Glenn Naughton
Surprise Performers and Disappointments Through Season’s First Half
The New York Jets are sitting at 3-5 at the season’s half way mark and as is the case every season, there have been plenty of surprises. Some good, and others not so good at all. What are the biggest that have stood out thus far? Let’s take a look, starting with the pleasant surprises… Read more
Plenty of Key Positives for Jets to Take Following Loss to Bears
Yes, the Jets fell to 3-5 in a 24-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and while any loss is frustrating for a fan base to take, this one should be different. Even after coming up short, Jets fans saw a few things that should have them excited if they can see the forest from the… Read more
Jets Mauled by Bears: Week 8 Report Card
The Jets dropped to 3-5 on the season after losing to the Chicago Bears by a final score of 24-10 on the road in a game that saw a banged up Jets team struggle to get anything going on offense while the defense, for the second week in a row, played well early, and faltered… Read more
With Injuries at Safety Mounting, Jets add Veteran Campbell for Depth
With starting free safety Marcus Maye on the shelf with a broken thumb and his backup Doug Middleton out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle, the Jets are dipping in to the free agent pool to add some veteran depth. https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1055100374758187009 Former Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys safety Ibraheim Campbell has… Read more
With Trade Deadline Approaching, Jets Should Have Cowboys on the Phone
With the NFL trade deadline approaching, we know that the Jets aren’t averse to adding a quality cornerback to their defensive backfield as they reportedly contacted the Arizona Cardinals to explore the possibility of adding Patrick Peterson. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1054829287495397377 With Peterson off the market, if the Jets are looking to add a cornerback, they should place… Read more
Bowles: Powell Injury Could be Career-Ending
While addressing the media after practice today, Jets Head Coach Todd Bowles addressed the neck injury that has ended the season of Jets running back Bilal Powell as he was place on injured reserve today. https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/1055187651538620416 As if having his season ended prematurely wasn’t bad enough, Bowles said that Powell’s injury will mean surgery for… Read more
Powell Injury Could Have Jets Turning to Practice Squad Once Again
Around this time last week, we wondered aloud if the Jets would be looking to add wide receiver Deontay Burnett to their active roster due to the fact that their wide receiving corps was decimated by injuries. Eventually, they did just that. Now, here we are again, wondering if another practice squad player will get… Read more
Bilal Powell Placed on IR, Likely Finished as a Jet
Just when it seemed like the Jets injury situation couldn’t get much worse, it just did. Running back Bilal Powell has been placed on injured reserve with a neck injury that he suffered in Sunday’s 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Sadly, that will probably be Powell’s last game as a New York Jet. Coming… Read more
Report: Jets Sign Receiver Rishard Matthews
Looking to bolster their banged up wide receiver corps, the Jets have reportedly signed free agent wide receiver Rishard Matthews. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1054764542507581441 NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the story, announcing that the recently released Matthews was inking a deal with the Jets. With Quincy Enunwa on the shelf and Terrelle Pryor being released due to injury… Read more
Key Takeaways From Jets Loss to Vikings; Down day for Darnold, More Troubles for Long
Just a few random thoughts, notes and quotes following Gang Green’s 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium that dropped the Jets to 3-4. The Jets receivers are dinged up, but Sam Darnold didn’t help himself out by ignoring Jermaine Kearse (2 targets, 0 receptions), overthrowing Robby Anderson on a deep ball and… Read more
Jets add Center, Wide Receiver to Practice Squad
With a couple of open spots on their practice squad after losing center Nico Falah to the Denver Broncos and elevating wide receiver Deontay Burnett to the active roster, the Jets have added a wide receiver and center to the practice squad. Former San Diego charger JJ Jones and center Jon Toth. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1054463286736023553 Jones is… Read more
Report: Doug Middleton out for Season
Adding injury to insult, the Jets got some bad news off the heels of their 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in regards to second-string safety Doug Middleton. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1054407125294870528 According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, Middleton suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the loss and will be out for the season. … Read more
