Plaxico Burress

Apr 30th 2009

The Jets Get it Right, Then Get it Wrong

AUTHOR: | IN: Adam "Pacman" Jones, Barry Bonds, Drew Rosenhaus, John Rocker, Latrell Sprewell, Mark Sanchez, Michael Vick, Mike Tannenbaum, New York Giants, New York Jets, Plaxico Burress, San Diego Padres | COMMENTS: None Yet

So the New York Jets on Saturday pulled off a fantastic deal, in every way. In the boldest move in franchise history, the usually conservative and low-key Gang Green traded up for USC hot shot QB Mark Sanchez. Granted, all trades and draft picks look great four months before the season opener. But for the Jets, this was a deal to not just improve the talent on the roster but a terrific public relations coup that greatly improves the team’s impact and relationship with the fans and community. But less than 48 hours later, in the midst of all the [...]