Connor McGovern

Likely a move to add insurance and/or depth if they’re unable to come away from the NFL draft with a high-level center, the Jets have re-signed veteran Connor McGovern. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1650493232067887111?s=20 The center, who also has pro experience at guard, is coming back on a 1-year deal. The Jets are believed to be taking a hard… Read more

After watching their “starters” get beaten up by the Philadelphia Eagles, falling behind 14-0 early on, the Jets reserved made some late plays to come away with a 24-21 win.  The obvious loser in the contest was quarterback Zach Wilson.  The second-year QB threw a gimme’ interception on his first drive.  On his second, he… Read more

NFL Fans can be a finicky bunch.  Add a proven veteran who fills a need in free agency and the masses rejoice.  Watch that same player have a rough start and those same fans will demand he be released.  That’s how things played out for Jets center Connor McGovern, but the Jets rejected the calls… Read more

While the half-way point of the 2021 season was actually halftime of last Sunday’s blowout loss to the Bills, we’ll take this opportunity to throw out a few random thoughts in regards to Gang Green with the first half in the rear view mirror. Becton setback is crushing: There were hopes that Mekhi Becton would be… Read more

After spending the better part of the past decade as the team’s collective whipping boy, and often justifiably so, the New York Jets offensive line has quietly started to turn things around.  This, according to Football Outsiders and Pro Football Focus and anyone who has watched the team closely enough over the past several years. … Read more

As we discussed yesterday the Jets offensive line has been taking an absolute beating during training camp.  From injuries (Mekhi Becton, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Cam Clark, Conor McDermott, Jimmy Murray), ineffectiveness (Dan Feeney and Corey Levin) and a surprise retirement (Alex Lewis), the Jets have plenty to worry about in the very near future.  However, all… Read more

Mission accomplished. After weeks of rumors and negotiations, Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have landed free agent offensive lineman Morgan Moses.  Moses, who was let go by the Washington Football Team will plug in at the right tackle spot for Gang Green, offering an upgrade over previous starter George Fant. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1408543904920702978 The deal… Read more

It seems Jets GM Joe Douglas is inching closer to a near-miraculous overhaul of the New York Jets’ once beleaguered offensive line as NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reports that multiple teams have shown interest, but that the Jets are favorites to land the right tackle. https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1405550590214688771 Since inhering one of the worst lines in the… Read more

At long last the New York Jets will kick off the 2020 NFL season this Sunday when they head west to take on the team that some view as the favorite to win the division in the Buffalo Bills.  Despite being division rivals, it would be fair to say that the two teams didn’t ever… Read more

Right now if you’re a New York Jets fan, there’s plenty of reason to expect a better product as the 2020 season approaches due largely to having a re-built offensive line.  The Jets have a new left tackle in Mekhi Becton, a new center in Connor McGovern and lots of competition at right guard (Brian… Read more

By Adam Freiberg   The 2020 NFL League Year began on March 18 and Joe Douglas didn’t waste any time getting to work. Douglas is putting his stamp on the team in his first offseason on the job. His principles have been clear; do not go over your price point for one player and winning… Read more