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Jets steal Giants DB in free agency on 1-year $6 million deal
Paul Esden Jr. The New York Jets continue to add pieces to their secondary. ESPN's Jordan Raanan revealed that New York Giants defensive back Dane Belton is signing a one-year deal with the Jets. That deal has a maximum value of $6 million. “Belton is a standout on special teams and was second on the Giants with 100 total tackles this past season,” Raanan added. What Kind of Player Are the Jets Getting?
Jets part ways with 25-year-old WR before free agency: Report
Paul Esden Jr. The New York Jets are heading in a different direction. NFL Insider Jordan Schultz revealed on social media that the Jets “don't plan to tender” wide receiver John Metchie III as a restricted free agent. In other words, Metchie is now scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 11. “An intriguing FA, Metchie is just 25 years old,” Schultz added. Explaining What This Move Means Metchie was a restricted free agent this offseason.
Jets lose tag-and-trade partner, Breece Hall gives cryptic response
Paul Esden Jr. Well, scratch the Dallas Cowboys off the list. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the New York Jets are “likely” going to franchise tag running back Breece Hall. That would open the door for a potential tag-and-trade scenario to the right team. The Cowboys agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with running back Javonte Williams on Saturday, February 21. America's Team has made its major RB decision of the offseason.
New York Jets announce the fictional signing of Arya Stark
The New York Jets just acquired one of the biggest additions of the 2019 offseason, Winterfell’s own Arya Stark. Here’s how that’ll make a difference in the chase for the Lombardi trophy. The New York Jets just completed the 2019 NFL Draft and still have several openings left on their 90-man roster heading into the rookie minicamp. Well, cross one name off the Jets free agency wishlist with the team acquiring Arya Stark of Winterfell.
New York Jets: 10 trade-up targets on Day 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft
The New York Jets don’t own a second round pick but own ammunition. Here are 10 players they should trade up for on Day 2 of the NFL Draft. On Day 1, the New York Jets came away with arguably the best player in the 2019 NFL Draft (stop me if you’ve heard this before). Mike Maccagnan and the front office boys selected Quinnen Williams with the third overall pick. But there’s still much work left to be done on Day 2 and Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
New York Jets' most underrated need is the cornerback position
The New York Jets have multiple needs heading into the 2019 NFL Draft, but the cornerback position is the most overlooked of them all. There’s a reason the New York Jets have the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft; they were really bad last year. So please excuse my bad impression of Captain Obvious here, but the Jets have a ton of needs to address. Edge Over the last three years, the Jets have been ranked in the bottom half in sacks, ranking no higher than 16th and no lower than 29th.
New York Jets: Jamison Crowder breakdown, exploring NFL Draft trade
The New York Jets have put the No. 3 pick on the block. Could the Washington Redskins bite? Also, speaking of Redskins, what will Jamison Crowder bring to the table? The New York Jets have reportedly put their No. 3 pick on the block, per general manager Mike Maccagnan. But that doesn’t mean they’ll give the pick away either. One of the dark horse candidates to pull the trigger on a deal of this magnitude is the Washington Redskins.
New York Jets GM Mike Maccagnan continues to market the No. 3 overall pick
(Darron Cummings / AP Photo) The New York Jets and Mike Maccagnan have made their 2019 NFL Draft intentions clear and that may involve a significant trade. Let it be known that the No. 3 overall pick is on the trading block. This shouldn’t be news because the New York Jets have been adamant since the season ended they would love to move back in the 2019 NFL Draft if the price is right of course.
The Jets Solidify Guard Position By Acquiring Former First-Team All-Pro [REPORT]
The New York Jets have pulled off a trade ahead of free agency. Here’s why the Kelechi Osemele acquisition is a huge coup for gang green. The New York Jets entered the offseason with some serious question marks on the offensive line. They just answered a big one with the acquisition of Pro Bowl guard Kelechi Osemele from the Oakland Raiders, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Raiders have an agreement in principle to trade G Kelechi Osemele to the NY Jets, sources tell @josinaanderson and me.
New York Jets RB decision time: Break the bank or go for value?
The New York Jets must decide whether or not he running back position needs money thrown at it or to settle down on value. The New York Jets have one job this offseason: surround Sam Darnold with as much talent as humanly possible. Fortunately, the Jets have a ton of capital to execute that plan. From millions of dollars to premium draft picks, the world is the Jets oyster. But just because you have a lot of moolah doesn’t mean you have to spend it all.
New York Jets can pull Curtis Martin card on Pats EDGE Trey Flowers
The New York Jets have a chance to similarly repeat the Curtis Martin move through Patriots EDGE Trey Flowers. They say history repeats itself, and the New York Jets are sure hoping that comes to fruition during free agency time in March. The Jets are projected to have just under $100 million in cap space and they have dangerous intentions to increase the talent pool on the roster. One way they can do that is by stealing away Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers.
Kyler Murray increases the team's draft capital
The New York Jets should be clicking their heels with the news that Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is fully committed to football. For the first time in a long time, the New York Jets don’t have to speculate who their starting quarterback will be next season. How many years in a row have the green and white had to reevaluate their quarterback situation heading into the offseason? With Sam Darnold at the helm, that’s no longer an issue. It’s somewhat relieving heading into the 2019 NFL Draft.
New York Jets: Evaluating NFL Draft round 1 trade-down options
Bruno Rouby, ESNY Graphic The New York Jets hold the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Mike Maccagnan should seriously consider trading down for a massive haul. The New York Jets possess many needs heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. The best possible option is for the organization to turn its cap backward, throw on a pair of shades, kick its feet up, and put the phone on vibrate while letting the offers come flooding in.
New York Jets HC Adam Gase finalizes entire coaching staff
The New York Jets have finalized Adam Gase’s coaching staff and it includes some familiar names to the green and white faithful. One of the most important offseason priorities for the New York Jets is finally complete. Adam Gase has completed his coaching staff, per the team. The staff features 21 members including Brant Boyer, the Jets special teams coordinator, who was retained from the previous regime.
Jets Safety Jamal Adams Had Lunch With Le'Veon Bell (Report)
(Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams is looking to star in a new role in 2019: general manager of the team. I thought former New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles was the only one getting fired this offseason. It appears general manager Mike Maccagnan may have to watch his back as well. Safety Jamal Adams is doing work on the recruiting trail to build a perfect roster.
New York Jets 2019 free agents: Who should stay and who should go?
The New York Jets have some big decisions to make this offseason. But what players should stay and what players should go? It’s an exciting time for the New York Jets. The team has the No. 3 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and they’ve got $100 million in cap space. While that money may be burning a hole in their pocket, they need to decide first who is worthy of it in their own building. According to Spotrac, the Jets have 36 free agents at varying levels this offseason.
Categorizing The Jets top Head-Coaching Candidates
The New York Jets are in full search mode for their next head coach, but who are the best and worst fits? We discuss. Ah, the most exciting time of the year, when the New York Jets inevitably fire whoever the stooge was currently holding the head coaching position prior to finding a replacement. All jokes aside, this is arguably the most important hire the Jets have had in quite some time.
Jets: Behind Enemy Lines With Packers Insider Ryan Wood
Boy Green went “Behind Enemy Lines” to chat with Ryan Wood of The Green Bay Press-Gazette to learn more about the Green Bay Packers before their New York Jets matchup. What would seem to be a meaningless game in December between two teams who are both already eliminated from postseason contention is sort of exactly that. But there are intriguing storylines in this game between the New York Jets and the Green Bay Packers. One is Mike McCarthy, the former Green Bay lead man.
New York Jets: Behind Enemy Lines With The Texans Wire
Boy Green went “Behind Enemy Lines” to chat with Mark Lane of The Texans Wire to learn more about Houston before their New York Jets matchup. After Sam Darnold became the youngest quarterback in NFL history with a game-winning drive last week, he’ll now have to lead his New York Jets into a heated AFC battle with the Houston Texans. To get a better understanding of what he’ll be walking into, Boy Green sat down with Mark Lane of The Texans Wire to answer five burning questions on this matchup.
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Jets-Bills: 5 Questions With BuffaLowDown
Boy Green goes ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ with BuffaLowDown ahead of an AFC East showdown between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. It’s a rematch of AFC East titans, but this time finally we’ll see Josh Allen vs. Sam Darnold for the first time in their respective careers. If the cards are played right, this will renew the New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills rivalry for the next decade plus.
Jets-Titans: 5 Questions With Music City Miracles
Boy Green goes ‘Behind Enemy Lines’ with Music City Miracles ahead of an AFC showdown between the New York Jets and the Tennessee Titans. In our weekly “Behind Enemy Lines” segment, Boy Green sat down with Music City Miracles contributor Mike Herndon to get a better understanding of this New York Jets-Tennessee Titans matchup on Sunday. These are the five burning questions Mike answered or if you’d like you can listen to the full audio version of The Jets Zone by clicking here.
Jets-Patriots: 5 Questions With Pats Pulpit
The New York Jets, fresh off of a bye week, will face an equally rested (and angry) New England Patriots in Week 12 of the NFL season. Here are five burning questions to set you up for that matchup. The New York Jets and the New England Patriots are on the complete opposite ends of the NFL spectrum.
Jets Top Head Coaching Targets, 2019 NFL Draft Targets
(Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) With the New York Jets latest loss to the Buffalo Bills, it’s now time to look ahead to the 2019 NFL Draft and the future of the team. The New York Jets want to desperately hit CTRL+ALT+DEL on their 2018 season, despite the report earlier this week that the Jets will resist the urge to press the big red button in the middle of the room.
Jets QB Sam Darnold Out For Week 10: A Blessing In Disguise
It doesn’t matter what any one New York Jets employee might say: this season is 100 percent about Sam Darnold and his development. The rouse that this season was about winning remains false. This isn’t to suggest that the team was tanking in any which way either. It simply means that with the variety of issues that already existed on the team extrapolated by having a rookie quarterback proved unlikely to result in a playoff berth.
Breaking Down The Buffalo Bills With The BuffaLowDown
I‘m not sure this is what the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills were hoping for when they were set to face off prior to the season. Both teams are closer to the top 10 of the 2019 NFL Draft than the postseason. There are injuries on both sides and currently, it looks like the quarterback matchup will be Nathan Peterman against Josh McCown.
New York Jets: Matt Miller Predicts An NFL-best 2019 DB Group With One Pick
You must be thinking to yourself, “Why in the hell are we talking about the 2019 NFL Draft at the beginning of November?” Well when you’re the New York Jets and you lose to Brock Osweiler and get swept by the Miami Dolphins, sometimes perspectives change. Currently, the Jets are 3-6 and things are looking grim for a playoff comeback. But let’s not completely be a negative Nancy. Instead, let’s try to be a positive Patty.
Top 5 Jets-Dolphins Questions With The Phin Phanatic
It’s strange that the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins are already playing for a second time so early in the 2018 season. Nonetheless, everything is in front of the Jets to change the destiny of the 2018 season. Over the next two weeks, the Jets play back-to-back winnable divisional games. This week, the Jets play Brock Osweiler and next week they’re projected to play Nathan Peterman. If they can’t beat these two quarterbacks, they might as well pack up their toys and go home.
New York Jets: Behind Enemy Lines With The Bear Report
The New York Jets saw their two-game winning streak snapped by the talented Minnesota Vikings squad. Now gang green will take to the road for another NFC North foe, the Chicago Bears. These aren’t the Bears from the last decade, this version has a variety of gizmos and gadgets that will give the team issues. So Boy Green decided to sit down with Chicago Bears Insider Zack Pearson of The Bear Report to get a better understanding of the team the Jets will be playing on Sunday.
Rishard Matthews Is Coming To Bolster The WR Corps
The New York Jets are seriously depleted in their wide receiving corps with Terrelle Pryor’s release (due to a groin tear) and Quincy Enunwa is out for a month (ankle sprain). So the Jets decided to sign wide receiver Rishard Matthews according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Matthews has had a career renaissance with the Tennessee Titans over the last two years: The yards per reception are fantastic (over 14 yards in each of the last two seasons).
New York Jets: Behind Enemy Lines With The Viking Age
The New York Jets finish off their three-game homestand against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. There are so many juicy storylines in this game and I’d argue that there’s not a game on the schedule that the Jets want to win more than this one. As everyone knows, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins chose the Vikings over the Jets in free agency and he used Gang Green’s offer as leverage. Now the Jets defense is hoping they can leverage a few turnovers from the purple people eaters.
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook Sidelined For Sunday's Clash With The Jets
If the New York Jets hope to win their third straight game, they’ll have to do it against one of the most talented teams in the NFL. But it appears the Minnesota Vikings won’t have all their tools in the chest, star running back Dalvin Cook has already been ruled out. Cook has only managed to play in three games this season totaling: 36 carries for 98 yards and a 2.7 yards per clip average. To say he’s been ineffective would be a massive understatement.
Jets Get Unfortunate News On Marcus Maye
The New York Jets have been firing on all cylinders on defense, but they’ll have to try and do it without some of those cylinders moving forward. Jets safety Marcus Maye is expected to miss several weeks with a thumb injury he suffered in the win over the Indianapolis Colts. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News says Maye left the stadium in a cast after the game. The injury appears to be a broken thumb.
Leonard Williams Ditches Hidden Production For Actual Stats
The court of public opinion is an interesting concept. That’s especially true for former first round picks. If you, as a player, aren’t lighting up the box score, it’s very easy for fans to question the pick’s legitimacy or boom vs. bust potential. Now, not many people of significance said former No. 6 overall pick Leonard Williams was a bust, per se, but the lack of sacks was disturbing, to say the least. Not counting 2018, Williams had accumulated 12 sacks in his first three years in the league.
New York Jets: Behind Enemy Lines With Locked On Jaguars (Audio)
The New York Jets continue their early-season road ways when they play the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 4 of the brand-new NFL season. The Jags were in the AFC Championship game last year and have seemingly got even better. While the Jets started off the season with a thrilling win over the Detroit Lions, they’re currently in the midst of a two-game losing streak.
Why Teddy Bridgewater Could Be The Missing Link
A ghost of the New York Jets’ past could help deliver an elite offensive skill player to the green and white. Let me explain how the Jets could somehow leverage Teddy Bridgewater into Le’Veon Bell. The first part of this story is vital because without it, the second part of the story wouldn’t be possible. That of course was the acquisition of veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.
Former Jets TE ASJ Is A Living Example Of 2nd-Chance Success
The New York Jets took a calculated risk on Sept. 16, 2016, when they claimed Austin Seferian-Jenkins off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ASJ’s life was a mess and headed for a downward spiral that we had seen countless times in the NFL. Talented athletes flushing their hope and potential down the toilet for another swig of alcohol. But few people understand that alcoholism is a real disease that affects real people and the world isn’t always as simple as good guys vs. bad guys.
Bell of the Ball: Jets In Talks To Potentially Snag RB
The New York Jets continue to go big-name hunting with the latest rumor circulating around 1 Jets Drive. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has reported that the Jets have reached out to the Pittsburgh Steelers to engage in trade discussions for former Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell.
New York Jets, Cleveland Browns Breakdown (Behind Enemy Lines)
The New York Jets will look to continue their road-warrior way to kick off Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns. The green and white dominated their first road affair against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football but faced a stiff challenge at home losing to the Miami Dolphins. There’s a lot of juicy storylines for this next game for the Jets and Browns. To get a better scope of what to expect, I spoke with Randy Gurzi of Dawg Pound Daily to prepare for this matchup.
The Jets Zone: Cleveland Browns insider Jeff Risdon [AUDIO]
A few years ago, this Thursday Night Football game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns may have been considered a snooze-fest. Not this year. Despite the Browns not winning a game since 2016, this team is supremely talented and appears ready to burst. With a Browns roster oozing of talent, the Jets have a lot to prepare for. Paul A. Esden Jr., aka ‘Boy Green’, is the host of “The Jets Zone,” a weekly New York Jets podcast on Sports War Radio and TOJ Digital.
Josh Martin, Neal Sterling Probably Out For Thursday Night Football
You could almost hear the phrase “next man up” in New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles’ brain this week leading into Week 3. The Jets will again hit prime time early on in the 2018 season when they play the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. But it won’t be with a full deck of cards. The Jets have not yet seen their starting outside linebacker opposite of Jordan Jenkins so far this season in Josh Martin, that’s due to a concussion that he suffered late in the preseason.
Quincy Enunwa Is The Jets New No. 1 WR
Quincy Enunwa doesn’t meet societal standards as a prototypical No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. He stands in at 6-foot-2 and hovers around 225 pounds. Enunwa was the 209th overall pick in the 2014 draft. Yet, despite showcasing nothing the NFL expects, he’s unquestionably the No. 1 wide receiver for the New York Jets. Prior to the 2018 season getting started, many people assumed that Robby Anderson would be the lead guy for the Jets. Makes sense.
Jets Are Dreaming Big At Wide Receiver
Yes, you read that headline correctly. The New York Jets are clearly going all in on the 2018 season. On Sunday morning on NFL Gameday Morning, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said that the New York Jets were the “frontrunner” for the talented Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon.
REPORT: Jets Were Willing To Top Chicago Bears For Khalil Mack
It was widely speculated and now it has been confirmed: the New York Jets finished in second place in the Khalil Mack sweepstakes, but it’s not because the Jets weren’t willing to pay up says CBS Sports Insider Jason La Canfora: “League sources said the Raiders, in whittling down the market for Mack, did not hold a true auction for the All-Pro’s services, and in essence closed the bidding once they had received assurances the Bears would trade two first-round picks.
Jets Acting Owner Christopher Johnson States The Obvious About Sam Darnold
The New York Jets have remained docile since their two AFC championship game appearances in 2009 and 2010. Then suddenly something changed and the eventual result was Sam Darnold. It can’t be a coincidence that part of that change was Christopher Johnson taking over control of the Jets with his brother Woody Johnson heading over to the United Kingdom as part of President Donald Trump’s staff.
The Jets Discovered The Perfect Winning Blueprint With A Rookie Quarterback
Five interceptions on defense. Defensive touchdown. Special teams touchdown. Forty-eight points on the board for the New York Jets. Yeah, nice hot take Boy Green. That sounds like a perfect gameplan to win with Sam Darnold at the helm. While all of those things happening will certainly help any gameplan, it’s not about the touchdowns or interceptions, it’s about the principle. Help out your rookie quarterback. He shouldn’t have to do it all by himself.
New York Jets: Morris Claiborne Has Top-10 Corner Ability
Well that’s what the New York Jets are hoping for with their newest signee, Morris Claiborne. It’s the same song and dance from the last several years. Low risk — high reward. Claiborne is a former top-10 pick and has shown flashes throughout his five years in the league. Although there’s a reason he’s only shown flashes. While he has a track record of game-changing plays, he also has a track record of injuries: Quite the laundry list.
Jets WR Jermaine Kearse Likely To Return In Week 2 vs. Dolphins
The New York Jets receiving corps is getting some reinforcements for their Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Veteran wideout Jermaine Kearse appeared on the injury report in the last couple weeks of the preseason with an abdomen injury. Both Kearse and head coach Todd Bowles refused to divulge any more information on the injury leading into Week 1.
Jets Defense Was One Step Ahead Of Matt Stafford And The Lions
No, it’s not time to sound off the alarms for Spygate part two. Despite the inclusion of former New England Patriots coach Matt Patricia in this story. The New York Jets started the game in typical fashion, a quarterback in green and white tossing a touchdown — to the other team. Sam “The Savior” Darnold rolled out to his right, dodged a few live bullets, and pulled the trigger while performing a cardinal sin in football — throwing against the grain.
Matthew Stafford And The High Flying Lions Passing Game Faces A Tough Secondary
New Jack City vs. Eight Mile? No, this isn’t a Detroit back alley epic rap battle. This will be the New York Jets against the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football for Week 1 of the NFL season. One of the leading themes will be the New York Jets putting a strength—their new look secondary—immediately to the test against the high flying Detroit Lions passing game.
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