Archives for November 15, 2013

‘The good news for Smith and the Jets is that their ground game has gotten better over the past few weeks. As such, it takes the pressure off him and he’s simply asked to manage games.’

‘”They offered up Jerry Hughes. That was a very intriguing offer,” Whaley said. “We thought, hey, he brings a dimension that would help on the opposite of Mario Williams. It was a no-brainer for us.”‘

‘Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin said he expects it to be noisy on the field. “We’ll get to rapping back and forth, chomping at each other. I’m looking forward to going at him in a real game,” McKelvin said.’

‘”My natural position is receiver and I’m just hoping that at some point I’ll be able to showcase my ability on offense,” said Easley, who has been getting some time lately on offense due to injuries to Goodwin and Woods, and may see even more Sunday if Woods and now Stevie Johnson can’t play. “But if this is what it’s going to be, then this is what it’s going to be.”‘

Reed, Not Ready for End, Joins Jets and Reunites With Ryan (New York Times)

NY Jets sign Ed Reed, reunite All-Pro safety with Rex Ryan (New York Daily News)

NY Jets signing of Ed Reed message they are ready for playoff push (New York Daily News)

Kyle Wilson refuses to talk about giving up No. 20 for Ed Reed (New York Daily News)

Ed Reed signs with Jets, reunites with Rex Ryan (New York Post)

Jets younger secondary players expect to learn a lot from Reed (New York Post)

Safety pickup is safe move for Rex, Jets (New York Post)

How Ed Reed could help, or hurt, the Jets (New York Post)

Mornhinweg defends end-of-game strategy (New York Post)

Ed Reed signs with Jets (Newsday)

Ed Reed is just what Jets need (Newsday)

Young Jets defensive backs thrilled to have Ed Reed around now (Newsday)

Ed Reed, in twilight of Hall of Fame career, joins Jets’ playoff push (Newark Star Ledger)

Ed Reed inspires awe, reverence from Jets teammates (Newark Star Ledger)

Ed Reed signing shows that Rex Ryan is still calling the shots for the Jets (Newark Star Ledger)

Will Jets signing Ed Reed mark end of his longtime association with No. 20? (Newark Star Ledger)

Jets sign veteran safety Ed Reed (Bergen Record)

Taking a look at how the Ed Reed signing will work out for the Jets (Bergen Record)

Jets add Ed Reed to secondary (ESPN New York)

Jets sign 9-time Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed (AP)

Jets bring in Ed Reed (The Sports Network)

Veteran S Reed joins the Jets (The Sports Xchange)

Holmes And Reed Could Translate To Subtraction By Addition (WFAN-AM)

Safety Ed Reed Agrees to Terms with Jets (NewYorkJets.com)

Ed Reed Comes Aboard ‘to Help This Team Win’ (NewYorkJets.com)

Rex Ryan, Jets Applaud Ed Reed’s Arrival (NewYorkJets.com)

‘One option to avoid the blackout would include the team purchasing the unsold tickets. That’s already happened once this season, when team owner Ralph Wilson bought up the remaining tickets for Buffalo’s home game against Cincinnati on Oct. 13.’

‘Manuel could be in for another long day with two of his favorite targets uncertain to be available. Stevie Johnson, leading the team with 41 receptions and 471 receiving yards, is dealing with a groin injury, and rookie wideout Robert Woods is likely to miss a second consecutive game with a sprained left ankle.’

‘Jets 23, Bills 22.’

‘Geno Smith knows his limitations as a clear second option in the offense for the run-centric Jets. New York’s physicality on the line — offense and defense — dooms the Bills but EJ Manuel makes enough plays to keep the game tight.’

‘With the bye week right around the corner, the Bills may be playing it safe with both of their top wide receivers. That will leave only T.J. Graham, Marquise Goodwin, Chris Hogan and Marcus Easley as the healthy receivers on the active roster. Marrone said the team talked about potentially calling up someone at that position, but ultimately declined to do so in favor of having three tight ends and one speedier fullback in Evan Rodriguez.’

‘According to the team, there are still approximately 3,500 tickets remaining for the team’s second game against their division rivals. The Bills now have until Friday at 1 pm to sell the remaining tickets. If they do not, the game will not be seen on local television.’

‘According to their statistics, after allowing just one sack this year, he is tied with four other tackles for least amount of sacks allowed.’

‘The NFL has granted the Buffalo Bills a 24-hour extension, which will give the team an opportunity to sell the remaining ticket inventory to lift the local television blackout of the Sunday, November 17 game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium, sponsored by the New York National Guard. The team has until Friday at 1 p.m. to sell approximately 3,500 general tickets.’