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Lee & Williamson To Call Plays On Defense; Todd Bowles Transcript

The NY Jets completed their first day of minicamp on Tuesday. Todd Bowles spoke to the media after practice. Here is the full transcript including an update on Darron Lee being the primary signal caller on defense. On if there is a different approach in minicamp compared to OTAs… No, it is the same approach… Read more

Jets’ Defense Must Find an Edge to Take the Next Step

It’s been said countless times over the past decade that the New York Jets have not had a true edge rusher since John Abraham. The list over the years goes on and on.  From free agent veteran pickups such as Aaron Maybin, Calvin Pace, and Jason Taylor who were moderately successful, to draft busts in Vernon Gholston… Read more

Addition of Minter Should Mean new Role for Darron Lee

Of all the free agent moves the Jets have made this off-season, the one that has easily gotten the least attention in terms of the impact it could have not only for the Jets defense, but for one of their more recent first round draft picks in linebacker Darron Lee, is the addition of linebacker… Read more

Gang Green’s 2016 Draft Class on Verge of Pivotal Third Season

They say that a fair analysis of any NFL draft class can’t take place until a group has played their third pro season which means Mike Maccagnan’s second draft class as an NFL GM is about to start their third season.  How is it looking so far? LB Darron Lee: Lee has caught his share of… Read more

Without True Edge Rusher, Pressure is now on Bowles to Generate Sacks

Even despite all of the glowing reviews of Gang Green’s 2018 draft class, it would be foolish to ignore the team’s failure to draft a potential impact edge rusher at any point during their three days in Dallas.  Whether it was Josh Sweat in round 4, Utah’s Kylie Fitts in round six or even Joe… Read more

Daniel Jeremiah Reviews Last 10 Jets First Round Picks

Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL network has taken the time to review every NFL team’s last 10 first round picks in a segment the network has titled, “hit, miss or meh”.  According to Jeremiah, the Jets have had 5 hits, 4 misses and 1 “meh”.  Some of Jeremiah’s “hits” may not sit well with Jets… Read more

Will “Best Player” Philosophy Lead Jets Away From Most Critical Needs?

It’s an age-old debate among football fans and armchair GM’s that’s unlikely to resolve itself any time soon.  When draft day comes and your team is on the clock, is it best to take the best overall player on your board, or do you take the best player who fills a need? In three seasons… Read more

Here’s Why Jets Fans Shouldn’t be Bummed About Another Not-so-Super Sunday

For the die-hard fans of any NFL team that isn’t participating in the Super Bowl, there’s always at least a small degree of resentment toward the game due to the simple fact that your team isn’t taking part. For Jets fans, games like these can be a bit more brutal than most.  Watching a division… Read more

Like it or not, Mac/Bowles Extensions Were Right Thing to do

It’s official.  The New York Jets have extended the contracts of general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles for an additional two seasons.  Following what looks to be back-to-back 5-11 campaigns, there will undoubtedly be those who question the wisdom of the decision, but it was the right thing to do. After a… Read more

Jets vs Saints Week 15 Preview

Who: NY Jets (5-8) @ New Orleans Saints (9-4) When: Sunday at 1 pm Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome Point Spread: Jets +16.5 For a team with nothing to play for facing a team that’s flying high and heading to the playoffs, Sunday’s game between the Jets and Saints has no shortage of drama, suspense and at least one marquee… Read more

Jamal Adams Makes Cryptic Comment Regarding Jets’ Practice Habits

Rookie safety Jamal Adams stopped himself mid-sentence, changing his statement from “some people” to “as a team” when speaking to reporters after the game in addressing the team’s practice habits. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, Adams said “It shows when some people … as a team we don’t prepare well at… Read more

Thoughts On Wilkerson & Lee

As we mentioned the other day, Muhammad Wilkerson and Darron Lee were both disciplined by Todd Bowles. Bowles stayed consistent in that he doesn’t give many details on “family matters”. Here is what he had to say on the subject. On why he emphasizes accountability… We all have a job to do and we all… Read more

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