Randy's Radar

Randy's Radar with Eric Allen and featured guest bloggers

NewYorkJets.com Editor-in-Chief Randy Lange and our expanded Radar roster go behind the scenes and behind the stats to track the latest news about your favorite team.

Tue, November 18, 2008 - 2:49pm EDT

BIANCA: A Season of Pride and Passion

File Under: Hofstra University, Bianca, dance, physical therapist

‘Tis the season to be a Jets fan!

Let me tell you, guys, it has been one hell of a ride so far. Being a part of the Flight Crew and a football team that I grew up rooting for has been an unbelievable experience in itself. Then add the fact that the Jets are in first place in their division, and I can’t really ask for much more.

I feel proud and honored to represent this team during such an a… More

Tue, November 18, 2008 - 1:46pm EDT

EA: Keller, Barton, Mangini Up for NFL Honors

File Under: Eric Mangini, Eric Barton, New England Patriots, Dustin Keller, NFL awards

The Jets have left their epic with the Patriots behind, but a pair of players — rookie tight end Dustin Keller and veteran linebacker Eric Barton — along with head coach Eric Mangini have been nominated following their 34-31 overtime divisional win for a trio of sponsored NFL awards that fans can vote.

Keller, following up on a career-high 107-yard receiving day against the Rams, caught a per… More

Mon, November 17, 2008 - 5:42pm EDT

Game Ahead Could Be a Tale of Two Halves

File Under: Eric Mangini, Ty Law, Kerry Collins, Jeff Fisher, Tennessee Titans

In his first news conference of the week leading up to the Jets' showdown with Tennessee, head coach Eric Mangini was greeted today with a question that seemed to imply his team needs to be afraid, very afraid of the 10-0 Titans.

"Their players were saying after their win over Jacksonville, 'We kind of have that feeling that we can't lose,' " a reporter framed his question. "Is that tough to go a… More

Mon, November 17, 2008 - 2:26pm EDT

LYONS: What's the Difference? Plenty

Congratulations to the New York Jets players and staff for their big win against New England. You're now where you wanted to be — first place in the AFC East.

The facts of the game tell the whole story, The Jets never trailed the entire game, building a lead of 24-6 at one time in the second quarter. Brett Favre was 26-for-33, 2 TDs, 258 yards and NO INTS. The Jets rushed for 140 yards, compare… More

Mon, November 17, 2008 - 1:59pm EDT

Time to Prepare for 'Perfect Ten'-nessee

File Under: Joe Klecko, Tennessee Titans, Kris Jenkins, Gene Steratore, 10-0

In the giddy moments after the 34-31 victory at Foxboro was in the books, Eric Barton offered a thought for the future.

"If we build from this, it will be tremendous," Barton said. "We can't celebrate for long."

And now the Jets' celebration is done. Even though their next team gatherings won't be until Wednesday, the players are filtering back from "parts unknown," checking back into the Atlant… More