New York/New Jersey to host 2014 Super Bowl

 

The Jets and Giants are one big happy family

 

On Tuesday, the NFL officials voted to host the 2014 Super Bowl at the brand new Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  Earlier this month, representatives from both the Jets and Giants, including Mark Sanchez and Eli Manning, presented their case to the league. After the three potential hosts presented their piece again, and after four rounds of voting, the Jets and Giants eventually beat out the Bucs and Dolphins for the right to host the biggest spectacle in American sports. 

Jets officialy sign Jason Taylor

The Jets and free-agent Linebacker Jason Taylor have agreed on a two-year contract per Bob Glauber of Newsday.  The signing is essentially a one-year deal, worth up to $3.75 million, incentives included.  The second year would have to be renegotiated and/or bought out, if that makes any sense. 

Miami and Jets both Win Big

Two 2nd round draft picks?? PEANUTS!

ESPN is reporting that Brandon Marshall has agreed to a four year, $47.5 million dollar contract with the Miami Dolphins. This will make Marshall the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history.

The Dolphins who traded for the problematic wide out for two 2nd round draft picks in 2010 and 2011, will finally have the deep threat to combat their rival Jets who just scooped up Santonio Holmes yesterday.

Ohhh the pain!!!

How much more can Jet fans take?  I mean, honestly….how many other ways are there to lose an NFL game?

The Jets, winners of three straight, dropped a heartbreaking game to the Atlanta Falcons, after their top ranked defense couldn’t stop the Dirty Birds on 4th and goal from the Jets 6 yard line.  Gang Green did a great job containing Matt Ryan, Roddy White, and in particular Tony Gonzalez the entire game, but failed to execute once again in the games waning minutes. 

As a life-long Jets fan, can it get any worse? 

Will’s Week 14 NFL Picks

in the league where they play….for pay.  (que music)

10 teams, 5 games, 5 lines, 5 picks:  Bet at your own risk!!!

Last week: 2-3

Season: 11-11 (you have a 50-50 shot!)

Picks after the jump!

Just win baby

TJ and the Jets must win on Sunday to keep playoff dreams alive

 

The New York Jets have won two in a row, and have seen their playoff chances increase with Pittsburgh’s loss to Cleveland Thursday night.  Nevertheless, Gang Green will have to rely on a backup quarterback this week in Kellen Clemens.  No matter who is behind center, the game plan should not change, and the Jets just need to keep winning one game at a time.  

The Jets are currently tied with Miami, and one game back of the Patriots in the AFC East.  Yes, the Dolphins hold the tie-breaker over New York, but their schedule is brutal down the stretch and at least one loss is likely.  New England could be headed for disarray as they have lost two in a row, haven’t won a road-game all season, and now Tom Brady has a finger and rib injury.  

The good, the bad and the ugly

 

Louis Murphy celebrates after his game-winning touchdown against the Steelers.

 

The Jets  were able to rest up on Sunday after they beat the Buffalo Bills 19-13 Thursday night in Toronto. They were also able to pick up a couple of much needed victories in week 13. Gang Green is still not in good shape, as they hold a 2-4 division record and five conference losses, so a lot of scenarios will still have to unfold for the Jets to make the playoffs. Nonetheless, some things worked in the Jets favor on Sunday and some did not. 

In the words of Marv Albert: “Yesssss!!!!”

Open at Work with Caution...

Bits n’ Pieces

- Scoops of Orange at the Garden, Jardine and Syracuse rout 12th ranked Cal 95-73

- Thursday night showdown, Dolphins Williams scores 3 TD’s in win over Carolina

- Two words..I’m gone, Bay declines $60 million dollar deal from Red Sox

Suelyn after the jump…. trust me she’s worth it

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere

 

Willis Reed and Wilt Chamberlain in the 1970 NBA Finals

Afternoon Bits n’ Pieces

- Show me the money man, Yankee Pettitte and Met Tatis file for Free Agency

- So nice he got it twice, Giants Ace Lincecum wins 2nd NL Cy Young Award

- Let’s get the weekend started off right, Dolphins minus Ronnie Brown play Panthers tonight

more news after the jump….

In the words of Marv Albert: “Yesssss!!!!”

Open at Work with Caution...

Bits n’ Pieces

- Fish out of water, Ronnie Brown placed on IR, will miss rest of season

- Wind beneath my wings, Hawks off to NBA Best 10-2 start as they cool off Miami

- Thumbs down, Jets Leonhard uncertain for Sunday

- Bad Form, Thierry and France head to World Cup over controversial non-call

Sasha and more after the jump….