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Frank Gore & Pierre Desir Call For Clarity From NFL On COVID-19 Preparation
(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) New York Jets players Frank Gore and Pierre Desire joined the calls from NFL players to attempt to ensure safety is a top priority. As the NFL moves towards holding training camp in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many unanswered questions. While some have to do with whether fans will be allowed to attend games, the more pressing questions are how to keep training camps safe.
LOOK: Rangers Announce Phase 3 Training Camp Roster
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The New York Rangers announced their roster for training camp as they prepare for their play-in series against the Carolina Hurricanes. As the NHL continues their attempts to finish up the 2019-20 season and award the Stanley Cup, their teams begin formal training camp workouts as part of Phase 3 on Monday, July 13.
WATCH: Jamal Adams 'Trying' To Go To Dallas Amidst Trade Drama [VIDEO]
(Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) New York Jets safety Jamal Adams told a fan “I’m trying bro” when asked if he was going to play for the Dallas Cowboys. The saga between Jamal Adams and the New York Jets has turned incredibly messy. Adams was unhappy that the team was listening to offers for him at the trade deadline last season, and that anger has returned in full force due to a lack of progress on contract negotiations with the team.
WATCH: Giants Fan Removes His Baby Grandson's Eagles Hat
A grandfather who’s a fan of the New York Giants decided to make an upgrade to his infant grandson’s wardrobe during a visit. The New York Giants‘ rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles runs deep, as everyone knows. Former Giant and Pennsylvania native Justin Pugh told ESPN’s Jordan Raanan back in 2016 that he stopped giving his childhood friends tickets to the games after seeing them cheer for an Eli Manning interception. However, one Giants fan topped Pugh’s dedication to the rivalry.
LOOK: C.J. Mosley Sounds Off On The Idea Of Trading Jamal Adams
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley thinks the team would be crazy to trade superstar safety Jamal Adams. The New York Jets and Jamal Adams have both indicated that they want their relationship to last for a long time. However, they haven’t agreed to a new contract extension yet and Adams is skipping the voluntary virtual offseason program.
Adam Gase Thinks Frank Gore Can Help The Jets Immensely
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) New York Jets head coach Adam Gase is very excited to add Frank Gore to his offense and pair him with No. 1 back Le’Veon Bell. New York Jets head coach Adam Gase and recently signed running back Frank Gore have an excellent relationship. They crossed paths with the San Francisco 49ers where Gase spent a season as an offensive assistant, and again with the Miami Dolphins when he was the head coach.
New York Jets: Trading Marcus Maye makes sense for Joe Douglas
(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Trading Marcus Maye will be an unpopular move but it’s a move that makes a lot of sense for the New York Jets, who have some choices to make. The New York Jets safety situation is currently under a microscope three years after making Jamal Adams and Marcus Maye their first- and second-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft. The team fielded calls from interested teams about Adams at last season’s trade deadline and once again at the draft in April.
Giants Are Looking At Jadeveon Clowney This Offseason [REPORT]
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images The New York Giants are hoping to add star edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney to a defense in need of talent. The New York Giants found lightning in a bottle last offseason, adding edge rusher Markus Golden on a prove-it deal. He put up 10 sacks, regaining the form he showed in 2016 after encountering some injury issues in 2017 and 2018. Golden is a free agent this season, and while the team could bring him back, they need to add more pass-rushing talent.
DC Defenders Troll NY Guardians After Blowout Victory
(Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) The DC Defenders trolled the New York Guardians on Twitter over a spelling mistake after Saturday’s blowout victory. Week 2 for the New York Guardians didn’t go as well as Week 1 did. The team suffered the first loss of their existence, failing to score against the DC Defenders in a 27-0 defeat. Quarterback Matt McGloin called out the “whole entire game plan” at halftime before throwing a pick-six and heading to the bench.
Mets Up For Sale With 'No Preconditions' [REPORT]
The New York Mets are reportedly back on the market and this time there are no preconditions regarding control attached. Fans of the New York Mets were given a glimmer of hope when it was announced that minority owner Steve Cohen would be buying the team. However, that sale eventually fell through after disagreements about the timing of when he would take control from Fred and Jeff Wilpon.
Alec Ogletree's New York Giants Future Is Becoming Much Clearer [REPORT]
Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images The New York Giants are likely to cut inside linebacker Alec Ogletree before free agency starts, in order to create cap space. The New York Giants are ready to enter the offseason with the fourth overall pick and $64 million in salary-cap space. While Dave Gettleman has struggled with free-agent acquisitions in his first two years on the job, he has plenty of money to take a stab at it this time around.
Rangers Forward Micheal Haley Out Indefinitely With Injury
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) New York Rangers winger Micheal Haley is out indefinitely as he recovers from bilateral core muscle surgery. The New York Rangers will be without forward Micheal Haley for the foreseeable future. The team announced via Twitter that he’ll be out indefinitely as he recovers from bilateral core muscle surgery. UPDATE: Forward Micheal Haley will undergo surgery for a bilateral core muscle injury and will be sidelined indefinitely.
The Shredder Dishes Out A Top Stpot For Jacob deGrom
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was named the top starting pitcher in baseball by MLB Network’s The Shredder. New York Mets‘ ace Jacob deGrom had an incredible run of success over the last two seasons. He led the league with a 1.70 ERA and finished second with 269 strikeouts on his way to the 2018 NL Cy Young Award. He followed that up with a 2.43 ERA and a league-leading 255 strikeouts on his way to the 2019 Cy Young Award.
Giants GM Dave Gettleman Provides A Shocking Answer To Whether He Thought He'd Be Fired
The New York Giants’ decision to keep Dave Gettleman came as a surprise to many, including Gettleman, himself. After winning only nine games over the past two seasons, the New York Giants decided to pull the plug on the Pat Shurmur experiment, firing him on Black Monday. However, the team opted against a full-house cleaning, keeping general manager Dave Gettleman in his job.
Why A Le'Veon Bell Trade Is Fine, But Completely Not Necessary For The Jets
ESNY Graphic, Le'Veon Bell The New York Jets can use a Le’Veon Bell trade to build the roster, but his contract shouldn’t be the driving force. One of former New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan‘s final decisions, before he was fired, was to give running back Le’Veon Bell a four-year contract worth $52.5 million. Dishing out that money to a running back was controversial, considering the offensive line issues the team had at the time.
Dave Gettleman Addresses Giants Firing Pat Shurmur, But Keeping Him
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman “understands” the Pat Shurmur firing in the results-driven business of football. The New York Giants made the unsurprising decision to move on from head coach Pat Shurmur after a disappointing 4-12 season. While there were clear issues with Shurmur’s game plans, as he was often outcoached, the roster he was given was very devoid of talent.
Why The New York Rangers' Best Brady Skjei Strategy Is Patience
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images For the New York Rangers, patience is the key with scuffling defenseman Brady Skjei, as the team attempts to turn the corner. The New York Rangers have acquired some very good defensive prospects as the rebuild rages forward. Nils Lundkvist has been playing excellent hockey in Sweden, while K’Andre Miller is progressing nicely with the University of Wisconsin.
The bullpen leads the way
The New York Mets have several options to improve their team in 2020, but some of their holes fit as bigger needs than others. New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen suffered through an up-and-down first season. His biggest move, acquiring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz for a package that was headlined by Jarred Kelenic, didn’t quite work out. Age caught up to Cano and Diaz put forth forgettable season.
Jesse Puljujarvi Makes A Lot Of Sense For Rebuilding New York Rangers
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images Jesse Puljujarvi would make a perfect buy-low candidate for a New York Rangers team still looking for young NHL talent. The New York Rangers are still rebuilding, but they’ve moved to phase two. They have acquired a lot of young players either in or entering their primes, meaning that the next step is to develop those players so they can maximize their talents.
New York Jets S Jamal Adams trolls Daniel Jones on Twitter
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams tweeted a SpongeBob clip to troll Daniel Jones after he strip-sacked him during Sunday’s game. Things seem to be trending upwards for the New York Jets for once this season. They defeated the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon and franchise quarterback Sam Darnold looked good after a bad three-week stretch. Additionally, they have finally cleared the air with star safety Jamal Adams after trade deadline drama.
New York WATCH: Jets QB Sam Darnold Heckled By Giants Fan Over Seeing Ghosts [VIDEO]
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold was trolled by a fan asking if he’d seen any ghosts during pregame warmups. This was probably pretty predictable. After Sam Darnold‘s seeing ghosts comments aired on ESPN, much to the dismay of New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, he’s been trolled somewhat mercilessly about it. The Jacksonville Jaguars mascot got in on the act, dressing as a ghost ahead of the team’s matchup with them.
Four teams who could use Alexandar Georgiev
The New York Rangers have a glut of goalies, but who might be interested in Alexandar Georgiev should he become available? The New York Rangers have a glut of goalies in their system right now. Henrik Lundqvist is the team’s 1A, with Alexandar Georgiev serving as the 1B, with each proving effective in their roles. They also have Igor Shesterkin, who won the AHL goalie of the month in October, waiting in the wings. Additionally, the team has Adam Huska and Olof Lindbom (Sweden) waiting in the wings.
Jets HC Adam Gase Knows He's Let Chris Johnson Down
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images New York Jets head coach Adam Gase knows that he hasn’t had the season ownership was hoping for and he isn’t happy about it. The New York Jets season has been a disaster on the level of a raging tire fire. The team is 1-7, coming off a loss to a Miami Dolphins team that has shown little to no interest in winning games, and Sam Darnold has regressed after a strong finish to 2018.
Jets CB Trumaine Johnson's Season Ends In Casual Fashion
Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images The New York Jets have placed cornerback Trumaine Johnson on injured reserve, possibly ending his tenure with the team. Early on Tuesday news broke that the New York Jets were signing running back Josh Adams from their practice squad to avoid losing him. There was no news about how the team intended to clear a roster spot.
New York Jets HC Adam Gase is right to stay mum on Jamal Adams
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images New York Jets head coach Adam Gase is making the smart decision by not addressing the Jamal Adams controversy publicly. The New York Jets season has been so crazy that even when they do nothing, drama seems to follow them. The team didn’t trade star safety Jamal Adams prior to Tuesday’s deadline. However, he’s angry that they even listened to offers for him. This stems partially from the fact that he was told by his agent that he was being shopped.
Sam Darnold says team execution needs to be better
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold says that the team needs to execute better as they move into the second half of the season. The New York Jets have had a very frustrating season this year, winning only one of their first seven games. The season is going off the rails. Quarterback Sam Darnold, when he’s been able to play, has been under constant pressure. The offensive line has been a major issue for the team and it’s severely limited what the team can do.
New York Rangers C Filip Chytil Deserves A Long Look On The Second Line
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images The New York Rangers wanted Filip Chytil to earn his shot, and now that he has, they need to give it to him. When the New York Rangers sent Filip Chytil to the Hartford Wolf Pack to open the season, it sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Chytil had spent all of last season with the team and appeared earmarked for the second-line center role behind Mika Zibanejad. The team sent Chytil down with the hopes he’d learn to be more consistent.
WATCH: Rangers Center Filip Chytil Feels More Comfortable On Ice [VIDEO]
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images New York Rangers center Filip Chytil spoke about his level of comfort after playing his first game for the team this season. When the New York Rangers broke camp this season, there were several unexpected developments. The most shocking decision by the team was sending center Filip Chytil to Hartford after he’d been with the team all of 2018-19 and seemed in line for top-six minutes.
The New York Giants simply can't afford to trade Nate Solder
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Despite interest from the Cleveland Browns, the New York Giants are better off holding onto Nate Solder at the trade deadline. The New York Giants are off to a 2-5 start and appear to be heading towards another season of selling at the trade deadline. The team certainly could be interested in adding draft capital as they attempt to right the ship under general manager Dave Gettleman.
WATCH: Le'Veon Bell Offers Encouragement To Sam Darnold [VIDEO]
New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell wants young quarterback Sam Darnold to look forward after his brutal Monday night showing. The New York Jets are reeling after a brutal loss on Monday Night Football to the hated New England Patriots, in which Sam Darnold looked dreadful. Darnold had five turnovers and was caught on a live microphone saying he was “seeing ghosts” during the game. In a video posted on Twitter by CJ Fogler, Le’Veon Bell told reporters what advice he’d offered to Darnold.
John Gibbons Is On The New York Mets' Radar [REPORT]
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The New York Mets have had internal discussions about John Gibbons and Dusty Baker as possible managerial candidates. The New York Mets managerial search is heating up after the team fired Mickey Callaway at the end of the season. Joe Girardi and Carlos Beltran have both been heavily linked to the team, with Beltran being considered a serious candidate. However, the team will cast a wide net and cover all their bases.
Bill Belichick Fondly Reflects On His Tenure With The New York Giants
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reflected on his tenure with the New York Giants ahead of their matchup. There’s never any shortage of storylines when the New York Giants and New England Patriots meet. From Eli Manning winning two Super Bowls over the Patriots, one of which ended their bid for a perfect season, to Bill Belichick‘s 12-year stint with the Giants, there’s no shortage of history between the two organizations.
The Mets Have Several Options With Jeff McNeil's Versatility
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images, AP Photo The New York Mets have a utility knife in Jeff McNeil, and they should use him as such when creating their 2020 roster. New York Mets fans are well aware of how good Jeff McNeil is at his profession. He hit .318 with a .384 OBP while playing good defense at four positions. Yes, you read that right. Four different positions. He can do it all for the team, and it’s a trait the new manager (perhaps Joe Girardi) should take advantage of.
New York Giants need to force Kirk Cousins to beat them
ESNY Graphic, Getty Images The New York Giants’ best defensive game plan vs. the Minnesota Vikings is forcing Kirk Cousins to beat them over the top. The New York Giants have won two-straight games behind the arm of quarterback Daniel Jones. The defense has also improved after the first two weeks, giving up only six points in the last six quarters they’ve played. However, the defense faces a huge challenge this week against the Minnesota Vikings.
New York Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen comments on trade with Mariners
New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen spoke about his offseason trade for Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano. New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made a big splash in his first offseason, acquiring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners for a package centered around Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn. Diaz struggled to a 5.59 ERA and gave up a brutal 2.3 HR/9 in his first season in Queens.
Mets Won't Trade Edwin Díaz Nor Noah Syndergaard
Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images The New York Mets won’t be trading embattled closer Edwin Díaz or stud starter Noah Syndergaard this offseason. Despite a second-half run to propel themselves back into the wild card hunt, the New York Mets failed to make the playoffs for the third straight season. The front office was clearly unhappy with how the year transpired and announced on Thursday that they were firing manager Mickey Callaway.
New York Rangers D Jacob Trouba not focused on history with Winnipeg
Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba isn’t thinking about his history with the Winnipeg Jets, who he plays opening night. Jacob Trouba was acquired by the New York Rangers from the Winnipeg Jets over the summer to be the team’s No. 1 defenseman, being asked to shut down top lines while providing some offensive help. In an ironic scheduling situation, his first game will come against Neal Pionk and the Jets.
New York Mets OF Brandon Nimmo comes to Mickey Callaway's defense
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo defended manager Mickey Callaway prior to the team’s final game of 2019. The New York Mets took steps in 2019, but ultimately failed to make the playoffs despite a July surge that put them back in the wild-card hunt. The Mets failure to make the playoffs despite a core of Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard and Seth Lugo raised some questions about manager Mickey Callaway‘s future.
Robinson Cano Understands What He Needs To Improve For 2020
(Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano reflected on a disappointing first season in the blue and orange. The New York Mets’ failure to make the playoffs in 2019 falls primarily on the bullpen and manager Mickey Callaway. The team was close to making the playoffs, as five games can be pointed to as key reasons the team missed the playoffs.
Polar Bear Pete Wins Final Rookie Of The Month Award
(Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) New York Mets rookie sensation Pete Alonso has won the September rookie of the month award to cap off his insane season. New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has had a season for the ages. He’s rewritten record books all season. His 53 home runs are a team record by 12 blasts and he bested New York Yankees stud Aaron Judge‘s old rookie record by one. Alonso has the third most single-season RBI in team history (120).
Ryan Connelly Claims The New York Giants Defense Reached Its Breaking Point
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The New York Giants defense reached its “breaking point” with poor performances to begin the 2019 season, per linebacker Ryan Connelly. The New York Giants defense has had a rough time this season. They’ve given up an average of 31.6 points per game through the first three games of the season, which has contributed to their 1-2 start.
New York Giants: Tom Coughlin texts Eli Manning after benching
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Former New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin reached out to Eli Manning to see how he was doing after he was benched for Daniel Jones. The benching of a franchise icon can always be emotional, as it’s an acknowledgment that an era of that team’s history is coming to an end. The New York Giants were forced to make that decision this week when they benched Eli Manning for Daniel Jones ahead of their Sunday matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gase Doesn't Plan To Hold Luke Falk Back Against Patriots
Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images New York Jets head coach Adam Gase doesn’t plan on making many adjustments to his game plan with Luke Falk starting at quarterback. A New York Jets season that started with optimism has seemingly reached the brink of collapse entering their Week 3 matchup with the New England Patriots (1 p.m. ET, CBS). Sam Darnold is going to miss his second game with mono, and Trevor Siemian is out for the season with an ankle injury.
Landon Collins, Josh Norman Have No Love For Gettleman
Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman hasn’t made many friends with how he’s handled player exits in the past. The end of a player’s tenure with a franchise is never easy territory to navigate. It’s rarely done by the player’s decision. Usually, either the team feels that the player can’t play at the level they need, or they don’t want to pay the player what they feel that they’re worth.
WATCH: Pete Alonso Blasts MLB-Leading 49th Home Run [VIDEO]
New York Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso hit his 49th home run in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies The New York Mets are fighting with all of their might to stay alive in the NL Wild Card race. The team entered play on Sept. 18 four games behind the Chicago Cubs for the second Wild Card spot but picked up a half-game with their 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies (the Cubs had yet to play at the time of this writing).
Giants HC Pat Shurmur Emphatically Describes The QB Situation
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) The New York Giants will still be Eli Manning’s team for now, as Pat Shurmur isn’t ready to change quarterbacks this early in the season. The New York Giants have had a frustrating beginning to their season, starting off 0-2 with losses to the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. The offense struggled in their 28-14 loss, with Eli Manning failing to complete a pass until the second quarter.
The Looming Edwin Diaz Decision Is Much Easier Than You Think
The New York Mets have a big decision regarding Edwin Diaz this offseason, but they must avoid making a panic move despite his struggles. There’s no question it’s been an absolute disaster of a season for New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz. Acquired to stabilize the back end of the bullpen, he has instead completely imploded, pitching to a 5.88 ERA with seven blown saves after putting up a 1.96 ERA with an American League-leading 57 saves with the Seattle Mariners last season.
Linebacker Albert McClellan Is Back With The Jets
The New York Jets re-signed linebacker Albert McClellan and placed offensive lineman Brent Qvale on injured reserve. The roster shuffling continues ahead of the New York Jets‘ Week 1 meeting (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS) against the Buffalo Bills. After releasing linebacker Albert McClellan on Sunday, the team announced on Twitter that they re-signed him on Monday. New York additionally placed offensive lineman Brent Qvale on injured reserve to make room on the 53-man roster.
Nimmo Could Be Back In Queens As Soon As Sunday
New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway described it as a possibility that Brandon Nimmo will rejoin the team Sunday. The New York Mets enter the final month of the season on the outskirts of the Wild Card race. Entering Saturday, the team is sitting five games out of a playoff spot, thanks in part to a six-game losing streak that the team broke Friday night. It’s going to be an uphill fight for the team to make the playoffs, but they will be getting a boost soon.
Adam Gase Believes Jamal Adams & Marcus Maye Are Interchangeable Pieces
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase loves the versatility that Marcus Maye and Jamal Adams give him on the back end. It’s no secret that Jamal Adams is the key to the New York Jets defense. The safety is a Swiss Army knife who can do a little bit of everything for the team—and do it all very well. He can rush the passer, step up in run support, cover zone, or cover man. He is a playmaker, and a genuinely great person off the field as well.
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