Glenn Naughton

Turn on any sports radio station covering the New York Jets these days, and you’ll hear some wide-ranging, loud ranting opinions on second-year quarterback Geno Smith.  After playing nearly flawless football in the Jets home opener against the Oakland Raiders and in the first half against Green Bay in week 2, Smith has seen his production… Read more

Rushing the passer is something the Jets were supposed to be able to do well this season, and while pressure on the QB has been inconsistent at times, it has definitely been a factor as the Jets are on pace for a sixty sack season.  In a conference call with JetNation.com last week, defensive-line coach… Read more

According to NFL insider Rand Getlin, the Jets have re-signed FB John Conner after learing second-year player Tommy Bohanon fractured his clavicle during Sundays game against the Detroit Lions.  Conner, originally drafted by Rex Ryan and the Jets in 2010 has spent time with the Giants and Bengals. https://twitter.com/Rand_Getlin/status/516976358149218305… Read more

As some Jets fans discuss the possibility of head coach Rex Ryan being set up for failure by his boss, John Idzik, it may be Idzik’s own failures that help preserve Ryan’s position within the organization.  Following last seasons 8-8 finish despite media predictions of a possible three or four win season, it became clear that… Read more

Seth Walder of the New York Daily News is reporting that the Jets have parted ways with Jalen Saunders after only four weeks in to his rookie season.  Saunders was inactive for yesterdays game against the Lions after muffing a punt against the Packers two weeks ago.  While Saunders could always come back to the Jets’ practice squad… Read more

Glenn Naughton of JetNation.com took part in the Jets’ weekly blogger conference call with defensive line coach Karl Dunbar.  The following is a transcript of the JetNation.com portion of the conference. Glenn Naughton: Coach, with this run you guys have of these elite quarterbacks your playing, one thing that’s been overlooked is the mobility and… Read more

Based on his team’s performance through the first three games of the 2014 season, general manager John Idzik has some reasons to be pleased with what he has seen despite their 1-2 record.  Just a few weeks ago, a decimated secondary had fans up in arms over what was to come.  Having to face offenses led by Aaron Rodgers and Jay… Read more

Click here to listen to the full audio from the blogger conference call. The following is a transcript from today’s blogger conference call with linebacker David Harris: JetNation.com: David,  you guys faced Matt Forte and the Bears in 2010 when you had the third ranked rushing defense in the league and he managed to put… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Any fan who has followed the New York Jets over the past several decades can attest to the countless moments of heartbreak that the Jets have delivered time and again for so many years. Numerous games that fans wish had never taken place or plays that they wish were never called… Read more

With domestic violence in the NFL dominating the headlines in recent weeks, it’s no wonder people are asking Jets head coach Rex Ryan about that status of rookie wide receiver Quincy Enunwa.  Enunwa, a sixth round pick out of the university of Nebraska, was initially named to the Jets 53-man roster, only to be waived… Read more

Glenn Naughton of JetNation.com attended a teleconference with Jets star running back Chris Johnson.  The following is a transcript of JetNation.com’s portion of the conference. Glenn Naughton:  Chris, when you were a free agent evaluating your options, how much weight did you place on the history that Marty Mornhinweg and the success he had in… Read more