faba Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 09-08-2005 TOP STORY Jets to Honor Former Linebackers Lewis & Jones at Halftime of the Home Opener The New York Jets and North Fork Bank announced Thursday that former linebackers Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones will be honored in a halftime ceremony of their home opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 18, 2005. Both players retired as members of the Jets on June 27, 2005. North Fork Bank, the official sponsor of the New York Jets Alumni Association, will sponsor the event and the festivities surrounding the recognition bestowed upon Lewis and Jones. The announcement was made by Jets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garb Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 For all of you in attendance, please, please do give my regrads to Mo Lewis and scream "THANK YOU!" on my behalf. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 mo rex and tyransaurus jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Very classy move by the franchise...we all knew this was going to happen but even better that it's the home opener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 1 highly overrated lb and another 1 who suffered through a lot of miserable years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Marvin Jones' orthopedic surgeon will also embed the scalpel used by him during Jones' 75 knee operations into said retired number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 when Jones went down in 98 isn't that when we got Bryan Cox.. Cox played great for us... it's funny (actually sad) that the jets have had so few players who play with a toough as nails attitude.. cox, keyshawn, coles.martin.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelJetsFan Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Nice move by the team. I think anyone who's on the team for 10 + years should have a similar honor. Its rare these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4th&Long Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Sweet Im actually going to this game. I havent been to a game that counted in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I've Gotta remember this weekend to get out my "OLD" Marvin Jones jersey & get it cleaned for next weekend! Has a LOT of Grass Stains on it though... I might just BRING it with me instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 JETS & NORTH FORK BANK TO HONOR FORMER LINEBACKERS MO LEWIS & MARVIN JONES AT HALFTIME CEREMONY OF HOME OPENER New York City - The New York Jets and North Fork Bank announced today that former linebackers Mo Lewis and Marvin Jones will be honored in a halftime ceremony of their home opener against the Miami Dolphins on September 18, 2005. Both players retired as members of the Jets on June 27, 2005. North Fork Bank, the official sponsor of the New York Jets Alumni Association, will sponsor the event and the festivities surrounding the recognition bestowed upon Lewis and Jones. The announcement was made by Jets' Executive Vice President/ General Manager Terry Bradway. "The Jets are proud that Mo and Marvin retired following long and highly productive careers with the New York Jets," said Bradway. "Both players dedicated their lives to football, demonstrating a commitment to their profession. Serving as the pillars of the Club's defensive units, both Mo and Marvin gave opposing offenses plenty of worries and gave Jets' fans plenty to cheer about. It's rare today to have a player spend his entire career with one team, and in this instance, the Jets have two and it's a tribute to both gentlemen." "As the preferred banking partner of the New York Jets, North Fork Bank is thrilled to honor Marvin Jones and Mo Lewis for their extremely significant accomplishment," said Carolyn Drexel, North Fork Banks Executive Vice President, Retail Administration. "As the official sponsor of the Jets' Alumni Network, North Fork Bank congratulates these players for their career long contribution to the Jets organization. We wish Mo, Marvin and the entire Jets squad best of luck this season." Lewis, a native of Atlanta, GA, was the Jets' third-round draft choice and the 62nd player selected overall in the 1991 NFL Draft. He served as the Jets' defensive captain from 1997 through his final season in 2003. He played in 200 regular season games, placing him sixth on the all-time most career games played as a Jet, and recorded 103 consecutive games in the process. He chalked up 52.5 career sacks and ranks fourth among the Clubs' all-time sack leaders. He recorded 1,370 career tackles (942 solo and 428 assists) placing him second on the Jets' all-time tackles chart. Lewis also recorded 32 double-digit tackle games over the course of his career. He also played strong-side, weak-side and middle linebacker and saw spot duty at both defensive end positions during his career. Lewis was just the second linebacker in Green and White history to be named to multiple Pro Bowl squads. Lewis attended the University of Georgia prior to joining the Jets, where he immediately earned a spot in the starting lineup as a rookie. Jones was the Jets' first-round draft choice in 1993, the fourth overall selection. He played in 142 games for the Green and White in his 11 seasons and started 129, including all 80 throughout his last five seasons. He ranks third in Jets' history with 1,200 tackles (811 solo), notching eight 100-plus tackle seasons. Jones also tallied nine sacks, five interceptions, 29 passes defended, 11 forced fumbles and eight fumble recoveries in his Jets career. The Florida State product also added 25 tackles on special teams for the Jets. Both players will be made available to the press in the Jets' press room at 2:30 p.m. on the day of the game. J-E-T-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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