Glenn Naughton
La’el Collins Visits Jets as Gang Green Looks for Tackle Help
In search of help at offensive tackle after losing Alijah Vera-Tucker for the season, the Jets hosted free agent lineman La’el Collins. Formerly a member of the Bengals and Cowboys, Collins is recovering from ACL and MCL tears suffered in week sixteen last season. https://youtu.be/zRc-tvp5G4w?si=L6QkD6kjh5C14X9R Collins has recently been medically cleared after rehabbing his knee… Read more
Alijah Vera-Tucker Tears Achilles, Done for Remainder of Season
For the second season in a row, Jets offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker has learned that he will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his achilles following a victory in Denver. The announcement was made by head coach Robert Saleh. Vera-Tucker of course tore is triceps in a win against the Broncos last season… Read more
Zach Imperfect but Improving; Douglas Still has Work to do
Zach Wilson was imperfect, but once again he sure was better than what he has been in years past, leaving more reason for optimism. In a sense, the third-year QB played better than he has at any point in his early career. For the first time as a pro, Wilson completed over 70% of his… Read more
Jets RB Breece Hall Has Career Day, Buries Broncos in 31-21 Vicoty
When Robert Saleh said earlier in the week that there would be no more pitch count for running back Breece Hall, he wasn’t kidding. The second-year back enjoyed a career day in Denver as he piled up 177 yards rushing on 22 carries. Both totals were career highs. Hall’s biggest run came on a 3rd… Read more
Saleh Doesn’t Rule out Vera-Tucker as Full Time Tackle
Rushed in to emergency duty at right tackle two years in a row, could Jets lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker land outside on a permanent basis? Head coach Robert Saleh was presented with that question today and he coach didn’t rule it out. Vera-Tucker has played both tackle and guard spots since being drafted by Gang Green… Read more
Jets Cornerback Room is Hurting as two Ruled out for Sunday
The New York Jets cornerback room is hurting. After expressing some confidence that starting cornerback DJ Reed would clear concussion protocol early enough to suit up on Sunday, he has officially been ruled out. This, in addition to the fact that backup cornerback Brandin Echols will also be on the shelf with a balky hamstring… Read more
Pair of Jets Rookies Return From PUP List
Their roster may become just a bit more flexible in the near future as a pair of Jets rookies return from the PUP list in offensive tackle Carter Warren and defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse. Both players have been on the shelf since training camp and both offer a fair bit of versatility. Warren played both… Read more
DJ Reed Enters Concussion Protocol, Jets “Optimistic” for Sunday Status
While meeting with the media today, Robert Saleh offered a rundown of the Jets current injuries and revealed that cornerback DJ Reed is in concussion protocol. Saleh added that the team was “optimistic” about Reed’s chances of playing Sunday. https://www.youtube.com/live/uQJaysSxu64?si=5fPhzakb0Wua-MKp Saleh also said cornerback Brandin Echols will be out for Sunday’s contest with a hamstring… Read more
Time for Jets to Admit Dalvin is Cooked and Activate Izzy?
It’s time for the New York Jets to come to grips with reality and admit that Dalvin Cook is Cooked. The former Minnesota Vikings running back who led all NFL runners last season with 62 carries that lost or did not gain a yard according to ESPN.com isn’t faring much better in 2023. Through four… Read more
Narrative Surrounding O-Line Starts to Shift; Jets Hope Zach is Next
For quite some time now the prevailing narrative surrounding the Jets O-line has been that GM Joe Douglas was a flop. Dubbed an “O-line guy”, the GM failed miserably in assembling a competent group of blockers up front. In reality, what Douglas had done was add talented players to replace those he inherited. But a… Read more
Jets Lose Heartbreaker Despite Zach Wilson Solid Performance
The Jets may have dropped a heartbreaking 23-20 decision to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, but quarterback Zach Wilson turned in what was his best games as a pro. Of course it’s only one game, but it was a big one for the much maligned Wilson that should have Jets fans buzzing… Read more
Was Aaron Rodgers Unprepared for Exposure to Frustrated Jets Fans?
Before Aaron Rodgers had to sit and watch the New York Jets get off to a 1-2 start this season, his limited exposure to Jets fans consisted of upbeat, enthusiastic an incredibly supportive bunch who were as pumped as a fan base could be for football. Rodgers and the Jets could say or do no… Read more