Needing Backup, Jets Give Carter a Chance
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Herman Edwards believes not giving Quincy Carter a second chance would be a crime. That's how the New York Jets' coach explained the team's signing Tuesday of the former Dallas starting quarterback who was surprisingly released by the Cowboys three weeks ago. The fact the Jets were desperate for a backup to Chad Pennington had a little to do with the move, too.
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The Jets are still searching for a quarterback who can take the place of Joe Namath in the hearts of the teamÂs fans.
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Just five days before their season-opener against the New Orleans Saints, the New York Jets shuffled their secondary. Cornerback Ray Mickens was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season, while veteran cornerback Terrell Buckley jetted in.
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The NFL Players Association has gotten involved in Quincy Carter's release by the Dallas Cowboys.
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It was hard to gauge the severity of Chad Penningtonâs injury since he was not available to reporters Monday. Backup Kellen Clemens said he would prepare this week as if he were starting.
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He had been on the practice field earlier in the day, watching the up-and-coming team he's helped construct, and Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum could have had any number of things on his mind.
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For the second time in two seasons, the Jets on Sunday will welcome Chad Pennington back after an extended absence because of injury.
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FOXBOROUGH - When he woke up yesterday and saw the snow that had accumulated during an overnight Nor'easter, Laurence Maroney pretty much knew it meant one thing: more carries against the Jets.
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While the status of Jets quarterback Chad Pennington is questioned from week-to-week, recent history suggests a trend: a new face may help, although not immediately.
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The Jets have two problems that may be beyond repair: Paul Hackett and Chad Pennington.
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Derrick Blaylock made a promising bid to win the New York Jets' starting running back job, while Chad Pennington probably remains the favorite at quarterback &#151; even though he didn't play.
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When Chad Pennington got hurt last year, the New York Jets had a hard time winning games. They hope things go differently this time around.
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CLEVELAND -- This week, the New York Jets beat the clock. Quincy Carter threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Justin McCareins with 5:32 remaining as the Jets bounced back from an embarrassing loss with an ugly 10-7 win over the Cleveland Browns yesterday.
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Quarterback Quincy Carter signed with the New York Jets on Tuesday, three weeks after his surprising release by Dallas. Carter, who started every game for the Cowboys last season, was released Aug. 4, before the team&#39;s first exhibition game.
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Quarterback Chad Pennington took most of the snaps with the New York Jets' starting offense during Wednesday's practice.
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Chad Pennington, the Jetsâ captain and former franchise quarterback, is adjusting to life as a backup after being replaced by Kellen Clemens.
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Suddenly the Jets, who had silently been looking ahead to the possibility of qualifying for the playoffs, are looking in their rearview mirrors.