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2011 New York Jets Season Thread ( 8-8 ) SHOTTY STEPS DOWN , PLAYERS BASH SANCHEZ ....
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Kris Jenkins is retiring.
NEW YORK -- Kris Jenkins was prepared to attempt yet another comeback. And, he dared anyone to doubt that he'd be able to pull it off.
But after a career filled with dominant moments and frustrating injuries, the big and charismatic defensive tackle decided his body had been through enough.
Jenkins announced his retirement on his Facebook page Wednesday after his last two seasons with the New York Jets were cut short by serious knee injuries.
"Wanted to let you all know that I have loved the support and respect that you all have given me throughout my career," Jenkins wrote. "But it is time for the torch to be passed to the younger players. I am going to hang up the cleats!"
Jenkins, who will be 32 on Aug. 3, was released by the Jets in a cost-cutting move in February, but said at the time he still wanted to play. He continued his rehabilitation from his latest knee injury throughout the NFL lockout, and said he would be interested in playing for a team that played its home games on natural grass to help protect his knees. In the end, the four-time Pro Bowl selection chose to focus on life after football.
"The mind is always willing to play, but my body deserves the rest," Jenkins wrote. "Thank you for the opportunities to play, Carolina and New York."
The 6-foot-5, 360-pound Jenkins tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his surgically repaired left knee in the team's opener against the Baltimore Ravens. A few weeks later, Jenkins -- an entertaining presence in the Jets' locker room -- announced he was going to try to come back again: "One, Yes I will wear knee braces," he wrote, "2, I don't care who disagrees; 3, I am crazy enough to pull it off!!!!!"
The 10-year veteran tore the same ACL midway through the 2009 season, and missed 25 regular-season games the last two years. He also tore the ACL in his right knee in 2005 while with the Panthers.
Sione Pouha played well in Jenkins' place the last two seasons, and it appeared the Jets were moving on without their big run-stuffing presence when they drafted defensive tackles -- Muhammad Wilkerson (first round, 30th overall) and Kenrick Ellis (third round, 94th) -- with their first two picks of this year's draft.
Jenkins, the older brother of Green Bay Packers linebacker Cullen Jenkins, began his career with the Panthers in 2001 after they drafted him in the second round out of Maryland. He quickly became a dominant interior defensive lineman, and helped Carolina to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots in 2004. Jenkins missed most of the next season with a shoulder injury, but came back from that only to injure his right knee in the season opener.
He rebounded from two lost seasons to become a Pro Bowl selection in 2006, but was traded to the Jets before the 2008 season after developing a reputation for being disgruntled in Carolina.
Happy and re-energized in New York, Jenkins had a terrific first season with the Jets under Eric Mangini in 2008 and was again selected for the Pro Bowl. Rex Ryan, hired as coach the following offseason after Mangini was fired, said he was excited to have a player of Jenkins' size and ability anchoring his defensive line.
But, Ryan never got to experience what Jenkins could do for his defense for a full season because of the knee injuries.
Jenkins said last summer he had considered retiring in 2009 after tearing the ACL in his left knee, knowing how intense the rehab would be. He instead came back in tremendous shape for training camp, even winning a weight-loss challenge between him, Ryan and offensive tackle Damien Woody by dropping 34 pounds with the help of a well-known cookie diet.
Jenkins' comeback lasted less than one quarter, though. He was hurt on the Ravens' sixth offensive play of the Jets' 10-9 loss when he was caught in a pileup on a tackle of fullback Le'Ron McClain and immediately clutched his left knee. He remained on the turf for a few minutes, then got up and limped to the sideline.
It was to be the last play of his NFL career, despite having a few teams interested in having him play this season.
Damn shame he couldn't comeback, but this is the best decision for him personally. Jenkins will forever be appreciated.
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Kris Jenkins is retiring.
NEW YORK -- Kris Jenkins was prepared to attempt yet another comeback. And, he dared anyone to doubt that he'd be able to pull it off.
But after a career filled with dominant moments and frustrating injuries, the big and charismatic defensive tackle decided his body had been through enough.
Jenkins announced his retirement on his Facebook page Wednesday after his last two seasons with the New York Jets were cut short by serious knee injuries.
"Wanted to let you all know that I have loved the support and respect that you all have given me throughout my career," Jenkins wrote. "But it is time for the torch to be passed to the younger players. I am going to hang up the cleats!"
Jenkins, who will be 32 on Aug. 3, was released by the Jets in a cost-cutting move in February, but said at the time he still wanted to play. He continued his rehabilitation from his latest knee injury throughout the NFL lockout, and said he would be interested in playing for a team that played its home games on natural grass to help protect his knees. In the end, the four-time Pro Bowl selection chose to focus on life after football.
"The mind is always willing to play, but my body deserves the rest," Jenkins wrote. "Thank you for the opportunities to play, Carolina and New York."
The 6-foot-5, 360-pound Jenkins tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his surgically repaired left knee in the team's opener against the Baltimore Ravens. A few weeks later, Jenkins -- an entertaining presence in the Jets' locker room -- announced he was going to try to come back again: "One, Yes I will wear knee braces," he wrote, "2, I don't care who disagrees; 3, I am crazy enough to pull it off!!!!!"
The 10-year veteran tore the same ACL midway through the 2009 season, and missed 25 regular-season games the last two years. He also tore the ACL in his right knee in 2005 while with the Panthers.
Sione Pouha played well in Jenkins' place the last two seasons, and it appeared the Jets were moving on without their big run-stuffing presence when they drafted defensive tackles -- Muhammad Wilkerson (first round, 30th overall) and Kenrick Ellis (third round, 94th) -- with their first two picks of this year's draft.
Jenkins, the older brother of Green Bay Packers linebacker Cullen Jenkins, began his career with the Panthers in 2001 after they drafted him in the second round out of Maryland. He quickly became a dominant interior defensive lineman, and helped Carolina to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots in 2004. Jenkins missed most of the next season with a shoulder injury, but came back from that only to injure his right knee in the season opener.
He rebounded from two lost seasons to become a Pro Bowl selection in 2006, but was traded to the Jets before the 2008 season after developing a reputation for being disgruntled in Carolina.
Happy and re-energized in New York, Jenkins had a terrific first season with the Jets under Eric Mangini in 2008 and was again selected for the Pro Bowl. Rex Ryan, hired as coach the following offseason after Mangini was fired, said he was excited to have a player of Jenkins' size and ability anchoring his defensive line.
But, Ryan never got to experience what Jenkins could do for his defense for a full season because of the knee injuries.
Jenkins said last summer he had considered retiring in 2009 after tearing the ACL in his left knee, knowing how intense the rehab would be. He instead came back in tremendous shape for training camp, even winning a weight-loss challenge between him, Ryan and offensive tackle Damien Woody by dropping 34 pounds with the help of a well-known cookie diet.
Jenkins' comeback lasted less than one quarter, though. He was hurt on the Ravens' sixth offensive play of the Jets' 10-9 loss when he was caught in a pileup on a tackle of fullback Le'Ron McClain and immediately clutched his left knee. He remained on the turf for a few minutes, then got up and limped to the sideline.
It was to be the last play of his NFL career, despite having a few teams interested in having him play this season.
Damn shame he couldn't comeback, but this is the best decision for him personally. Jenkins will forever be appreciated.
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good luck big man
that presence in the middle and leadership will be missed .....
that presence in the middle and leadership will be missed .....
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good luck big man
that presence in the middle and leadership will be missed .....
that presence in the middle and leadership will be missed .....
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Jenkins is the man....hope he gets a media gig, ne one see this http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/20/apparently-sun-life-stadium-is-home-of-the-jets/
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Jenkins is the man....hope he gets a media gig, ne one see this http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/20/apparently-sun-life-stadium-is-home-of-the-jets/
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i simply cannot wait for this season to start .......
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i simply cannot wait for this season to start .......
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Originally Posted by Copp 2 Of Em
link up if you do get tickets.Originally Posted by J Steezzz
Checking in , what's good Jetfam??
I just rescheduled my entire trip to NY when i heard the news about the lockout ending just so me and my boys could scoop tickets to that 1st game on 9/11 against the Cowgirls
CAN'T WAIT!
All my boys are Cowboy fans... can't wait to do the J-E-T-S chant in front of their faces.
When it comes to Cromartie, I don't blame him going out and testing the market. He held his own when Revis was out. He'll get huge offers.
I really hope Tannenbaum has a plan to keep both Edwards and Holmes, although it's unlikely. They both compliment each other very well.
let me join you guys if i get tix too
just seen that jet blue tickets are pretty reasonable from LA to NYC in september, i might just go ahead and book my flight. Then get the tickets when my financial aid check comes. one way or another im going to find a way to be at that game.
if anyone is for sure planning on going to the week 1 game hit me up. id be down for a NT tailgate for sure
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Originally Posted by Copp 2 Of Em
link up if you do get tickets.Originally Posted by J Steezzz
Checking in , what's good Jetfam??
I just rescheduled my entire trip to NY when i heard the news about the lockout ending just so me and my boys could scoop tickets to that 1st game on 9/11 against the Cowgirls
CAN'T WAIT!
All my boys are Cowboy fans... can't wait to do the J-E-T-S chant in front of their faces.
When it comes to Cromartie, I don't blame him going out and testing the market. He held his own when Revis was out. He'll get huge offers.
I really hope Tannenbaum has a plan to keep both Edwards and Holmes, although it's unlikely. They both compliment each other very well.
let me join you guys if i get tix too
just seen that jet blue tickets are pretty reasonable from LA to NYC in september, i might just go ahead and book my flight. Then get the tickets when my financial aid check comes. one way or another im going to find a way to be at that game.
if anyone is for sure planning on going to the week 1 game hit me up. id be down for a NT tailgate for sure
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jenkins will be missed!!!
good luck kris
good luck kris
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jenkins will be missed!!!
good luck kris
good luck kris
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when do they go on sale?
i bought my plane ticket already so im for sure going to be in the city that weekend so one way or another im going to the game
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when do they go on sale?
i bought my plane ticket already so im for sure going to be in the city that weekend so one way or another im going to the game
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Originally Posted by Cedric Ceballos 1995 Lakers
when do they go on sale?
i bought my plane ticket already so im for sure going to be in the city that weekend so one way or another im going to the game
My cousin told me sometime next week at 10am on ticketmaster.
Tailgate for sure before the game, Copp, Onewearz, Bkmac ,me, you, whoever else is goin let's set the tone for the new season
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Originally Posted by Cedric Ceballos 1995 Lakers
when do they go on sale?
i bought my plane ticket already so im for sure going to be in the city that weekend so one way or another im going to the game
My cousin told me sometime next week at 10am on ticketmaster.
Tailgate for sure before the game, Copp, Onewearz, Bkmac ,me, you, whoever else is goin let's set the tone for the new season
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Damn our schedule looks serious....only one MNF game though? Awesome we'll be facing the Giants during the season. Bart Scott.
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Damn our schedule looks serious....only one MNF game though? Awesome we'll be facing the Giants during the season. Bart Scott.
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Checking In... LEGOOOO!
gonna miss Jenkins big time
gonna miss Jenkins big time
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gonna miss Jenkins big time
gonna miss Jenkins big time
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that MNF game better be versus miami...usually epic
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that MNF game better be versus miami...usually epic
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Originally Posted by J Steezzz
Originally Posted by Cedric Ceballos 1995 Lakers
when do they go on sale?
i bought my plane ticket already so im for sure going to be in the city that weekend so one way or another im going to the game
My cousin told me sometime next week at 10am on ticketmaster.
Tailgate for sure before the game, Copp, Onewearz, Bkmac ,me, you, whoever else is goin let's set the tone for the new season
im hyped for that week 1 game though. im working on getting tickets to week 3 in oakland as well. that should be interesting for me
