagles 21-17
With starter Mark Sanchez set to spend more time as an offense coordinator than a quarterback on Thursday night, Jets backup QB Mark Brunell got the keys to the team’s offense and showed he still has something left in the tank in the team’s final preseason game vs. Philadelphia. The 17-year vet threw for 118 yards [...]
Turnovers Kill Bills, Fall to Lions 28-23
Despite scoring the first points of Thursday’s game with an interception return for a TD, it was the Bills who had their offense drives repeatedly squandered by turnovers in their 28-23 loss vs. Detroit. Buffalo dominated the first half, as CB Drayton Florence got the team off on the right foot, picking off Matthew Stafford’s second [...]
Dolphins Improve, Still Have Work to Do After 27-25 Loss vs. Dallas
The Dolphins players believe they are moving in the right direction after their 27-25 loss vs. Dallas, but still have a lot of work to do before their opener vs. Buffalo on Sept. 12. QB Chad Henne, who promised a stronger offense performance after the team only amassed 195 total yards in a dreadful 16-6 loss [...]
Bills to Sit RB C.J. Spiller, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Detroit
The Bills will sit rookie RB C.J. Spiller and QB Ryan Fitzpatrick in the team’s preseason finale in Detroit on Thursday night, as both players have more or less solidified their respective roles. After completing 6 of 9 passes for 77 yards and a TD in significant time vs. Cincinnati last week, Fitzpatrick effectively locked up [...]
Jets, Ryan Downplay CB Antonio Cromartie’s Hip Injury
The Jets and coach Rex Ryan are downplaying a hip injury sustained by CB Antonio Cromartie that caused him to missed some time at practice on Tuesday. The injury appears to be a flare-up of the broken hip Cromartie played through the entire 2008 season. While the lingering pain is a cause for concern, Ryan told [...]
Pats LB Spikes Loses Endorsement Deal With Reebok After Sex Tape
Patriots rookie LB Brandon Spikes is already feeling the repercussions of his involvement in a internet sex tape, as Reebok have backtracked on finalizing an endorsement deal with the 22-year-old. Spike’s agent Terry Watson sent confirmation to the Boston Globe on Wednesday that Reebok had pulled their deal, worth $60,000 plus on-field incentives. Watson said he [...]
Bills to Use LB Aaron Maybin on Third Down, Second-and-Long Situations
Bills coach Chan Gailey finally revealed how he plans to use LB Aaron Maybin in the team’s defensive scheme this year, continuing to ease the second-year pro into life in the NFL by limiting him to third down and second-and-long situations. “He can be a third down and second and long presence for us on the [...]