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Forte, Enunwa and Amaro look to be Kings on Chan’s Chess Board
By Glenn Naughton As winning in the NFL becomes more and more about having a franchise quarterback, teams without that benefit are left to find ways to score points by getting creative on offense and creating mismatches for opposing defenses. It’s something we saw Chan Gailey and the Jets do last season while utilizing receivers… Read more
Jets add Offensive Lineman Mike Liedtke
By Glenn Naughton In a minor roster move, the New York Jets today signed free agent offensive lineman Mike Liedtke and cut ties with fellow lineman Luke Marquardt. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/738529160646254592 Previously a member of the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs, Liedtke played his college ball at Illinois State and has yet to appear in an… Read more
OTA Updates: QB Edition
It is very hard to judge football players when they are practicing in shorts. That said, we will do it anyway. Or in this case we will pass along the opinions of those who have been watching the QB’s so far. This is a very small sample and again they are in shorts. But here… Read more
Todd Bowles: OTA Update
Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Jets workout today and gave some updates. He was asked what stood out so far, “Just good effort right now. Good effort. Guys learning the system, learning how to play with each other again. So still getting some kinks out on both sides of the ball. Special… Read more
Minicamp Preview: Questions to be Answered
The first week of OTAs have wrapped up, and week two is now underway. With minicamp on the horizon we take a look at some story lines developing or coming to a head. OTAs will continue until June 9th, then from June 14-16 the Jets will hold their minicamp. Unlike OTAs, minicamp is mandatory for… Read more
Decker & Marshall Show Up For Voluntary Workouts
OTA’s are voluntary, I repeat OTA’s are voluntary. Some in the media have been beating the conspiracy theory drum. Saying that Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall missed OTA workouts as a way of protesting Ryan Fitzpatrick’s contract situation. Guess what? Both Decker and Marshall missed 3 voluntary workouts last week. They were both at the facility… Read more
X-factors, Position Battles on Offense, QB’s; JN Radio
On this episode of Joe, Vinny, & the Jets, we cover a variety of topics! OTA’s are underway, and the boys are talking position battles on the offensive side of the ball! Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker are now taking part in the voluntary workouts. Also, who will be the X-factors this season on either… Read more
Fitzpatrick, Jets Stuck in Tough Spot
It’s not easy tackling the Ryan Fitzpatrick issue. There are so many different points, all of which hold merit. Let’s start with the facts: Fitzpatrick had one of the greatest statistical seasons in New York Jets quarterback history. Fitzpatrick tried to bank on that season. He tested the market and the market won. The only… Read more
Memorial Day
We would like to remember all the brave men and women that have paid the ultimate price and gave their lives in defense of our country. The sacrifices made by our military make us all safer and we are grateful. To those that have served or are serving this country we thank you. May God bless… Read more
Jets Offer to Fitzpatrick Reportedly 3 yrs/$24 million
By Glenn Naughton Charles Robinson of Yahoo.com sent out a tweet earlier today divulging further details on the contract negotiations between the New York Jets and free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Jets’ current offer is reportedly for a total of $24 million over three seasons. https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/737001035646926848 If correct, this answers the question many Jets… Read more
Fitzpatrick Camp Using Geno Smith as Leverage?
By Glenn Naughton So now it’s being reported that the New York Jets have offered free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick a 3-year contract with a year-one value of $12 million. The initial report came from Mark Cannizzaro of the New York Post, before Ian Rapoport of the NFL network not only confirmed the offer… Read more
Geno Turning Heads on and off Field in OTA’s
By Glenn Naughton It’s an unfortunate set of circumstances for Geno Smith, really. Here we are, months removed from the 2015 football season, anxiously awaiting the start of OTA’s to hear about which players are impressing and which one aren’t, then the on-field action gets overtaken by the business side of the game. At… Read more