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Grading Joe Douglas in his first go-around in Free Agency
By Adam Freiberg The 2020 NFL League Year began on March 18 and Joe Douglas didn’t waste any time getting to work. Douglas is putting his stamp on the team in his first offseason on the job. His principles have been clear; do not go over your price point for one player and winning… Read more
JetNation Prospect Profile: Syracuse Edge Rusher Alton Robinson
Continuing to profile potential Jets targets on draft day, today we’re taking a look at Syracuse edge rusher Alton Robinson. After a banner year in 2018 that saw him pick up 10 sacks and 17 tackles for loss, Robinson saw his production take a hit when he became a focal point for opposing offenses. With… Read more
Kristian Dyer of SI Predicts Jets Move Down Twice in Round 1 With Latest Mock
Getting creative in putting together his latest mock draft, Jets beat writer Kristian Dyer of Sports Illustrated has Joe Douglas looking to move down not just once, but twice in the first round of this month’s draft. The Jets first move down from 11 to 21, and then 21 to 30 with the Eagles and… Read more
Pre-Draft O-Line Breakdown: Plenty of Additions, but More Help Needed
The Jets have made several additions along the offensive line with left tackle George Fant, left guard Alex Lewis, center Connor McGovern and C/G Josh Andrews getting new deals from Joe Douglas to repair what was the worst offensive line in the NFL in 2019. So how does the starting group currently look and where… Read more
Report: Jets Talking to Falcons About Trade Down
With the NFL draft now fewer than three weeks away, rumors are sure to start swirling and there was one out of Atlanta today regarding a possible trade down for Joe Douglas and the Jets. https://twitter.com/PaulCrane7/status/1246225608532725760 Atlanta sports radio reporter Paul Crane of 92.9 The Game, claims that the Falcons, who are looking to move… Read more
Five Free Agents the Jets Should Still be Watching
Joe Douglas and the Jets have used the first waves of free agency to focus heavily on the offensive line while upgrading several other positions of need on short-term “prove it” deals. With their cap space dwindling, the Jets still have a bit of wiggle room if they re-negotiate a deal or two with the… Read more
Mock Draft 2.0 From JetNation Radio; Addressing Premium Positions and Play Makers Early
Generally speaking, we here at JetNation do our best not to flood our own site with dozens of mock drafts between the end of the NFL season and the draft itself. We generally aim for two, but with a little bit of unexpected down time on our hands, we might make an exception and churn… Read more
Senior Bowl Exec has High Praise for Pair of Potential Jet Picks at 11
If you’re not familiar with the name Jim Nagy, then there’s a chance you don’t pay all that much attention to what some consider the single most important week of evaluating draft-eligible players during the pre-draft process. As the head of the Senior Bowl, which is every team’s only chance to see the top players… Read more
Jets Sign Former Ravens Linebacker Patrick Onwuasor
Continuing to add pieces through free agency, NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jets are signing free agent linebacker Patrick Onwuasor. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1242882546955882498 The 6′ 227 pound Onwuasor has appeared in 57 career games (32 starts) with the Ravens where he racked up 234 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss. His best… Read more
Jets add Safety Depth by Bringing in Former Ram Marqui Christian
Looking to add depth and versatility behind starting safeties Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye, the Jets have signed former Los Angeles Rams safety Marqui Christian. https://twitter.com/MMehtaNYDN/status/1241445548110090241 It’s a 1-year deal for Christian who was a part time player for the Rams and a special team’s ace. With safety Rontez Miles on the free agent market… Read more
Release of Cornerback Darryl Roberts Easy Decision for Gang Green
The Jets yesterday released cornerback Darryl Roberts in order to free up $6 million in salary cap space without any lingering cap hits for the opening day starter in 2019. https://twitter.com/DWAZ73/status/1241445282132512768 Even with the cupboard being bare at cornerback, Roberts simply didn’t pick up where he left off in 2018 when he had his best… Read more
O-Line Overhaul Almost Complete After Additions of Van Roten, Andrews
When Jets General Manager Joe Douglas assumed his post for the New York Jets just over a year ago, it led to the hope and expectation that the former offensive lineman would look to address a decimated unit with improved players across the board who could come in and prove to be immediate upgrades. Well… Read more