Glenn Naughton
Patience, Perseverance Paying off for Miles
By Glenn Naughton When Rontez Miles heard his name called as he came charging out of the tunnel for the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium this Thursday, as the team’s starting safety, it marked the end of a remarkable journey from college prospect to NFL starter. Yes, Miles’ start was due to several injuries in… Read more
TJ Barnes Returns, Jets add Former Discus Thrower
By Glenn Naughton In a move that doesn’t come as much of a surprise, the Jets have added defensive lineman TJ Barnes to their practice squad after clearing waivers. Barnes was let go make room for safety Ronald Martin earlier this week. The team also announced the signing of project offensive lineman Lawrence Okoye… Read more
Zac Stacy to IR With Broken Ankle
By Glenn Naughton Adding insult to injury following last night’s 22-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills, the Jets lost back-up running back Zac Stacy for the remainder of the season with a broken ankle. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/665234506492710913 Stacy’s injury will likely mean increased playing time for Stevan Ridley who has just one carry in three games… Read more
Jets add Safety Ronald Martin, Waive DL TJ Barnes
By Glenn Naughton In dire need of help at the safety position, the Jets have waived defensive lineman TJ Barnes to make room for safety Ronald Martin. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/664875086541926400 The Jets are without safeties Calvin Pryor and Dion Bailey who will both be inactive with ankle injuries. Barnes, a project defensive lineman could be added… Read more
Time for Fitzpatrick to Step up Against Rex
By Glenn Naughton Through the first eight games of the 2015 season, Ryan Fitzpatrick has spent a good deal of time silencing his doubters under center for the New York Jets. He has led the team to a 5-3 start, throwing 13 touchdowns, rushing for another, while tossing 7 interceptions. With numbers like those, he shouldn’t… Read more
Mangold set to Play Thursday
By Glenn Naughton Brian Costello is reporting that the New York Jets have cleared center Nick Mangold to play in Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/664176557024407552 Mangold was injured several weeks ago against the New England Patriots and returned on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars but was pulled after his neck became an… Read more
Jets Sign Kicker Randy Bullock, Folk to IR
By Glenn Naughton Adam Schefter is reporting that the New York Jets have signed former Houston Texans kicker Randy Bullock. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/664139442232229888 Bullock was a 5th round choice of the Texans when current GM Mike Maccaganan was a member of Houston’s front office. The kicker was let go earlier this season after hitting four of… Read more
Howard Simon of WGR550 Buffalo Talks Jets vs. Bills
By Glenn Naughton With the New York Jets preparing to host the division rival Buffalo Bills, JetNation.com reached out to Howard Simon of WGR550 sports radio in Buffalo to talk about Rex Ryan, Revis vs. Watkins, IK Enemkpali and more. JetNation.com would like to thank Howard for taking the time to preview Thursday’s matchup… Read more
Jarvis Harrison Added to Practice Squad After Clearing Waivers
By Glenn Naughton Waived last week to make room for safety Rontez Miles, offensive lineman Jarvis Harrison is back in Green and White as the Jets added him to their practice squad after clearing waivers. https://twitter.com/DWAZ73/status/663869255339925505 A 5th round pick in this year’s draft (152nd overall), the Texas A&M product is viewed as a… Read more
Nick Folk Expected to Miss 4 Weeks
By Glenn Naughton New York Jets kicker Nick Folk is not expected to be available for this Thursday night’s game after suffering a quadriceps injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The team is said to have worked out free agent kicker Billy Cundiff according to Connor Hughes of about.com. https://twitter.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/663793281705361408 Brian Costello has… Read more
Fitzpatrick Continues to Frustrate Opponents, Doubters
By Glenn Naughton Ryan Fitzpatrick is having quite the season through the first half of 2015 as a member of the 5-3 New York Jets, much to the chagrin of opposing defenses and even a few fans who still long for the days of Geno Smith. When the Jets acquired Fitzpatrick this offseason, it… Read more
Jets Secondary on Worst run Since ’86
By Glenn Naughton As they say in pro sports, a win is a win and you take ’em however you can get ’em. No team should have to apologize for winning ugly as the Jets did yesterday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in a 28-23 home victory that Head Coach Todd Bowles said is the type… Read more