John Morton

Some fans may write this one off because the source is Manish Mehta of the Daily News, but let’s not forget Jets fans, there were plenty of people scoffing and poking fun last season when Mehta tried to tell the world that Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson lacked leadership and work ethic.  How did that… Read more

The New York Jets (5-8) prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints (9-4) on the road today at 1:00 in the Mercede-Benz Superdome.  We’ve already picked our key match-ups here, but let’s take a look at key stats and story-lines that have emerged over the past few days. Play From Start to Finish: Earlier this… Read more

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

For Jets fans who felt like Gang Green’s coaching staff stop trying for the win last week against the Broncos, offensive coordinator John Morton acknowledged today that the team did just that, and that doing so was his call. With 11:00 to go and trailing by three scores, the Jets offense basically stopped trying.  “At… Read more

Week 9 Report Card: Jets vs. Bills W 34-21     Quarterback: A Josh McCown: 14/20 140 yards, 1 TD 0 INT, 5 rushes for 13 yards, 1 Rush TD This wasn’t a stat stuffer for Josh McCown, but he played a clean and efficient game. There was one should-have-been interception early in the game… Read more

Week 8 Report Card: Jets vs. Falcons L 25-20     Quarterback: B+ Josh McCown: 26/33 257 yards, 2 TDs 0 INT Statistically it was a perfect game for McCown, but again there were a couple of boneheaded mistakes that a veteran quarterback shouldn’t make. The biggest mistake was taking unnecessary sacks. McCown tends to… Read more

There’s plenty of negativity to harp on over the current state of the New York Jets as their defense blew their third consecutive fourth quarter lead, but let’s take a moment to be positive about the other side of the ball. Over the course of the past decade, the New York Jets have largely ignored… Read more

Week 6 Report Card: Jets vs. Patriots L 24-17     Quarterback: C+ Josh McCown: 31/47 354 yards, 2 TDs 2 INTs, 3 rushes for 21 yards If it weren’t for two costly turnovers, McCown’s grade would be significantly higher. McCown was on point out of the gate, shredding the Patriots secondary. He was able… Read more

Week 5 Report Card: Jets @ Browns W 17-14     Quarterback: B Josh McCown: 23/30 194 yards, 2 TDs 1 INT After an ugly start, Josh McCown got the Jets’ offense on track for the end of the third, and the fourth quarter. After being gifted an interception, the offense got the ball on… Read more

Week 2 Report Card: Jets @ Raiders L 45-20     Quarterback: C Josh McCown: 17/25 166 yards, 2 TD 0 INT, 1 fumble The offense actually showed some life in the first half, and in particular the 34-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse gave the Jets a boost in momentum. That was all erased… Read more

Week 1 Report Card: Jets @ Bills L 21-12     Quarterback: C+ Josh McCown: 26/39 187 yards, 0 TD 2 INT, 1 Rush TD No surprises here, the Jets’ offense looked in over their heads. Give McCown credit for taking care of the ball until the fourth quarter when the offense had to take… Read more