Matt Snell wasn't your typical running back—he did whatever it took for the New York Jets to win football games in the mid-to-late 1960s. In fact, Snell not only ran for 121 yards and the Jets' lone touchdown in their legendary victory over the highly-favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, but he also did a little bit of everything in that game. Snell … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Matt Snell (Story)
New York Jets History
The Life And Career Of Rex Ryan (Complete Story)
Rex Ryan, the son of legendary coach Buddy Ryan, was one of the most colorful and controversial head coaches in New York Jets franchise history. Ryan became a head coach when he was 46 years old. At that point, he had been an assistant coach in the college and professional ranks for almost 22 years. Ryan started his head coaching tenure with the Jets by leading … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rex Ryan (Complete Story)
What Happened To Vinny Testaverde? (Story)
Vinny Testaverde set the bar high in terms of longevity at the quarterback position in the National Football League. By the time Testaverde finished his 21st season in the NFL in 2007, he was already 44 years old. Testaverde was a former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback with the Miami Hurricanes who racked up 46,233 yards and 275 touchdowns in the air with … [Read more...] about What Happened To Vinny Testaverde? (Story)
What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
Laveranues Coles hurdled many obstacles before he became a Pro Bowl wide receiver in the National Football League. First, his stepfather molested him at gunpoint when he was a child. He then had several run-ins with the law when he played for the Florida State Seminoles in college. Nobody could blame those teams who passed up on him in the 2000 NFL … [Read more...] about What Happened To Laveranues Coles? (Story)
What Happened To Chad Pennington? (Story)
When the New York Jets selected Chad Pennington 181 slots ahead of Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft, they signed a player who broke several passing records with the Marshall Thundering Herd in college. This was the quarterback who formed an explosive duo with future Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss at Marshall. It seemed Pennington was destined for greatness … [Read more...] about What Happened To Chad Pennington? (Story)