2008 New York Jets season

Infobox NFL_season
team = New York Jets
year = 2008
record = 2-2
division_place = 3rd AFC East
coach = Eric Mangini
stadium = The Meadowlands
playoffs = TBD
next = current season
uniform =

The 2008 New York Jets season is the 49th season for the club and the 39th season in the National Football League. The team will attempt to improve upon their 4-12 record from 2007.

Offseason

ignings

The Jets used a large amount of salary cap room to make several high-profile acquisitions in the offseason. On February 29, the team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Alan Faneca to a five-year, $40 million contract. The deal made Faneca the highest paid offensive lineman in the National Football League.cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3272497|title=Faneca agrees to five-year $40 million deal with Jets|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2008-03-02|accessdate=2008-04-14] The Jets then signed former Arizona Cardinals linebacker Calvin Pace to a six-year, $42 million deal.cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3275059|title=Pace to get $22M guaranteed in big deal with Jets|author=Pasquerelli, Len|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2008-03-03|accessdate=2008-04-15] Pace had 6 ½ sacks in 2007, and was considered to fit well with the Jets' 3-4 defense.cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D06E3DC153EF937A35750C0A96E9C8B63&scp=3&sq=Calvin+Pace&st=nyt|title=PRO FOOTBALL; Jets Add 2, And Giants Sign Safety|author=Battista, Judy|publisher=The New York Times|date=2008-03-04|accessdate=2008-04-15] The Jets continued to attempt to improve the offensive line by signing Detroit Lions right tackle Damien Woody to a five-year $25.5 million contract.cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3275142|title=Woody gives Jets four former first-round draft picks on O-line|author=Smith, Michael|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2008-03-03|accessdate=2008-04-15]

Other notable free agent signings included fullback Tony Richardson, cornerback Andre Woolfolk, tight end Bubba Franks, and running back Jesse Chatman.

Perhaps the Jets most significant offseason acquisition was former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre. Favre, the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes, completions, passing yards, wins and consecutive starts by a quarterback, was picked up in a trade during training camp. Favre finished the 2007 season second in MVP voting and was named starter of the NFC Pro Bowl team.

Departures

*S Erik Coleman (signed with Atlanta Falcons as an unrestricted free agent)
*TE Sean Ryan (signed with Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent)
*OT Anthony Clement (released)
*CB Andre Dyson (released)cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/2008/02/27/2008-02-27_jets_dump_trio_more_expected_to_go-3.html|title=Jets dump trio; more expected to go|author=Cimini, Rich|publisher=New York Daily News|date=2008-02-27|accessdate=2008-08-06]
*WR Justin McCareins (signed with Tennessee Titans as an unrestricted free agent)cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story?id=09000d5d8072bfae&template=with-video&confirm=true|title=McCareins headed back for second stint with Titans|author=Associated Press|publisher=NFL.com|date=2008-03-12|accessdate=2008-08-06]
*QB Chad Pennington (signed with Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent)

Trades

*Trade 3rd and 5th round draft picks to the Carolina Panthers for DT Kris Jenkinscite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/01/sports/football/01jets.html|title=Jets Trade Vilma to Saints and Add Jenkins|author=Bishop, Greg|publisher=The New York Times|date=2008-03-01|accessdate=2008-08-06]
*Trade LB Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints for 4th round draft pick.cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3270701|title='New chapter' as Vilma dealt from Jets to Saints|author=Clayton, John|authorlink=John Clayton (sportscaster)|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2008-02-29|accessdate=2008-08-06]
*Trade DT Dewayne Robertson to the Denver Broncos for a conditional draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3365432|title=Jets trade Robertson for conditional '09 draft pick|author=Williamson, Bill|publisher=ESPN.com|date=2008-04-24|accessdate=2008-08-06]
*Trade 4th round conditional draft pick in 2009 to the Green Bay Packers for QB Brett Favre.

2008 NFL Draft

Game will be seen on CW11 in New York City area.

Division standings

Regular season results

Week 1: at Miami Dolphins

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Road=Jets
R1=7
R2=6
R3=7
R4=0
Home=Dolphins
H1=0
H2=7
H3=0
H4=7"at Dolphin Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
* Game weather: 88° Mostly Sunny
* Game attendance: 65,859
* Referee: Mike Carey
* TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz & Phil Simms

Game summary

The Jets started with quarterback Brett Favre against a Miami Dolphins team that was sporting new starting quarterback and former Jets starting quarterback Chad Pennington. Favre got the Jets on the scoreboard first in the first quarter with a play-action pass that found Jerricho Cotchery at the 10-yard line en route to a 56-yard touchdown. However, Mike Nugent sprained his thigh on the following kickoff, and when he attempted and missed a 32-yard field goal attempt, Nugent was brought out of the game. Miami then responded, with Chad Pennington marching the Dolphins down to the 6-yard line. From there, Pennington connected with Anthony Fasano for a 5-yard touchdown, tying the game. On the following drive for the Jets, coach Eric Mangini, faced with the possibility of missing a 40-yard field goal if he allowed an uncertain Mike Nugent to kick the ball, opted for Favre to continue on 4th down and 13 yards. Favre, under pressure, threw up a high ball and rookie Chansi Stuckey jumped up for the catch in the end zone, giving the Jets a 13-7 lead. Rather than put Nugent out to the field for a PAT, Mangini opted to go for two points, but the option failed.

In the 3rd quarter, Favre brought the Jets back to the red zone, moving them to the 6 yard line. From there, Favre handed off the ball to Thomas Jones, who ran in for the touchdown. Along with an extra point from Mike Nugent, the Jets now had a 20-7 lead. Due to miscommunication, Chad Pennington was forced to use two time-outs early in the 4th quarter. Late in the 4th quarter, Pennington moved Miami down the field, including connecting on a 14 yard pass from 4th-and-7 at midfield. Pennington completed an 11 yard touchdown pass to David Martin with 3:27 remaining, cutting the Jets' lead to 6 points. The Jets, who ran the clock down to the two-minute warning, went three-and-out on their drive, giving the ball back to Miami at their 34-yard line with 1:53 remaining. Pennington moved the team down the field, getting to the 18-yard line with 18 seconds on the clock. On 3rd-and-10 from the 18-yard line, Pennington attempted a throw to Ted Ginn, Jr. in the back of the end zone, but it was intercepted by Darrelle Revis, sealing the six-point win for the Jets.

With the win, the Jets began their 2008 season at 1-0.

Brett Favre, in his Jets debut, completed 15 of 22 passes for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns (with a passer rating of 125.9).

coring summary

Week 4: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Cardinals
R1=0
R2=0
R3=21
R4=14
RT=35
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=34
H3=0
H4=22
HT=56"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
* Game weather: 69°F (Overcast)
* Game attendance: 78,222
* Referee: Scott Green
* TV announcers (FOX): Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick, & Laura Okmin

Game summary

Hoping to rebound from a tough MNF road loss to the Chargers, the Jets went home, donned their New York Titans throwbacks, and played a Week 4 interconference duel with the Arizona Cardinals. After a scoreless first quarter, New York would begin their explosive second quarter. It began with QB Brett Favre completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Laveranues Coles. It continued with CB Darrelle Revis returning an interception 32 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, New York kept its domination going with Favre completing a 34-yard TD pass to Coles, kicker Jay Feely getting a 20-yard field goal, Favre and hooking up with each other for a third time on a 2-yard TD pass, and Feely kicking a 30-yard field goal.

In the third quarter, the Cardinals started to rally as RB Edgerrin James got a 4-yard and a 2-yard TD run, while RB Tim Hightower got a 1-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, the Jets answered with Favre completing a 17-yard TD pass to WR Jerricho Cotchery. Arizona replied with QB Kurt Warner completing an 8-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin, yet New York continued its victory march as Favre completed a 40-yard TD pass to Cotchery. The Cardinals tried to comeback as Warner completing a 14-yard TD pass to WR Jerheme Urban, yet the Jets were able to close out the game as Favre threw his career-best sixth touchdown pass to rookie TE Dustin Keller from 24 yards out.

With the amazing win, New York went into the bye week at 2-2.

The Jets' 34-second quarter points became a franchise record for the most points in any given quarter. The defense was also impressive with 5 sacks and 7 turnovers. Also, heading into the game, Favre was listed as questionable, due to an injury from MNF. He improved to 6-1 in career games where he's listed an questionable.

coring Summary

Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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Road=Bengals
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
RT=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0
HT=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): Dick Enberg & Randy Cross

Week 7: at Oakland Raiders

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Raiders
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California"
* Game time: 4:15 PM EDT
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): T1

Week 8: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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Road=Chiefs
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 9: at Buffalo Bills

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Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Bills
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 10: vs. St. Louis Rams

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Road=Rams
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (FOX): TBD

Week 11: at New England Patriots

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Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Patriots
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts"
* Game time: 8:15 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (NFLN): Bob Papa & Cris Collinsworth

Week 12: at Tennessee Titans

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Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Titans
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at LP Field, Nashville, Tennessee"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 13: vs. Denver Broncos

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Road=Broncos
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 14: at San Francisco 49ers

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Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=49ers
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California"
* Game time: 4:05 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 15: vs. Buffalo Bills

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Road=Bills
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 16: at Seattle Seahawks

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Road=Jets
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Seahawks
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington"
* Game time: 4:05 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Week 17: vs. Miami Dolphins

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Dolphins
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Jets
H1=0
H2=0
H3=0
H4=0"at The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey"
* Game time: 1:00 PM EST
* Game weather: TBD
* Game attendance: TBD
* Referee: TBD
* TV announcers (CBS): TBD

Footnotes and references