Greg Van Roten

In a move that was much expected after adding Nate Herbig, the Jets have let go of guard Greg Van Roten. https://twitter.com/nyjets/status/1522647949964152832 The move will save the Jets $3.5 million against the cap after getting Herbig for $2.4 million, resulting in net saving of $1.4 million.  Seizing the opportunity to get younger and better for… Read more

Continuing what has been a very impressive off-season, Jets GM Joe Douglas has landed Gang Green another important piece on offense that could pay off in both the short and long-term. https://twitter.com/mike_e_kaye/status/1522313859335340033 Douglas claimed offensive lineman Nete Herbig off of waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles, giving themselves a 23-year-old versatile lineman who has been a… Read more

After spending the better part of the past decade as the team’s collective whipping boy, and often justifiably so, the New York Jets offensive line has quietly started to turn things around.  This, according to Football Outsiders and Pro Football Focus and anyone who has watched the team closely enough over the past several years. … Read more

The Jets have a couple of weeks to work on turning things around, particularly on offense, over the bye.  Then of course the week before they meet the Patriots. As currently constructed, the biggest problem that has to be addressed on the roster is right guard.  Greg Van Roten has been a consistent liability and… Read more

This could make for some awkward conversations in the Jets locker room in the coming weeks. Duke Manyweather, the offensive line guru who works with countless NFL linemen during the offseason, including Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton has offered a less-than-flattering assessment of jets right guard Greg Van Roten. https://twitter.com/BigDuke50/status/1442262700235444227 Following the Jets atrocious showing… Read more

As we discussed yesterday the Jets offensive line has been taking an absolute beating during training camp.  From injuries (Mekhi Becton, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Cam Clark, Conor McDermott, Jimmy Murray), ineffectiveness (Dan Feeney and Corey Levin) and a surprise retirement (Alex Lewis), the Jets have plenty to worry about in the very near future.  However, all… Read more

Mission accomplished. After weeks of rumors and negotiations, Joe Douglas and the New York Jets have landed free agent offensive lineman Morgan Moses.  Moses, who was let go by the Washington Football Team will plug in at the right tackle spot for Gang Green, offering an upgrade over previous starter George Fant. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1408543904920702978 The deal… Read more

There’s absolutely no getting around it.  The 2020 New York Jets were an awful football team.  Week in and week out, home or away, early game or late game, they got their teeth kicked in on a regular basis.  That was the Jets as a team.  But what about individual performers? While they rarely looked… Read more

The Jets and Joe Douglas have freed up a bit of cap space for both 2021 and 2022 by re-working the contract of guard Alex Lewis. https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1397884103236587523 According to NFL insider Field Yates, Lewis’ deal will pay him $3 million in salary this season instead of the previously agreed upon sum of $5.8 million.  In… Read more

Right now if you’re a New York Jets fan, there’s plenty of reason to expect a better product as the 2020 season approaches due largely to having a re-built offensive line.  The Jets have a new left tackle in Mekhi Becton, a new center in Connor McGovern and lots of competition at right guard (Brian… Read more

By Adam Freiberg   The 2020 NFL League Year began on March 18 and Joe Douglas didn’t waste any time getting to work. Douglas is putting his stamp on the team in his first offseason on the job. His principles have been clear; do not go over your price point for one player and winning… Read more