nj.com - 3/17/2008
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New Jets left guard Alan Faneca said a sense of urgency was in the air the moment he set foot in Weeb Ewbank Hall two weeks ago to sign his contract. Twenty to 25 players had been rehabilitating and working out for weeks. Coach Eric Mangini finally conceded he needed a 350-pound space-eater to anchor his 3-4 defense. General manager Mike Tannenbaum put his reputation on the line by going on ...
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Jets Links: St. Paddy's Day Edition
NY Landing Strip —
-The Jets have signed Bubba Franks. More on it later. -Some voluntary workouts are being held at Hofstra today, and most Jets will be there. But, not Laveranues Coles. -Brandon Benson, our Packers writer here on SB Nation, is quite surprised to see Bubba depart.
Jets Sign Franks to One-Year Deal
Green Pinstripes —
Another week, another dip into the free agent pool for the New York Jets. Gang Green inked tight end Bubba Franks to a one-year, $1.65 million contract Monday. The three-time Pro Bowler was cut by the Green Bay Packers last month. The combination of Franks, the No. 1 pick by the Pack in 2000, and incumbent tight end Chris Baker gives the Green and White two quality blockers and receivers along the offensive line. Franks has been slowed by injuries and finished with just 18 catches for 132 yards and three touchdowns in eight games last season. But, if healthy (and he's coming off a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his left ...
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acmepackingcompany.com 3/17/2008 — It was surprising when the Packers released TE Bubba Franks, but in hindsight it didn't make sense to pay millions to a backup tight end who isn't even an average receiver on a high powered offense. He's a great blocker, but you can find solid ...
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What will the Jets do with their NT Robertson? —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/16/2008
Well, Mangini will likely release him, to free up cap space, and, because they will pretty much get nothing for him if a trade occurs. Maybe a 4th or 5th round pick. Thats like a baseball bat to me. The Jets are my 2nd favorite team behind the Colts. ...
Still-Busy Jets Add B. Franks —
Mark Maske's NFL Insider 3/17/2008
The New York Jets are staying busy. They agreed to a contract with free agent tight end Bubba Franks, released by the Green Bay Packers. Franks is, by unofficial count, the eighth free agent added by the Jets this offseason. That group includes guard ...
Prediction For Patriots 08/09 Season —
Bleacher Report - NFL 3/17/2008
Having looked over the New England Patriots schedule for the upcoming 08/09 season, I'd have to say I'm quite happy with the findings. Home Games: Buffalo, Miami, NY Jets, Denver, Kansas City, Arizona, St Louis, Pittsburgh Away Games: ...
