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With training camp just around the corner, it's time to examine the roster changes that occured during the 2009 offseaon for the New York Jets.

Thomas Jones had a career year in 2008. Did he treat his O-line to anything? Yeah, he got us a watch, which was very gracious of him.

This is the fourth in a series of team-by-team breakdowns that will run on SportingNews.com before the start of training camp.

The New York Jets desperately need a wide receiver just like Plaxico Burress. Ironic, since theA last player this page-turning franchiseA needs is a Plaxico Burress.

One of the things I enjoy most about this job is helping to resolve the most compelling bar arguments of the day.

The key to a great football team is the strength of its offensive line. In a sport where contact is everything, these colossal men truly are the foot soldiers in the trenches... by TERENCE O'NEILL 2 reads Preview/Prediction June 14, 2009 The key to a great football team is the strength of its offensive line.

Posted by Aaron Wilson on June 12, 2009, 8:47 p.m. EDT In the wake of rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez being awardedA a five-year contract with a maximum value of $60 million, including $28 million in guaranteed money, a few of the New York Jets' veterans made the case for a rookie wage scale A without begrudging Sanchez his big payday.

The Jets have their eyes on former Giants wide out Plaxico Burress. Brash Rex Ryan doesn't do coy too often, but he's taking that approach, publicly anyway, with regard to the Jets ' interest in Plaxico Burress .

The Jets' front office recites its content with the receiving corps, just like they said they were set under center only to swing a draft-day blockbuster trade and land a future face of the franchise in Mark Sanchez... by Joe Smith 50 reads Opinion The Jets' front office recites its content with the receiving corps, just like they said they were ...

In the Seinfeld episode where Lloyd Braun sells computers for George's dad , he eventually loses his job.

Even though this is only the last weekend in May, I feel very confident in making the following statement right now.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - The Jets' cover boy was well covered by his new defensive teammates.

NJ.com reports the "agent for [Leon] Washington spoke with team officials [Monday] afternoon in a face-to-face meeting at the club's Florham Park training complex," according to an anonymous source.

With all the talk about Mark Sanchez you would think the Jets just called it a draft after that number five selection.

If the New York Jets haven't established that they will aggressively pursue the players they covet most by now, then you haven't been watching closely enough.

Some people may wonder: "Of all of the Steelers', why Chris Kemoeatu?" Thats easy! All of the bigger name, more popular players were talking to people such as Peter King, Chris Mortenson, ect... Q & A With Steelers' LG Chris Kemoeatu --- Minus The A's by Lee Heisler [HUMOR] 14 reads Humor Some people may wonder: "Of all of the Steelers', why Chris ...

I spent some time with the Jets this week, and I came away thinking about where that team is headed.

The New York Jets enter the 2009 season in a state of flux. The Jets will be lead by a rookie head coach, Rex Ryan, who despite an excellent rsum and football heritage, has never been a head coach at any level... by Jason Levy 6 reads The New York Jets enter the 2009 season in a state of flux.

May 12, 2009 at 07:39 p.m. Tags: Alan Faneca 01:54 Brian Baldinger talks with Jets G Alan Faneca about the changes in New York.

Rex Ryan's commitment to retaining offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer after the New York Jets' catastrophic 2008 collapse was met with plenty of hesitation from the fans... by Angel Navedo 72 reads Rex Ryan's commitment to retaining offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer after the New York Jets' catastrophic 2008 collapse was met with ...