‘The Incredible Bulk’ Comes Clean on “Inside the NFL”

Some things are better off never said. When former first round bust Tony Mandarich admitted on Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” that he used anabolic steroids, it was the equivalent of Tommy Lee saying that he smoked marijuana.

It just so happens that the ex-Packer and Colt is making the rounds promoting his autobiography, “My Dirty Little Secrets - Steroids, Alcohol and God.” Nothing like using that magic word when looking for attention.

“I used them,” said Mandarich on the weekly program. “This is the first time I ever said it. If I would have come out and said it, I think it would have affected a lot of other people that were doing the same things.” (more…)

Jets Should Forget About Green Bay QB

If your team had the opportunity to acquire a Super Bowl-winning quarterback who is also a nine-time Pro Bowler and sure first-ballot Hall of Famer, there wouldn’t be many scenarios where you would want to turn that offer down. Especially when heading into training camp, your quarterback situation is not settled, and the two battling it out for the job are not exactly headed to Canton unless they buy a ticket.

So what would make anyone say that Brett Favre to the Jets wouldn’t end in confetti being blown into the Tampa Bay night sky come February? Before we start booking the flight to Disneyland, it will make more sense once it is broken down. (more…)

The New York Jets signed free agents WR Rudy Burgess, LB Jerry Mackey and waived P Joe Smith. The announcements were made by Jets General Manager Mike Tannenbaum.

Rudy Burgess, (5-10, 186/Arizona State/Edwards, CA), originally signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on April 29, and was waived on July 28. A four-year performer who started 25-of-45 career games, he saw action at wide receiver, running back, defensive back, punt returner and kickoff returner. Burgess accumulated 4,379 career all-purpose yards with 19 total touchdowns on 446 total attempts. He totaled 229 carries for 1,093 yards and six touchdowns, 125 receptions for 1,536 yards and 12 touchdowns, 68 kickoff returns for 1,517 yards and one touchdown and 31 punt returns for 233 yards.

Jerry Mackey (6-1, 233/Syracuse/Freeport, NY) has served several stints with the Jets. Most recently, he was signed to a reserve/future contract on Dec. 31, and was waived April 25. He originally joined the Jets as a rookie free agent on Aug. 4, 2007. Mackey played four years with the Orangemen, recording 202 tackles (106 solo), three sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. He earned All-Nassau County and All-Long Island honors as a high school senior and is a great nephew of NFL Hall of Famer John Mackey.

Joe Smith (6-2, 195/Central Washington/Enumclaw, WA), signed with the Jets on June 10, 2008. A Division II All-America, he finished his senior season (2003) with a 44.2-yard average and served as the national leader every week of the NCAA’s statistical report. Smith spent the last three years with the Yakima Mavericks of the Evergreen Football Semi-Pro League. He averaged 42.8 yards per punt and was named the league special teams MVP in 2007.