Parry Nickerson
Pair of Surging D-Linemen has Jets 2018 Draft Class Looking up
Recent history (and not-so-recent history for that matter) has not been kind to the New York Jets and their fans when it comes time to evaluate the team’s draft classes. However, the past decade or so has been particularly bad for Gang Green with John Idzik and Mike Maccagnan turning in what seems like one… Read more
Jury is Still out on these Jets Draft Picks
As Jets General Manger Mike Maccagnan prepares for another off-season, his spotty draft record is well documented as he’s had his share of hits (Sam Darnold, Jamal Adams, Chris Herndon, Brandon Shell, Jordan Jenkins) but far too many misses (Christian Hackenberg, Lorenzo Mauldin, Chad Hansen, Ardiarius Stewart, Bryce Petty). Throw in second rounder Devin Smith… Read more
Jets Head to Buffalo: Who’s Dinged Up, Who Can Step Up?
In a disappointing and lost season for both the Jets and the Bills, today’s game has little meaning. The Jets will be looking for revenge after their matchup earlier this season may be remembered as one of the ugliest and most embarrassing losses in Jets history as they got blown out by a sub par… Read more
Key Takeaways From Jets Loss to Vikings; Down day for Darnold, More Troubles for Long
Just a few random thoughts, notes and quotes following Gang Green’s 37-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium that dropped the Jets to 3-4. The Jets receivers are dinged up, but Sam Darnold didn’t help himself out by ignoring Jermaine Kearse (2 targets, 0 receptions), overthrowing Robby Anderson on a deep ball and… Read more
Jets vs Colts Report Card; More High Grades in Another Big win
For the third time this season, the Jets got major contributions from all three phases of the game, leading to a 42-34 victory over the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Let’s take a look at Gang Green’s report card: Quarterback: A Darnold played his best game as a pro, completing 80% of his passes while throwing a… Read more
Injuries Could Give Jets Glimpse of Future at Cornerback
With news of Jets starting nickel cornerback Buster being out for this Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts and the same likely being the case for Trumaine Johnson who is listed as doubtful, the Jets may get a chance to take a peek at a pair of corners who they’re hoping to see as mainstays… Read more
Broncos vs. Jets: Who’s Dinged Up, Who Can Step Up?
The Jets host the Broncos in their second home game of the season Sunday at 1pm on CBS. After starting the season with a victory over the Lions, the Jets have lost 3 straight, falling to 1-3. The season is far from over, but it will be if the Jets don’t find a way to… Read more
Jets vs Jags: Who’s Dinged Up, Who Can Step Up?
As the Jets prepare to take on the Jags at home tomorrow, here is a list of those who will not and may not play, and an analysis of who could step up in their place. JETS Out: TE Neal Sterling (concussion), WR Charone Peake (hamstring) Questionable: CB Buster Skrine (knee), S Doug Middleton (knee/finger), S… Read more
Handing out Jets Game Balls Following 48-17 Victory
Whether it’s a misinformed pundit who covers the NFL on a national level, or just your run of the mill “Same old Jets” fan who lamented the fact that the team opted to trade Teddy Bridgewater in favor of Sam Darnold, last night was a shock to the system. In what was easily the team’s… Read more
Jets Young Corners Trending in Right Direction
While it was the top of the Jets cornerback depth chart that drew most of the attention this off-season with the addition of free agent Trumaine Johnson and re-signing Morris Claiborne, it’s the bottom of the depth chart that’s been turning heads for much of the pre-season. If some of this preseason’s top performers can… Read more
Revised 53-man Roster and Practice Squad After Teddy Trade
The New York Jets dealt quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints along with a sixth-round draft choice in exchange for a third-round pick from the Saints. That will obviously free up one roster spot on the Jets final 53. Then of course there will be the team’s ten practice squad spots. Here’s how… Read more
Depth Beginning to Look Like Possible Strength for Gang Green in ’18
It’s early on in training camp, so no definitive conclusions are to be drawn for several more weeks (possibly months), but one thing that has become apparent over the past couple of weeks is that the Jets current roster may be a lot better than even the most optimistic Jets fan had anticipated. Is this… Read more