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NFL Preseason

Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts signs autographs for fans during training camp at Anderson University. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Silverman: Preseason Is Over, But Quality NFL Football Isn’t Around The Corner

The better teams will get by in the first month of the season on talent and strategy. But the overall quality of play will not be good. It certainly won’t be anything close to what it will be in October and beyond.

2012/08/31

Prince Amukamara #20 of the New York Giants is carted off the field in the first half against the Chicago Bears. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Giants’ Prince Amukamara Expected To Miss Opener, Return For Week 2

Amukamara is still holding out hope that he’ll be ready to go next week at MetLife Stadium, but he acknowledges that a Week 2 return against the Buccaneers is more realistic.

2012/08/30

Bart Scott (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Linebacker Bart Scott: ‘We Could Be The Best Jets Defense In Franchise History’

“Our fans should be excited,” the 32-year-old said. “We have the most potential this year. If we do our jobs and communicate more, we could be the best Jets defense in franchise history.”

2012/08/29

Jets head coach Rex Ryan (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Nearly 20 Jets Starters Attend Off-Site Leadership Conference In Bedminster

Jets practice was a bit empty on Wednesday, as 19 starters — including quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow and linebacker Bart Scott — took part in a leadership training session in Bedminster.

2012/08/29

Tim Tebow (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Rex Ryan Confirms That Tebow, Not McElroy, Is The Jets’ No. 1 Backup QB

Jets head coach Rex Ryan told reporters on Wednesday that if Sanchez suffers a long-term injury this season, Tim Tebow will take over as starting quarterback.

2012/08/29

Dottino: Breaking Down Three Aspects Of The Giants’ Preseason Loss

Something just had to go wrong, even with so much going right. Starting cornerback Prince Amukamara came away with a high ankle sprain, which usually means at least four weeks on the shelf.

2012/08/25

Austin Howard (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Jets’ Austin Howard Ready For Challenge That Comes With Inheriting Starting Role

“I have to take full advantage of it,” Howard said. “When you get a new chance, you always have to have a positive outlook. I have the mindset to show what I can do.”

2012/08/24

Head coach Rex Ryan with general manager Mike Tannenbaum. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Jets Reportedly Contacting Teams About Trading For A Tackle

General manager Mike Tannenbaum and his staff may be on the lookout for help outside the organization. The Jets have reportedly contacted teams to inquire about trading for a tackle.

2012/08/24

Wayne Hunter (Photo by Chris Chambers/Getty Images)

Jets Right Tackle Wayne Hunter Benched; Austin Howard To Replace Him As Starter

Jets head coach Rex Ryan has made the decision to bench offensive tackle Wayne Hunter. Starting in Hunter’s place will be Austin Howard.

2012/08/23

Dyer: Tebow Handles Impossible Task Perfectly

The Jets’ backup quarterback showed in his Thursday morning interview with WFAN’s “Boomer & Carton” that he has the same ability to escape tough questions as he has to evade blitzing defensive linemen with his quick feet.

2012/08/23

Will Beatty (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

With Will Beatty A Question Mark, Sean Locklear Becomes The Starting Left Tackle

With Will Beatty struggling because of back issues, Locklear is the projected starting left tackle for the Super Bowl champions. No one, though, is ready to say that he will be there when the season starts in two weeks.

2012/08/22

Jason Pierre-Paul (credit: Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Giants’ Jason Pierre-Paul Dealing With Back Spasms, Will Miss Friday Night’s Game

Giants coach Tom Coughlin told reporters following practice that the 2011 First-Team All Pro will be held out of Friday night’s game against the Chicago Bears at MetLife Stadium for “precautionary” reasons.

2012/08/22

Jason Pierre-Paul (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Silverman: Bears To Provide Giants With Interesting Preseason Test

Preseason games ordinarily mean very little in the grand scheme of things, but when the Giants face the Bears on Friday night it could reveal a potential challenger for the defending Super Bowl champions.

2012/08/21

Travelle Wharton #70 of the Cincinnati Bengals gets carted off the field after suffering an injury against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on August 10, 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Silverman: Bengals’ Injuries Show That Preseason Is About Survival

Jets fans saw it firsthand last night. No, not the Tim Tebow show. The main story last night was the Cincinnati Bengals, and the disasters that loom for all teams in preseason.

2012/08/11