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With David Garrard out of the picture, the Jets are down to Mark Sanchez and rookie Geno Smith, plus Greg McElroy and Matt Simms. On paper, it's a workable depth chart for the preseason. Thing is, GM John Idzik is always looking for competition, and ...

The Jets are waiting for former Browns WR/KR Josh Cribbs to get healthy before offering him a contract. Cribbs, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after last season, took a physical last week with the Jets. "I don't think he is quite there ye...

The Jets patched some holes in free agency and they drafted as many as four players who could contribute immediately, but they still have several holes on the roster. Here's an analysis of the top three: 1. SAFETY -- They lost LaRon Landry (Colts)...

Tim Tebow has been described as a heart-and-soul player. If he chooses, he can be a Soul player -- the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena League. The unemployed quarterback, released last month by the Jets, received a job from Soul co-owner Ron Jawors...

The Jets' ballyhooed quarterback competition commences next Monday, with the start of OTA practices. Rookie Geno Smith, preparing to battle Mark Sanchez and David Garrard, offered some kind words Monday to the man whose job he may take. Smith called ...

Jets rookie Rontez Miles is chasing the NFL dream for himself and his brother.

The Jets made a series of minor roster moves Sunday upon the completion of their rookie minicamp. They waived WR Royce Pollard, PK Derek Dimke and DT Roosevelt Holliday. The Jets signed DT Lanier Coleman (Louisiana-Lafayette), K Brett Maher (Ne...

When former Tennessee wide receiver Zach Rogers reported to the Jets' rookie minicamp, he was assigned one of the most popular numbers in the NFL -- 15. It took him, oh, about a nanosecond to make the connection. Tim Tebow's number. "Yeah, I re...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Rex Ryan made it quite clear: He has no plans to stick his nose in the offense. Not bothered by the perception that he's a glorified defensive coordinator, Ryan reiterated Saturday that he's returning to his roots this season...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- A few takeaways from the second day of rookie minicamp (the final day open to the media): 1. The daily Geno: QB Geno Smith declined to grade his Day 2 performance, but I'll give him a 'D' -- as in, decisive. Unlike Friday, wh...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Geno Smith's best moment on the second day of rookie minicamp occurred on a running play. Yes, really. When he got to the line of scrimmage, the much-maligned quarterback noticed that an outside linebacker was lined up in the...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- You may need a scorecard to watch early Jets games this season. Here's a preview of the numbers being worn by their draft picks: CB Dee Milliner -- 27 DT Sheldon Richardson -- 91 QB Geno Smith -- 7 OG Brian Winters -...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- My takeaways on the first day of rookie minicamp: 1. Growing pains: QB Geno Smith can sling it. He threw a pretty fastball, a tight spiral with good velocity. But we already knew that, didn't we? The questions with him involv...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Quinton Coples, who came out of North Carolina last year with a reputation for questionable practice habits, was publicly chided by Rex Ryan Friday for slacking off in the weight room. "I'm a little disappointed with Q in the...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- After two weeks of intense scrutiny, QB Geno Smith made his Jets debut Friday in rookie minicamp, surviving his first practice without any major mistakes and claiming afterward that none of the criticism has affected him. "Ob...

On Day 1, Jets QB Geno Smith played like a rookie, experiencing normal hiccups Friday in his first NFL minicamp practice. Afterward, he behaved like a veteran, calmly brushing aside a barrage of questions about the recent torrent of criticism.