Glenn Naughton
CB Cary Williams on Jets’ Radar
By Glenn Naughton In trying to address one of the Jets’ biggest needs, the cornerback position, Jets general manager Mike Maccaganan and Head Coach Todd Bowles are rumored to have serious interest in adding recently released Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cary Williams. Despite having one of the worst defensive backfields in the NFL, the Eagles were willing to… Read more
Jets Should Work to Retain Harvin
By Glenn Naughton Following the Jets’ acquisition of a legitimate number-one wide receiver in Brandon Marshall from the Chicago Bears, fellow receiver Percy Harvin and his future with the team has become a hot topic of conversation. Harvin’s release appears to be a foregone conclusion at this point but the Jets have until March 18th to make… Read more
Jets’ David Harris Re-Signs
Mike Garafolo of Fox Sports is reporting that the New York Jets have re-singed long-time linebacker David Harris. Mike GarafoloVerified account @MikeGarafolo 1m1 minute ago LB David Harris agrees to re-sign with Jets. 3 years $21.5 million with $15 million fully guaranteed in the first 2 years While Harris’ future with the Jets was… Read more
New York Jets Acquire Brandon Marshall
By Glenn Naughton New York Jets rookie General Manager Mike Mccagnan made his first big splash by acquiring disgruntled Chicago Bears WR Brandon Marshall to help gang green’s lackluster passing attack. The deal is contingent on Marshall passing a physical. Bringing in the nine year veteran will give the Jets a true number one receiver to… Read more
Jets Hosting DT Kendall Langford
ESPN’s Nick Wagoner is reporting that the Jets will host free agent defensive tackle Kendall Langford later this week. Langford, a veteran of seven seasons has played both defensive end and defensive tackle since being drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2008 draft. https://twitter.com/nwagoner/status/572946833326022657 The defensive lineman was released by… Read more
Major Bidding Wars on the Horizon for Maccagnan, Jets?
By Glenn Naughton With the start of the NFL free agency period roughly one week away, Jets fans anxiously awaiting what they expect to be a flurry of star free agent signings should probably proceed with caution. Currently projected to have over $50 million in cap space with the possibility of increasing that number by over $10 million if wide… Read more
Harrison, Jarrett set to Become Restricted Free Agents
By Glenn Naughton While the rest of the NFL keeps a watchful eye on several big-name free agents, the New York Jets have two players of their own who are set to test the free agent market, albeit on a limited basis. Nose Tackle Damon Harrison and Safety Jaiquawn Jarrett will both be free to… Read more
JetNation.com Mock Draft…Will Mariota go to Gotham?
JetNation’s 2015 NFL Mock Draft: The Mariota Decision, Version I The only thing more worthless than a mock draft in February is the preamble to a mock draft in February, but give me a minute to set this up. Not to be overly dramatic here, but this is a big, important, potentially back-breaking draft in… Read more
During Combine, Bowles Hints at O-Line Retooling
by Glenn Naughton As the New York Jets offense struggled to put points on the board last season, finishing 28th in the NFL at 17.7 per game, some fans looked beyond the performance of quarterback Geno Smith and pointed the finger at the offensive line. Nine year veteran center Nick Mangold enjoyed a resurgence in the… Read more
Maccagnan Hopes Ailing Corners Lead to Surplus
By Glenn Naughton Realizing he was stating the obvious, Jets GM Mike Maccagnan prefaced his recent comments regarding the Jets secondary and their need for quality cornerbacks in making it clear that his thought process is one that permeates throughout the league. “I will say this with cornerbacks — and I don’t think this is… Read more
Draft Thoughts: Wide Receiver
More often than not, attempting to project a team’s draft strategy before the start of free agency is a fun, yet impossible task. Clubs with ample cap space and multiple pressing needs are likely to address roster deficiencies during the free agency period as they see fit. With the New York Jets slated to be in better financial shape than most clubs, many estimates putting them anywhere… Read more
Jets 1st Round Pick Could Come Down to White vs Cooper
By Glenn Naughton With the NFL combine underway, draft season has officially arrived. Over the next two-plus months, stories, rumors, speculation and leaks will be flooding the internet as armchair GM’s chime in on how teams around the NFL should spend their draft picks. For the New York Jets, the needs are plenty and their… Read more