Glenn Naughton

By Glenn Naughton While it may have taken longer than anticipated, former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan got around to addressing his final season with gang green, one in which he finished 4-12, during an interview with Sports Illustrated.  As you’d expect, Rex made a few headline-grabbing comments about his newest division rival. Perhaps motivated by recent remarks… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   With two full NFL seasons under his belt, it’s fair to say that Geno Smith’s short time under center for the New York Jets has been a roller coaster ride with seemingly more deep drops than steep climbs.  In 29 career games, Smith has accounted for 32 touchdowns (25 passing/7 rushing) but has also… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   The New York Jets are expected to exercise their fifth-year option on former first round selection, defensive lineman/outside linebacker Quinton Coples. Somewhat of an enigma up to this point in his career, Coples has been asked to switch from the defensive line where he showed promise as a rookie, to outside… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   ESPN NFL insider Adam Caplan is reporting that the New York Jets are expected to sign free agent inside linebacker Joe Mays sometime next week. https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/586526887700226048 Mays, a former sixth-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2008 draft spent 2014 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs where he… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   We seemingly hear it every year from teams throughout the NFL.  A team loses a key contributor on offense or defense for an extended period of time and inevitably the respective head coach or general manager will utter the phrase “next man up”.  A well-intended cliché that, in the grand scheme of … Read more

By Glenn Naughton   Following days of rumors and speculation regarding his final landing spot, former Patriots running back Steven Ridley has agreed to terms with the New York Jets.  Terms of the deal are unknown at this time. Ridley was selected in the third round of the 2011 draft by New England before spending  three… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   In somewhat of a surprise move, the Jets today announced the return of a familiar face along the defensive line in bringing back Leger Douzable who has spent each of the last two seasons with gang green. Douzable has been an effective back up since joining the Jets but the additions of Stephen… Read more

By Glenn Naughton The New York Jets today announced the signing of inside linebacker Erin Henderson, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings, in a effort to bolster their depth at the position. Henderson’s signing will surely raise some eyebrows as the 28-year old has had his share of troubles off the field which ultimately led to… Read more

By Glenn Naughton   According to Boston.com, former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley has narrowed his list of choices down to the Jets and Miami Dolphins as he visited both clubs last week. Ridlay,  a four-year veteran struggled with fumbling issues through is first three seasons before playing in six games last year… Read more

By Glenn Naughton Jason La CanFora is reporting that New York Jets star defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson wasn’t present for the team’s first workout under new head coach Todd Bowles. https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/585047135370014722 Wilkerson is entering the final season of his rookie contract and while his representatives and the Jets have reportedly held preliminary talks regarding an extension, Jets… Read more

By Glenn Naughton The New York Jets announced two moves today that will bolster the team’s depth on the offensive line and at the linebacker position in retaining offensive tackle Ben Ijalana while inking former Packers linebacker Jamari Lattimore. Ijalana, a former second round pick in the 2011 draft by the Indianapolis Colts has spent… Read more