Jets news for the week of 7/21

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Dewayne Robertson's goals this season are as big as his new bank account.
"I want to come in and help my team get to the Super Bowl and, hopefully, make the Pro Bowl as a rookie," the Jets' No. 1 pick said yesterday shortly after signing a seven-year contract. Robertson, the fourth overall choice, got a blockbuster deal that could be worth as much as $54 million if he hits various escalator clauses. He will make a total of $13 million in signing and option bonuses, although the initial payment is believed to be only $3 million.

Herman Edwards anointed Robertson as a starting defensive tackle. Edwards said the recent addition of veteran Chester McGlockton will ease the burden on Robertson.

Robertson said it was a "big brick off my back" to finalize his contract before the start of camp.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/story/102492p-92766c.html

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Jets | To Use Three Receiver Sets - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:06:59 -0700

New York Jets offensive coordinator Paul Hackett is planning on using three wide receiver sets often in 2003, according to NewYorkJets.com. The team wants to utilize WR Curtis Conway, WR Wayne Chrebet and WR Santana Moss. "We are going to use all three of the receivers, we are going to rotate them," Hackett said. "We are going to have all three of them in the game at the same time. We need all three of them to come through."

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Jets | Jones To Be Absent - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 06:36:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards expects LB Marvin Jones to be absent from practice Monday because he is taking care of family issues.

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Jets | O'Sullivan Placed on PUP - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 06:25:18 -0700

The New York Jets have announced C Dennis O'Sullivan (biceps) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.

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Jets | Hunter Placed on PUP - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 06:24:34 -0700

The New York Jets have announced CB William Hunter (ankle) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list.

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Jets | Robertson Contract Details - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 06:23:46 -0700

Updating previous reports, Len Pasquarelli for ESPN.com reports New York Jets DT Dewayne Robertson signed a six-year deal that could be worth as much as $54 million, according to league sources. The initial signing bonus and second-tier option bonus total $13 million, which is the largest total bonus in franchise history.

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Jets | Martin Ready to Return to Form - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:44:35 -0700

Associated Press reports New York Jets RB Curtis Martin, who was bothered by ankle injuries most of the 2002 season, is finally healthy and looking forward to rebounding in the upcoming season. ''Last year was the most pain, the most hurt that I've probably had in my entire career,'' Martin said. After suffering injuries to both ankles last year, doctors had told Martin he'd miss eight-to-10 weeks of action but he still managed to play out the season and go over 1,000-yards rushing on the season. His coaching staff also has faith in a return to form. Head coach Herman Edwards said if Martin is healthy, "history says he is a 1,000-plus rusher."

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Jets | Edwards Wants to Keep Veterans Fresh - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:09:43 -0700

Updating previous reports, Randy Lange of the Bergen Record reports New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards said WR Curtis Conway will rotate with WRs Wayne Chrebet and Santana Moss in getting one practice off every third day. That schedule should keep Conway on pace to continue improving his chemistry with QB Chad Pennington

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Jets | B. Smith Given Rest - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:15:21 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets OT Brent Smith (ACL) was held out of the afternoon practice on Tuesday, July 22.

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Jets | Lewis Feels Stronger Than Ever - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:31:41 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Star-Ledger reports New York Jets LB Mo Lewis (hip) says his left hip is now stronger than his right hip after undergoing off-season surgery. "I feel like a different guy because of the surgery," Lewis said. "I was kidding some of the other players that I need to get the other hip done, too."

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Jets | Henderson Sits Out - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:32:47 -0700

The Star-Ledger reports New York Jets S Jamie Henderson (back spasms) sat out the afternoon session of practice on Tuesday, July 22.

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Jets | Brandt Out - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:35:57 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Star-Ledger reports New York Jets LS/OT Bobby Brandt (knee) is out indefinitely.

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Jets | Considering Viger - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:41:57 -0700

The Star-Ledger reports the New York Jets are considering re-signing undrafted rookie free agent OL David Viger (Navy).

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Jets | Woodbury Moves Back To QB - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:49:03 -0700

Randy Lange, of the North Jersey Media Group, reports New York Jets WR Tory Woodbury, who recently switched from QB to WR, is returning to the quarterback position. "Tory really wasn't prepared to do all that type of running. He was getting so far behind (because of leg injuries), the best thing was to move him back to quarterback," coach Herman Edwards said. Woodbury is now one of five quarterbacks on the roster.

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Jets | Nutten Sits Out Practices - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:53:59 -0700

Randy Lange, of the North Jersey Media Group, reports New York Jets G Tom Nutten (shin) was kicked in his right shin by RT Kareem McKenzie and sat out both of Tuesday's practices with a bruise. Guard Jonathan Goodwin will move to the first team, as Nutten remains day-to-day.

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Jets | Conway Impressive - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 12:22:29 -0700

New York Jets WR Curtis Conway has impressed head coach Herman Edwards with his practice performances recently, according to NewYorkJets.com. "Curtis Conway has had a nice couple of practices," Edwards said. "He made a couple of big catches for us on third down."

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Jets | Team Intrigued By Carter - from www.KFFL.com
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 12:23:11 -0700

The New York Jets are excited about the big-play capability of WR Jonathan Carter and are anxious to see him utilize his blazing speed during the preseason, according to NewYorkJets.com

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Jets | Lewis Sits - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:34:31 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets LB Mo Lewis sat out of the team's afternoon practice on Thursday, July 24.

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Jets | Chrebet Sits - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:33:35 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets WR Wayne Chrebet sat out of the team's afternoon practice on Thursday, July 24.

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Jets | Martin Sits - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:34:42 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets RB Curtis Martin sat out of the team's afternoon practice on Thursday, July 24.

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Jets | Mawae Sits - from www.KFFL.com
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:34:54 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets C Kevin Mawae sat out of the team's afternoon practice on Thursday, July 24.

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Jets | Sign Grant - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:59:29 -0700

New York Jets general manager Terry Bradway has announced the team has signed free agent CB Troy Grant to a contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Jets | Could Add Veteran LB - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:01:35 -0700

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports for the Sporting News that the New York Jets could add a veteran linebacker to the roster if they feel the depth at the position is inadequate.

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Jets | Want To Throw Downfield More This Year - from www.KFFL.com
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 15:02:07 -0700

Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports for the Sporting News that the New York Jets want to throw down the field more this year, but that may not be playing to QB Chad Pennington's strength since he lacks the sufficient arm strength to throw deep often.

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Jets | Askew Looks Good - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:00:37 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets rookie FB B.J. Askew displayed good hands thus far in training camp.

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Jets | Walters Impressive - from www.KFFL.com
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:01:20 -0700

NewYorkJets.com reports New York Jets rookie DE Matt Walters made some hard hits and penetrationed the backfield several times at practice on Friday, July 25.

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The New York Jets lined up for the National Anthem Saturday afternoon. But there was no game to follow. Just an important training camp practice in front of a packed crowd at the Jets training camp complex.

The mock game consisted of everything that may happen in a real game; from the time players set foot on the field, through the last play.

“Once you come out of the tunnel and you warm up, it's amazing because different teams do different things,” Edwards said. “I think it kind of looks hodgepodge when all of a sudden you come out in the warm-up and you're a professional football team, and you practice offense, defense, special teams, and you come out in the game with guys not knowing where to go.”...

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The backup quarterback and the tight ends took center stage in the Jets' "mock game" Saturday afternoon.

"I don't feel any different physically than I did for any other camp. I feel great," said Vinny Testaverde, who threw two touchdowns to his tight ends - a 32-yard strike to Chris Baker on his first series and a 5-yard dart to Anthony Becht on his last, on the new Hofstra University FieldTurf.

About 2,000 fans, the Jets' largest training camp crowd of the season, saw Testaverde complete nine of 15 passes for 104 yards...

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