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Grading Jets 2017 Draft Class…or What’s Left of it
Because of some of the drafts turned in by John Idizk and Bill Parcells, the Jets 2017 class is far from their worst, but was still largely a disaster. Of the nine players chose, only two remain. S Jamal Adams (Rd 1; 6th overall) Grade: A Adams has been as good as advertised since coming… Read more
Jets’ Maccagnan Running out of “Maybes” in a Hurry
It was a topic that was discussed right here on Tuesday night’s episode of JetNation radio that we felt deserved a bit more attention, so as was mentioned on the air, here’s a look at the current plight of Jets General Manger Mike Maccagnan whose margin for error seems to be shrinking by the day… Read more
Previewing Gang Green’s Linebackers
The Jets look to have a solid, but unspectacular group of linebackers heading into the start of the 2018 season. While the starters appear to be set in stone there are still a few spots up for grabs. If one or two more players can emerge from this unit, Gang Green can have a respectable… Read more
Jets Leaving no Stone Unturned in Search for Pass Rusher
When the Jets rolled out their starting defense during the Green & White Scrimmage the other night at Rutgers University, one thing that stood out was seeing little-known linebackers Frankie Luvu and Brandon Copeland lining up opposite each other as the team’s two starting outside linebackers. Again today at Florham Park, it was the same… Read more
Training Camp Capsule; Notes From First Four Days From Florham Park
So the Jets have their first day off of training camp and it comes one day after third overall pick Sam Darnold made his debut in front of media and a few VIP’s. His reps were limited, but Darnold did impress with the small workload, finding rookie tight end Chris Henrdon and wide receiver Quincy… Read more
Despite Penalty-Filled Practice, Plenty of Positives on Day 2
It’s early…and it showed. Jets players on both sides of the ball found themselves dropping to do sets of push-ups for a variety of penalties, something that has to be cleaned up as the weeks progress. Even still, there were plenty of positives to note on day two of training camp. For the second day… Read more
Now Clean and Sober, Time for Jets’ Donahue to get Down and Dirty is Coming
It’s been a long off-season for Jets outside linebacker Dylan Donahue, and once it comes to a close and the pads come on, the results had better follow along with his relentless motor, or he could be out of a job. As a mid-round draft prospect out of little-know West Georgia in 2017, Donahue was… Read more
Report: Jets TE Chris Herndon Charged With DWI
Just as Jets fans are seeing feel good stories regarding linebacker Dylan Donahue’s efforts to overcome issues with alcohol following multiple DUI’s, rookie tight end Chris Herndon is in a similar situation. https://twitter.com/HeraldSports/status/1003747731251388416 According to the Miami Herald, Herndon is facing charges of driving while intoxicated when he struck another vehicle and was taken away… Read more
Jets’ Defense Must Find an Edge to Take the Next Step
It’s been said countless times over the past decade that the New York Jets have not had a true edge rusher since John Abraham. The list over the years goes on and on. From free agent veteran pickups such as Aaron Maybin, Calvin Pace, and Jason Taylor who were moderately successful, to draft busts in Vernon Gholston… Read more
Without True Edge Rusher, Pressure is now on Bowles to Generate Sacks
Even despite all of the glowing reviews of Gang Green’s 2018 draft class, it would be foolish to ignore the team’s failure to draft a potential impact edge rusher at any point during their three days in Dallas. Whether it was Josh Sweat in round 4, Utah’s Kylie Fitts in round six or even Joe… Read more
Maccagnan’s First Pick Purge on the Horizon
If there’s one positive thing about being a brand new NFL GM taking over a team nearly bereft of talent, it’s that you may have a bit of extra time to spend in developing some of your young draft choices. After all, it’s not as if Jets GM Mike Maccagnan came to town with a… Read more
Report: Dylan Donahue no Stranger to DUI’s
Dylan Donahue probably felt like his off-season couldn’t get much worse after news of his recent arrest following a traffic accident in which he was deemed to be intoxicated at the scene took place in the Lincoln Tunnel. Donahue may feel differently now as a report has surfaced claiming that it’s not his first DUI… Read more