Jets Pride

The New York Jets signed running back  Shonn Greene, their third round draft pick.  The deal is reportably for four years and over 900,000 dollars.  For more, see this story.

Mark Sanchez was outstanding in the New York Jets final mini camp.  Sanchez had just signed a five year deal reportedly worth up to 60 million, with a New York Jets record 28 million guaranteed.  It should turn out to be a interesting battle for the starting quarterback job;  Clemens has also been excellent in the Jets mini camps.  See this article for more on this story.

There’s a new feel among the New York Jets players under Coach Ryan. His style is noticably different than Eric Mangini and the players are enjoying it.  Rex Ryan is not as strict as many coaches; now its’s up to the players to perform and win some games. For more, see this story.

Leon Washington has reported to the New York Jets off season practices, according to his agent, as an act of good faith.  Washington is unhappy that he is stuck to his rookies contact and not earning the big bucks he feels he is entitled too.  I wonder how many athletes, if they were they were not performing to the level they paid for would agree to a salary cut.  Not any, I don’t think. Certainly Washington is worht more than he is being paid right now, but I guess a contact doesn’t mean much anymore, and he doesn’t want to wait until his contact is up to renegotiate.  For more on this, see this story.