Mike LaFleur Interview Transcript
Here is the interview transcript for Mike LaFleur as he gives updates on the offense. Brian Costello, New York Post: What’s the adjustment been like since Friday night when you knew Zach (Wilson) was going down for a while? The show goes on. It is what it is. For him, making the most of this… Read more
Young Jets Linebacker Shows Progress in Pre-Season Debut
When Joe Douglas decided to draft a pair of college safeties in 2021 before making it clear that neither player would in fact play safety, it opened some eyes. After selecting Jamien Sherwood and Hamsah Nasirildeen out of Auburn and Florida State respectively, the Jets made it clear that both players would be moving. Linebacker… Read more
Mims on Special Teams; Boyer Gives Update
Brant Boyer spoke to the media on Tuesday and he gave updates on several special teams players. Denzel Mims Yeah, he’s learning just like everybody all the young guys that haven’t had to do it much or even some older guys that we’re asking to do it. It’s different when you get out there and… Read more
Becton Officially Placed on I.R. — Other Roster Moves
The Jets had to get the roster down to 85 players by Tuesday afternoon and the team announced several roster moves. Headlining the list was Mekhi Becton to IR. Here is the full list of players that were released. Becton (6-7, 363) sustained a season-ending right knee injury on Aug, 8. It is the same… Read more
Brant Boyer Gives Special Teams Update
New York Jets special teams coach Brant Boyer sat down and spoke to the media about the kicking competition and how things are shaping up on specials so far in training camp. Brian Costello, New York Post: Can you give us the update on the kicking competition? I know Eddy Pineiro has been out these… Read more
Jeff Ulbrich on Michael Clemons
Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich spoke to the media about the defense and here is what he had to say. Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic: How do you think the defense looked in that preseason game, especially at the beginning when some of the starters were in there? The strain was good. The effort was good. I… Read more
Quinnen Williams (Ankle), Duane Brown (Status)
Here is a quick injury update that head coach Robert Saleh gave today at Florham Park. Quinnen Williams: Sat out practice He’s dealing with an ankle, he’ll be fine. Eddy Pineiro He’s dealing with a back tightness. Just a little tight on him. Duane Brown Status They go through all the physicals and all the… Read more
Fant to Right Tackle
As the New York Jets started training camp, the announcement was made that George Fant would be playing left tackle. After the injury to Mekhi Becton, Fant is sliding over to right tackle and Duane Brown will play left tackle. Coach Saleh was asked what the conversation was like when they told Fant. For George… Read more
Saleh: Zach’s Surgery Scheduled for Tuesday
Robert Saleh spoke to the media on Sunday and he gave this update on Zach Wilson and the time frame for his return to the field. He’s on his way to L.A. to have his procedure, and then we wait. They’ll know more once they get in there. We’re optimistic, but he’s not out of… Read more
Joe Flacco on 1st Team Reps & Playing at 37
Joe Flacco spoke to the media on Sunday. So much has changed after the first preseason game, and Flacco was asked about the transition along with how big the next two preseason games are for him. Yeah, obviously when you’re the backup, your emotions are up and down during the course of a game things… Read more
Zach Wilson & the QB Situation
After the Jets preseason victory over the Eagles, the questions all center around Zach Wilson & the QB Situation. Dylan Tereman takes a look at what the Jets options are while they wait for Zach to come back. The good news is that Zach will reportedly only miss a few weeks and not the entire… Read more
The Jets & Defensive Head Coaches
When Robert Saleh was hired by the Jets last year, he continued the Jets’ trend of hiring primarily defensive head coaches. In fact, he represented the seventh defensive head coach out of the last eight head coaching hires, a trend that consistently has moved counter to the rest of the league. Over the last few… Read more