Glenn Naughton
Jets Hope Carpenter Will Help Fix Chronic O-Line Issue
By Glenn Naughton When New York Jets Pro-Bowl center Nick Mangold sat out the 2014 season finale against the Miami Dolphins, it marked just the third game he’s missed since being drafted in 2006. His fellow lineman, left tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson has been even better, starting all 144 contests the Jets have played since he… Read more
Jets’ Emphasis on Versatility Could Make Thompson Perfect Pick
By Glenn Naughton While much pre-draft speculation surrounding the Jets continues to include gang green and Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and several pass-rushing outside linebackers in the first round, round two may present GM Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles with the opportunity to continue a trend they started in the early stages of free… Read more
Recent Moves Will Have Jets Cutting Corners
By Glenn Naughton As Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan’s recent free agent spending spree resulted in the addition of cornerbacks Darrelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie and Buster Skrine, the moves will clearly have a ripple effect on a depth chart that will see some players demoted and others traded or cut loose. With nine cornerbacks currently listed on the roster, there… Read more
In Filing Tampering Charges, Johnson Sets up Offsetting Penalties
By Glenn Naughton Say what you will about New York Jets owner Woody Johnson during his tenure at the top of the Jets food chain, but there is no denying that this offseason has been one of his best. Reports of the Jets filing tampering charges against the rival New England Patriots, while petty on the surface… Read more
Stephen Bowen Joins Jets D-Line
By Glenn Naughton Per his personal instagram account, Washington Redskins free agent defensive lineman Stephen Bowen has come to terms on a new contract with the New York Jets. Terms of the deal are unknown at this time. Bowen, a nine year veteran has spent each of the last four years in Washington with… Read more
Jets Announce Signing of OT Hilliard, Make Vickerson Deal Official
By Glenn Naughton After brining in free agent offensive tackle Corey Hilliard for a workout earlier this week, the New York Jets have announced the signing of the 6′ 6” 330 lb. Oklahoma State Alum. Hilliard had just twelve career starts heading in to the 2014 season and was placed on injured reserve following a linsfranc… Read more
Linebacker Paysinger set to Meet With Jets
By Glenn Naughton Brian Costello of the New York post is reporting that the New York Jets are planning to meet with New York Giants free agent linebacker Spencer Paysinger sometime today. As an undrafted free agent out of the University of Oregon, Paysinger is entering his fifth year as a pro. Despite taking… Read more
Gailey Quickly Becoming key to 2015 for Jets
By Glenn Naughton Shortly after New York Jets Owner Woody Johnson selected Todd Bowles to take over his team’s head coaching position at the painful conclusion of a miserable 4-12 season, word of the rookie head coach’s top choice to run his offense was learned almost immediately. Former Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey was the target… Read more
Gang Green Loading up on the O-Line
By Glenn Naughton While the importance of a franchise quarterback is more prominent than at any other time in the history of the NFL, teams continue to show time and again that if you can’t win the battle in the trenches, piling up victories is going to be a tall order. The need to be… Read more
More O-lineman? Jets Host Free Agent Tackle Corey Hilliard
By Glenn Naughton Despite multiple free agent signings that has the Jets carrying a total of thirteen offensive linemen on their roster, Mike Maccagnan and company are reportedly hosting free agent offensive tackle Corey Hilliard. https://twitter.com/SethWalderNYDN/status/578554904375115776 The injury plagued Hilliard took part in just one game for the Detroit Lions last season and has… Read more
Jets add Free Agent Defensive Lineman Kevin Vickerson
By Glenn Naughton Adding some depth to their stout defensive line, the New York Jets today signed eight-year veteran lineman Kevin Vickerson who spent 2014 with the Kansas City Chiefs. https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/579037190543581184 After being selected in the seventh round of the 2005 draft (216th overall) by the Miami Dolphins, Vickerson spent three seasons in Tennessee… Read more
Jets and Brewer Reportedly Reach Agreement
By Glenn Naughton Brian Costello of the New York Post is reporting that the Jets and free agent G/T James Brewer have come to terms on a one-year contract. The former New York Giants fourth round selection was expected to meet with the Jets today and apparently both sides were happy with what transpired… Read more