Running back LaDainian Tomlinson was quick to throw Holmes under the bus, saying he didn’t have a good demeanor in the huddle and other players weren’t happy about it.

Holmes could be seen sitting on the sideline for much of the second half, not even attempting to join his teammates on the side of the field to watch the game.

However, head coach Rex Ryan said that he thought Holmes removed himself from the game, which creates more confusion as to what really happened.

It was apparently offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer’s decision to bench Holmes, making the story even more interesting since it’s unlikely he will return next year.

First, the Jets recovered a Tony Romo fumble at their own one-yard line to avoid going down by two touchdowns.

New York then blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown to give them hope in the final minutes.

After intercepting a Romo pass, the Jets were able to kick the game-winning 50-yard field goal with just seconds to play.

New York’s defense then stopped the Cowboys on their final drive of the game, preserving the victory.

Maybin is a former first round draft pick from back in 2009 who has floundered in his two NFL seasons.

The Jets must see something in Maybin or simply think he is worthy of a second chance.

Knowing head coach Rex Ryan’s ego and defensive background, he probably believes he can turn Maybin into a quality NFL player.

It might also help Maybin to get a change of scenery and be a part of a winning environment, something that was clearly missing in Buffalo.

Burress said that, while the money was certainly a factor, he decided to sign with the Jets because of his relationship with head coach Rex Ryan.

The wide receiver said he felt really comfortable with Ryan and liked how he knew he could walk into his office anytime to talk about football or life.

The New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Steelers were thought to be the favorites to land Burress but did not offer him as much money as the Jets.

The Jets remained active in free agency, signing cornerback Antonio Cromartie to a four-year contract worth $32 million to ensure their secondary won’t fall off after missing out on Nnamdi Asomugha.

The Jets have managed to accomplish just that, signing the big-play wide receiver to a five-year contract.

New York knew that Holmes would be in high demand once he hit the open market, with the Washington Redskins, among others, ready to open up the checkbook.

Holmes won countless games for the Jets last year with last-second heroics, helping them reach the AFC championship game.

Now that the deal is done, the Jets will likely turn their attention to cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.

Tomlinson was crushed following the team’s loss in the AFC championship game to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He received most of the playing time at running back for much of the season until he faded down the stretch.

The Jets then turned to the younger, stronger Shonn Greene, who ran well throughout the postseason.

Tomlinson gave the Jets an additional receiver out of the backfield, which proved valuable on third down.

Woody was the most notable player released by the Jets, once being one of the top guards in the league.

Gholston’s release is also drawing a lot of attention, and it officially lands him on the draft bust list.

The Jets also released two more quality defensive veterans in Kris Jenkins and Jason Taylor, but it’s still possible they could return.

These were all cost-cutting moves for the Jets, but there is a chance at least a couple of the players could return at much lower salaries.

Harris was voted the Jets MVP this season by his teammates after recording 99 tackles and three sacks.

In his fourth season, Harris has established himself as the leader of the defense despite the presence of fellow linebacker Bart Scott.

The Jets have made it know that signing Harris is a priority, and they hope to use the franchise tag to work out a long-term deal.

Teams can start using the franchise tag, but it remains unknown whether it will stand given the current labor situation.

Harris was voted the Jets MVP this season by his teammates after recording 99 tackles and three sacks.

In his fourth season, Harris has established himself as the leader of the defense despite the presence of fellow linebacker Bart Scott.

The Jets have made it know that signing Harris is a priority, and they hope to use the franchise tag to work out a long-term deal.

Teams can start using the franchise tag, but it remains unknown whether it will stand given the current labor situation.

Tomlinson said he is still heartbroken over his team’s loss in the AFC championship game but is not thinking about retirement.

He said that he knew how badly his family and the fans wanted a Super Bowl to come true, and that it was his dream.

He stated the obvious, saying that the way the Jets started the game ultimately cost them an AFC championship.

The veteran running back saw less action down the stretch, especially when it came to the playoffs.