Mike Goodson Fantasy News

Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:57am

Mike Goodson practiced Tuesday, as expected, per source. The running back’s attorney said last week that the Jets and NFL had held him out of practice following his arrest on weapons and gun charges. However, because the practices were voluntary no permission was required. Tony Fusco, Jr., the attorney, had said he believed it would be possible for Goodson to return to practice before the legal process was complete. Fusco said the entire ordeal could drag on for months.

Goodson pled not guilty in front of a municipal court judge last week to five charges: unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a loaded handgun, possession of a hollow-point bullet, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Thursday, May 23, 2013, 12:44pm

Chris Ivory, who averaged an eye-opening 5.1 yards per carry in limited snaps over three seasons with New Orleans, is sitting even prettier in the fight to be the Jets’ top backfield option now that newly acquired Mike Goodson’s future with the team is up in the air after his arrest last week on drugs and weapons charges.

Ivory’s only competition for snaps with Goodson out are Bilal Powell and Joe McKnight, and new general manager John Idzik seemingly has spent much of the offseason trying to write McKnight’s ticket off the roster.

Mike Goodson arrested on drug and weapons charges
Friday, May 17, 2013, 12:49pm

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was taken into custody early this morning for drug possession and weapons charges, News 12 New Jersey confirmed Friday.

Sources say Goodson and a companion were found intoxicated in an SUV that was stopped along Route 80 in Denville.

Goodson was being taken to a hospital when authorities discovered marijuana in his possession. Officers searching the SUV also found a 45-caliber handgun loaded with hollow-point bullets.

Jets acquire Chris Ivory
Friday, April 26, 2013, 9:55pm

The New York Jets have traded for New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:29pm

Saints RB Chris Ivory signed his one-year, $2 million tender as a restricted free agent, the team announced Friday, the precursor to a possible trade with the Jets. There are strong indications the trade will happen.

Ivory took a recent free-agent visit to the Jets, who are looking for another back. They never entertained the idea of signing him to an offer sheet (they would've had to compensate the Saints with a second-round pick), but they remain interesed in trading for him at lower compensation. The Jets might be willing to part with a fifth-round pick; whether that's enough remains to be seen.

Mike Goodson could start in 2013
Sunday, March 24, 2013, 12:20pm

The Jets continue to embrace competition at all positions, so it was no surprise to hear Jets RB coach Anthony Lynn repeat that mantra during an exclusive interview that will air on “Jets Talk LIVE” on Thursday.

“We lost Shonn Greene and in my opinion it’s wide open,” said Lynn. “That is what you want. You want guys coming to camp, coming to work every day and competing for the position, knowing that if you slack (off) — someone else is going to step right in.”

While Greene inked a deal with the Tennessee Titans, the Green & White opted to go with a more versatile, explosive option in free agency and signed Mike Goodson.

“Goodson is a guy I’ve had my eyes on for a long time,” Lynn said… “He has always been a dynamic back, an explosive back. He is fast, he is quick, he can catch and he is a great athlete. With the offense we are in now and with that skillset, it’s going to be a good combination.”

Jets sign RB Mike Goodson to a three-year deal
Friday, March 15, 2013, 12:38pm

Three days after the Daily News reported that the Jets were targeting Mike Goodson to replace Shonn Greene, Rex Ryan's team signed the free agent running back on Friday. Goodson, who played last season with the Raiders, signed a three-year, $6.9 million deal, according to a source.

Monday, December 31, 2012, 1:07pm

Basically, it comes down to this -- Greg Knapp or Darren McFadden.

The Raiders have to make a choice between a beleaguered offensive coordinator whose version of the West Coast Offense and zone-blocking scheme all-but neutered what had ben one of the game's more explosive running attacks and an explosive running back who has a propensity to get injured and yet to play a full 16-game season. Reports have Knapp and other staff members on their way out this week, though coach Dennis Allen would not comment on them Sunday.

It was obvious McFadden was struggling early and often with the return of the ZBS, a system for which not only Mike Goodson but undrafted rookie Jeremy Stewart seemed more fitted and comfortable.

Darren McFadden tweaks troublesome ankle
Friday, December 7, 2012, 10:53am

Raiders running back Darren McFadden was back Thursday night, but maybe not for long.

After missing four weeks with a high right ankle sprain, McFadden rushed for 52 yards on 11 carries and caught a 6-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter of a 26-13 loss to the Denver Broncos at O.co Coliseum.

By the end of the game, McFadden was back on the sideline, and in the postgame locker room, he was getting treatment on the same right ankle that cost him a month of the season.

"We just got off the field, so I don't really know exactly where it is, I just know he wasn't able to finish the game," coach Dennis Allen said.

Jason Cole of Yahoo added this tweet: "Talked to a source after Den-Oak game last night. He said McFadden 'tweaked' his ankle and injury is not as serious as before. We'll see."

RBs Darren McFadden & Mike Goodson active for Raiders
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 7:08pm

Raiders Inactives
Jack Crawford DE
Derek Hagan WR
Lucas Nix G
Jamize Olawale RB
Richard Seymour DT
Willie Smith T
Jeremy Stewart FB

Injury report for TNF - Broncos @ Raiders
Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 6:41pm

Denver Broncos

DOUBTFUL
LB Wesley Woodyard (ankle)

QUESTIONABLE
WR Brandon Stokley (hip)
   
PROBABLE
TE Virgil Green (hamstring), G Chris Kuper (ankle), G Manuel Ramirez (back), WR Matt Willis (knee)
 

Oakland Raiders

OUT
DT Richard Seymour (knee, hamstring)

QUESTIONABLE
CB Phillip Adams (concussion), DE Jack Crawford (toe)
   
PROBABLE
T Khalif Barnes (triceps), S Tyvon Branch (neck), WR Juron Criner (shoulder), S Matt Giordano (concussion), RB Mike Goodson (ankle), RB Taiwan Jones (ankle), RB Darren McFadden (ankle), S Michael Mitchell (concussion), TE Brandon Myers (shoulder), QB Carson Palmer (right thumb), RB Marcel Reece (hamstring, quadricep)

Marcel Reece has hamstring, quadricep injuries
Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 2:42pm

Raiders RB Marcel Reece is hobbled by hamstring and quadriceps injuries right now.

The Raiders signed fullback/running back Jamize Olawale from the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. Olawale takes the place of suspended middle linebacker Rolando McClain, who is out until Dec. 10, at the least.

Monday, December 3, 2012, 11:35am

Raiders running back Mike Goodson worked out before the game in Week 13 but was not active. Coach Dennis Allen said he expected Goodson to play Thursday.

McFadden & Goodson OUT again for Raiders
Sunday, December 2, 2012, 3:10pm

Raiders Inactives
Jack Crawford DE
Mike Goodson RB
Darren McFadden RB
Lucas Nix G
Richard Seymour DT
Willie Smith T
Rolando McClain LB