E-Boland & Gang Green

By Tom Rock

Three blogs in one day. I guess I’m feeling ambitious for the opening of camp. Anyway, just a few observations from the evening practice:

For what might be the first time in his tenure, Jets coach Eric Mangini was NOT wearing that black pullover but instead opted for a simple white T-shirt. The coach has slimmed down quite a bit during the offseason, allowing him to pull off his new couture.

Kellen Clemens has looked shaky so far, even on his shining moment when he threw a pass over the middle to Chansi Stuckey for a big gain. It seemed to me that Erik Coleman should have made the interception on the play. Shoulda coulda.

The rookie RBs took a beating in more ways than one. First Danny Ware fumbled on a carry up the middle and moments later he dropped a pass. Then Alvin Banks suffered a flattening hit from Bobby Hamilton on a carry.

The Jets signed RB Tony Fisher (and gave him Cedric Houston’s old No. 32 jersey) as well as LB Mark Zalewski who was with the Jets for three days as an undrafted free agent in May following the rookie camp. Maybe this time he’ll stick around a little longer.

The Jets media guide came out today and it looks good. It’s also on time. Nice job by the staff to put it together. I’m sure it was much easier to do it this year since there were actually pictures of the coaching staff wearing Jets clothing. Last year the staff was probably scrounging for pictures of Mangini without that silver-headed logo on his shirt.

And as of 8 p.m., no update on Revis. Buckle yourself in, this could be a long one.

That’s all for tonight. Back out here tomorrow.