Glenn Naughton

By Glenn Naughton   Continuing to perform due diligence in their never-ending search for a franchise quarterback, Kimberly Jones is reporting that the Jets are set to host former Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg. https://twitter.com/KimJonesSports/status/720393214943842304 One of several polarizing quarterbacks in this draft, Hackenberg came to Penn State as one of the most highly touted… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The New York Jets and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick remain locked in  a free agency showdown over a new contract for the veteran signal caller.  Up to now, it has been widely reported that the Jets had offered Fitzpatrick just $7.5 million per year, which would be a low ball offer based… Read more

By Glenn Naughton Connor Hughes of USA Today is reporting that free agent wide receiver/return man Kyle Williams is set to meet with the Jets who are seemingly determined to upgrade their return game. https://twitter.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/719214829223952384 A four-year veteran who has missed each of the last two seasons due to injury, Williams has 47 receptions for… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   New York Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan wasted no time replacing left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson who announced his retirement just yesterday by dealing for Denver Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady in exchange for a 5th round draft choice.  Just as the Jets did in last year’s blockbuster deal which sent a… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Just one day after surprising Jets fans with the announcement of his retirement, long-time Jets left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson took a moment to pen a heartfelt goodbye to those who supported him throughout the course of his football career.  Both college and professional. Here is Ferguson’s letter in its entirety from… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   In a move that was necessitated by yesterday’s abrupt retirement of starting left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, the Jets announced the re-signing of Ferguson’s long-time back-up, Ben Ijalana. https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/718644152506953729 Ijalana, a former 2nd round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts out of Villanova in the 2011 draft, was signed by the Jets… Read more

By Glenn Naughton There may not have ever been a more fitting name for such a stellar performer for the New York Jets, or any other team for that matter, than left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson. Many fans and teammates referred to the ten-year veteran simply as “Brick”, and for a full decade, he was just… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   One of many under-the-radar events held prior to the NFL draft is the “local pro day” which gives NFL teams an opportunity to scout local talent by bringing in several players who are from, or attended college in the local area. According to NJ.com, the following players are due to attend… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   It took longer than many expected, but the Jets have reportedly gotten around to approaching long-time left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson in an attempt to re-work his bloated contract in an effort to make room for free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/717863551973502977 Due to count for over $14 million this season, Ferguson’s… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   NFL Network’s Adam Caplan is reporting that the Jets have come to terms with former Oakland Raiders speedy wide receiver Jeremy Ross. https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/717841673133432832 Ross, a six-year pro out of Cal has served primarily as a kick and punt returner with the Raiders, Lions, Packers and Ravens, logging 77 punt returns for… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   In a report he filed with ESPN New York, Jets beat writer Rich Cimini shared an interesting note in regards to Jets defensive lineman/linebacker Mike Catapano who is reportedly garnering serious consideration as a starter this season at outside linebacker. An in-season addition after being let go by the Kansas City… Read more