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New York Jets coach Robert Saleh apparently believes in the cliché that “misery loves company.” With the Jets eliminated from playoff contention, Saleh is hoping that they can end the Miami Dolphins’ postseason dreams when the teams close out the regular season Sunday. “Would it be nice to have [Dolphins coach Mike] McDaniel hanging out […]

For the 12th straight year, the New York Jets will not be in the NFL playoffs. It is the longest drought in franchise history, one punctuated by a stunning collapse down the stretch this season. We’ll examine which Jets are most to blame for missing the playoffs. The Jets lost their fifth straight game last […]

Despite a brutal, winless December, the New York Jets remain in the thick of the AFC playoff race heading into their Week 17 clash against the Seattle Seahawks. But Jets coach Robert Saleh swears he’s not focused on trying to secure their first playoff berth in 12 seasons. “It’s not about the playoffs,” Saleh said […]

Something’s got to give in the New York Jets Week 17 games against the Seattle Seahawks. It’s a contest featuring teams mired in losing streaks but still holding hopes of making the playoffs. Ahead of the crucial Jets-Seahawks game, we’ll be making our New York Jets Week 17 predictions. The Jets (7-8) have lost four […]

There are myriad reasons why Zach Wilson is no longer the unquestioned No. 1 quarterback for the New York Jets. At the top of the list is his erratic play in the passing game and inability to complete a high percentage of his throws. Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur believes he knows where the problem starts […]

Mike White is once again replacing the benched Zach Wilson as starting quarterback for the New York Jets. It is not something that the journeyman QB takes lightly. “Anytime you’re named the starter, you wear that badge with honor,” White said Wednesday after practice. Mike White was asked about being the starter for the final […]

The New York Jets did not fix all their problems on offense simply by replacing Zach Wilson with Mike White at quarterback. Their offensive issues run much deeper than one player or one position. In the words of coach Robert Saleh, their running game has been “putrid.” Games are being lost at the line of […]

C.J. Mosley is clearly on board with the New York Jets starting Mike White at quarterback for the rest of this season. The defensive captain said as much after coach Robert Saleh announced the decision to again bench Zach Wilson at the position. “It’ll be good,” Mosley said Monday. “[White has] proven that he can […]

Zach Wilson is completely broken and needs to be benched by the New York Jets for the rest of the 2022 NFL season. It’s obvious that he has flawed mechanics and need an overhaul. And listening to him after the latest disaster, a 19-3 loss Thursday to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it’s equally obvious that Wilson’s […]

Zach Wilson was booed and then benched during the New York Jets dismal 19-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. And the Jets quarterback said he understood why each happened. “I don’t blame them,” Wilson said about the loud boos directed his way throughout the rain-soaked loss at MetLife Stadium. “They’re a very passionate […]

The New York Jets had four players selected to the Pro Bowl on Wednesday, their most since 2008. But there were two Jets players who could stake a claim to being snubbed. Cornerback Sauce Gardner, defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, linebacker C.J. Mosley and special teams ace Justin Hardee were each selected to the Pro Bowl. […]

After an unprecedented spending spree during MLB free agency, the New York Mets roster seems just about set. How that affects their top prospects, including Francisco Alvarez and Brett Baty, is to be seen. We will discuss what the Mets plan should be for Alvarez and Baty after their MLB free-agency binge. Since free agency […]

The New York Jets’ Week 16 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars is crucial to the playoff chances for the two AFC teams. Ahead of the Jaguars-Jets game, we’ll be making our Jets Week 16 predictions as Zach Wilson gets the start again for the injured Mike White. Quite simply, the team that loses Sunday at […]

Zach Wilson sought the advice of three legendary quarterbacks when he was benched by the New York Jets recently. He spoke with Hall-of-Famers Steve Young and Kurt Warner, as well as Drew Brees, who’s a shoo-in for induction when eligible. Wilson said the sage advice from the three Super Bowl champions was invaluable as he […]

Zach Wilson will start at quarterback for the New York Jets in their crucial Week 16 game Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mike White has not been cleared for contact by doctors because of his fractured ribs. Jets coach Robert Saleh had not committed to either quarterback since New York’s 20-17 loss to the Detroit […]

The New York Mets have spent a record amount on free agent contracts this offseason. But even Mets owner Steve Cohen knows it’s not enough and there’s more work to be done. We’ll examine what needs the Mets must still fill in MLB free agency. “My team is good. But it isn’t that much better […]

Robert Saleh’s clock management in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 20-17 New York Jets loss to the Detroit Lions may not have been his finest moment with the New York Jets. But the coach’s accountability the next day was impressive. Jets players took notice. “For him to take responsibility in the public, that’s big […]

Robert Saleh wouldn’t commit to Zach Wilson starting for the New York Jets on Thursday but reiterated his faith in the young quarterback after a tough Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions. The Jets coach also took a swipe at those quick to make judgements on Wilson’s progress. “The frustrating thing is that this […]

The New York Jets may have finally taken one too many gut punches this season. We’ll examine who’s most to blame in the Jets Week 15 loss to the Detroit Lions. Leading by four points at home Sunday with under two minutes to play, the Jets surrendered a 51-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff to […]

If Zach Wilson has learned anything this season with the New York Jets, it’s not to expect anything. So, it is with his status as the Jets starting quarterback against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. Benched after a brutal Week 11 loss to the New England Patriots, Wilson was back under center Sunday stepping in […]

Garrett Wilson didn’t always look happy with Zach Wilson during the New York Jets’ heartbreaking loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. But the rookie receiver did have good things to say about the quarterback after the 20-17 defeat. “That boy battled,” Garrett Wilson said. “He showed a lot of perseverance, especially at the end […]

Quinnen Williams will not play when the New York Jets host the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Week 15 action, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The stud defensive lineman is inactive and out with a calf injury. Williams did not practice all week and was listed as questionable, but coach Robert Saleh remained steadfast that […]

Mike White revealed he has fractured ribs and that is why he won’t start at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday. Coach Robert Saleh announced earlier Friday that Zach Wilson will start against the Detroit Lions but didn’t get into specifics about White’s injury. White also told reporters that he went to 10 […]

Zach Wilson will replace the injured Mike White at quarterback for the New York Jets on Sunday. But whether the Jets believe in Wilson and trust him in their crucial game against the Detroit Lions might still be in question. Wilson was benched after a brutal Week 11 performance against the New England Patriots. His […]

Mike White may not agree, but there’s one major reason why the quarterback is not starting for the New York Jets this week. He needs to be protected from himself. White was ruled out for the Jets game Sunday against the Detroit Lions because of a rib injury. The 27-year-old was cleared for practice by […]

The New York Jets Week 15 game against the Detroit Lions features teams with a similar goal heading in opposite directions. Ahead of the Jets-Lions game, we’ll be making our Jets Week 15 predictions. The Jets (7-6) have lost consecutive games for the first time this season. They are on the outside looking in at […]

Zach Wilson is back for the New York Jets. Though he won’t be starting Sunday against the Detroit Lions, the benched quarterback will be in uniform backing up Mike White. “We’re moving up Zach up to the No. 2 spot,” coach Robert Saleh said Wednesday. “Zach’s been doing great job, he has. He’s been deliberate […]

Jordan Whitehead didn’t think his hit against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in Week 13 should have been a penalty. So, the New York Jets safety was even more incredulous Friday when the NFL fined him $15,000 for the play. https://twitter.com/jwhite_333/status/1601289965408636929 Whitehead was penalized in the second quarter Sunday for unnecessary roughness after Jefferson […]

When Jacob deGrom signed with the Texas Rangers before the Winter Meetings, the New York Mets pivoted quickly. They replaced a two-time Cy Young Award winner with a pitcher who’s won it three times, Justin Verlander. To their credit, the Mets negotiated on parallel planes with deGrom and Verlander since the start of free agency. […]

Say this about the New York Jets, they do love them some Mike White. The latest example of the quarterback’s popularity with his teammates took place Thursday. White’s post-practice media session was crashed by wide receiver Elijah Moore and running back Michael Carter, and ended up in laughs all around: Elijah Moore and, later, Michael […]

New York Jets tackle Max Mitchell received scary medical news but a positive prognosis this week. Connor Hughes of SNY reported that the rookie lineman was found to have blood clots, but should be able to continue his NFL career. “He is good & in good spirits. Grateful doctors caught them when they did. This […]

The New York Jets Week 14 game against the Buffalo Bills is a critical one in the AFC playoff picture. Ahead of the Jets-Bills game, we’ll be making our Jets Week 14 predictions. The Jets are 7-5 and hold the final AFC wild card. They remained a game up on the L.A. Chargers after each […]

Sauce Gardner has shown throughout his rookie season with the New York Jets that he does not lack for confidence, on or off the field. So, it should come as no surprise who he thinks should win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors this season. That would be Sauce Gardner. “I’ve been going up […]

Watching Zonovan “Bam” Knight play for the New York Jets, you might’ve thought he earned his nickname with his powerful running style. But the rookie running back revealed Wednesday that’s not the case. In fact, Knight’s nickname was coined when he was a baby. “The playpen that you sit babies in, basically I was in […]

As if the New York Jets didn’t have enough to worry about playing the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. Now they are facing a mini flu outbreak before their AFC East showdown on the road against the Bills on Sunday. Corner D.J. Reed, wide receiver Corey Davis, tackle George Fant and defensive end Micheal Clemons […]

Mike White continues to receive praise from his teammates, but coach Robert Saleh is still saying that Zach Wilson will be back on the field as the New York Jets quarterback before this season ends. “I’m still right there with that statement,” Saleh answered when asked Monday if the Jets will turn to the benched […]

If the New York Jets fail to make the playoffs this season, they will look back to their Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with supreme frustration. They did a lot of things well and showed tremendous resolve but couldn’t overcome an inability to make the big play on both sides of the ball […]

Mike White struggled to get the New York Jets into the end zone all afternoon in their 27-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. He sealed the defeat by throwing an interception at the goal line with 10 seconds to play. But Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson had his QB’s back. “I’ll go to […]

There’s a lot on the line in the New York Jets Week 13 game against the Minnesota Vikings. Playoff ramifications loom for each team. Ahead of the Jets-Vikings game, we’ll be making our New York Jets Week 13 predictions. The Jets (7-4) are in more of a dogfight for a playoff spot than the Vikings […]