Glenn Naughton
Three Free Agents who Would Immediately Improve Gang Green
As we saw last night against the Giants, the Jets are a team that finally looks to have a franchise quarterback and a few additions that should make the 2018 team better than the 2017 version. Even still, there are holes that need to be plugged and there are a few players without jobs who… Read more
Time for Mac to Make a Move; who’s Left at Left Tackle?
Quick, name the top five third-string left tackles in the NFL. You can’t, and that’s no big surprise. One of the biggest takeaways from last nights Jets loss to the co-tenant Giants was the need for the team to address the left tackle position where they’re currently down to their third option in Brent Qvale… Read more
Jets add Running Back Charcandrick West
With Elijah McGuire on the shelf with a bad foot and Trenton Cannon limited with a leg injury, the Jets have added running back Charcandrick West. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1033049232150802434 West, a former Kansas City Chief, led the team in rushing back in 2015 when he ran for 634 yards on 160 carries (4.0 YPC) and 4 touchdowns… Read more
53-man Roster Projection; Tough Cuts Ahead for Gang Green
The Jets have wrapped up their first two preseason games with a few weeks of training camp practices mixed in, giving us a decent idea as to who has a chance to stick after Gang Green cuts their roster from 90 to 53. One thing that’s clear up to this point is that General Manager… Read more
Rapoport: Jets Claim Former Seahawks Kicker Jason Myers
With just one healthy kicker in training camp, the Jets have claimed veteran kicker Jason Myers according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1031999888047972352 Myers, a three-year veteran, has converted on 64 of 79 career kicks (81%) as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars while connecting on 84% of his career PAT’s… Read more
Ground and Pound or Slinging Sammy; Will Jets Scheme Suit Personnel?
With the start of the NFL season just a few weeks away, the New York Jets are preparing to take on the co-tenant New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in the annual week three preseason meeting between the two teams. With rookie quarterback Sam Darnold expected to be under center, it looks as if the… Read more
Lorenzo Mauldin’s Days With Jets Numbered?
It’s purely speculation, but in looking at a tweet that was sent out earlier today by Jets linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin, it appears he may be on his way out. In a since deleted tweet, Mauldin commented: “Praying for better days. I’m ready for what’s going to happen so it’s not a surprise. #CaptainObviousToldMe” Mauldin has… Read more
Mehta: Two Teams Have Expressed Interest in Bridgewater
The Teddy Bridgewater trade watch is officially on as Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that two teams have expressed interest in acquiring the veteran signal caller from the Jets. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1031593572238336001 With Sam Darnold trending toward being the Jets opening day starter, the team will clearly be looking to add picks… Read more
Lee Takes Heat From Former Jet Bart Scott
The time for Jets linebacker Darron Lee to get slapped with the “bust” label may not be all that far off if his early performances this preseason are anything to go by. Lee seemed to impress those on hand in Florham Park early on in training camp when the pads came on and he looked… Read more
Herndon Still Sidelined in Jets Loss
According to Jets beat writer Dennis Waszak of the Associated Press, 26 Jets didn’t take part in last night’s 15-13 loss to the Washington Redskins, but perhaps them most interesting name of those who didn’t play is rookie tight end Chris Herndon. https://twitter.com/DWAZ73/status/1030294211260755969 Despite consistently shining throughout the first two weeks of training camp as… Read more
Darnold Starts; Jets Lose as Offense Stalls Behind Patchwork O-line
Prior to their week two preseason meeting with the Washington Redskins, the anxiety level among Jets fans was palpable as their prized possession, quarterback Sam Darnold, was going to be lining up behind an offensive line whose starting left tackle and right guard would be on the shelf with left guard James Carpenter trying to… Read more
Bad Decision by Bowles Comes Back to Bite Gang Green
With news of Jets guard Brian Winters likely to miss the remainder of the pre-season as he makes his return from an injury-plagued 2017, the question has to be asked. Why was Todd Bowles continuing to trot the right guard out on to the field last season after he’d torn an abdominal muscle in week… Read more