Player Q&A: Shaun Ellis

How did you get the "Big Katt" nickname? I actually got it from a college teammate [at Tennessee]. I made a play — got to the quarterback and chased down the screen. And he was like, "Oh, you’re quick like a cat." And he just started calling me "Big Katt" from then on. Lane Kiffin is making his presence felt throughout the SEC...

T Nevin McCaskill Signed

The New York Jets have signed free agent tackle Nevin McCaskill. The announcement was made by Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum. McCaskill (6'4", 300) was originally signed as a free agent by Buffalo on July 28, 2007, and was a member of the Bills practice squad for parts of the 2007 season. He also participated in the Bills' 2008 training camp before being waived on Aug. 31, 2008. McC...

Calendar on Deck for 'The Crew'

The Jets Flight Crew has reached an entirely new altitude. For the first time in franchise history, the Jets have produced a cheerleader swimsuit calendar, which will be available to the public at the beginning of August. “This will be an incredible 16-month calendar,” said Chris Pierce, the club’s senior director of merchandise. “We’ll have the calendar...

NFL Suspends LB Calvin Pace for 4 Games

The NFL just released this statement on LB Calvin Pace through a league spokesperson: “Calvin Pace of the New York Jets has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2009 season for violating the NFL Policy on Performing Enhancing Substances.” Pace, who is eligible to practice with his teammates during training camp and participate in all of the club’s prese...

Player Q&A: Nick Mangold

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. As an offensive line, we appreciate it. If you’re teaching a kid to play center, what’s most critical to his success? Make sure the quarterback gets the ball. Anyone who follows you on Twitter knows you’re a huge Da...