Glenn Naughton

By Glenn Naughton Just moments after signing their 2015 second round draft pick Devin Smith, the Jets came to terms with their top selection, number six overall, Leonard Williams. The big defensive lineman out of USC is already creating buzz around the NFL for a skill-set that could help propel the Jets to one of the top… Read more

By Glenn Naughton Five down, one to go.  The New York Jets today announced the signing of second-round draft pick Devin Smith, a wide receiver out of Ohio State University. As the 37th overall selection, Smith hopes to bring a legitimate vertical threat to the Jets passing game as the speedy receiver led the nation with a… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Things are moving along rapidly for the Jets and their rookie draft picks as they came to terms on contracts with fourth-round offensive lineman Jarvis Harrison yesterday.  That was followed by third-round outside linebacker Lonrenzo Mauldin,  fourth-round quarterback Bryce Petty and seventh-round defensive lineman Deon Simon coming to terms today. Having selected… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Even after addressing the running back position by re-signing Bilal Powell and adding Stevan Ridley via free agency earlier this offseason, Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan didn’t hesitate when the opportunity to add another talented runner presented itself. Instead of using his final draft choice (no. 224), Maccagnan dealt the 7th round pick to… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The New York Jets announced the signing of their fifth-round draft pick Jarvis Harrison.  The 6′ 4” 330 lb Harrison played left guard for Texas A&M and was also used at tackle in a pinch for the Aggies.  A tremendously talented player, Harrison reportedly has questionable work which was the primary reason… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   In a slew of less than surprising post-draft moves, Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan has let go of several Jets staffers who were holdovers from previous regimes.  As a new GM, Maccagnan, as many GM’s do, opted to retain much of the staff already in place when he was hired to… Read more

By Glenn Naughton     Just because the NFL draft comes to close, that doesn’t mean it’s time for teams to stop using their scouting reports to add promising young players.  Since the draft’s conclusion, Mike Maccagnan and the Jets have reportedly added a dozen undrafted free agents to bring to camp.  Here is a… Read more

By Glenn Naughton New York Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan oversaw his first NFL draft and he should be thrilled with the way things unfolded as he came away with arguably the best player in the draft and filled multiple holes on the Jets roster by the time things wrapped up.  Here’s a recap of… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Mike Maccagnan may or may not believe in lucky charms, but it appears the rookie GM is hoping that speedy wide receiver Devin Smith from “the horse shoe” at Ohio State will become the long-term threat to defenses the Jets have lacked for decades. With so much emphasis placed on the… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The Jets draft started and ended their draft on the defensive line.  After selecting Leonard Williams with the sixth overall selection, choice number 223 in the 7th round was used on Northwestern St. (La) nose tackle Deon Simon At 6′ 4”, 321 lbs, Simon played nose tackle in college and earned… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The Jets traded one of their seventh round selections (no. 224) to acquire running back Zac Stacy from the Rams as St. Louis granted a request made by Stacy’s representatives following their selection of Georgia running back Todd Gurley. Having re-signed running back Bilal Powell and adding free agent Stevan Ridley… Read more