Glenn Naughton
Rapoport: Jets Close to Deal with WR Jamison Crowder
In need of more help at wide receiver, the Jets are reportedly closing in on free agent pass catcher Jamison Crowder according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1105200488407068674 Crowder will be an option out of the slot. He missed 7 games in 2018 but posted receiving yard totals of 604, 847 and 789 yards in… Read more
Report: Jets Retain CB Darryl Roberts
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News is reporting that the team has come to terms with one of their own free agents in cornerback Darryl Roberts. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1105146963375337479 Roberts was enjoying a career year at cornerback in 2018 before former head coach Todd Bowles move him to safety where he struggled with the switch… Read more
Six Moves That Could Make Jets Playoff Contenders
For all of the doomsday scenarios surrounding the “same old jets” and the talk of the franchise having “no talent” on their roster, the fact of the matter is that in today’s NFL, teams can turn things around in a hurry if they have the right quarterback. So operating under the assumption that Sam Darnold… Read more
Jets Hope Pundits get it Right in Analyzing Deal for Osemele
Nobody knows how the Jets trade for offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele will turn out, but you can be sure that the Jets and their fans are hoping that the analysts weighing in on the deal get it right. NFL analyst Chad Forbes called the deal a “tremendous trade” for a player who is “younger and… Read more
Two Time Pro-Bowler Osemele a Welcome Addition to Jets O-line
The Jets are rumored to be interested in four-time pro bowl linebacker Anthony Barr of the Minnesota Vikings, and just days before the start of free agency, they’ve traded for another multi-time Pro Bowler in guard Kelechi Osemele. https://twitter.com/JetNation/status/1104838787631403008 Osemele, a 29-year-old left guard has been to two pro bowls as a member of the… Read more
Report: Jets to Trade for Raiders Guard Kelechi Osemele
NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting the the Jets have agreed in principle on a deal that will net them guard Kelechi Osemele. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1104834590592696322 A seven year veteran, Osemele has started a total of 93 games but struggled in John Gruden’s offense last season and was apparently deemed expendable by the organization… Read more
JetNation Prospect Preview: Stanford WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside
When the NFL draft gets under way in April, the New York Jets will undoubtedly be looking to upgrade their wide receiving corps as their top two receivers at the moment are excellent targets, but have major question marks. For Quincy Enunwa it’s his durability, and for Robby Anderson it’s about some questionable off-field decisions… Read more
Addition of Barr Would Give Williams Valuable Chess Piece
With the start of NFL free agency only a few days away and just under $100 million to spend, Jets fans are expecting a bevy of moves to improve the protection around quarterback Sam Darnold while adding some quality targets for him to throw to. However, it’s on the defensive side of the ball where… Read more
Second-round Tender for Anderson is Official
As expected, the Jets have placed a second-round qualifying tender on wide receiver Robby Andreson ahead of the start of free agency. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1103746929643741184 Anderson is the best deep threat the Jets have had in decades who may stick around for the long-term since the departure of former speedster Wesley Walker. The Jets will be able… Read more
Jets Retain Nine Exclusive Rights Free Agents
In a move that comes as no surprise, the Jets have retained all nine of their exclusive rights free agents, several of whom showed glimpses of being able to contribute when given some reps last season. https://twitter.com/DWAZ73/status/1103750229487177729 Linebacker Frankie Luvu and wide receiver Deontay Burnett saw the most playing time of any other player on… Read more
Jets get Darnold Some Help; Seven Round Jets Mock Draft
With the NFL combine in the books, mock drafts will start coming fast and furious from this point on. In a draft that’s top-heavy on defense, the Jets will use a combination of best player available and building around Sam Darnold in their approach. Here’s our first of two mock drafts this offseason. We’re doing… Read more
Report: Jets Enter Antonio Brown Sweepstakes
NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jets are one of a handful of teams who have entered the picture as a possible destination for disgruntled Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1103047130497908736 Arguably the top receiver in the NFL, Brown is on the trade block after a falling out with the Steelers organization late… Read more