104.5 THE TEAM - ESPN RADIO » NY Jets http://1045theteam.com Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Tim Tebow Offered Another Non-NFL Football Opportunity – This Time in Philadelphia http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-offered-another-non-nfl-football-opportunity/ http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-offered-another-non-nfl-football-opportunity/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 17:29:54 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=162525 Not sure whether some organizations think they are being funny, under the pretense of being cute of course, but another non NFL team has offered Tim Tebow work. This time according to the Philadelphia Enquirer, it is the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-offered-another-non-nfl-football-opportunity/feed/ 0 Getty Images The Jets QB Situation Gets More Clouded As David Garrard Retires http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-qb-situation-gets-more-clouded-as-david-garrard-retires/ http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-qb-situation-gets-more-clouded-as-david-garrard-retires/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 04:24:29 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=162441 Well you can always count on the Jets to keep things interesting, whether they are playing games or enjoying the Summer.

Most of the Jets QB issues have been self imposed. Giving Mark Sanchez a contract extension for no reason except to sooth his feelings after a slight and failed  pursuit of then free agent Peyton Manning

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-qb-situation-gets-more-clouded-as-david-garrard-retires/feed/ 0 Getty Images ESPN Continues Their Hate Campaign Against Tim Tebow-Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/espn-continues-their-hate-campaign-against-tim-tebow-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/espn-continues-their-hate-campaign-against-tim-tebow-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 13:44:48 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=161328 The "sports leader" should just come out and be honest of their agenda. It seems clear to me that ESPN has issues with some  ardent Christian athletes and broadcasters. Perhaps If Tebow came out today and declared himself a former Christian or an atheist I bet the campaign to destroy Tebow's career would end

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/espn-continues-their-hate-campaign-against-tim-tebow-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Tim Tebow Gets An Offer To Play Football With Indoor Football League's Omaha Beef http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-gets-an-offer-to-play-football/ http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-gets-an-offer-to-play-football/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 03:50:06 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=159852 Ok the 1st wise guy or guys in this case have checked in. Tim Tebow has been offered a contract to continue his football career- With the Omaha Beef of the Indoor Football League.

Somehow though I am thinking after hearing the financial terms Tebow will decline the offer ( Not enough fat)

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/tim-tebow-gets-an-offer-to-play-football/feed/ 0 Getty Images "Copycat" NFL Back In Full Force http://1045theteam.com/copycat-nfl-back-in-full-force/ http://1045theteam.com/copycat-nfl-back-in-full-force/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:45:00 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=159475 There was once a time when a team copied the power-sweep Packers running game or the 1970's high-flying Steeler and Cowboy offense or the 1980's West Coast 49er offense installed by Bill Walsh.  Or the current spread offenses in the NFL that we see today.  Now, this coming season, we will see a different copycat mode back in the NFL, this time for the pistol or the read option made somewhat famous last year by the NFC Champion 49ers and rising Seahawks.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/copycat-nfl-back-in-full-force/feed/ 0 Getty Images Who Starts at QB For the Jets This Season? http://1045theteam.com/who-starts-at-qb-for-the-jets-this-season/ http://1045theteam.com/who-starts-at-qb-for-the-jets-this-season/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:23:35 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=159354 Jets general manager John Idzik has made it very clear that this is his club and he will bring in his own people.  Tim Tebow was released.  Darrelle Revis was traded.  Geno Smith was drafted.  Who plays quarterback is probably the number one question going into 2013 for Gang Green

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/who-starts-at-qb-for-the-jets-this-season/feed/ 0 Getty Images Jets Release Tim Tebow http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-release-tim-tebow/ http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-release-tim-tebow/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:36:01 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=159298 The Tim Tebow "error" has finally come to an end in New York, at least with the Jets, as the long await release of Tebow finally came on Monday morning. In typical bungling Jet fashion they wait until after the draft thus possibly denying Tebow the chance to hook up with a team before OTA's start

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-release-tim-tebow/feed/ 0 Getty Images Time For The Jets To Send Mark Sanchez Packing-Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/time-for-the-jets-to-send-mark-sanchez-packing-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/time-for-the-jets-to-send-mark-sanchez-packing-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:33:29 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=159286 Mark Sanchez is the only Quarterback in the NFL who can't have a backup to push him to greater heights, at least that's the impression you get when reading the NY press or national media any time the Jets bring in  a possible backup

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/time-for-the-jets-to-send-mark-sanchez-packing-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Mocking The Mock Drafts- Bruce's Thought Of The day http://1045theteam.com/mocking-the-mock-drafts-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/mocking-the-mock-drafts-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:44:37 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=158661 We live in a football obsessed country. Not sure why but whatever. However probably the most absurd part of the obsession is the NFL draft. Sorry draftniks  I can't get all excited and froth at the mouth over tonights and into tomorrows and into next weeks draft process

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/mocking-the-mock-drafts-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images What Position Should the Jets Take With Their First Pick (#9) [POLL] http://1045theteam.com/what-position-should-the-jets-take-with-their-first-pick-9-poll/ http://1045theteam.com/what-position-should-the-jets-take-with-their-first-pick-9-poll/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:49:33 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=158533 So many holes to fill.  And two picks to start with in this year's NFL Draft for the New York Jets.  General manager John Idzik has the 9th and 13th pick in this year's draft and could cornerback first, especially now that Darrelle Revis' Island is now in Tampa Bay

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/what-position-should-the-jets-take-with-their-first-pick-9-poll/feed/ 0 Getty Images How Many Games Will the Jets Win Without Darrelle Revis? [POLL] http://1045theteam.com/how-many-games-will-the-jets-win-without-darrelle-revis-poll/ http://1045theteam.com/how-many-games-will-the-jets-win-without-darrelle-revis-poll/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:27:24 +0000 Mike Lindsley http://1045theteam.com/?p=158098 Darrelle Revis is on his way to Tampa Bay, traded by the Jets for the 13th overall pick this year and a conditional pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.  Revis, when healthy, is the best cornerback in the NFL

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/how-many-games-will-the-jets-win-without-darrelle-revis-poll/feed/ 0 Getty Images Your Chance To Purchase Part of A Football Team-For Less Then 100k http://1045theteam.com/your-chance-to-purchase-part-of-a-football-team-for-less-then-100k/ http://1045theteam.com/your-chance-to-purchase-part-of-a-football-team-for-less-then-100k/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:41:40 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=149623 This is no joke. if you have ever thought of owning a professional sports team but lack the 200 or more millions it takes have I found a deal for you.

Part owner Mike Polanski who owns a part of the indoor football league's  Cedar rapid Titans is putting his shares up for sale-On Craig List

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/your-chance-to-purchase-part-of-a-football-team-for-less-then-100k/feed/ 0 Getty Images Jets Quarterback Depth Chart Looks More Like A Death Chart – Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/jets-quarterback-depth-chart-looks-more-like-a-death-chart-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/jets-quarterback-depth-chart-looks-more-like-a-death-chart-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:18:03 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=149545 Football teams call it a depth chart. Depending on the position that depth chart can go 7-8 deep. The Jets  QB depth chart could be 5 deep. It's ugly. It's dismaying. It's frustrating. It will be the Jets 2013 death chart!

Ok now some of these might be projections and rumors but let's roll with it

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/jets-quarterback-depth-chart-looks-more-like-a-death-chart-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Jets Cut Bart Scott, Calvin Pace, $30 Million In Salary http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-cut-over-30-million-dollars-from-the-payroll/ http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-cut-over-30-million-dollars-from-the-payroll/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:01:38 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=146970 Tuesday was chopping block day for the NY Jets. When all was totaled five players and $30.7 million dollars were sliced from the payroll and the roster.

The biggest of the cuts were linebacker Bart Scott, he of the "can't stop a nosebleed" and "can't wait" soundbite fame

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/the-jets-cut-over-30-million-dollars-from-the-payroll/feed/ 0 Getty Images Will Rob Ryan Join Rex Ryan With The Jets? Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/will-rob-ryan-join-rex-ryan-with-the-jets-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/will-rob-ryan-join-rex-ryan-with-the-jets-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:45:20 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=136675 According to now unemployed Rob Ryan, fired as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, he won't be out of work for five minutes. Well, the clock is running, but will Rob find work with the his brother Rex in New York?

The Jets cast aside their defensive coordinator Mike Pettine and are in the market so the question seems all the obvious

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/will-rob-ryan-join-rex-ryan-with-the-jets-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Good News For Jet Fans, Offensive Coordinator Tony Sparano Finally Fired – Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/good-news-for-jet-fans-offensive-co-ordinator-tony-sparano-finally-fired-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/good-news-for-jet-fans-offensive-co-ordinator-tony-sparano-finally-fired-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:38:58 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=136395 Unlike most fans and even many media folks I don't call for firings every time my favorite team loses. Every loss isn't the coaches fault, and going through coaches is usually non-productive. But, like anything else, there are exceptions to my own rules and Tony Sparano was an exception

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/good-news-for-jet-fans-offensive-co-ordinator-tony-sparano-finally-fired-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Is Tim Tebow A Selfish Locker Room Destroyer? http://1045theteam.com/is-tim-tebow-a-selfish-locker-room-destroyer/ http://1045theteam.com/is-tim-tebow-a-selfish-locker-room-destroyer/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:54:04 +0000 Jay Sanin http://1045theteam.com/?p=134567 A lot has been made over the last few days about Tim Tebow's alleged desire to not be included in the New York Jets' wildcat package in last Sunday's loss to the San Diego Chargers, according to reports from ESPN New York

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/is-tim-tebow-a-selfish-locker-room-destroyer/feed/ 0 Getty Images Monday Night Football: Titans Knock Jets From Playoff Chase, 14-10 http://1045theteam.com/monday-night-football-titans-knock-jets-from-playoff-chase-14-10/ http://1045theteam.com/monday-night-football-titans-knock-jets-from-playoff-chase-14-10/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:15:30 +0000 Joe Student http://tsminteractive.com/?p=152755 Chris Johnson ran for 122 yards, including a 94-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and the Tennessee Titans held on to beat the New York Jets, 14-10, in Nashville on Monday night.

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/monday-night-football-titans-knock-jets-from-playoff-chase-14-10/feed/ 0 Andy Lyons, Getty Images New York Jets Management Is Beyond Incompetent – Bruce's Thought Of The Day http://1045theteam.com/hey-new-york-jet-management-person-you-are-an-idiot-now-can-i-have-a-job-bruces-thought-of-the-day/ http://1045theteam.com/hey-new-york-jet-management-person-you-are-an-idiot-now-can-i-have-a-job-bruces-thought-of-the-day/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:01:51 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=131942 Well who knew that's all it would take. I mean look at my man Braylon Edwards. One week ago it was "The Jets are idiots." Now he is an idiot. You have to love this stuff.

I seriously get a great laugh at my beloved Jets

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]]> http://1045theteam.com/hey-new-york-jet-management-person-you-are-an-idiot-now-can-i-have-a-job-bruces-thought-of-the-day/feed/ 0 Getty Images Rex Ryan Chooses Mark Sanchez To Start Against Jacksonville Jaguars http://1045theteam.com/rex-ryan-makes-quarterback-choice-for-jacksonville-game/ http://1045theteam.com/rex-ryan-makes-quarterback-choice-for-jacksonville-game/#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:25:56 +0000 Bruce Jacobs http://1045theteam.com/?p=130173 Loyalty is a rare trait, and sometimes a deadly one as well. Jets coach Rex Ryan decided to be loyal to his starting quarterback for the past three years and switch back to Mark Sanchez for this week's upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars

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