Brandon Shell
Jets O-Line Passes First Test With Flying Colors
After an offseason of hearing prognosticators and fans alike insist that the Jets offensive line was bound to be one of the worst groups in the NFL, the unit performed at a level few would have predicted in their season opener against the Lions in Detroit. It’s only one game, and the Lions were without… Read more
Jets Interior Pass Blocking Showing Signs of Life
While much of the conversation surrounding the New York Jets in the wake of their week 3 preseason loss to the Giants has centered around who the team’s starting quarterback will be in Detroit on September 10th, another story line that isn’t getting nearly enough attention is how well the Jets interior offensive line held… Read more
Ground and Pound or Slinging Sammy; Will Jets Scheme Suit Personnel?
With the start of the NFL season just a few weeks away, the New York Jets are preparing to take on the co-tenant New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in the annual week three preseason meeting between the two teams. With rookie quarterback Sam Darnold expected to be under center, it looks as if the… Read more
Is Skrine Better in the Slot and Mac Safety Obsessed? Dispelling Three Jets Myths
As great as the internet can be for much of the time (especially if you avoid politics), it can be equally hilarious, and not in a good way, when mob mentality creeps up on you. In sports, we see it all the time. An opinion on a team or player is repeated so many times… Read more
Darnold’s Biggest Strength Could Offset Potential Jets Weakness
It’s one of those things that can’t be taught or coached, but you see it almost every time you take a moment to watch some of Sam Darnold’s college performances at USC. Time and again, under pressure, Darnold rolls out, spins away or steps up in the pocket to avoid oncoming defenders, before making a… Read more
Gang Green’s 2016 Draft Class on Verge of Pivotal Third Season
They say that a fair analysis of any NFL draft class can’t take place until a group has played their third pro season which means Mike Maccagnan’s second draft class as an NFL GM is about to start their third season. How is it looking so far? LB Darron Lee: Lee has caught his share of… Read more
Trouble in the Trenches? Jets O-Line Questions Linger, but all is not Lost
While the majority of Jets fans were thrilled to see Gang Green nab a potential franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in this year’s draft, there were those who were none too thrilled over the team’s failure to use any of their choices to stock the pipeline to the o-line. With… Read more
Here’s Why Jets Fans Shouldn’t be Bummed About Another Not-so-Super Sunday
For the die-hard fans of any NFL team that isn’t participating in the Super Bowl, there’s always at least a small degree of resentment toward the game due to the simple fact that your team isn’t taking part. For Jets fans, games like these can be a bit more brutal than most. Watching a division… Read more
Like it or not, Mac/Bowles Extensions Were Right Thing to do
It’s official. The New York Jets have extended the contracts of general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles for an additional two seasons. Following what looks to be back-to-back 5-11 campaigns, there will undoubtedly be those who question the wisdom of the decision, but it was the right thing to do. After a… Read more
Jets vs Broncos Week 14 Preview
Who: NY Jets (5-7) @ Denver Broncos (3-9) When: Sunday at 4:05 pm Where: Metlife Stadium Point Spread: Jets -1 The 5-7 New York Jets look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a reeling Broncos team that is one of the most dysfunctional offenses in the league. As much flack as Jets GM Mike Maccagnan gets for missing… Read more
Jets vs Chiefs Week 13 Preview
Who: NY Jets (4-7) vs Kansas City Chiefs (6-5) When: Sunday at 1 pm Where: Metlife Stadium Point Spread: Jets +3 After getting off to one of the leagues hottest starts a 5-1, the Kansas City Chiefs have slumped to a 6-5 record and look to get things back on track against the equally slumping Jets. Key match ups? … Read more
After QB, O-Line Should be Front and Center of Mac’s Mistakes
In taking a step back and looking at how the 2017 season has worked out for the New York Jets on a move-by-move basis, the vast majority of key decisions made by GM Mike Maccagnan have worked out as well as, and in many cases, even better than anyone expected. He used one of John… Read more