New York Jets: the New “Bad Boys” of the NFL?

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Published: September 21, 2009

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... opener against the Houston Texans 24-7, they've been fined for violating the league's injury policy (failing to list Brett Favre on injury reports last year), suggested that they would "embarrass" the New England Patriots in their home opener, and proceeded beat them 16-9.

Now, the San Francisco 49ers are accusing the Jets of tampering with unsigned draft pick Michael Crabtree.

It's just the latest chapter in the sorry Crabtree saga, but it's also another negative against the Jets.

It's also contributing to the new brash, antagonistic image for the Jets.

After the failure of the Favre/Eric Mangini era, the team brought in Rex Ryan and drafted USC quarterback Mark Sanchez (which brought a rare cheer from the draft crowd in New York City) in an attempt to turn around the team.

So far it's working, as the team is 2-0.

But the Jets have also rubbed a lot of people the wrong way this past week.

Though neglecting to mention Favre's injury was...

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