Elijah McGuire
Schefter: McGuire to Miss 3-6 Weeks
The Jets got some relatively good news regarding running back Elijah McGuire who had foot surgery following the team’s first practice of the year earlier this week. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1023548801070587905 With the season still roughly six weeks away, McGuire is expected to miss 3-6 weeks. With that being the case, the Jets could keep McGuire on the… Read more
Report: McGuire Inured, not Thought to be Season Ending
During their second day of training camp at Florham Park this afternoon, it was learned that second-year running back Elijah McGuire, who left yesterday’s session with a foot injury, did in fact have surgery. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1023337868100612101 Per NFL insider Adam Schefter, the injury is not believed to be season-ending which is good news for McGuire who… Read more
Jets Backs Stand out on Day 1 of Training Camp
While Sam Darnold being a no-show at day one of training camp 2018 was on everyone’s mind, there was still a practice to be held indoors at Florham Park to get the 2018 season rolling. As per usual, there were some standout performers (Nathan Shepherd, Charles Johnson, Avery Williamson and Chris Herndon) and a few… Read more
Eli McGuire Earns High Praise From RB Coach Stump Mitchell
Jets second-year running back Eli McGuire earned our praises last season right here, but that’s nothing compared to the praise that was heaped on him today by running backs coach Stump Mitchell according to Rich Cimini of ESPN New York. https://twitter.com/RichCimini/status/1007304716349566976 When asked about the versatile McGuire, Mitchell reportedly said the back reminds him of… Read more
Crowell Hoping to Reverse Course With Gang Green
It’s been a long and winding road for running back Isaiah Crowell. From the University of Georgia, to Alabama State, to the Cleveland Browns, the running back is now another piece of the Mike Maccagnan puzzle with the New York Jets after he was signed to a 3 year deal, worth $12 million earlier this… Read more
Five Forgotten Jets who Could be big part of ’18 Season and Beyond
With the NFL draft just two days away and so much attention focused on the names that will soon be added to the Jets’ 90-man roster, there are still several players on Gang Green’s current roster who didn’t have their name called all that much during the 2017 season, but doesn’t mean they won’t have… 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 Saints, a Last-Minute Look; Morton has to Coach Four Quarters
The New York Jets (5-8) prepare to take on the New Orleans Saints (9-4) on the road today at 1:00 in the Mercede-Benz Superdome. We’ve already picked our key match-ups here, but let’s take a look at key stats and story-lines that have emerged over the past few days. Play From Start to Finish: Earlier this… Read more
Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bolwes Battling Conflicting Interests?
Are Jets General Manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles on the same page? One sees the team for the long-term in Maccagnan, while Bowles is trying to win now, with some speculating that he may even be trying to save his job. While we don’t know if either one has been given any… Read more
Jets add Briusing Back to Active Roster With Powell, Forte Dinged up
Last week, running back Elijah McGuire was taken out of the Jets 23-0 loss against the Broncos when he injured his ankle on the first play of the game. It appears McGuire is fine as he doesn’t appear on the team’s injury report, but Matt Forte and Bilal Powell do with knee and hamstring issues… Read more
As Season Winds Down, Still Plenty of Players for Jets to Audition
With just three games remaining in the 2017 season and Bryce Petty about to take over at quarterback, the Jets and their fans know that their season is over (if it wasn’t the case weeks ago) and that it’s time to take a look at some more young players who hope to hang around heading… Read more