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04/29 — Head coach Rex Ryan and the organization have established the games in which the Jets will wear their Titans throwback uniforms in 2009.
The good news is that, in conjunction with the AFL 50th Anniversary Season theme ahead, the Jets will wear their throwback unis in three games, not two.
The even better news is that in two of those three games, the uniforms will be a new color scheme: Titans white road jerseys with navy letters and numbers and navy and gold striping to go along with the gold pants from the past two seasons.
The only time the Jets will wear their navy jerseys will be Game 3 at the Meadowlands vs. the Tennessee Titans. We hear the Titans will be going with the powder-blue uniforms of their Houston Oilers ancestors, so that game will really capture the 50th Anniversary theme: (New York) Titans vs. (Houston) Oilers.
Then the white jerseys, never before worn by the Jets, will be unveiled in back-to-back games, also against AFL opponents from the Sixties. On Oct. 26 the Jets will wear the white and gold at Oakland against the Raiders. The next week, they'll stay in the white jerseys to play the Miami Dolphins at the Meadowlands.
That will be the first home game in which the Jets wore white jerseys and forced the Dolphins to wear their aqua tops since possibly 1989.
The Jets are 3-1 in 2007-08 while wearing their navy and gold throwbacks, including wins the last three times they wore their old Titans home uniforms — at Miami in '07, then in back-to-back home wins over Arizona and Cincinnati last season.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (74)Matt Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 6:50pm ET"The old Titan uniforms are HORRIBLE!!! 2 games was bad enough, now three? Come on..."
Mike Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 7:40pm ET"If throwbacks are going to be a commonplace thing, why not the unis of the 80's and the sack exchange era. While the unis of today have always been my favorites and should never change, I think the 80's would be a good throwback."
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 7:46pm ET" We picked up another 6-5 QB not a Chicano he's Italiano [Jets since 64] plus he's not from the tough streets of LA but he does put his pants on1 leg at a time...Hoping Rex Mike -T & W Johnson remember we do have 3 receivers on the team 6ft or better . Marcus Henry 6-5 over 200 wallace -W 6-1 over 200 & Dewey -W 6-2 over 200 can we rotate them a bit & at least see what there made of"
JetsmanDan Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 7:49pm ET"I dont know what anybody else thinks, but i think the titan uniforms are awful. They are dull, boring, and are not even close to the true image of the new york jets as the Green and White."
Anonymous Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 7:51pm ET"This is ridiculous. I hate the throwbacks! Their so ugly and no one even remembers them anyway. Why not use their Superbowl 3 outfits or throwbacks from the 80's when they were still green. All I want to see is Sanches, Greene, Leonard, and Scott in the Green and White the whole season. Is that to much to ask."
BROOKER T Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 7:53pm ET"Can't wait to get pretty boy Sanchez all dirty in his white uniform. We are afraid of him just like we were against Grampa Fravrerer . Anxious to sweep the punk. GO PHINS ! WE'RE BACK !!!!"
Bruce M. Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 8:32pm ET"How can the Jets, and all other organizations, justify spending the amount of $$$ that they do on throwback uniforms? Isn't the economy bad enough? How about the NFL donating that $$$ to the many needy organizations?"
Ira Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 8:44pm ET"Randy, That Titans game is going to look very cool. I really like the Titans unis and the white tops will look great. Sorry i know some fans want all green. But i hope they stay with these for 2 games per year. Like you said they are 3-1 in the Titans unis so why not. GO JETS!!!!!"
Jetsman Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 9:33pm ET"The Jets should wear their jerseys from the 1960s, when they won the Superbowl."
jak_jet fan Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 10:34pm ET"when i read the Tennessee Titans were the jets 3rd opponent this year, i immediately thought of the last meeting.and groaned about the jets collapse last year. 8-3 to 9 and 7[ regular posters said 'same old jets'] i think this year we will win at least a playoff game.im not as strong as these 40 yr plus fans who have endured so much.. go jets"
Damone Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 10:34pm ET"I know them jersey are going to be hot."
Tom K Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 11:25pm ET"I really don't care for the Titan's old unis - I think the green and White is much better- but if they win more with the throwbacks..."
ray Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 1:01am ET"i love the old school uniforms!! hey they play like "OLD SCHOOL" not 2009 wimpyass FOOTBALL!!!"
Marcus Ramsey Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 1:16am ET"Is there a picture of the whites anywhere? Lord let there be sock stripes. These might be the best unis worn next season by any team!!"
Randy Lange Said:
"Marcus, no pictures yet but as soon as we have them we'll splash them on newyorkjets.com."
Ray Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 2:46am ET"Oh goody, now we can add the white uni's to the griping this year!"
CC Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:06am ET"Cool. Saw a number of NY Titans games at the PG—all in home blue. Mind’s eye pictures road whites only on (B&W) TV, Gowdy & Christman, Lee Grosscup’s 1st pass as a Titan…to Powell...80 yds. "
Anonymous Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:26am ET"The throwback jerseys make me want to puke! And now we have them for 3 games? Ugh!!! Maybe 1 game with the old green and whites but the Titans uniforms should be BURNED. "
Ira Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:34am ET"I know many of the fans are too young to remember the original AFL. Wow 50 years seems like yesterday. For me though the AFL is what got me hooked on football and the Titans/Jets. So to see them play 2 of the original AFL teams in throwbacks will bring back plenty of memories for me. The Dolphins game into the league in 1966. EXcept for playing the Giants NFC games are not the same feel."
MikeMc Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:46am ET"Ease up there liberal Bruce M , nobody tells you what to spend your money on. I'm with Ira I love the throwbaks, the more dull the uni's the better, ugly is in. Mike JETVET is this going to be another long year of you railing and beating the same dead horse all year? I love the diverse ethnicity of our squad ,MR Jet Vet, as long as they perform I don't care if they come from Mars."
Darrell Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:57am ET"I hate the Titans throwbacks. The Jets are supposed to be Green-n-White. Heck, the team nickname is GangGreen, not GangNavy. If the Jets want to do throwbacks, (like others have said) make it the '80s Jets uni's. Pay a little homage to the New York Sack Exchange!!!"
Anonymous Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:58am ET"arent the JETS green and White not Gold and Blue.....GANG--NAVYBLUE...i don't think so..its bad enough we got EAGLES green. Wheres the Green from the 80s"
Brian W Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 8:00am ET"Throwback jerseys are great! Maybe it's time to make them permanent. New coach, new QB, new attitude, new(old) uniform. It would be cool.With the .750 winning percentage in throwbacks, it might be the good luck charm we need."
Ablity Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 8:26am ET"do we have the money to paid Mark Sanchez "
Mike Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 8:57am ET"I agree that the Titan outfits are dull and irrelevant. Use the 60's Kelly green unis - permanently! "
sal Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 9:17am ET"randy, w/ the favre chatter again, id like to throw someting out there, if Mangini did hid job and pulled Favre when he got hurt, and they knew he was hurt, Clemmens or Ratcliff(for all the ratcliff fans) could of had a ligit chance to prove themselfs. start a 5 reasons you cant blame Clemens why he wont be a starter series, or reason u can blame Clemens or Ratcliff why they wont start."
alrick jr lewis Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 9:23am ET"i wanted to kno how much would it be 4 me to come to your camp yall my i me and my brother go crazy when yall play and i wanted to come to one or two yall games"
Randy Lange Said:
"alrick, the mandatory full-squad minicamp is set for early June at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center and will be open to the public. We'll have more details as we get closer to the camp."
Mike Jet Vet Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 9:31am ET"Well hello Mickey mick I guess so being you never can understand the meaning of the blogs .I know you didn't get the point as usual nothing new oh well... Maybe you need to lay off the hard stuff man it might be affecting your comprehension DECLINED: NASTY, LIBELOUS (IMPLIES MIKEMC IS A DRUNK)"
Bryan Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 10:15am ET"I like the throwbacks, just no more black cleats. It's Green and White!"
Ira Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 10:43am ET"Mike, Those kelly green unis would be great to go back to when they open the new stadium. I think the Jets should consider M. Gaines a 277 lb blocking TE just released by the Lions. He is good for 15-20 catches per year and caught a TD pass vs the Jets in Buffalo his only year with the Bills that turned out to be the winning TD for the game. "
Vincent Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:14am ET"Randy - quick question, which is off base and you may have answered before. When is the first compulsory activity/workout/camp/etc that ALL players must attend? The reason I ask is to gauge when/if T Jones will officially be AWOL from the Jets. If he doesn't attend this mandatory activity, what happens as a consequence? Thanks. J-E-T-S > JETS! JETS! JETS!"
Randy Lange Said:
"Vincent, the mandatory full-squad minicamp is June 9-11. Players under contract who miss mandatory team activities typically would get fined."
Vincent Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:23am ET"I agree with Roger, Anonymous, Mike & so on. I like the current uniform, but I love the 80's green with the "space-age" 'Jets' written in white on the green helmet. A lot of my Jets stuff has that logo, & every time I look at it I visualize Gastineau dancing on some QB's ego (or head), or Lyons & Klecko inflicting some punishment. I wouldn't mind seeing a game or two with the Jets wearing it."
Hogan Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:25am ET"I am a young fan. At first I did not like the navys, but then I actually did some reserch and went to arizona game last year and I love em. Other young fans, learn to appreciate your teams history."
JETFANAL Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:33am ET"FOR ONE GAME THEY SHOULD WEAR THE 1980'S HELMENT, LOGO AND UNIFORMS OF THE JOE KLECKO, SACK EXCHANGE ERA. THAT WOULD BRING BACK SOME MEMORIES, LIKE O'BRIEN/WALKER BEATING MARINO AND THE DOLPHINS IN O.T. GREAT MEMORY!!!!"
Ry Guy Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:59am ET"I HATE THESE TITANS UNIFORMS!! WEAR JETS UNIFORMS FROM THE 80S OR FROM WHEN WE WON THE SUPER BOWL!!! TERRIBLE JOB BY JETS MANAGEMENT NOBODY WEARS THEM DON'T THEY LOOK AROUND THE CROWD DURING THE GAMES!!! PLEASE LOSE THESE UGLY HIGH SCHOOL JV UNIFORMS I CANT BELIEVE WE ARE WEARING THEM THREE TIMES THIS YEAR ANOTHER CLASSIC BLUNDER BY THE JETS NOT GIVING THE FANS WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!!!!!!"
Scott T Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 12:16pm ET"3 games is way too much. I just don't like the Titan throwback jerseys. After this anniversary year they should scrap this idea. Lets look to the future of the Jets, not the past. We all know the Jets past and there's not much worth remembering aside from SB III."
scionce Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 12:16pm ET"hey randy, a few years back (2002/2003 maybe earlier) in one of the jets catalogs there was a maynard titans throwback that was kind of a "dirty" powder blue that i thought was the "away" jersey. it looked really great and i was hoping that we'd one day see that version as the away when they started using the titans throwbacks. any chance we could see that "concept" jersey anytime in the future?"
Randy Lange Said:
"I'm not familiar with that one, scionce, but I'll ask Chris Pierce, our senior director of merchandising, about it."
wayne Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 12:26pm ET"MikeMc,I concur, whether these guys are Mexican-American like Sanchez or Afro-chicano like Ochocinco who cares. We just want Ws. In fact 85 would look nice in a Jet uni if Cincy would just wiseup and tell him adios."
tfrank Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 12:41pm ET"The Throwbacks generate more Marketing Money for the Team. Geez, in future years they may be purple and pink, it's all about the Almighty Buck...BTW, game 3 will pit the New York Titans against the Tennesee Titans, my money is on the Titans........."
Brett the Jet 7 87 12 Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 12:55pm ET"The 60's Kelly Green Uni's were awesome. Those with the first Jets logo with the Airplane should be the regular uni's when we move to the new stadium!"
Ray Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 1:19pm ET"Guys, it will look really dumb to wear the '80's uni to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the AFL. And these throwbacks are here to stay. Get over it. Randy is there any way we can keep the throwback games a secret until the week of the game? This stupid whining is gonna go on for months now!"
AZ Jet Fan Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 2:06pm ET"Although I like the idea of throwback unis, I'm not a fan of the Titans jerseys. I like the idea of the ones from the 80's, that would be cool. One more thing, if the Cardinals can find their way into the SB, why the heck can't the JETS, cmon. "
jet80 Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 2:15pm ET"hey randy when do you think youll have the UFA rookies they jets signed posted.I dont know where everyone else is goin to get these names i am goin nuts"
Randy Lange Said:
"jet80, I expected to be able to release the Jets' list this evening. But the announcement has been delayed until Friday morning."
steven p Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 2:56pm ET"the throwback jersey's are so ugly they hurt my eye's i wish they would just burn them already"
Chris Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 3:16pm ET"I'm with those who would prefer the 80's uniform as the throwbacks. The team loses a little bit of its identity with the Titans uniforms. Plus 80's throwbacks could be alternates in both green and white, providing as much extra jersey revenue as the Titans uniforms but retaining the Jets identity a little more. Not sure what the Titans fascination is. Keep us the Jets, and get it done, Mr. Johnson"
jetsmandan Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 3:31pm ET"if the titan jersey's were made permenant i think that would be it for me. no more jets."
Mike Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 4:04pm ET"Aren't we lucky! Three times instead of twice! That's three times too many if you ask me! WE ARE GANG GREEN! Bring back the old 80s Jets, at least we will look like the Jets. When will the Jets understand that those Titans uniforms are an embarrassment? "
Rob Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 4:26pm ET"NOOOOO!!! What is wrong with this picture? Those Uni's are AWEFUL. Can't the JETS wear JETS uniforms??? This is so stupid! The "titans" unis are so FUGLY!!! DECLINED: VULGARITY/OBSCENITY (FUGLY)"
supercooljetfan Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 4:58pm ET"i wouldnt mind seeing the 80's green and white either thas when i first started watching football...im surprised noone in the jets brass thought about this "
Guido911 Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 5:17pm ET"RANDY!! Yo Im lovin this new uniform! The Titans throwback uniforms are the most UNIQUE and CLASSY looking alternate uniforms in the league! They actually mean something and any excuse to get Don Maynard to come to a game wearin the jersey is good enuf for me! lol Not to mention since these jerseys came out ive been waitin for a Titans-Titans matchup (even if they will be dressed like the oilers)"
Baljet Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 5:41pm ET"I hate watching the J-E-T-S play in those uniforms. It's almost as if you are watching a different team. I actually find it a little difficult to root for them at the beginning of the games when these Jerseys are worn until I get used to the fact that the Jets players are in them. Strange, but true. If throwbacks used a green color scheme, I don't think I'd have this issue. "
Gary Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 6:13pm ET"I would'nt wear one of those Titan throw backs if it was free!! There is no great Titan history for us to celebrate. We all know this is just a merchandising gimmic. Wear the GREEN!!!"
David E. Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:14pm ET"I like the ny titan unis. I also hope they'll pull out the sack exchange unis as well. The Jets have a great history and its good to see that its valued. LETS GO JETS"
Jetsrnotgreen Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 7:17pm ET"They should just change the jersey's altogether and have a base color of grey with green and white as accents. How many jets have you seen that are painted green?"
JETS 4 LIFE Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 8:42pm ET"guys its a business Football is a business these anniversary unis sell Merchandise bottom line. get over it ,stop the crying ,I own an authentic Jersey in each away home and the Titans blue and will buy the titan white and it will be perfect for this Miami Heat Yes South Florida when the Jets come to town and stomp the Fins, I will be sporting white. has any one seen them yet not on NFL Shop yet"
Nep Oznat Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 9:11pm ET"Randy, you say "The GOOD news is that, in conjunction with the AFL 50th Anniversary Season theme ahead, the Jets will wear their throwback unis in three games, not two." Good news for WHOM? Maybe for those who are cashing in on jersey sales but NOT FOR JETS FANS! We HATE the Titan uniforms because it just doesn't seem like it's our team. This is crass commercialism and it's ruining the sport. "
Nep Oznat Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 9:11pm ET"Randy, you say "The GOOD news is that, in conjunction with the AFL 50th Anniversary Season theme ahead, the Jets will wear their throwback unis in three games, not two." Good news for WHOM? Maybe for those who are cashing in on jersey sales but NOT FOR JETS FANS! We HATE the Titan uniforms because it just doesn't seem like it's our team. This is crass commercialism and it's ruining the sport. "
Dave Said:
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 11:18pm ET"Please stop wearing these uniforms already. It looks hidious at the stadium with the green walls and these blue and gold jerseys on the field. I'd rather see the 1963 uniform with the jet plane on the helmet if we're gonna wear throwbacks. At least those are GREEN!"
Jets Fan Since '64 Tom Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 1:19pm ET"Mike Jet Vet, I'M Italiano, like good ol' Jets De Luca, Talamini, and Abruzzese, so I got no problem with a paisan' QB. (MY problem's no good veal parmigian' in L.A., 'cept for Herb Alpert's place.) But what's Pizzotti there for, to push Ainge out? Well, the thing about pro football, like all rarified jobs, is that sometimes you get one chance to shine and that's it. I bet Clemens knows that now."
Tadd Schwab Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 2:37pm ET"The JETS are not the Titans and stopped being the Titans years ago. I hate seeing the Jets in Blue....If you show someone a picture they have no clue which team it is. I agree that the old time JET uniforms make more sense."
toolyjetfan Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 3:27pm ET"Even the 80's unis are better than those Titans unis. It would be nice to see them once every 10 years or so. J E T S !!!"
Kleckorocks Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 3:47pm ET"These Titans uniforms are HORRIBLE! I just can't imagine 3 games with them......please PLEASE bring us the Richard Todd to Mickey Shuler uni's of the 80's! "
Jets Fan Since '64 Tom Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 6:46pm ET"Yeah, Bruce M, where's it end telling folks or businesses what to do with their money? Good thing Woody hasn't asked for a bailout or they might say Sanchez is too expensive or he can only call approved plays. MikeMc, Mike J V wasn't against diversity, he just thought I went overboard on Sanchez the tough Chicano kid. And if the Jets don't mind playing in the old uniforms, that's all I care about."
CaJetFan Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 6:54pm ET"Randy, Does anyone in the front officeor with the team have the nerve to tell Woody the fans HATE those Titan uniforms or is it like the emporer's new clothes. Just have him read all these comments. The Jets are Gang Green. Throw out the Throw backs and the green pants while you're at it."
michael Mulderig Said:
Fri, May 1, 2009 - 9:08pm ET"I hate the Titan uniforms the Jets are the Jets, not the Titans. I know the history, but as far as I'm concerned, the Jets are the Jets and the Titans were the Titans."
Brooklyn John Said:
Sat, May 2, 2009 - 10:41am ET"I know it is all about money but thanks to Parcells the Jets have one of the best uniforms in the league, wish they could just leave it alone also they need to loose the green pants"
SAL Said:
Sat, May 2, 2009 - 5:32pm ET"I agree with brooklyn john, the green pants HAVE TO GO!!!!!!! in fact i would rather see them wear white jerseys at home, our finest moment was super bowl III, and we were in white "
MetsWin1 Said:
Sun, May 3, 2009 - 10:53pm ET"The decision makers cannot be reading anything that fans post anywhere on the web about the Titans uniforms. If they did, they would never wear them again!!! Just look at the Wilpons and the mess they created at their new $800m stadium by not honoring the legacy of the current team and focusing on the one that came before it. Green and White all of the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Brooklyn Jake Said:
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 12:19am ET"I agree with all of you. No use for the Titan uniforms. If they have to wear them, one game per year is more than enough. Agree on the green pants too. At least they ditched the all green look. White shirts at home. Green shirts on the road. White pants all the time. Consistent look , consistent play, consistent success. Start now Woody!"
bezzy Said:
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 9:08am ET"who cares what are jerseys look like as long as were winning "
Mike Said:
Mon, May 4, 2009 - 12:21pm ET"I think the throw back uniforms should be abolished. The NFL product is popular, and tweaking the game by changing uniforms to unrecognizable colors only diminishes the fan enthusiasm and detracts from the essence of the game as we know it today."
MATT Said:
Tue, May 5, 2009 - 9:54am ET"YOU CALL YOURSELF JETS FANS!!! THROWBACK JERSEYS DISTINGUISH US AS AN ORIGIONAL AFL TEAM AND PAYS TRIBUTE TO OUR HERITAGE. LIKE IT OR NOT THERE WOULD BE NO JETS WITHOUT TITANS. TAKE A HISTORY LESSON. BEZZY SAYS IT BEST THOUGH " WHO CARES AS LONG AS WE'RE WINNING!""
mike Said:
Sun, September 27, 2009 - 11:08pm ET"is anybody reading these comments?? the FANS HATE THE THROWBACKS, the same fans paying you people! lose the throwbacks or make them resemble the JETS! "
John Said:
Wed, October 21, 2009 - 8:29pm ET"I think the throwbacks are fun. It was cool to see The Jets dressed like The Titans and The (Tennessee) Titans dressed like the Houston Oilers. Sorry if you don't like it. I think they're cool."
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Roger Said:
Wed, April 29, 2009 - 6:06pm ET"I like the Titans uniforms but I was hoping you were talking about the 80's uniforms with the white facemasks and saying Jets on the helmet, now that would be awesome!"
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