Glenn Naughton
Antwan Barnes Sighting
Jets beat writer Brian Costello is reporting that Jets OLB Antwan Barnes is back at practice today as the Jets consider removing him from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Barnes has been out since October of last season with a knee injury. While the Jets have had no issues getting to the quarterback… Read more
Amaro’s Emergence and Winters’ Injury May Bring Clarity
For several years now Jets fans have been spending their Sundays watching some of the most inept quarterback play in the NFL. From Mark Sanchez consistently ranking among the league leaders in interceptions, to Geno Smith who seems destined to follow in Sanchez’s footsteps. As a rookie, Smith threw 21 interceptions and is currently on pace… Read more
Jets’ Winters Possibly done for Season
Jets beat writer Brian Costello is reporting that in addition to losing CB Dee Milliner for the season early in the first quarter of today’s game against the Denver Broncos, second year guard Brian Winters may wind up being another casualty with a possibly torn ACL. Winters has struggled after a strong opening week performance… Read more
Marty Mornhinweg’s Fear of Commitment
Hamstrung by arguably the worst quarterback play in the NFL this season, and armed with one of the most productive running backs in the league, Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg is faced with a decision that most football fans would likely view as a no brainer. Should he be more committed to the run, or… Read more
Demario Davis Critical of Jets Preparation
In the wake of an embarrassing 31-0 defeat at the hands of the San Diego Chargers, third year linebacker and defensive leader Demario Davis had some harsh words for some of his teammates. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Davis was quoted after the game as saying “Right now, we’re not practicing like a championship football team.” and… Read more
Decker status uncertain
Chris Lopresti of WFAN is reporting the New York Jets #1 wide receiver Eric Decker will be a game time decision due to his balky hamstring. Decker’s playing time has been severely limited since re-aggravating the training camp injury in week two against Green Bay. Decker missed his second consecutive practice despite the hamstring apparently feeling better than… Read more
Smith looks to Silence Critics
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
Jets Look To Go Deer Hunting
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
JETS SIGN FB JOHN CONNER
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
Could Ineffective Idzik Save Rex Ryan?
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
Jets Release Jalen Saunders
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
Karl Dunbar Conference Call With JetNation.com
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