Frenz of the Family: Must-Reads Around the AFC East, May 7 Edition

New York Jets

Rich Cimini's Sunday notes column on ESPN New York is full of goodies, but perhaps none are more eye-opening than his comments on Bruce Irvin's refusal to assume a starting role for West Virginia in 2011. He wraps it up by sharing the sentiments of the country: "I'm sorry, but Eli Manning is just not funny."

Quinton Coples was already taking time off at his second practice, but not in the way you might think. Coaches told him to sit down according to Bart Hubbuch of the New York Post, and he was a good soldier, asking nary a question before taking the time off.

Miami Dolphins

Cameron Wake's contract extension was the topic of discussion on a recent conference call, and Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel shares his thoughts on the extension.

Some may absent-mindedly say that the contract for Wake was a bit too rich, but Ben Volin of The Palm Beach Post says that's not the case, and points out that he is currently the 12th-highest paid pass rusher in the NFL.

New England Patriots

Matt Light is officially retiring today, and the press conference to announce it can be found at Patriots.com.

Could we have a future Jason Pierre-Paul on our hands in New England with the selection of Chandler Jones? B/R Patriots featured columnist Drew Bonifant gives his thoughts.

I'd be remiss if I didn't include a link to Boston Globe Patriots writer Greg Bedard's Sunday column. Always a must-read. This week, he talks about the long-term effects of concussions. 

Buffalo Bills

With Drayton Florence cut, I recently mentioned that it may be prudent for the Bills to work on getting Fred Jackson's deal done next. Well, Joe Buscaglia of WGR 500 sports radio in Buffalo says that may be the case.

Speaking of aging cornerbacks, Terrence McGee recently told Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News that he wants to leave the game of football on his own terms.

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