Glenn Naughton
Jets’ Early Start Should Motivate Idzik
Based on his team’s performance through the first three games of the 2014 season, general manager John Idzik has some reasons to be pleased with what he has seen despite their 1-2 record. Just a few weeks ago, a decimated secondary had fans up in arms over what was to come. Having to face offenses led by Aaron Rodgers and Jay… Read more
David Harris Blogger Conference Call With JetNation.com
Click here to listen to the full audio from the blogger conference call. The following is a transcript from today’s blogger conference call with linebacker David Harris: JetNation.com: David, you guys faced Matt Forte and the Bears in 2010 when you had the third ranked rushing defense in the league and he managed to put… Read more
DENNIS BYRD’S INJURY THROUGH THE EYES OF MARVIN WASHINGTON
By Glenn Naughton Any fan who has followed the New York Jets over the past several decades can attest to the countless moments of heartbreak that the Jets have delivered time and again for so many years. Numerous games that fans wish had never taken place or plays that they wish were never called… Read more
Rex, Jets Remain Mum On Enunwa Domestic Violence Accuastions
With domestic violence in the NFL dominating the headlines in recent weeks, it’s no wonder people are asking Jets head coach Rex Ryan about that status of rookie wide receiver Quincy Enunwa. Enunwa, a sixth round pick out of the university of Nebraska, was initially named to the Jets 53-man roster, only to be waived… Read more
Chris Johnson Conference Call With JetNation.com
Glenn Naughton of JetNation.com attended a teleconference with Jets star running back Chris Johnson. The following is a transcript of JetNation.com’s portion of the conference. Glenn Naughton: Chris, when you were a free agent evaluating your options, how much weight did you place on the history that Marty Mornhinweg and the success he had in… Read more
Glenn Naughton Sits Down With Former Jet Marvin Wasington
The late 80’s and 90’s were a difficult time for the New York Jets and their fans. From 1989-1996 the Jets averaged just five wins per season. They never finished over .500 and managed to reach that mark only twice when they posted 8-8 records in 1991 and 1993. That stretch yielded only one playoff… Read more
Marvin Washington Talks NFL Drug Policy With JN
It’s a rare occurrence for a professional athlete to make a greater contribution to the sport in which he thrived, years after stepping off the field for the last time. This is exactly what former New York Jets defensive end Marvin Washington is hoping to achieve in partnering with Kinnalife Sciences. In an exclusive three-part… Read more
Jets Hoping for a Healthy Kerley
By Glenn Naughton With the start of the 2014 season just around the corner, Jets players and fans are anxious to see the impact that new additions WR Eric Decker, RB Chris Johnson, QB Michael Vick, and rookie TE Jace Amaro will have on what was an anemic offense in 2013. However, one key player remaining from last years… Read more
Jets Need Rex To Be At His Best
Last season, Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan led his team to an improbable 8-8 finish. Improbable for a myriad of reasons. He had a rookie quarterback who wasn’t ready. He had a rookie cornerback who wasn’t ready. He converted Quinton Coples, who was supposed to be one of his best pass-rushers from DE to OLB on short notice. That… Read more
Jets Claim CB Leon McFadden
According to Seth Walder of the New York Daily News, the Jets have claimed former Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden after he was cut by the Browns and former Jets defensive co-ordinater Mike Pettine. McFadden started two games as a rookie last year but appeared in every contest accumulating nineteen tackles and one pass defended… Read more
For Jets & Idzik, Eight Is Enough
Jets General Manager John Idzik has pared his roster down to the league-required 53 players with the season opener just over a week away. As with any team, there were a few decisions that were expected, and a few that left some scratching their heads. When all was said and done, Idzik kept eight of… Read more
Jets Hope Mornhinweg Can Reverse Trend Of Futility
Marty Monhinweg is a man who has his work cut out for him. The second year offensive coordinator isn’t just trying to get the Jets offense heading in the right direction after an up and down season from rookie Geno Smith, but he’s trying to reverse a long term trend. Over the past 10 years the Jets offense… Read more