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The New York Jets have a lot of work to do this offseason. One of the biggest challenges general manager Joe Douglas faces is creating enough salary cap space to acquire a veteran quarterback like Aaron Rodgers and sign All-Pro Quinnen Williams to a contract extension. We’ll examine which Jets player could be a surprising […]

Sauce Gardner briefly set Twitter ablaze with a tweet directed at Aaron Rodgers on Friday. But the New York Jets corner soon turned down the heat, when he tweeted that he was simply trolling Rodgers, and football fans at the same time. Sauce Gardner just checking in on Aaron Rodgers 😂 pic.twitter.com/jVmk3Yd9kw — PFF (@PFF) […]

Despite all the Aaron Rodgers trade buzz, the New York Jets have many other important decisions to make this offseason unrelated to their quarterback search. That starts with what to do with their own free agents. We’ll examine which players the Jets must move on from during the 2023 NFL offseason. Several starters, including linebacker […]

The New York Mets had quite the busy winter, making a series of high-profile moves. From re-signing elite closer Edwin Diaz to landing Justin Verlander, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, the Mets dominated the MLB offseason. Their haul included signing Japanese starter Kodai Senga, veteran lefty Jose Quintana and set-up man David […]

With Tom Brady announcing his retirement Wednesday, there’s one less quarterback option for the New York Jets next season. Though he wasn’t likely to ever sign with the Jets, Brady was an intriguing free agent. And now that he’s off the board, that ratchets up the competition for other available quarterbacks this offseason. Truly grateful […]

If the New York Jets want Aaron Rodgers badly enough, it’s going to cost them. First, Joe Douglas and Co. will have to part with coveted draft picks to trade for the Green Bay Packers quarterback. Then, Gang Green must assume Rodgers’ ginormous salary and sizeable salary cap hit. Jets owner Woody Johnson answered “absolutely” […]

Speculation is running rampant that the New York Jets will try to trade for Aaron Rodgers this offseason. But the reality of completing a deal with the Green Bay Packers to acquire the future Hall-of-Fame quarterback is complicated. We know the Jets are committed to adding a veteran quarterback to stabilize the position after two […]

Sauce Gardner let it be known where he stands on the possibility the New York Jets could trade for Aaron Rodgers. Appearing on ESPN’s “Fitz and Harry” talk show Thursday, Gardner was asked if he wanted the future Hall of Fame quarterback on the Jets next season. “I mean, you know, I would. I wouldn’t […]

ESPN’s Mel Kiper released his first 2023 NFL Mock Draft this week and had the New York Jets making a surprising selection with the No. 13 overall pick. Kiper selected Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the Jets pick. “I’m a big fan of Smith-Njigba, and I think he could be a star in […]

The New York Jets hired Nathaniel Hackett as offensive coordinator Thursday and accomplished two things in the process. First, they brought in a veteran play caller to replace Mike LaFleur, who struggled with the role the past two seasons. And second, they added fuel to the fire that the Jets are interested in acquiring Aaron […]

Backpedaling is one of Sauce Gardner’s many skills as an All-Pro corner with the New York Jets. But did he just prove to be adept at backpedaling off the field, as well? Gardner was called out Thursday by the hosts of Good Morning Football for playing Mike White, and not Zach Wilson, at quarterback in […]

The New York Jets reportedly re-signed backup safety Will Parks to a one-year contract this week. While that was a simple and inexpensive decision, the Jets must make more significant ones in the coming weeks and months. We’ll examine players the Jets must re-sign in the 2023 NFL offseason. Several starters, including linebacker Quincy Williams, […]

Amid rumors that he could be traded to the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers praised Jets quarterback Zach Wilson on Tuesday. “I think he’s super talented,” the Green Bay Packers QB said of Wilson, who’s struggled mightily his first two NFL seasons. “I think he’s talented enough to have a long career in this League.” […]

Though they may still be pursuing another relief pitcher, the heavy lifting in free agency is largely done for the New York Mets. It’s time to hand out grades for each of the Mets free-agent signings. Justin Verlander, RHP (2 years, $86.67 million): A Hard to quibble with bringing in the reigning AL Cy Young […]

Call it a clean sweep for New York Jets rookies. Sauce Gardner was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the PFWA on Tuesday and Garrett Wilson won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. If you need us, we'll likely be busy watching @GarrettWilson_V's Top 10 plays. pic.twitter.com/OFoAk4oKHA — New York Jets (@nyjets) […]

The New York Mets’ heavy lifting from the MLB offseason is over, but that doesn’t mean their shopping spree is complete. After signing Tommy Pham to be their fourth outfielder and a right-handed DH option this past week, the Mets appear to have one more move in them before spring training starts in three weeks. […]

Under general manager Joe Douglas, the New York Jets have had mixed results with first-round picks in the draft. However, Douglas needs to get it right in the 2023 NFL Draft after the Jets lost their final six games this season to finish 7-10 and out of the playoffs for the 12th straight year. Under […]

Joe Namath and No. 12 are synonymous with the New York Jets. Broadway Joe wore that number, coincidentally, for 12 seasons with the Jets, including when he led Gang Green to its only Super Bowl championship, in 1969. But Namath said he’d be happy to let Aaron Rodgers wear No. 12, retired by the team […]

Elijah Moore shocked New York Jets teammates and coaches with a vicious outburst against now-former offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur during the 2022 season, The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt reported Thursday. Rosenblatt says Moore ripped into LaFleur at practice ahead of the Jets’ Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos. Reportedly, the wide receiver told the OC […]

Steve Cohen is not only the owner of the New York Mets, he’s a long-time fan. So, as Pete Alonso inches closer to free agency, Cohen is in the unique position to understand the Mets’ checkered history with retaining their homegrown stars and in a position to reverse course moving forward. Billy Eppler does not […]

The New York Jets have some heavy lifting to do this offseason. All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams is up for a contract extension and the Jets are in the market for a veteran quarterback. Neither move will come cheaply. The Jets will need to make several difficult roster decisions in order to create enough salary […]

Nathaniel Hackett bombed as coach of the Denver Broncos, but could he be the answer for the New York Jets as offensive coordinator? We may soon find out as the Jets are reportedly interviewing Hackett for their OC vacancy, per ESPN’s Dianna Russini. Hackett was fired by the Broncos 15 games into his first season […]

Anytime a team hands out multi-million dollar contracts as the New York Mets have done in abundance this offseason, there’s risk involved. But which recent deal should they be most concerned about? We’ll examine the Mets riskiest offseason move this offseason. Of course, Mets owner Steve Cohen knows a thing or two about risk. He […]

When it comes to the New York Jets in the past decade, first-round picks simply do not stick around long enough to get second contracts. But that should change this offseason since Quinnen Williams is up for a contract extension, coming off a massive season for the Green and White. But it doesn’t mean it […]

When you lose your final six games, don’t score a touchdown in three straight and miss the playoffs for a 12th consecutive year like the New York Jets did this season, there are many culprits. We’ll examine who the Jets’ five biggest disappointments were in the 2022 NFL season. Before picking apart the carcass, let’s […]

It’s becoming clear that the New York Jets won’t let poor quarterback play sabotage another season in 2023. They haven’t shared their plan for next season, but the Jets are making it clear that fixing the position is priority No. 1 this offseason. Though coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas each stated his […]

Woody Johnson won’t order a mandate for the New York Jets to make the playoffs in 2023. But that doesn’t mean coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas are not in the owner’s crosshairs. The Jets were 7-10 this season, losing their final six games after a surprisingly strong start. They missed the playoffs […]

Sauce Gardner did something fairly extraordinary after the New York Jets selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 draft. The stud cornerback exceeded outrageous expectations and hype, turning in one of the great rookie seasons in NFL history. And just as he shut down the league’s top receivers week after week, […]

The New York Mets may have lost out on free agent superstar Carlos Correa, but they remain legitimate World Series contenders in 2023. However, the Mets no longer can be considered favorites to win a championship next season. Just three weeks ago, Mets owner Steve Cohen said as much. Breaking the news that New York […]

There’s quite a bit Garrett Wilson will want to replicate from this season moving forward with the New York Jets. Losing six straight again is something he wants no part of in the future, however. “It can’t ever happen again,” Wilson said Monday. The Jets missed the playoffs for a 12th consecutive year after losing […]

Zach Wilson made it perfectly clear that he’s willing to fight to be the No. 1 quarterback for the New York Jets next season. When asked Monday how he’d handle things if the Jets brought in a veteran quarterback during the offseason, Wilson cut right to the chase. “I’m going to make that dude’s life […]

Their 2022 season may have gone off the rails for the New York Jets, but they did receive a some good news heading into the offseason. Mekhi Becton, Breece Hall and Alijah Vera-Tucker, three key offensive players, each provided a promising injury update Monday. Becton missed the entire season after he had knee surgery during training […]

Less than 24 hours after the regular season ended, Quinnen Williams offered an ultimatum to the New York Jets. The stud defensive lineman said he wants his contract settled by April or else he will not take part in voluntary OTAs. The Jets could simply pick up his fifth-year option, but it’s clear Williams expects […]

Mike LaFleur is on the hot seat after the New York Jets failed to score a touchdown for the third straight game Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Following the season-ending defeat, coach Robert Saleh didn’t exactly turn down the heat on the embattled offensive coordinator. Saleh was asked point blank about LaFleur’s future after the […]

Sauce Gardner wasted little time turning the page on this season and predicting big things for the New York Jets in 2023. After the Jets (7-10) finished the 2022 campaign with an 11-6 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Gardner promised they’ll make the playoffs next season. “Now it’s to the point we can’t […]

Robert Saleh doesn’t appear to completely agree with Mike LaFleur’s assessment that the New York Jets erred in making Zach Wilson their starting quarterback as a rookie in 2021. The Jets coach stated that having Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft, start right away was indeed the right decision. “If we’re […]

There’s one final twist in the New York Jets‘ quarterback saga for 2022. Joe Flacco will start the Week 18 regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins. Mike White was scheduled to start but will not be able to because of his injured ribs. White started three games after Zach Wilson was benched ahead of Week […]

The New York Jets Week 18 game against the Miami Dolphins will close the book on their rollercoaster 2022 season. Ahead of the Jets-Dolphins game, we’ll be making our Jets Week 18 predictions. The Jets (7-9) entered this season with the goal of playing meaningful games in December and January. They achieved that, thanks to […]

Offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur became the first person from the New York Jets to admit quarterback Zach Wilson may have been mishandled by the organization. “Through two years, we haven’t done our job with him,” LaFleur said Thursday. Mike LaFleur says, in hindsight, that Zach Wilson would've benefited from sitting and learning behind a veteran […]