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Key Takeaways From Jets Loss to Vikings; Down day for Darnold, More Troubles for Long
Just a few random thoughts, notes and quotes following Gang Green’s 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium that dropped the Jets to 3-4. The Jets receivers are dinged up, but Sam Darnold didn’t help himself out by ignoring Jermaine Kearse (2 targets, 0 receptions), overthrowing Robby Anderson on a deep ball and… Read more
Jets Decision to Waive Pryor a Curious one
So, who saw that coming? In a surprise move, the Jets are set to release wide receiver Terrelle Pryor who his nursing a tear in his groin, further depleting a Jets wide receiver corps that’s without Quincy Enunwa (high ankle sprain) and had to hold Robby Anderson out of practice earlier this week with a… Read more
Week 7 NFL Pick: Pass On Jets \ Vikes
Finally, the Jets did what I said they would do! With regards to my football predictions over the last few weeks, the New York Jets have been like a group of recalcitrant children. But thanks last week’s pick came true thanks to Jason Meyers 24 points between the uprights. All of those who back Gang… Read more
Jets 2016 Draft Class has Chance to Buck Disturbing Trend
We all know the old mantra among NFL fans and executives about the need for any given franchise to “build through the draft” when putting together what they hope will be a competitive roster. Doing so is far easier said than done, but in examining how well Mike Maccagnan’s second draft class is doing in… Read more
Pair of Veteran Free Agent Additions Struggling for 3-3 Jets
While the majority of moves that were made by the Jets front office this offseason have turned about as well as one could have hoped up until this point, there are a pair of moves that have fallen short of expectations through the team’s first six games. Starting cornerback Trumaine Johnson came to the Jets… Read more
Jets O-Line Cracks PFF Top 10 Pass Blocking Units
Another stellar outing from their O-line and an impressive overall rating from Pro Football Focus’ pass blocking efficiency rankings. The much maligned offensive line of the New York Jets has been outperforming expectations since the day the NFL season kicked off, and there are plenty of metrics to support the assertion that they are far… Read more
Jets Doling out Extra Dollars to Retain Prospects
The other day, an under-the-radar story regarding the Jets practice squad emerged when it was reported that the team had given a pay raise to Nico Falah, an undrafted rookie out of USC. As is often the case when practice squad players are paid on par with low-end 53-man players, the belief is that the… Read more
With Receivers Dinged up, Jets, Darnold Should Phone a Friend
The Jets are riding high after consecutive home victories against the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts over past two weeks to get themselves back to .500 on the season. The news isn’t all good though as the team lost safety Marcus Maye for 3-4 weeks with a broken thumb, and even more importantly, wide receiver… Read more
Jets Starting to Cash in on Defensive Investments
If things continue to go the way they are for a handful of Jets players, all of the heat that the organization has taken over the years from ornary fans for going heavy on defense in the draft may start to subside. There was no better example of the impact some of the Jets defenders… Read more
Darnold, Herndon, Kearse & Pryor Step Up; Other Game Observations
For the first time in a year the Jets finally “stacked” wins with a wild 42-34 victory over IND. In a game where they were far from perfect on both sides of the ball the Jets were opportunistic and scrappy. If this type of game happened a few weeks ago they would’ve lost, so they’re showing progress as… Read more
Jets vs. Colts Post Game Notes
A few random notes, quotes and thoughts following the Jets 42-34 victory against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium. Jets Margin of victory in their three wins this season is 19.3 Jets Margin of defeat in their three losses this season is 10.3 The Jets have taken a lot of heat over the years for… Read more
Injuries Could Give Jets Glimpse of Future at Cornerback
With news of Jets starting nickel cornerback Buster being out for this Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts and the same likely being the case for Trumaine Johnson who is listed as doubtful, the Jets may get a chance to take a peek at a pair of corners who they’re hoping to see as mainstays… Read more