Lange is editor-in-chief of newyorkjets.com. He covered the Jets for 13 years for The Record of Hackensack, N.J.
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08/18 — Brett Favre will be available for his midweek news conference after Tuesday's single training camp practice. But any Favre Fanatics out there who want to get their fix earlier can go to the radio this afternoon.
We've just been told Favre will be a guest on the Michael Kay Show on 1050 ESPN New York. He'll be talking with Kay for either the 5:10 or 5:25 p.m. segment. You can get your Favre fix early this week with the 1050 ESPN Radio interview in embedded in this blog.
Sacks and Yardage
Lost in Saturday night's start and finish to the Jets-Washington game was the fourth-quarter pass rush applied by LB Cody Spencer. He showed a burst into the Redskins backfield to track down rookie QB Colt Brennan twice in the fourth quarter.
So Spencer joins a list of Jets that includes three other veterans and three first-year players who have recorded two or more sacks in a preseason game in the last 10 years. Spencer becomes the first Jets LB to buy a daily double since Mo Lewis turned the trick against Philadelphia in 1999. Here are the Jets' eight two-sack summer games since 1999 (rookies and first-year players in CAPS):
| Year | Player | Opp | Sacks-Yds |
| 1999 | LB Mo Lewis | vs. PHI | 2-5 |
| 2001 | DE MIKE CECERE | at PHI | 2-10 |
| 2002 | DE BRYAN THOMAS | vs. PHI | 2-19 |
| 2003 | DE RYAN WINGROVE | at NYG | 2-6 |
| 2007 | DE Shaun Ellis | vs. MIN | 2-9 |
| 2007 | DT C.J. Mosley | at PHI | 3-30 |
| 2008 | LB Cody Spencer | vs. WAS | 2-15 |
Spencer, coincidentally, is tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks.
Three more statistical nuggets: Brett Ratliff still leads NFL quarterbacks with 400 passing yards and is likely to hold the lead through tonight's final Week 3 preseason game with Cleveland visiting the Giants in the Meadowlands.
Meanwhile, WR David Clowney tops all the league's pass receivers with 222 receiving yards on his eight catches. And those 222 yards from scrimmage are second in the NFL only to Washington first-year RB Marcus Mason, who has 255 YFS in the Redskins' three games.
Fans Respond
Here's your chance to tell Randy what you think! Add a Comment | Hide All Show All (17)David T Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 4:43pm EDT"I am a long time packer fan. i agree the cheeseheads need to stay out of sight! this is a jet game not a packer game. GO JETS!"
MikeMc Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 5:07pm EDT"Randy ,any word on Clowny's shoulder ?"
Randy Lange Said:
"Still nothing today, MikeMc. Reporters will ask Coach Mangini about it Tuesday."
supercooljetfan Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 6:48pm EDT"I watch Yankee games all the time and know Michael Kay is the biggest jinx. I'm just praying to god none of it rubbed off on Farve"
#1dolphinsfan Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 6:54pm EDT"im gonna stay off this website until my dolphins beat the jets on week 1 and when that happens just get ready for an onslaught of comments and my prediction is dolphins over jets 31-3 "
John W Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 7:08pm EDT" I am surprised Brett Ratliff wasn't on the list for player of the game, I would vote for him....the kid looks pretty good out there. We win if Raymond hangs on to the ball!"
Fr. Pat Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 7:41pm EDT"Has anybody noticed how much Coach Mangini has been smiling since Brett Farve has arrived; he never stops. I believe with the improved O-line, the running backs and the receivers we have with Farve throwing to them, we'll all be smiling alot this season. I hope that Clowney makes it back soon, he deserves it. Ratliff looks good. Lowrey's a keeper. D will be good."
kaya Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 9:15pm EDT"#1dolphinsfan...ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha........your cracking me up.....ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha,ha......Dolphins 31!!!!!! Jets!!! 3 Are your crazy? What you smoking over there in the swamps!!!"
Drew Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 10:10pm EDT"I think #1 dolphinfan is really Gary Myers.....Have this clown seen the dolphins defense? And all of a sudden Chad is going to put up 31? Just a reminder....you won 1 game last year."
Frank Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 11:14pm EDT"Fr. Pat, Mangini's smile was devine intervention! God got tired of all the whining on this website so he sent us Favre. Well fella's on my way to California to hunt Tule Elk see ya'll on Saturday. Don't miss me too much."
Pete Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 1:01am EDT"#1Fins fan, you're just being silly now. Loved Chad as a Jet, but I think our secondary did a jig when they heard he got picked up by Miami. I predict Revis catches at least 2 of Chad's passes next year! With Favre and no Taylor, can't wait for the game. If we can run the ball a little bit, Revis might have 2 picks by week 1. Can't wait to watch the Dolphins play from behind. Good luck!"
Ray Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 3:26am EDT"Ok fish boy, we know you will be the biggest waste of blog space if you win. What do we get when you don't ? How about you just go away? Your boring. All you know how to do is make stupid comments to get a rise out of people. Bring some knowledge or get lost. Your boring."
Patrick Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 8:47am EDT"Kaya,the jets will beat the dolphins again,so get used to it. "
Kaya Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 3:01pm EDT"Patrick - I'm a Jets fan.. So, I am used to seeing my Jets spank the Fins tail!!"
Daniel Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 3:18pm EDT"Surely you contradict yourself by telling us you are going to stay off this website on this website. Apparently the irony of being a football fan and supporting the fins also escapes you."
Doug WI Said:
Tue, August 19, 2008 - 9:48pm EDT"I am very impressed with the welcome Brett is receiving from all the NY Jet fans. You really rolled out the red carpet for him - a real class act. Good luck this season and enjoy the ride with Favre."
Dan Said:
Wed, August 20, 2008 - 5:34pm EDT"Thanks Doug. Enjoy the season (Pack fan?). I hope the Jets can come together under Favre and give us a heck of a show this year...lets see where we go...I will be following along and cheering hard as usual!!!"
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Jimmy Said:
Mon, August 18, 2008 - 4:41pm EDT"Brett Favre is the Man!!!!!!"
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