On a muddy Hard Rock Stadium field the Jets lost to the Dolphins 13-6. The field didn’t look as bad as pregame reports might have indicated, but it was certainly been bad enough to impede offenses. The two teams combined for 15 punts, tied for third most in any game in NFL history. Today was…
The New York Jets 2018 training camp got underway Friday. Here’s three observation from what happened on day one: Darnold’s Absence Grabs Attention: Sam Darnold, the third overall pick in the 2018 draft was absent from practice Friday due to ongoing negotiations with his rookie contract. Some expected Darnold’s deal would maybe get done before…
Florham Park, NJ – There were plenty of stories for the offense and defense heading into New Orleans last Sunday. Bryce Petty made his 2017 debut as the starting quarterback for the Jets after Josh McCown broke his hand. It was a less than stellar debut for Petty as he went 19-for-39 for 179 yards, a…
Florham Park, NJ – Last week’s 23-0 performance for the New York Jets was disappointing. In addition to losing their starting quarterback Josh McCown, the Jets couldn’t score a single point against the Denver Broncos. Offense, however, wasn’t the only aspect they struggled in. The Jets’ defense couldn’t beat the Broncos in the one defensive area…
Florham Park, NJ – The Jets visit the Denver Broncos this Sunday, their first road trip since visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the bye week. The Jets won their last game 38-31 against the Broncos’ divisional rival, Kansas City Chiefs. The Broncos, meanwhile, fell to the Jets’ divisional rivals Miami Dolphins, 35-9. Denver leads the…
Florham Park, NJ – Behind head coach Todd Bowles is offensive coordinator John Morton and defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers. The coordinators don’t receive much attention, but they’re vital to putting together an offensive and defensive game plan against upcoming opponents. We look back at last Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs and grade Morton and…
Florham Park, NJ – The New York Jets defense is starting to play like fans expected them to all season. If the defense came up in conversation, most praise was reserved for the rookie safety duo of Marcus Maye and Jamal Adams. They deserve it, too. Adams and Maye have been vocal leaders on the field…
Florham Park, NJ – Having a strong defensive line is something that the New York Jets are accustomed to. The New York Sack Exchange, consisting of Mark Gastineau, Joe Klecko, Marty Lyons and Abdul Salaam, are the best group of defensive linemen assembled by the Jets. John Abraham and Shaun Ellis terrorized quarterbacks when the Jets…
Florham Park, NJ- Fans can point to a plethora of issues to explain the New York Jets 0-2 record so far. However, one issue that stands out is the Jets’ rush defense. Limiting running backs like LeSean McCoy and Marshawn Lynch is a tough task, but that’s still no excuse. The Jets had success keeping McCoy…
The New York Jets defense anticipates LeSean McCoy getting a lot of rushes on Sunday. McCoy has been the x-factor in the Buffalo Bills’ offense since they traded for him in 2015. Last season, the Bills led the NFL in several rushing categories, including yards per game (164.4), yards per carry (5.35), and rushing touchdowns…