Glenn Naughton
Rapoport: Jets to Sign D-Lineman Xavier Cooper
NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jets are set to sign free agent defensive lineman Xavier Cooper. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/925396152652099586 A third round pick in 2015, the 6′ 4” 298lb Cooper has appeared in 32 career games (2 starts) as a member of the Cleveland Browns and San Francisco 49ers, picking up 46 tackles (25… Read more
Report: Jets’ Kerley Facing Suspension
According to reports from WFAN and the New York Daily News, Jets wide receiver Jeremy Kerley is facing a suspension of an unknown length for what is only being described as “violating NFL policy”. https://twitter.com/NYDNSports/status/925326020797960194 With Kerley out, head coach Todd Bowles may be forced to turn to rookie receiver Ardarius Stewart who has played… Read more
Jets QB Hopes Improve as 49ers Acquire Garoppolo
The Jets can scratch the 49ers off the list of teams who may be looking to grab a quarterback ahead of them in the first round of the draft after San Francisco dealt a second-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/925154828577378304 Previously believed to be the top suitor… Read more
Something Special Brewing on Offense for Gang Green
There’s plenty of negativity to harp on over the current state of the New York Jets as their defense blew their third consecutive fourth quarter lead, but let’s take a moment to be positive about the other side of the ball. Over the course of the past decade, the New York Jets have largely ignored… Read more
Jets Mid-Season Report Card Features Plenty of Surprises, Good and bad
So the New York Jets have hit the half-way point in the 2017 season with a record of 3-5, having lost three consecutive games by blowing leads in the fourth quarter. Outcomes like that will go a long way in blurring the big picture which is of course, using this season to grow and improve… Read more
Improved Darron Lee Starting to get Noticed
Former first-round draft pick Darron Lee has endured his share of criticism since being drafted by GM Mike Maccagnan two years ago out of Ohio State University, with much of the criticism being justified. Undersized in the eyes of many for an NFL inside linebacker at roughly 230 pounds, Lee struggled for much of last… Read more
Claiborne X-Rays Negative, MRI set for Tomorrow
Injured in the midst of arguably his best performance of the season in the Jets’ 25-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons before being pulled for a foot injury, there’s some good news regarding Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/924737058375127041 According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, Claiborne revealed that X-rays on the foot were… Read more
Jets vs. Falcons Week 8 Preview
The defending NFC champion Falcons are currently sitting at .500 with a record of 3-3 while the Jets hope to come away with a win to get them to an even 4-4. It’s a tall order for the Jets, who have lost consecutive heart breakers to the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. How do… Read more
A Look at Some Possible Deadline Deals for Gang Green
By starting off the season with a surprising 3-4 record, the New York Jets may have complicated matters for General Manager Mike Maccagnan if he’d had any thoughts of adding a few draft picks via trade before the Oct. 31st trade deadline. Moving any key players while technically in the playoff hunt is a tough… Read more
Jets Release RB Travaris Cadet
NFL insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Jets have released running back Travaris Cadet. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/922913072473403392 The move should come as little surprise with Matt Forte back at full strength. With an open roster spot, don’t be surprised to see wide receiver Jalin Marshall added from the team’s practice squad… Read more
An Assist for “Baldy” as Wilk Wakes up?
Up until this Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson had spent much of the previous 20+ games in cruise control. Losing one-on-one battles and stat lines that included far to many zeros had become the norm. Challenging Wilkerson publicly may have been one route to light a fire under him… Read more
JetNation Tuesday Tidbits: When Will McCown be Bench-Bound?
A few notes, random thoughts and links related to the current state of Gang Green. Josh McCown produced 28 points in the Jets’ 31-28 loss to the Miami Dolphins, placing them 20th in the NFL in points per game at 19.6. It’s far from the greatest show on turf, but it’s also 10 or 11… Read more