The newest Jet
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- July
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Out with the old, in this case, running back Tony Fisher, and in with the new.
That would be ex-Texan running back Tony Hollings, signed this afternoon and on the field for the just-completed evening practice, though he did not partake in any team drills.
It was somewhat comical. Hollings walked onto the field shortly after the 5:45 p.m. session began, wearing the same No. 32 that Fisher had been assigned. (For those scoring at home, that’s three No. 32s since Thursday, including Cedric Houston). Hollings introduced himself to a few coaches, then began some stretching exercises as the rest of the team practiced.
“Uh, who’s No. 32?’’ I asked one of the PR representatives.
A few text messages later, we had our answer.
In three seasons with the Texans (2003-05), the Georgia Tech product rushed 49 times for 149 yards in 23 games, with just one start. Hollings played earlier this year for the Hamburg Sea Devils of the now-defunct NFL Europa. He was Colts’ property in 2006 but did not play.
Some other notes from the evening practice…
Right guard Brandon Moore was back practicing after being excused for personal reasons from the morning session.
It was a strong showing for Sean Ryan and the tight ends in general as the Jets continued to work in the red zone. Chris Baker made two nice catches, a touchdown in the right corner of the end zone and one near the goal line as he was on his knees after Chad Pennington scrambled to his right.
Pennington also connected with Ryan on a touchdown over the middle and Ryan also made a nice grab of a Marques Tuiasosopo pass over safety Raymond Ventrone.
Tuiasosopo also found Joe Kowalewski – the second-year pro out of Syracuse who received some nice praise from coach Eric Mangini today as an example of a hard worker who battled his way onto the practice squad roster last season – wide open in the left flat for a long gainer.
Kowalewski, however, collided with wide receiver Frisman Jackson just over center as both went in motion along the line.
And for Bruce, who asked a few days back, second-year linebacker Anthony Schlegel was practicing with the third-team defense today. As soon as there’s more to report on his progress, I will.
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Jane McManus 
Good to see ya back on the beat, Andrew.
Are there any other whispers in the breeze, about what’s going on with the Revis situation?
It’s hard to believe that it’s only about the 6th year.
There has to be more to it.
Thanks, as usual
Good reports Andrew!!
2 Questions…
One- There is no way Mike T and Revis are locked up simply over 1 year…they both know how important getting reps in TC can be, especially at the CB position. There HAS to be more to it but I cant imagine what.
Two- Any inside info/rumors about the whole Justin Miller arrest a few months back. Last I heard the NFL and Jets were waiting for him to go to court, which I assume has already happened. Any news of possible actions the Jets and/or NFL might take?
A full year removed from rehab does PEnny seem to have improved arm strength?
I heard Harris looked tenative, how has he looked to you?
Hows the D line look ?
DOEs Andrews look like a quality replacement for Kendal ?
Actually, IMO that sixth year is important, look at the Asante Samuals situation. Tannenbaum is challenging the slotting system (most guys are getting five years)but it’s part of being a good GM ..Getting the sixth year is in the best long term interest of the Jets.
[...] Ghost of Kevan Barlow hangs on this team … Tony Fisher is gone and Tony Hollings is [...]
Making up for lost time are we? Good to have you back, you’re blog is one of my favorite places for Jets news and commentary.
Can you give us your take on how Pouha is performing in TC? Also, would like to hear more about Michael Haynes. Do you think he will make the team, and, if so how much of a contribution can we expect?
Thanks.
Perhaps they can trade KEndall for a veteran back up running back. Corey Dillon anyone?
Thanks Andrew I am very curious to see what role Schlegal will get this season… Im hoping for some hints with Camp and the pre-season…
– Bruce