Pennington officially named starter

[LionelRichie]

http://www.nyjets.com/news/articles/show_article?short_name=news&article_id=864[url=http://www.nyjets.com/]

discuss.

[PhinHater]

It was expected. Probably the safest move as of right now.

[124]

It comes up as an article on Justin McCareins:character42:

[slats]

http://www.nyjets.com/news/articles/show_article?short_name=news&article_id=864[url=http://www.nyjets.com/]

discuss.

For starters, the article doesn't match the headline...

[JETSFAN5180]

Now the question will be who goes? Pennington needs to take control of this offense he needs to get back the confidence and the attitude to get us in the end zone.

The next preseason game can be a battle between Ramsey and Bollinger.

[SoFlaJets]

It comes up as an article on Justin McCareins:character42:

thank you 124 I thought I was missing something somewhere

[Maynardrules#13]

SI.com also reports chad has won the job.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/specials/preview/2006/08/29/bc.fbn.jets.pennington.martin.ap/index.html

[FoxJet]

Jets | Alailefaleula placed on IR

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:50:26 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets DL Tui Alailefaleula (knee) has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2006 season.

Jets | Teague will be activated from the PUP list

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:49:39 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini announced C Trey Teague (ankle) will be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.

Jets | C. Martin will start the season on the PUP list

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:49:10 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini has announced RB Curtis Martin (knee) will start the regular season on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list.

Jets | Pennington named the starting quarterback

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:48:50 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini has announced QB Chad Pennington as his starting quarterback.

[124]

Alright and there you have it. No surprises. Martin hasn't practiced and Teague was supposed to be back and ready for the season opener...as a back-up to Mangold would be my guess.

[spjets]

Jets | C. Martin will start the season on the PUP list

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:49:10 -0700

Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini has announced RB Curtis Martin (knee) will start the regular season on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list

it was obvious he wasnt playing, but starting on PUP list means that he's out for the 1st 6 games , right??

[Maxman]

Congratulations Chad! It has been a LONG road back.

[SoFlaJets]

it was obvious he wasnt playing, but starting on PUP list means that he's out for the 1st 6 games , right??

si' senor

[Cant Hackett]

Where is the Over/Under in VBookie on how many games Chad plays before getting hurt?

Clements in by bye (Chad) week.

[johnny green balls]

Where is the Over/Under in VBookie on how many games Chad plays before getting hurt?

Clements in by bye (Chad) week.

watch out, BZ thinks if you bet on when something may happen you are actually hoping it does.

[KSJets]

Damn, lost another NT

[mbn007]

I think the bigger announcement out of all the above sources is that Teague is back. Adds more depth to the OL, which we always can use.

[Boozer76]

Teague will definately be a big help to the line. He might be able to fill the enormous void we have at RT.

[The Troll]

Don't like this move at all. I would have went with Ramsey until Clemens is ready. I am tired of having an offense that is completely handcuffed by Chad's floaters.

Chad = Bollinger with a $64 million contract - the escapablity.

[JetCane]

Damn, lost another NT

yup

[SeniorFlaJet]

Damn, lost another NT

Look for a vet pickup next week when the teams have to make the

big cut down to 53.

[SoFlaJets]

Pennington Wins Jets' Starting QB Job

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Jets quarterback Chad Pennington won the

starting job Tuesday, but he will be missing a key member of the

offense when the regular season starts.

Running back Curtis Martin will start the year on the

physically-unable-to-perform list with a lingering knee injury

after missing all of training camp. Coach Eric Mangini made both

announcements, which seemed to be foregone conclusions.

Pennington, coming off two major shoulder injuries, was in a

four-man competition to regain the job that was his before he got

hurt. The move comes more than 10 months after he underwent his

latest operation on his right rotator cuff - a triumph for the

hardworking Pennington, whom many thought might never start again.

He took control early in camp, outshining Patrick Ramsey, Kellen

Clemens and Brooks Bollinger. Pennington started both preseason

games he played in after missing one to go home to Tennessee to be

with his ailing father.

Ramsey, Clemens and Bollinger now are competing for the backup

job. Pennington won't play in the preseason finale against

Philadelphia on Friday night, but will be under center Sept. 10

against Tennessee.

``It's become really clear to me he's distinguished himself in

the way I was looking for,'' Mangini said. ``He's made great

progress in the preseason, especially over the last couple weeks.

``That consistency I've been looking for has been there, his

presence, his ability to move the team, his leadership, all those

things I've been looking for. He's done an outstanding job. It's

clear to me he should be the starter, and he will be.''

Martin underwent surgery in December but has been slow to

recover. He was placed on the PUP list before training camp started

so he could continue to rehab, but Mangini said there hasn't been

enough progress for him to start practicing.

The 33-year-old Martin, No. 4 on the NFL's all-time rushing

list, will be eligible to return in Week 6 at the earliest.

``He's really worked as hard as you can possibly work and we've

worked as hard as we possibly can work to hopefully get him ready

for opening day,'' Mangini said. ``It's just became clear that's

not an option. You have now this window for him to keep working and

for us to keep working together to achieve our objective and get

him back on the field as quickly as possible.''

Knowing Martin wouldn't be ready, the Jets traded for San

Francisco running back Kevan Barlow last week. Barlow, Derrick

Blaylock and Cedric Houston are expected to shoulder the load of

the running game.

Mangini also said Trey Teague was taken off the PUP list and

added to the active roster. Teague hurt his ankle during offseason

workouts in the spring.

[JetCane]

Look for a vet pickup next week when the teams have to make the

big cut down to 53.

Yup to that too, but that means we gotta eventually cut down to 52 if they are betting on picking up a fa nt.

[124]

Damn, lost another NT

Tui was a huge...and hearing his name pronounced by the PA guy at the stadium would've been a good laugh each week.

[spjets]

hmmm..Chads not playing at all this week...what a puss..

[SoFlaJets]

when and how did Tui get hurt?

[baamf]

Teague will definately be a big help to the line. He might be able to fill the enormous void we have at RT.

Clement and Jones are both way better than Teague at RT.....

[BaumerJet]

It comes up as an article on Justin McCareins:character42:

http://www.nyjets.com/news/articles/show_article?short_name=news&article_id=865

[Bob]

In related news, TX just jizzed all over his Tom Brady autographed boxers with the patented "EZ Access" back door.

[124]

I love Chad and this is a feel good story so lets hope that he remains healthy and that come the regular season he can lead the offense to some points.

0-10 on drives points wise...although Nugent should've hit his 2nd Quarter FG last week, 1-10, 3 points wouldn't have been anything to jump up and dance too either.

[Barton]

What in the holy #$#^ is Mangini thinking? Hopefulyl Chad will be on a VERY short leash.

He has played like S H I T since the beginning of the 05 season. The last time he had a really good game was vs the seahawks in 04. This entire offense is comoletely handicapped with Penny behind center. I cannot stand watching him start, go 3 and out while attempting no passes over 15 yards.

I'm giving this 1 game in the regular season before I get really pissed off.

The Titans defense is HORRIBLE, and if Chad was anything decent, he'd throw at least 2 TDs and lead the team to 25+ points.

[uart]

Ok, here's the deal - I AM NOT psyched for Pennington to play, BUT, this only makes him the week 1 starter, and doesn't lock him in there a for the whole season -- so he still knows he has to produce.

That said, who starts the game on friday? Ramsey?

Honestly, I think Ramsey is the QB who has done the least to impress me this pre-season. Not that I was ever a fan.

Predictions for Jets vs. Eagles... in what order do we see the QBs?

[#27TheDominator]

What in the holy #$#^ is Mangini thinking? Hopefulyl Chad will be on a VERY short leash.

He has played like S H I T since the beginning of the 05 season. The last time he had a really good game was vs the seahawks in 04. This entire offense is comoletely handicapped with Penny behind center. I cannot stand watching him start, go 3 and out while attempting no passes over 15 yards.

I'm giving this 1 game in the regular season before I get really pissed off.

The Titans defense is HORRIBLE, and if Chad was anything decent, he'd throw at least 2 TDs and lead the team to 25+ points.

So Pennington has played bad since 2005. When was the last time Ramsey played well? I hope Chad puts it in the end zone a couple of times against the Titans, but remember, if they bench him you'll get your wish. Then you'll REALLY end up getting pissed off.

[Barton]

So Pennington has played bad since 2005. When was the last time Ramsey played well? I hope Chad puts it in the end zone a couple of times against the Titans, but remember, if they bench him you'll get your wish. Then you'll REALLY end up getting pissed off.

When was the last time Ramsey got a real chance? Never.

Chad will suck or get injured. Probably both.

[PeterNorth09]

So Pennington has played bad since 2005. When was the last time Ramsey played well? I hope Chad puts it in the end zone a couple of times against the Titans, but remember, if they bench him you'll get your wish. Then you'll REALLY end up getting pissed off.

I hate to break it to you guys but after Chad Pennington, who has one foot in the announcer's box, the Jets' Qb situation is a mess. Patrick Ramsey so far has been a disappointment, yes I know it is just preseason but what has he shown us to prove he can make plays. I actually liked the move of trading a 6th Round Pick for Ramsey and thought he could at least be decent here. So far Ramsey hasn't even looked worthy of a 6th round pick.

Kellen Clemens is not the answer. This guy has Jay Fiedler written all over him. He was the 6th or 7th best Qb in this year's draft and you guys are making him out to be the second coming. Give me a break. I'd rather the Jets got broken croyle.

As for bollinger, that little midget is on a one way street to the CFL.

[GimmeShelter]

In related news, TX just jizzed all over his Tom Brady autographed boxers with the patented "EZ Access" back door.

I wonder if TX feels Mangini is "delusional".