You were smart to expect the Atlanta Falcons would have some sort of hangover after blowing a 25 point lead in last year’s Super Bowl. Most people believed that even with a high powered offense returning most of their stars, the team would struggle. So far, through three games and it’s been the offense that has…
Miami FL: For the second straight week, the New York Jets had a 14 point lead against a division rival. And for the second straight week, the Jets lost the game. The Miami Dolphins won their third straight game and split the season series against New York with their 31-28 victory. The Jets had built a…
Miami Gardens, FL: Nearly one month ago, the Jets opened their home slate at 0-2 with a bruised ego against the Miami Dolphins. Their opponent that September afternoon was picked by some to repeat their success of a season ago and beat New York down in all facets. That wasn’t the case. The Jets dominated and…
Florham Park, NJ – Walking around the locker room on Friday was interesting. There was a distinguishable buzz. It was noticeably louder than usual. Yes, the standard occurred; Rontez Miles cracked jokes with a mixture of offensive linemen and defensive backs in one corner and Austin Seferian-Jenkins blasted music in his haven with Demario Davis next…
“Shocking the world” is usually a term for postseason sports. You normally don’t expect a team to “shock the world” in a Week Six match up between two division rivals. Yet, when the New York Jets host the defending Super Bowl champion, Patriots, Gang Green has a chance to do just that. Both teams sit…
Youth is a beautiful thing in the National Football League. For many teams, the youth of a roster not only brings in hope for a brighter future but on many occasions, the youth can develop lead a team into surprise victories now. The New York Jets young talent has surprised many teams across the NFL…
It started with a culture change. Conflict was erased. Drama left the building. A team-first mentality was preached. In came the decorators. “One Team” was painted on one wall. “One Goal” donned the other. These aren’t your father’s circus New York Jets. Changes were made. A drastic roster overhaul brought mixed emotions to the Jets…
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Running-backs Bilal Powell and Elijah McGuire combined for over 250 yards on the ground and the New York Jets beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday 23-20 in OT. The victory puts the Jets to 2-2 on the year and tied with the New England Patriots for second place in the AFC…
One of the biggest surprises at the start of the 2017 season is how well the Jacksonville Jaguars have played. After dismantling the vaunted Baltimore Ravens defense in London last week, the Jaguars look to continue their hot start against a Jets team that is coming off an impressive 20-6 win over Miami. While the…
It was fun, wasn’t it? Waking up at eight o’clock in the morning, packing a barbecue and cooler and setting up your green and white flag. Your routine was back. The 92-degrees heat sweltered the parking lot and burnt your face. Football returned. Who cares if your favorite team was 0-2? It was opening day, that’s a…