NEW YORK JETS DAILY CLIPS

August 29, 2015

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Table of Contents

NEWSDAY .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Jets are optimistic before real games (Kimberley Martin) ........................................................................................ 1

THE RECORD .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Jets care little about Snoopy Trophy (J.P. Pelzman) .................................................................................................. 2

Jets' three things to watch for (The Record) ............................................................................................................. 3

Jets' goals vs. Giants: Few flags, improvement from starters (J.P. Pelzman) ............................................................ 3

Sullivan: Giants-Jets rivalry loses a bit of luster (Tara Sullivan) ................................................................................. 5

NEW YORK TIMES .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Jets’ New Practice Drill Leads to a Few Dings. Of a Bell. (Ben Shpigel) ..................................................................... 6

ESPN NEW YORK .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Jets vs. Giants in preseason: A meaningless game for a silly trophy (Rich Cimini) .................................................... 8

Jets rookie QB Bryce Petty scolded by fans for his pizza game plan (Rich Cimini) .................................................... 9

Jets' Willie Colon appreciates Todd Bowles' tough take on training camp (Ohm Youngmisuk) ............................. 10

NEW YORK POST .................................................................................................................................................. 11

Jets starters desperate to put it all together for Todd Bowles (Brian Costello) ...................................................... 11

Nick Mangold helps cops stop a summer burglary spree (Bob Fredericks) ............................................................ 12

Bizarre preseasons for Jets, Giants lead to one last shot at hope (Steve Serby) .................................................... 12

Cut day is on the horizon, but Jets roster is pretty much set (Brian Costello) ........................................................ 14

NJ ADVANCE MEDIA ............................................................................................................................................ 14

What are the 2015 playoff odds for Jets, Giants, Eagles? (Dom Consentino) ......................................................... 14

10 Jets with something to prove against Giants (Dom Cosentino) ......................................................................... 18

5 things to know about new Jets quarterback Josh Johnson, with a Jim Harbaugh connection (Dom Cosentino) 18

Jets' Eric Decker raves about slot cornerback Buster Skrine: 'He's going to make a difference' (Darryl Slater) ..... 19

Jets injury update: A rundown of who will play vs. Giants, and who won't (Darryl Slater) .................................... 20

Jets camp final roundup: There's another quarterback in town (Dom Cosentino) ................................................. 20

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ...................................................................................................................................... 21

In life of Trevor Reilly, staying a Jet is extra critical (Manish Mehta) ...................................................................... 21

Jets fans shame rookie QB Bryce Petty on Twitter for buying Domino's pizza (Seth Walder) ................................ 22

FRIDAY’S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 23

NEWSDAY

Jets are optimistic before real games (Kimberley Martin) Newsday

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August 28, 2015

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Training camp practices and preseason games may not seem like much, but they've given first-year Jets coach Todd Bowles a strong sense of what he's got on his roster.

"I have a pretty good idea of what we have with the exception of about three or four guys," he said this week in advance of Saturday night's "Snoopy Bowl" against the Giants. "I have a good idea about everybody else . . . I understand what we can be and I know what kind of work we have ahead of us . . . "

It remains to be seen whether the revamped 2015 Jets will be a playoff-caliber team by season's end, however. Despite upgrades in the secondary and at wide receiver, the question marks surrounding the quarterback spot are still there, even with a veteran in Ryan Fitzpatrick leading the offense.

But there's optimism inside the building, Willie Colon said. And as far as the players are concerned, it's justified.

"Yeah, there is [optimism]," the right guard said. "But right now, we haven't started fast in the two games we've played and that's kind of hurting us a little bit. We've got to start fast. Obviously, we've got to stop the penalties. That's killing us. But overall, running the ball, I think Chris Ivory is having an amazing camp. I thought Fitz has stepped in and done an amazing job. I thought the defense is coming along. And as an offensive line, our job is to just set the tone."

On one hand, the game against the Giants is meaningless from the standpoint of win-loss records. But it'll be the final preseason test for offensive and defensive starters who still are trying to jell.

"A lot of these games, stuff that is not expected is going to happen during the game," Fitzpatrick said of the Jets' offense, "whether it's a new blitz or a new issue we didn't foresee that's going to come up in the first half and some of the first few series. We've got to be able to talk about it on the sideline, adjust and go out there and try to overcome the issue. . . . Just to go out there and continue to work on the timing, the communication, those will be the biggest things for us."

Bowles feels good about where his team is headed. "I see we have potential to have a good team," he said, "but we have to jell and the chemistry has to come together. It's OK to have pieces. And I understand what those pieces are, but I know where we need to get to. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we do have the talent to get there."

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THE RECORD

Jets care little about Snoopy Trophy (J.P. Pelzman) The Record August 29, 2015

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Sometime tonight after the Jets-Giants game, there likely will be a corporate photo opportunity in which the winner of the MetLife Bowl — its official name, although many people call it the Snoopy Bowl — gets the Snoopy Trophy, a small statue of the beloved comics dog carrying a football.

But the players certainly won’t be passing it around like it’s the Stanley Cup.

"We’ve got bigger goals than playing the New York Giants in the preseason," Jets right guard Willie Colon said Thursday.

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Veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, in his first season with the Jets, deadpanned, "I’m really excited" when asked about the trophy.

Colon was asked, "So the Snoopy Bowl doesn’t mean much to you?"

"Does it mean something to you?" he inquired back.

Well, even though it doesn’t mean anything in the standings, it is the last chance for starters of both teams to get extended playing time before the regular season, so fans may want to pay attention for that reason.

Besides, even before Snoopy became involved with the game, it has seen its share of unusual occurrences, many of which were unfortunate injuries to key players.

The first preseason meeting, in 1969, came seven months after the Jets had won Super Bowl III. But Gang Green wasn’t finished trying to prove AFL superiority over the NFL. Not only did the Jets trounce the Giants, 37-14, at the Yale Bowl, but oft-injured legend Joe Namath threw three touchdown passes, the last one in the fourth quarter.

Since then, the game hasn’t had much meaning to either side going in, although the ramifications of the game often has proved important.

The Giants lost cornerback Jason Sehorn in 1998 when he suffered a season-ending knee injury returning a kickoff. Similarly, the just-retired Osi Umenyiora was lost for the season with a knee injury in this game in 2008.

Jets quarterbacks have been very vulnerable.

Chad Pennington missed the first six games of the regular season in 2003 with a fractured and dislocated left wrist sustained when he was tackled from behind. Two years ago, Mark Sanchez suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder when he was hit by Marvin Austin. Giants safety Stevie Brown was lost for the season with a torn ACL earlier in that game.

Coming out unscathed tonight might be the biggest victory for both teams.

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Jets' three things to watch for (The Record) The Record August 29, 2015

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Three things to watch for

Keys to look for when the Jets "visit" the Giants tonight:

1. Extended time for starters. The first-stringers on both sides of the ball will play at least the first half, so this almost certainly will be new QB Ryan Fitzpatrick’s longest preseason appearance. He must continue to build chemistry with the WRs.

2. Will the defense improve? The Jets’ starting defense hasn’t lived up to its hype so far, allowing lengthy first-quarter TD drives to each of the starting offenses it has faced.

3. How will Wilkerson fare? Star DE Muhammad Wilkerson, still embroiled in a contract impasse with the team, is expected to make his 2015 preseason debut after missing two games with a hamstring tweak.

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Jets' goals vs. Giants: Few flags, improvement from starters (J.P. Pelzman)

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The Record August 29, 2015

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The Jets committed six penalties in practice Wednesday, so coach Todd Bowles had them run gassers afterward. He then quickly had them reassemble for a 20-minute walkthrough before finally leaving the field for the day.

The Jets had only five penalties in practice Thursday, exactly at Bowles’ limit, so they did not have to run extra sprints after practice.

Well, that is progress.

Bowles is looking to see continued improvement tonight, and not just in avoiding flags, when the Jets visit the Giants at MetLife Stadium in the co-tenants’ annual preseason game.

As in most years, there is heightened importance in the game, if only for the fact that both teams’ starters will see their most extended action of the preseason. This is their final chance to really work out the kinks before the regular season begins Sept. 13.

"From a game standpoint," cornerback Darrelle Revis said, "it’s going to be a bit more magnified, kind of like a regular-season game."

Especially for the starters. The Jets’ first-string defense allowed long touchdown drives on its first series against both Detroit and Atlanta, and will be trying to improve tonight. The unit could be helped by facing a struggling Giants first-team offense that has yet to score a touchdown in its first two games, although Big Blue’s offensive line is getting healthier and showing improvement.

It also should help that defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (hamstring) is expected to play after missing the first two games.

The Jets’ first-team offense also has started slowly. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and company have one touchdown in two games, but it came at the expense of Atlanta’s backups.

"We haven’t started fast in the two games we’ve played," right guard Willie Colon said. "We just haven’t. It’s kind of hurting us. We’ve got to start fast. Obviously the penalties are killing us."

So what does the offense need to do tonight?

"Just flat-out get after it and let it rip," Colon said.

"This weekend will be a true test, honestly, to see where we’re at," wide receiver Eric Decker said, "not only as a team, but in certain position groups, so I’m excited. I think we’ve stressed certain things, situational football, eliminating mental errors and stuff. It has gotten better day by day. That’s all you can ask for, so now the true test would be going against someone else for a full half plus a couple [of] series."

"Stuff that is not expected is going to happen during the game," Fitzpatrick said, "whether it’s a new blitz or a new issue we didn’t foresee that’s going to come up in the first half and some of the first few series.

We’ve got to be able to talk about it on the sideline, adjust and go out there and try to overcome the issue. Those are always good things to work through during the preseason."

As for the penalties, Bowles established his new practice edict after the Jets were whistled 17 times for penalties against the Falcons.

"We’ll see," he said when asked if he thinks the new punishment will help solve the problem. "I know professional guys don’t want to run.

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"You practice hard counts. You practice technique until you’re blue in the face. Some of [the practice flags] are necessary, some of them, we’re throwing the flag just because to make them aware. As long as they’re aware and the flags are getting thrown, they’ll get better at it."

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Sullivan: Giants-Jets rivalry loses a bit of luster (Tara Sullivan) The Record August 28, 2015

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EAST RUTHERFORD — Rex Ryan was the closest we ever got to a Steinbrenner-esque presence looming over football’s version of the Mayor’s Trophy Game, as Ryan possessed a memorable ability to turn the fight for a preseason trophy from meaningless to supercharged in a trash-talk minute.

But Ryan is gone after six years on our area sports landscape, with the former Jets coach now busy riling up passions in Buffalo instead. That left us with little verbal volleying between East Rutherford and Florham Park in the days leading up to tonight’s preseason game between the Giants and Jets, where most mentions of the MetLife Bowl’s Snoopy Trophy elicited little more than a small smile.

“Well, he brought a little entertainment, so, you know, it seems a little quieter this week in our preparation,” Giants quarterback Eli Manning said. “Not as much chit chat on both sides probably, but I think he was probably generating a lot of that.”

Ryan isn’t here to tweak his counterpart Tom Coughlin anymore, isn’t here to inject overheated importance into what is ultimately a meaningless game.

Yet that doesn’t mean there isn’t still plenty at stake on both sides, but less because it would come at the expense of their co-tenant than because it would come in the pivotal third preseason game, the one that is traditionally the strongest forecaster of regular season ability.

“It’s not so much the Giants as it is us trying to get better,” Jets coach Todd Bowles said. “We know they are a tough team. We know they play very physical football. We are trying to get better from last week and cut down on our penalties. We are working on ourselves getting ready for the opener. We want to make a good showing for ourselves.”

While Bowles continues to navigate his way through his debut season as a NFL head coach, Coughlin is working his way through his 12th training camp with the Giants.

Yet for all that seemingly inherent contrast, the work each coach wants and needs to get done tonight is very similar. If Bowles is trying to build his brand from scratch, Coughlin is trying to rebuild his from the legacy of two Super Bowl-winning seasons and return it to playoff form.

The Jets’ offense is looking to establish rhythm under newly installed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick; the Giants’ offense is looking to re-establish rhythm under longtime quarterback Manning.

“It is continued improvement for me,” Coughlin said. “The timing of the passing game is not there yet, and it’s got to happen. I thought our protection did a nice job early on. We’ll be tested this week, the Jets have an outstanding pressure package — they also have an outstanding front, a big front, so we are going to be tested with regards to that, too.”

The Jets also have a pretty good secondary, and Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie versus Odell Beckham Jr. and whatever other healthy Giants receiver is on the field should make for some good first-half theater. But neither side is likely to give much away in the way of specific game-planning for the opposition, with a focus more on its own playbook.

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“A lot of these games, stuff that is not expected is going to happen during the game, whether it’s a new blitz or a new issue we didn’t foresee that’s going to come up in the first half and some of the first few series,” said Fitzpatrick, the Jets’ starter since the ugly locker room fight that left incumbent Geno Smith with a broken jaw.

“We’ve got to be able to talk about it on the sideline, adjust and go out there and try to overcome the issue. Those are always good things to work through during the preseason. Again, just a different opponent. The corners are going to play our guys a little bit different than we’ve seen the last few weeks. Just to go out there and continue to work on the timing, the communication, those will be the biggest things for us.”

In other words, it’s not about the Snoopy Trophy. At least not completely. Bragging rights matter, but only a little.

“Yeah we care,” veteran Jets linebacker Calvin Pace said. “Every game matters. We don’t want to go out there and just get blown out. It’s always been a good test for us to play against the Giants. This time will be no different. Defensively, we just have to start faster than we have the last two games and find a way to continue to build on things we did, creating turnovers and getting to the quarterback. Just build on that.”

Or in the words of Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara, “I think it’s a rivalry only because it’s in-state, both teams in-state. We’re about like an hour away from each other and we play at the same stadium. I know for our fans it’s a huge game. Jets and Giants can split families, so I’ve heard. I’ve never played against a rivalry being at Nebraska. We were the only team there. So I’m excited about this game, it’s fun. And I think there’s going to be great matchups.”

As trash talk goes, not much here anymore. With Ryan gone, it’s a little quieter now.

NEW YORK TIMES

Jets’ New Practice Drill Leads to a Few Dings. Of a Bell. (Ben Shpigel) New York Times August 28, 2015

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Walking out to the Jets’ first padded practice of training camp, Nick Mangold spotted a contraption that left him stumped. From a distance it resembles a cherry picker without a bucket: A long, adjustable arm sprouts from a post, and at the end of it hangs a bell, and below that a speed bag dangling about seven feet above the ground like pugilistic mistletoe.

“Well,” Mangold said he thought to himself, “this should be interesting.”

How that apparatus related to football started making sense to Mangold later that afternoon. One by one, Mangold and his fellow offensive linemen took turns trying to prevent pass-rushers from charging past to whack the speed bag and ring the bell.

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That tinny sound signifies superiority or regret, serenading the linebacker who bulled past, or mocking the lineman, like a sad trombone, who failed to stop him. In other pass-rush or pass-protection drills, heavyweight bags or dummies or even sacrificial equipment managers or coaches simulate the quarterback.

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Using a bell, suspended 7 or 8 yards behind the offensive lineman, adds incentive but also provides a landmark for pass-rushers. It is not enough for them to just beat the lineman; they must finish, clearing space with a closing move to go up and over him and swat the bag. The intensity is so fierce that front-office members — particularly Dave Szott, the director of player development and a former All-Pro guard with the Jets — gather to watch.

“You do not want to hear that bell,” guard Brian Winters said.

On average, each encounter lasts about three seconds, because by then a quarterback will most likely have thrown the ball or been sacked, but Winters said he has engaged for as long as eight. Pepper Johnson, the defensive line coach, does not carry a stopwatch, instead letting his internal clock, calibrated by 29 seasons of N.F.L. playing and coaching experience, determine when to blow the whistle.

If it takes one and a half seconds to cross the 7 yards or so to reach the quarterback, the outside linebackers coach Mark Collins tells his players, they have one second to beat their man before that and have a chance for a sack. One second to deploy a pass-rush move, process the lineman’s tactics and react, and then counter.

One of Collins’s charges, the rookie Lorenzo Mauldin, prepares for the drill by studying the Jets’ offensive tackles, Breno Giacomini and D’Brickashaw Ferguson. Early in camp, they were stuffing him in the chest, he said, so he adjusted, playing more with his hands to zip by.

“You always want to have a plan before you line down because you never know what the tackles are going to do,” Mauldin said. “You don’t know if they’re going to jump straight in front of you or drop straight back. By that third step you take, you need to know what they’re doing.”

Since quarterbacks are not stationary in the pocket — “unless it’s Peyton Manning,” defensive end Jason Babin said, “but then he gets rid of it so quick” — the drill cannot completely replicate a game situation. But players say it helps them refine certain techniques, like hand placement and low pad level, while reinforcing the primal simplicity of their objective: winning the one-on-one matchup.

“If you can do that in practice,” the rookie defensive lineman Leonard Williams said, “you can do it in games.”

Johnson’s fascination with the drill dates back two jobs ago, when he served on New England’s coaching staff. While the Patriots were in Arizona, he noticed the contraption, anchored into the ground, on a field where they were practicing. For years he had taught his players to finish in pass-rush drills by “ringing the bell” — beating the offensive lineman with that closing move — and now he could demonstrate why.

Though he wanted to, Johnson was unable to acquire such a gadget in New England or Buffalo, where he coached last season. Soon after he was hired by the Jets, Johnson mentioned his desire to members of the equipment staff, and one of them, Andrew Johnson (no relation to Pepper), had seen it at Oklahoma State, where he had been a student manager.

The version Andrew Johnson saw at Oklahoma State featured a hanging tackling dummy, but the program there no longer used it, preferring pop-up dummies instead. As long as the Jets agreed to pay for the

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shipping costs, it was theirs. When it arrived, the Jets’ head groundskeeper, Blake Hoerr, and his crew sanded and repainted it, and attached the bell and speed bag.

With padded practices prohibited during off-season workouts, Johnson had to wait until training camp to introduce his new drill. For evaluation purposes, coaches keep count of who wins and loses each matchup, and they do the same with opposing players they scout. Steve Marshall, the Jets’ offensive line coach, said they broke down percentages to a granular level, calculating players’ success rates on each pass-rush move.

“Just like a pitcher would have on a hitter,” Marshall said.

But Marshall said that he and the players also measure success in less defined terms, like whether they had improved a particular skill.

“A lot of times you’re trying to work on stuff that you wouldn’t necessarily use in a game, because here’s the place to do it — a bell’s getting rung and your quarterback’s not getting his head blown off,” Mangold said. “There could be a day when I go out there and I know I’m just working on my punch. If I miss on a punch, I’m going to look foolish, but now I can continue working on it.”

The drill is now a Jets staple, to be unspooled on Wednesdays or Thursdays during the season, but there is still an air of mystery: No one seems to know what to call it. The pass-rushers refer to it as the one-on-one pass-rush drill, and the offensive linemen refer to it as the pass-protection drill. Marshall, for his part, calls it Lovers Lane. “You know, one on one,” he said.

Mangold, unaware of its purpose and provenance a month ago, said he had the perfect solution: “The drill with the bell.”

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Jets vs. Giants in preseason: A meaningless game for a silly trophy (Rich Cimini) ESPN New York August 28, 2015

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A little history lesson on the New York Jets-New York Giants preseason rivalry:

About a half-century ago, Hall-of-Fame coach Weeb Ewbank said the annual summer clashes with the Giants were a battle for "braggin rights." Longtime Jets public-relations man Frank Ramos took the quote and ran with it for a few decades, making it the headline in his press release each year before the game. One year, the late great New York Daily News beat writer Paul Needell wrote a game preview with this memorable lead:

Braggin rights, schmaggin rights.

Cynical, yes, but it captured the essence of the game. The players don't care who wins -- at least not the grizzled veterans. These days, the corporate suits call it the MetLife Bowl, with the Snoopy Trophy at stake.

Who can ever forget the awkward scene in 2013, when Rex Ryan had to put on a happy face for the post-game trophy presentation knowing his quarterback, Mark Sanchez, was in the trainer's room with a serious shoulder injury that occurred late in the game?

"We don't care about that trophy," one player said this week, when asked about the Snoopy.

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Something tells me Todd Bowles doesn't have an incentive clause in his contract for winning this game. Guard Willie Colon said it best: "We've got bigger goals than playing the New York Giants in the preseason." That the two locals face each other in the regular season -- Dec. 6 -- diminishes Saturday night's game even further.

But football will be played, and it's the most important preseason game because the starters will play at least a half. Storylines:

1. The offense needs situational work: In seven possessions, the starting unit has had only one red-zone opportunity (0-for-1), no goal-line chances, two short-yardage plays (1-for-2) and no two-minute work. This is the last chance to sharpen those areas before the season opener. Ryan Fitzpatrick has completed 68 percent of his attempts (good), but his average per attempt is only 6.1 yards (bad).

2. The penalties have to stop: Since last week's 17-penalty debacle, Bowles has placed a huge emphasis on reducing the number of flags. Last week's breakdown: eight penalties on offense, seven on defense and two on special teams. Multiple offenders were tight end Kellen Davis (three), tackle Brent Qvale (two), cornerback Darrin Walls (two) and linebacker Jamari Lattimore (two).

3. Mo's back: After a full week of practice, defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (hamstring) is expected to make his preseason debut. It'll be the first game action for Wilkerson, Damon Harrison and rookie Leonard Williams, the starting three until Sheldon Richardson returns (whenever that is). Look for linebacker Calvin Pace (groin) to sit out the game; he'll be replaced by Trevor Reilly. The starting defense, which has allowed 24 points, improved its tackling last week, but it has communication issues to clean up.

4. Some jobs on the line: Without getting into specifics, Bowles said "some" starting jobs remain up in the air. "Some" might be stretching it a bit; he's probably trying to keep the pressure on some of the younger players, namely Williams and safety Calvin Pryor, who missed a week due to a personal reason. Pryor hasn't had a lights-out camp; he could use a big game. The No. 3 receiver job still is open, with Quincy Enunwa and a cast of hundreds trying to steal Jeremy Kerley's job.

5. Beckham visits Revis Island: Individual matchups are utterly meaningless in the preseason, but you have to admit, the Darrelle Revis versus Odell Beckham, Jr. is an attention grabber. Naturally, Revis downplayed it, saying he doesn't study film on opponents in the preseason. But he knows people will be watching, so his competitive pride may take over. Come Dec. 6, there will be plenty of hype. As linebacker David Harris said, "When that game gets here, I'm sure that'll be the matchup everybody is talking about."

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Jets rookie QB Bryce Petty scolded by fans for his pizza game plan (Rich Cimini) ESPN New York August 28, 2015

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Everybody knows rookie quarterbacks have a lot to learn -- pass coverages, protection schemes, blitz packages, audibles ...

And pizza.

Yes, pizza.

New York Jets rookie Bryce Petty showed his inexperience in this area Thursday night by tweeting about his pizza order from a company -- how can we put this gently? -- not known for its culinary expertise. Not surprisingly, he was inundated with saucy tweets from folks in the New York/New Jersey area who razzed

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him about his pizza taste, suggesting (even demanding) he try the local fare. They're pretty proud of their pizza, and with good reason.

Petty is a smart cookie. We know this because he scored a 31 on his Wonderlic intelligence test, third-highest among the quarterbacks drafted in 2015. The test apparently didn't include any pizza-related questions. We'll cut him a break. After all, he has spent his entire life in Texas. He grew up in Midlothian and attended college in Waco (Baylor).

Before it mushroomed into huge controversy, Petty tweeted a good-natured mea culpa, albeit a bit on the cheesy side. But, hey, it was the yeast he could do.

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Jets' Willie Colon appreciates Todd Bowles' tough take on training camp (Ohm Youngmisuk) ESPN New York August 28, 2015

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. –- Willie Colon started this training camp on the physically unable to perform list.

But he finished it on Thursday as the likely starting right guard for the New York Jets and with an admiration for what new head coach Todd Bowles is trying to instill in this team.

"It's been a tough camp and been a camp that a lot of people had to get out of their shells and grow up a little bit," Colon said after the Jets broke camp on Thursday.

Bowles has tried to instill toughness and discipline into the Jets, who had to transition from Rex Ryan's player-friendly environment to Bowles' old school approach.

Bowles' first camp was tested, especially when a locker room fight resulted in starting quarterback Geno Smith suffering a broken jaw.

Colon, the 10-year veteran, has appreciated Bowles' approach throughout camp. And even though he appears to have the right guard competition all but sewn up, Colon is taking nothing for granted. Working mostly with the first team starters, Colon still wants to earn his way into the starting offensive line.

"That I belong on this team," Colon said when asked what he has to prove. "With those four guys [on the offensive line], and being a part of this Bowles team, I wear it like a badge."

"I'm 32-years-old and I know my injury record," Colon later added. "And I know everything that goes along with me. At the end of the day, I know I've got the heart of a dog. I'm willing to fight anytime I get the opportunity."

Bowles says some jobs are still up for grabs entering the third preseason game against the New York Giants on Saturday night. He has yet to name his starter at right guard with Colon battling the likes of Brian Winters.

Bowles said earlier in camp that he noticed how the veteran's knees have held up.

"He brings a lot of toughness," Bowles told reporters earlier in camp. "So far, he looks good and his knees have been holding up. He's been upbeat.

"He's one of the most talkative guys in camp. He makes every day festive and he plays like that. He's one of the older guys, but he's got one of the younger spirits. He's been having a good camp."

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Colon hopes to continue that on Saturday against the Giants and cement his hold on the right guard starting spot.

"I just tried to maximize every opportunity I got," Colon said. "It's not my first competition battle. I came into it with a battle-hungry mind. I knew what was at stake. I know what's still at stake. I just want to fit in and get the job done. It takes a lot of work and dedication, and I've put that in. Now when you get on the field, flat-out ball out."

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Jets starters desperate to put it all together for Todd Bowles (Brian Costello) New York Post August 28, 2015

http://nypost.com/2015/08/28/jets-starters-desperate-to-put-it-all-together-for-todd-bowles/

The Jets enter Saturday night’s Snoopy Bowl trying to stay out of new coach Todd Bowles’ doghouse.

The first two preseason games have been up-and-down performances for the Jets, particularly their starters. Bowles was unhappy with the tackling in the first game and the penalties in the second game. In the third game against the cross-town Giants, he wants to see his starters put everything together in the main dress rehearsal before the Sept. 13 opener with the Browns.

“It’s not so much the Giants as it is us trying to get better,” Bowles said. “We know they are a tough team. We know they play very physical football. We are trying to get better from last week and cut down on our penalties. We are working on ourselves getting ready for the opener. We want to make a good showing for ourselves.”

The Jets had 17 penalties last week against the Falcons, and Bowles instituted a new policy this week where the team had to run sprints if it committed more than five penalties in practice.

It is easy to dismiss this as just another preseason game, especially with the teams playing in the regular season this year, but the Jets-Giants games are often memorable. They have played every summer since 1969, when the defending Super Bowl champion Jets pounded the Giants 37-14 at the Yale Bowl and Giants coach Allie Sherman was fired a few weeks later.

Unfortunately what these games are usually remembered for is injuries – Jason Sehorn tearing up his knee in 1998 on the opening kickoff, Chad Pennington’s broken wrist in 2003, Eli Manning’s bloody forehead in 2010 and Mark Sanchez’s separated shoulder in 2013.

“It’s kind of a cross-town rivalry and there’s more to this game for both organizations, trying to see who’s the best in the city,” Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis said. “It’s just something where this is going to be, from a game standpoint, it’s going to be a bit more magnified, kind of like a regular-season game.”

The Jets offense has been working on its communication with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick since he replaced the injured Geno Smith 2 ½ weeks ago. On Saturday night, Bowles said the starters will play at least the first half and could go into the third quarter if he feels they still need work.

“A lot of these games, stuff that is not expected is going to happen during the game,” Fitzpatrick said, “whether it’s a new blitz or a new issue we didn’t foresee that’s going to come up in the first half and some of the first few series. We’ve got to be able to talk about it on the sideline, adjust and go out there and try to overcome the issue.”

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The Jets defense has given up opening-drive scores to both the Lions and Falcons. If the Giants mow through the defense, there are going to start being questions whether this defense can be as good as everyone expects.

“Every game matters,” Jets linebacker Calvin Pace said. “We don’t want to go out there and just get blown out. It’s always been a good test for us to play against the Giants. This time will be no different. Defensively, we just have to start faster than we have the last two games and find a way to continue to build on things we did, creating turnovers and getting to the quarterback. Just build on that.”

Three Jets to watch

Muhammad Wilkerson

The Jets’ star defensive end has been on the shelf all training camp with a left hamstring injury. This is his first game back, and we will see if he shows any rust.

Darrelle Revis

Revis downplayed the matchup with Odell Beckham Jr. this week, but you know he will be geared up for this. Revis has a ton of pride and is not going to want to get beaten by the second-year receiver.

Chris Owusu

The best roster-spot battle on the Jets is at wide receiver. Owusu was having a great training camp until suffering a concussion. He’ll get a chance to get back on track against the Giants.

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Nick Mangold helps cops stop a summer burglary spree (Bob Fredericks) New York Post August 29, 2015

http://nypost.com/2015/08/29/nick-mangold-helps-cops-stop-a-summer-burglary-spree/

New York Jets center Nick Mangold’s day job is protecting his quarterback, but he also helped out his neighbors by calling 911 when he saw crooks breaking into his car — ending a summer burglary spree.

The beefy Pro Bowler made the call at 5:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, helping to end a spree of 48 burglaries into unlocked cars in Chatham Township and Chatham Borough in New Jersey, WABC/Channel 7 reported.

Mangold called 911 after hearing his own car alarm sound and finding his garage door open. Cops arrived and took five alleged burglars into custody.

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Bizarre preseasons for Jets, Giants lead to one last shot at hope (Steve Serby) New York Post August 28, 2015

http://nypost.com/2015/08/28/bizarre-preseasons-for-jets-giants-lead-to-one-last-shot-at-hope/

It’s the Showtime game of the New York football preseason, and the message to the Giants and Jets is this:

SHOW US SOMETHING, ANYTHING, PLEASE.

Show your hoping-against-hope fan bases there is hope for that long-lost playoff berth.

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And perhaps most importantly, show yourselves there is legitimate reason for you to believe, beyond the Boys of Summer optimism that surfaces annually in 32 training camps.

This isn’t a game that counts, unless you covet the Snoopy Bowl — the game that counts between the two teams comes on Dec. 6. But it is a game that matters, if only for the collective psyches of both teams and both fan bases.

It is the last meaningful audition for most of the starters, the last opportunity to ride the waves of momentum and confidence onto the shores of the regular season.

Because what we have witnessed so far is two teams that have been left reeling by cruel, unthinkable twists of fate, two teams that scream mediocrity until proven otherwise.

Tom Coughlin, two days before his 69th birthday, was so looking forward to his trusted defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo unleashing Jason Pierre-Paul on Geno Smith. Except JPP now has nine fingers and Smith has a broken jaw.

And because Genowe has a broken jaw, compliments of IK Enemkpali, rookie Jets coach Todd Bowles is forced to ask journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to manage every game carefully enough so his defense can try to win it.

Conversely, on the other side of town, Coughlin, who could use a little yoga and a nice massage for a well-deserved recovery day, or birthday present, needs Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr. to remember what it is like to pitch and catch so they can lead an explosive machine that likely will be forced to carry the No-Name defense and win shootouts.

Beckham’s immediate problem: Victor Cruz (calf) may not be ready until the Sept. 13 opener in Dallas for him to play Robin at a time when defensive backs will be taking liberties with Batman and trying to get him off his game by igniting the inflammatory angry fire inside him. OBJ shouldn’t set the bar too high in the marquee matchup of the night against Darrelle Revis. And he might want to keep his head on a swivel anytime Calvin Pryor is lurking in the area.

Manning’s immediate problem is his offensive line versus the Jets’ defensive line. Coughlin, bitten unfairly again by the injury bug, still is looking for a few good men, and Bowles has them in Muhammad Wilkerson, making his preseason debut; Sheldon Richardson, whose four-game suspension doesn’t start until the regular-season opener against the Browns; Damon Harrison, the unheralded nose tackle; and first-round draft pick Leonard Williams, who appears capable of wrecking games.

With JPP still out of sight but not out of mind, Coughlin and Spagnuolo desperately need someone from a committee that includes Damontre Moore, Owa Odighizuwa and Devon Kennard to harass the quarterback enough to keep him from exploiting the glaring deficiencies at safety. Big Blue has lost its identity, and its stop-the-run-and-have-some-fun mantra espoused during the good old Osi Umenyiora days.

Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey is sure to test the Beefy Wellingtons with a healthy dose of Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell, because the blueprint will be to take as much stress as possible off Fitzpatrick, who cannot make all the throws Brandon Marshall assuredly will want him to make.

Manning once suffered a 3-inch laceration on his forehead that required 12 stitches in this game five years ago, and also sprained his elbow in a preseason game against the Panthers 10 years ago. Chad Pennington suffered a dislocated and fractured left wrist in this game 12 years ago. And who can forget Rex Ryan summoning Mark Sanchez in garbage time in this game two years ago, ruining his right shoulder and Jets career once and for all?

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The true winner at the end is the healthier team. The last thing these two coaches need is another thunderbolt — especially at quarterback. It will be hard enough getting to the playoffs with the quarterbacks they have now.

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Cut day is on the horizon, but Jets roster is pretty much set (Brian Costello) New York Post August 28, 2015

http://nypost.com/2015/08/28/cut-day-is-on-the-horizon-but-jets-roster-is-pretty-much-set/

The Jets will make their initial roster cuts after Saturday’s game against the Giants, trimming it from 90 players to 75 by Tuesday. Then, they will go to 53 by next Saturday at 4 p.m.

Coach Todd Bowles said the roster is mostly set in his mind, but there are still a few spots up for grabs.

“I have a pretty good idea of what we have with the exception of about three or four guys,” Bowles said. “I have a good idea about everybody else. I understand what we can be, and I know what kind of work we have ahead of us, but I have a good idea of what we have.”

Bowles said it won’t be easy to tell players goodbye this week.

“I mean it’s tough, it’s a tough business to try to tell someone they can’t play anymore,” Bowles said. “We’ve got a lot of good competition, so the cuts aren’t going to be easy. You just have to be honest with yourself. We have guidelines at certain positions and what we are looking for.

“You either make those plays or you don’t make those plays, [make those] blocks or you don’t make those blocks. It comes down to that. It’s never anything personal.You hate to tell someone they can’t play anymore, but that’s the reality of the business.”

When the Jets do finalize their roster, Bowles believes it will be a good one.

“I see we have potential to have a good team, but we have to jell and the chemistry has to come together,” he said. “It’s OK to have pieces, and I understand what those pieces are, but I know where we need to get to. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but we do have the talent to get there.”

One of the most interesting battles for a roster spot is at wide receiver. It appears five spots are set: Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker, Devin Smith, Jeremy Kerley and Quincy Enunwa. But the sixth spot is up for grabs and maybe the Jets even keep a seventh.

The competition is between Walter Powell, Chris Owusu, Shaq Evans and T.J. Graham. Powell has an advantage because he has been the team’s primary kick returner in training camp. Owusu (concussion), Evans (back sprain) and Graham (hamstring) all have missed time in camp because of injury, but all should play Saturday night against the Giants.

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What are the 2015 playoff odds for Jets, Giants, Eagles? (Dom Consentino) NJ Advance Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/what_are_the_2015_playoff_odds_for_jets_giants_eag.html#incart_river

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We've seen the odds one Vegas casino has set for NFL teams to make the Super Bowl. (Shorthand version: Eagles' chances good; Jets' and Giants' not so much.)

But what about the playoffs? Bovada has set the numbers on those for every NFL team except the Patriots, who are still awaiting a court ruling on quarterback Tom Brady's Ballghazi-related suspension, which figures to drag on until the 2038 playoffs, at the earliest.

The skinny: Bovada is giving the Eagles the sixth-best odds (2/3) to reach of the postseason of the 31 teams on the board. The Giants and Jets? You'll have to scroll down a ways: The Giants (7/4) are tied for 19th with the Bills (and their quarterback-challenged former Jets head coach, Rex Ryan), while the Jets (7/2) are 23rd.

Here's a look at Bovada's playoff odds, in order of most likely to least likely to make the playoffs:

Will the Seattle Seahawks make the playoffs?

Yes -800 (1/8)

No +500 (5/1)

Will the Indianapolis Colts make the playoffs?

Yes -600 (1/6)

No +400 (4/1)

Will the Green Bay Packers make the playoffs?

Yes -550 (2/11)

No +375 (15/4)

Will the Denver Broncos make the playoffs?

Yes -300 (1/3)

No +240 (12/5)

Will the Dallas Cowboys make the playoffs?

Yes -175 (4/7)

No +145 (29/20)

Will the Philadelphia Eagles make the playoffs?

Yes -150 (2/3)

No +120 (6/5)

Will the Baltimore Ravens make the playoffs?

Yes -130 (10/13)

No EVEN (1/1)

Will the Pittsburgh Steelers make the playoffs?

Yes -130 (10/13)

No EVEN (1/1)

Will the Cincinnati Bengals make the playoffs?

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Yes EVEN (1/1)

No -130 (10/13)

Will the Kansas City Chiefs make the playoffs?

Yes +120 (6/5)

No -150 (2/3)

Will the Miami Dolphins make the playoffs?

Yes +120 (6/5)

No -150 (2/3)

Will the New Orleans Saints make the playoffs?

Yes +130 (13/10)

No -160 (5/8)

Will the Atlanta Falcons make the playoffs?

Yes +135 (27/20)

No -165 (20/33)

Will the Arizona Cardinals make the playoffs?

Yes +145 (29/20)

No -175 (4/7)

Will the Carolina Panthers make the playoffs?

Yes +145 (29/20)

No -175 (4/7)

Will the Houston Texans make the playoffs?

Yes +150 (3/2)

No -180 (5/9)

Will the Detroit Lions make the playoffs?

Yes +155 (31/20)

No -190 (10/19)

Will the San Diego Chargers make the playoffs?

Yes +160 (8/5)

No -200 (1/2)

Will the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs?

Yes +175 (7/4)

No -215 (20/43)

Will the New York Giants make the playoffs?

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Yes +175 (7/4)

No -215 (20/43)

Will the Minnesota Vikings make the playoffs?

Yes +225 (9/4)

No -285 (20/57)

Will the St. Louis Rams make the playoffs?

Yes +250 (5/2)

No -325 (4/13)

Will the New York Jets make the playoffs?

Yes +350 (7/2)

No -500 (1/5)

Will the San Francisco 49ers make the playoffs?

Yes +400 (4/1)

No -600 (1/6)

Will the Chicago Bears make the playoffs?

Yes +500 (5/1)

No -800 (1/8)

Will the Cleveland Browns make the playoffs?

Yes +500 (5/1)

No -800 (1/8)

Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make the playoffs?

Yes +500 (5/1)

No -800 (1/8)

Will Washington make the playoffs?

Yes +700 (7/1)

No -1400 (1/14)

Will the Jacksonville Jaguars make the playoffs?

Yes +800 (8/1)

No -1600 (1/16)

Will the Oakland Raiders make the playoffs?

Yes +900 (9/1)

No -2000 (1/20)

Will the Tennessee Titans make the playoffs?

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Yes +1000 (10/1)

No -2500 (1/25)

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10 Jets with something to prove against Giants (Dom Cosentino) NJ Advanced Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/10_jets_with_something_to_prove_against_giants.html#incart_river

FLORHAM PARK — When the Jets tee it up against their North Jersey rivals the Giants on Saturday night, there will be much attention paid to both teams' starters, who figure to get their most significant playing time of the preseason.

But what the preseason is for—and why coaches like the Jets' Todd Bowles don't want the preseason schedule shortened, injury threats be damned—is the evaluation of those players who are not starters, and likely won't be.

Practice and training camp is one thing, but getting to see players go live against actual opponents is quite another. The preseason gives the coaches an opportunity to evaluate those players who will fill out the back end of the 53-man roster once the regular season begins.

The first round of roster cuts—from 90 players to 75—is due by Tuesday. That means the Giants game is an opportunity for many, many players to make what could be a final impression.

In the gallery above, we offer up 10 Jets players with something to prove Saturday night. You'll notice that two of them are battling injuries and are unlikely to play. That, unfortunately, can affect the status of those players. At this time of year, the calculus of the NFL is often cold.

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5 things to know about new Jets quarterback Josh Johnson, with a Jim Harbaugh connection (Dom Cosentino) NJ Advance Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/5_things_to_know_about_new_jets_quarterback_josh_j.html#incart_river

Another day, another quarterback joins the Jets.

The latest addition to the Jets' crowded quarterback room is Josh Johnson, who has bounced around the league a bit in recent years and was most recently with the Bengals, who cut him earlier this week.

To make room for Johnson, the Jets cut undrafted free agent Jake Heaps, who had a particularly rough day on Thursday, the final day of training camp.

But who the heck is this guy, and what kind of role will he play? Glad you asked.

1. So, like, who the heck is this guy? Johnson (6 foot 3, 205 pounds) is 29 years old, and a native of Oakland, Calif. He played his college ball at the University of San Diego, an FCS (formerly Division I-AA) school, where he set the national record (FBS or FCS) for passer efficiency (176.68). The Bucs picked him in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2008 draft.

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2. The headline said something about Jim Harbaugh. What gives? Yep. Harbaugh, the former 49ers head coach who's now at the University of Michigan, was Johnson's head coach at San Diego in 2005 and 2006. The Toreros finished 11-1 and won conference titles in both seasons. Harbaugh then bolted for Stanford. The rest, at least for him, is history.

3. The Bucs years. Johnson spent three seasons with the Bucs. He played 29 games, and made five starts—losing all of them. He threw for five touchdowns and 10 interceptions. His Total QBR during his rookie season, when he made four starts, was 16.57. Which ... yeesh.

4. Since the Bucs years. Johnson has bopped around the league without really landing anywhere: 49ers, Browns, Bengals, 49ers again, Bengals again. Johnson also had a brief gig with something called the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League in 2012. The Browns were reportedly showing interest in him after the Bengals cut him this week. Johnson hasn't thrown a pass in an NFL regular-season game since 2011, but he did reportedly have a passer rating of 110 during last year's preseason with the 49ers, which is something. I guess.

5. What gives? A few things to keep in mind: The addition of Johnson means Jets now have five quarterbacks on their roster: Geno Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Bryce Petty, Matt Flynn, and Johnson. Smith has a broken jaw that ought to keep him out for the first several weeks of the season. The Jets likely will keep four quarterbacks on their 53-man (regular season) roster until Smith can return, basically because they have to. Smith, Fitzpatrick, and Petty will be three of them, with Fitzpatrick as the starter. But they don't want Petty as Fitzpatrick's backup, because Petty ain't ready. It'll up to Flynn and Johnson to duke it out for that fourth spot, and neither Flynn (hamstring) nor Johnson is likely to play Saturday night against the Giants. That leaves Thursday's preseason finale against the Eagles as the last chance for Flynn and Johnson to prove which one gets to hang around—at least until Smith gets healthy again.

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Jets' Eric Decker raves about slot cornerback Buster Skrine: 'He's going to make a difference' (Darryl Slater) NJ Advance Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/jets_eric_decker_buster_skrine.html#incart_river

FLORHAM PARK — In today's NFL, the slot cornerback is really a starting cornerback, since offenses so often play with three wide receivers.

So the Jets' slot corner, free agent pickup Buster Skrine, will have a significant role on this team this season.

But the thing is, with established stars Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis manning the outside corner spots, Skrine sort of gets forgotten at times.

Not by Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, though. He recognizes the skills Skrine offers. On Thursday, after the Jets held their final training camp practice, Decker raved about Skrine.

"He's stood out in camp, in my opinion," Decker said. "He's a guy that every time you put him on the tape, he's around the football, whether it's in one-on-ones, whether it's just team drills, run plays. He's not afraid to get his nose in there.

"It's always a challenge to go against him. We [Decker and fellow starting receiver Brandon Marshall] love going against him because it's a whole different dynamic. The guy goes 100 percent every single play. It's unbelievable, just the tenacity he has. He's going to make a difference for us."

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Skrine is entering his fifth NFL season. He had spent his entire career with the Browns. He has six career interceptions, including four last year.

But penalties have been an issue for him. Skrine has been a starter for the past two seasons. In 2014, he led all NFL corners with 17 penalty flags. He accumulated five in 2013. If Skrine can clean that up, he can definitely be a positive factor for the Jets' revamped secondary.

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Jets injury update: A rundown of who will play vs. Giants, and who won't (Darryl Slater) NJ Advance Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/jets_injury_update_who_will_play_vs_giants_and_who.html#incart_river

FLORHAM PARK — The Jets have been dealing with a significant number of injuries lately. But they started to heal a little bit as this week wore on.

They broke training camp Thursday, in preparation for Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

So which injured/recovering Jets will play in that game? And which guys won't?

Between what coach Todd Bowles said over the past two days, and our observations of these situations, here is how we see things shaking out:

Will play: WR Chris Owusu (concussion), WR Shaq Evans (back), RT James Brewer (back)

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles knows its it will be a tough to make cuts as he prepares to go forward and start the season. (Video by Saed Hindash | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

Likely will play: DE Muhammad Wilkerson (hamstring), CB Curtis Brown (hamstring), S Durell Eskridge (concussion), DE Ronald Talley (groin)

Won't play: QB Geno Smith (jaw), OLB Lorenzo Mauldin (knee), TE Jace Amaro (shoulder), WR Jeremy Kerley (concussion), CB Dee Milliner (wrist), RB Stevan Ridley (knee), ILB Erin Henderson (knee), LT Ben Ijalana (knee), WR Devin Smith (ribs), QB Matt Flynn (hamstring)

Like won't play: OLB Calvin Pace (groin), RB Daryl Richardson (concussion), CB Dashaun Phillips (ribs), DT Kevin Vickerson (hamstring)

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Jets camp final roundup: There's another quarterback in town (Dom Cosentino) NJ Advance Media August 28, 2015

http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2015/08/jets_camp_final_roundup_theres_another_quarterback.html#incart_river

FLORHAM PARK — Jets training camp 2015 is no more: Thursday's practice was the last official day of camp, and from here on out it will be a normal, regular-season schedule, which means the players are free to leave the team hotel and return to their lives.

The regular season is still two weeks from starting, so here again are a few dates to keep in mind:

• Saturday, 7 p.m.: preseason game vs. Giants, MetLife Stadium

• Tuesday, 4 p.m.: Roster must be reduced from 90 to 75 players

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• Thursday, 7 p.m.: Final preseason game vs. Eagles, MetLife Stadium

• Sept. 5, 4 p.m.: Roster must be reduced from 75 to 53 players

• Sept 6, 1 p.m.: Practice squad (10 players) can be assembled

And here are the stories we published on Thursday that you might have missed:

• Darrelle Revis says there's "more to" it when the Jets play the Giants in preseason

• Mike Vick (sort of) admits he had trouble being Geno Smith's backup

• QB Josh Johnson had a workout. Then Josh Johnson signed

• Todd Bowles names some captains, sort of

• Willie Colon says Jets needed Bowles' tough camp

• 3 biggest camp stars

• 3 biggest under-the-radar camp stars

• Bryce Petty has a lot to learn ... about pizza

• Thursday's practice featured a lot of interceptions

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

In life of Trevor Reilly, staying a Jet is extra critical (Manish Mehta) New York Daily News August 28, 2015

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-life-reilly-staying-jet-extra-critical-article-1.2341178

Trevor Reilly accepted the realities of his profession before he was even hired by a billion-dollar organization last year.

Nothing is promised, especially for a relatively old late-round flier with creaky knees.

He stays employed by refusing to treat this game like a game. Real-world circumstances have provided clarity. His wife and three kids have provided purpose. When your 4-year-old daughter is a kidney-cancer survivor, perspective isn’t a problem.

He has to make the Jets’ 53-man roster.

“This is a job to me,” Reilly told the Daily News in a quiet moment this week. “I got to be a real professional. It’s not just all fun and games for me. I got to be on the team. I got bills to pay. I got school. I got clothes to put on people’s backs. At the end of the day, we’re all trying to play, but I got real-life problems that a lot of the younger guys don’t have.”

Reilly, who went on a two-year Mormon mission after high school, will turn 28 in January. He has a grand total of one season (14 games) on his NFL resume.

The Jets’ outside linebacker has everything to prove and so much to lose. So, he approaches each work day with a sense of urgency that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the new coaching staff. Effort has never been a problem for the 233rd pick of the 2014 draft.

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“He works his a-- off every day,” outside linebackers coach Mark Collins said. “He never has a lull. He’s still progressing at the position, but I like where he’s at. The one thing about him that stands out is that he’s a hard worker . . . and it’s every day. You can see the improvement in his game.”

The 6-5, 245-pound Reilly, who played only 60 defensive snaps as a rookie, worked tirelessly to improve his pass-rush techniques in the offseason. He’s the model of consistency, doing anything and everything to stand out.

He’s motivated by his love for the game and a family that needs him to succeed.

Reilly is an anomaly in a league littered with immature young people struggling to find their way. His work-life balance is rare for such an inexperienced player.

“If I was 22 or 23 with no wife and kids and bills, I’d be different,” Reilly said. “There are some guys in there who are 25-year-old three-year vets. Yeah, they’re a vet, but I’m like, ‘You know what, man? I got some things I could share with you off the field.’ It’s a weird dynamic. I get things from them, but if they ever want to sit down and talk to me, I’d share things with them off the field that would help them, too.”

Reilly and his wife, Jessica, raised two infants while the linebacker was starring at Utah. They also dealt with caring for their first-born daughter, Shayn, who was diagnosed with the cancer. When the Jets took Reilly in the seventh round last year, the pressure to make the team was real. He needed to care for his child. Failure wasn’t an option.

Todd Bowles has been impressed with Reilly’s intensity and intelligence, but ...

“I’d like to see more of him,” the coach said.

With outside linebackers Calvin Pace (groin) and Lorenzo Mauldin (knee) ailing, Reilly will get his first extended snaps with the starters Saturday against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.

It’ll be a chance to make a definitive claim to stick around after the final roster cuts on Sept. 5.

Reilly might have limited NFL experience, but he’s fully aware of the cut-throat nature of the business.

“You sign a contract, but it’s not really a contract,” he said. “It’s a one-way binding agreement. They don’t have to pay me s---. They could put my a-- on the street.”

To minimize those chances, Reilly, who had two knee surgeries before entering the league, plays with a motor that runs from start to finish every day. After a recent practice, he was so exhausted that he couldn’t talk while standing.

“Some guys might have more ability, but don’t always have that killer instinct or that heart,” veteran outside linebacker Jason Babin said. “Trevor’s going to give it everything’s he’s got. You can’t coach heart.”

Reilly’s reliable special teams presence provides versatility. His improvements as a situational pass rusher could make him too valuable to let go.

“I wanted to finish my first contract and hopefully get a fifth year,” Reilly said of his goals entering the league. “If I can play five years, I’ll be happy . . . I want to be here.”

He needs to make this team.

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Jets fans shame rookie QB Bryce Petty on Twitter for buying Domino's pizza (Seth Walder) New York Daily News August 28, 2015

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Bryce Petty's big rookie mistake didn't come on the field, but rather, on Twitter.

On the evening of the end of training camp, the fourth-round pick admitted to -- and sensitive readers may want to shield their eyes here -- ordering from Domino's.

"The fact that you can order @dominos by texting a pizza emoji is awesome... #welldoneMrDominoWellDone," Petty Tweeted.

That may be normal behavior in other parts of the country, but that's universally unacceptable in the New York/New Jersey area, and fans let him know.

"@b_petty14 @dominos No, dude. Just no. Go to a New York spot and get a real slice." responded @superstarmelle.

"@b_petty14 you need to get some real Jersey pizza!!!!" wrote @missdysko.

Fans can be unruly and ruthless at times, but in this case, they have a point: Petty is indeed surrounded by some of the best pizza in the country.

At first, the former Baylor quarterback was defensive, responding to one fan who criticized Domino's by writing back, "Uhm what... Clearly you don't know pizza." But then Petty realized he may have erred and decided to apologize before inciting a riot -- perhaps a good sign for someone who has a lot to learn in the coming months.

"I apologize for stirring up the pizza community for my recent comment," Petty wrote. "CLEARLY I have some pizza to eat, suggestions are accepted."

Maybe he should ask this guy for some help.

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BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Optioned RHP Jorge Rondon and OF Henry Urrutia to Norfolk (IL). Assigned OF Nolan Reimold outright to Norfolk. Selected the contract of OF Dariel Alvarez from Norfolk. Activated C Steve Clevenger from paternity leave. Sent RHP Mike Wright to Norfolk for a rehab assignment.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS — Optioned RHP Drew Rucinski to Salt Lake (PCL). Recalled RHP Matt Shoemaker from Salt Lake.

NEW YORK YANKEES — Optioned RHP Nick Goody to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). Assigned LHP Chris Capuano outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Reinstated RHP Bryan Mitchell from the 7-day DL. Sent OF Dustin Ackley to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a rehab assignment.

SEATTLE MARINERS — Fired general manager Jack Zduriencik. Named assistant general manager Jeff Kingston interim general manager. Optioned C Mike Zunino to Tacoma (PCL). Recalled C John Hicks from Tacoma.

TEXAS RANGERS — Optioned RHP Nick Martinez to Round Rock (PCL). Selected the contract of LHP Andrew Faulkner from Round Rock. Designated LHP Chris Rearick for assignment.

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National League

ATLANTA BRAVES — Sent LHP Manny Banuelos to Gwinnett (IL) for a rehab assignment.

CHICAGO CUBS — Optioned LHP Zac Rosscup to Iowa (PCL). Designated RHP Brian Schlitter for assignment.

COLORADO ROCKIES — Released RHP Rafael Betancourt. Optioned RHP Tommy Kahnle to Albuquerque (PCL).

LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Released 3B Alberto Callaspo.

MIAMI MARLINS — Optioned RHP Scott McGough to New Orleans (PCL). Reinstated RHP Andre Rienzo from the 15-day DL.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Placed LHP Elvis Araujo on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Nefi Ogando from Lehigh Valley (IL).

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS — Placed RHP Trevor Rosenthal on paternity leave. Recalled RHP Sam Tuivailala from Memphis (PCL).

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Sent RHP Marcos Mateo to El Paso (PCL) for a rehab assignment.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Placed OF Denard Span on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Thursday. Recalled OF Matt den Dekker from Syracuse (IL).

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

ATLANTA HAWKS — Named Keke Lyles executive director of player performance, Art Horne trainer, Mike Roncarati director of rehabilitation and Chris Chase athletic performance coach.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

NFL — Suspended Dallas OT R.J. Dill four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.

DENVER BRONCOS — Waived WR/KR Solomon Patton. Signed TE Dan Light.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Placed TE Jake Bequette on injured reserve.

Canadian Football League

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed PK Sergio Castillo to the practice roster.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

DALLAS STARS — Signed C Cody Eakin to a four-year contract extension.

American Hockey League

GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS — Named Tara Boliard adn Peter Van Dame season ticket sales account executives. Promoted Michael Spruit to digital media production assistant.

COLLEGE

BRANDEIS — Named Derek Carlson baseball coach.

CHOWAN — Named Dominique Duck women’s assistant basketball coach.

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CUMBERLAND (TENN.) — Named Jessica Pace women’s assistant basketball coach.

ILLINOIS — Fired football coach Tim Beckman. Named Bill Cubit interim football coach.

NEW JERSEY CITY — Announced Lorenzo Samin will not return as men’s and women’s assistant volleyball coach.

SYRACUSE — Named Michelle Tumolo women’s assistant lacrosse coach.

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