Jet News

When the Jets ran the ball last season, they averaged 3.8 yards per carry.  Mark Sanchez, Greg McElroy and Tim Tebow were sacked 47 times combined and they were under non-stop duress whenever they dropped back.  So the shake up on the offensive line continues as Matt Slauson has signed a one-year contract with the… Read more

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was on hand for Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) pro-day workout not only as an observer but a participant as well: Ryan worked defensive end Margus Hunt out as a pass rushing linebacker.  Hunt, 6-8, 275, has drawn much interest because of his athleticism and strength. He opened eyes… Read more

Former Washington Redskins tight end free agent Fred Davis was scheduled to visit the New York Jets on Friday but has decided to cancel his trip to Florham Park: https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/317447817490751489 Apparently Davis is satisfied choosing between the Buffalo Bills, who have been recruiting Davis over the past few days, or returning to the Redskins. The… Read more

The New York Jets are scheduling a couple of free agent visits: Former Washington Redskin’s tight end Fred Davis is planning on visiting the Jets in the near future: https://twitter.com/john_keim/status/316869793791766528 The Jets did tender restricted free agent tight end Jeff Cumberland but after losing Dustin Keller in free agency they are in the market to… Read more

With the departure of last year’s starting safeties Yeremiah Bell and LaRon Landry the Jets will certainly be in the market for a veteran replacement. Thus far general manager John Idzik has taken a slow and steady approach to building the team with free agents.  Idzik inherited a poor salary situation and has a limited… Read more

According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, the NFL will release the 2013 schedule on April 16th.  This report has also appeared on SB Nation. https://twitter.com/Ourand_SBJ/status/314815714655604736 What we know for sure is the schedule is always released before the NFL draft.  This year the draft is scheduled to take place from Thursday April… Read more

The NFL draft is fast approaching.  With so many roster positions in need of upgrades, this draft is crucial for the Jets.  It is also the first draft under the leadership of GM John Idzik.   He can make his job easier by adding talent to the roster this April. What are other Jets fans saying… Read more

After losing defensive coordinator Mike Pettine to the Bills, Rex Ryan will take over defensive play calling over first-time defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman. “Dennis and I worked side-by-side with each other literally for years now,” Ryan told the New York Daily News. “It’s something that we talked about and we want to do. I want Dennis to just be totally involved… Read more

Despite the fact the Jets have signed RB Mike Goodson, the Jets are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of former Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw according to ESPNNewYork.com. Bradshaw has drawn interest from the Jets, Steelers, and the Packers and also might return to the Giants. The Jets are willing to sign Bradshaw if he lowers… Read more

The NFL voted to change three rules today before ending their winter meeting in Phoenix. The first rule change was more of a rule elimination, as the NFL voted 29-1 to eliminate the tuck rule with the New England Patriots and Washington Redskins abstaining. The most infamous instance of the tuck rule benefited Tom Brady… Read more

The NFL announced compensatory draft selections today.  The criteria for awarding these extra draft picks, of which the Jets got none, are explained below: A total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2013 NFL Draft have been awarded to 16 teams, the NFL announced today. Under the rules for compensatory draft selections, a team losing… Read more