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Garrett Wilson knew there was something different in how the New York Jets’ offense operated Sunday with Mike White at quarterback. He saw it play out right from the first drive of their 31-10 win against the Chicago Bears. White was efficient, decisive and on the mark, leading the Jets to a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown […]

The New York Jets bounced back in a big way Sunday. Their 31-10 win against the Chicago Bears was the perfect tonic after a tumultuous week that included a last-second loss to the New England Patriots and the benching of quarterback Zach Wilson. There was no angst Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Mike White led the […]

Mike White had the MetLife Stadium crowd chanting his name during the New York Jets’ 31-10 win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. But the quarterback and Jets coach Robert Saleh were low key about the new starter’s monster game. “It’s awesome,” White said postgame. “Just going out there playing football with your friends and […]

New York Jets quarterback Mike White just proved that head coach Robert Saleh was right to start him against the Chicago Bears. Not only did he lead the team to victory, but he also made history with a feat not even Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes or any other QB ever achieved. In his first start […]

There are likely many reasons that led the New York Jets to bench Zach Wilson this week. But Jets coach Robert Saleh made it clear there’s one issue that stands out above all others. “There’s an accuracy issue,” Saleh told NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo. “He’s overthrowing wide-open guys. It’s not about […]

With Mike White set to replace Zach Wilson as the New York Jets starting quarterback on Sunday, head coach Robert Saleh offered some advice for White ahead of the contest, per newsday.com. “He doesn’t need to be anybody but Mike White,” Saleh said. “If you know what your fastball is and you know what your […]

The New York Jets’ clash with the Chicago Bears is full of quarterback intrigue. Ahead of the Jets-Bears game, we’ll be making our New York Jets Week 12 predictions. Mike White replaces the benched Zach Wilson for the Jets. The 27-year-old has not played this season, was so-so in the preseason and has only four […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson’s performance against the New England Patriots prompted a change from head coach Robert Saleh, who placed former Western Kentucky standout Mike White over 14-year veteran Joe Flacco in Wilson’s usual spot under center. Zach Wilson’s simple response to whether he let his defense down in a 10-3 Patriots win […]

On the day he was benched as the starting quarterback for the New York Jets, Zach Wilson displayed the maturity and accountability that had been lacking and led, in part, to his demotion. Wilson faced reporters and took responsibility for his on- and off-field mistakes. He seemed sincere and willing to put in the work […]

Zach Wilson is being benched by the New York Jets for their Week 12 game Sunday against the Chicago Bears. However, coach Robert Saleh doesn’t believe that spells the end to Wilson’s days as a starting quarterback with the Jets. “Zach’s career here is not over,” Saleh stated emphatically after announcing Mike White would start […]

Zach Wilson will not be the starting quarterback for the New York Jets when they play the Chicago Bears on Sunday. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter reported the news about half an hour before Jets coach Robert Saleh was expected to speak to reporters Wednesday. Breaking: During a team meeting minutes ago, Jets players were informed […]

Joe Flacco understood why he was demoted the first time this season by the New York Jets. But the second time? Not so much. The veteran quarterback began the season as the starter because Zach Wilson was recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. When Wilson was cleared to play in Week 4, Flacco knew that his […]

Zach Wilson may have cost the New York Jets a win Sunday, but that doesn’t mean his poor play will cost him the job as starting quarterback. Head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Wilson will be the QB1 for the rest of the season, barring injury. “He’s our quarterback because we think he’s gonna get […]

With Zach Wilson still sidelined following knee surgery, Joe Flacco is expected to start for the New York Jets at quarterback in Week 2 Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. But there is the possibility that Mike White could get the starting nod instead. “As of now, Joe’s our starting quarterback,” coach Robert Saleh said Monday. […]

Robert Saleh is referring to the New York Jets final preseason game Sunday against the New York Giants as a “dress rehearsal.” Each of the projected starters is expected to play at least one quarter. That means Joe Flacco, Duane Brown, George Fant, Carl Lawson and C.J. Mosley will see their first game action of […]

New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur had a blunt assessment of how Zach Wilson’s development will be stunted with the quarterback set to miss a chunk of training camp and possibly the start of the regular season after knee surgery Tuesday. “If you want to be good at football, you have to play football,” […]

Zach Wilson was back at the New York Jets’ training complex two days after surgery on his right knee, and coach Robert Saleh said the quarterback will start Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens if he’s “ready to go.” Right now, that appears to be a long shot, considering that the season opener is three […]

Zach Wilson will have a procedure on his injured right knee Tuesday, but New York Jets coach Robert Saleh revealed he’s cautiously optimistic the quarterback won’t be sidelined for an extended period of time. “They’ll know more once they get in there,” Saleh said Sunday. “We’re optimistic but he’s not out of the woods until […]

The New York Jets have had a tumultuous week, particularly when talking about the quarterback position. Earlier this week, the Jets placed quarterback Mike White on the reserve/COVID-19 list. White failed one of his recent COVID tests. The Jets also placed newly acquired Joe Flacco on the reserve/COVID list, deeming him a close contact of […]

The New York Jets are in the midst of another tough season. Entering Week 11, the Jets are 2-7, last in the AFC East. They are an NFL worst -135 scoring on the season. There is not a lot to be optimistic about if you are a Jets fan. In what has become a quarterback […]

The New York Jets are preparing to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, but rookie quarterback Zach Wilson is still not at 100%. Mike White meanwhile has been doing a respectable job in his place, but it appears Robert Saleh is planning to go with another signal-caller this weekend. Third-stringer Joe Flacco, who was […]

Some interesting news came out of New York City today as the New York Jets will be giving Mike White another against the Buffalo Bills. Mike White has had some great games for the Jets this season including one where he put up 405 yards and three touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mike White will […]

New York Jets quarterback Mike White sent a strong message to all the teams that let him slip all the way to the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft. White firmly believes in himself. So much so that he believes he should have been the overall #1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Pro […]

The New York Jets have made their decision as to who will start at QB in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. With rookie Zach Wilson evidently still on the mend from a knee injury, Robert Saleh will go with backup Mike White once again: The #Jets are starting QB Mike White, source said, as […]

What do you get when you combine a struggling team coming off a very impressive win and a struggling team coming into its first prime-time home game since 2007? Well, you get a New York Jets team that gets handled by the Indianapolis Colts. As these two teams met up for Thursday Night Football, the […]

The New York Jets are currently playing against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday Night Football. After lighting up the Cincinnati Bengals in his first NFL start, fans were excited to see Mike White under center again. Unfortunately, things have taken a turn for the worst. According to Connor Hughs, Mike White went into the “blue […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the surprise teams of the NFL season thus far. The New York Jets were even more surprising in their Week 8 showdown, as they handed the Joe Burrow and Co. just their third defeat of the season. Joe Burrow spoke out on the backbreaking loss, and was highly […]

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is convinced: backup QB Mike White is ready to take over the team in place of the injured rookie signal-caller Zach Wilson. When Wilson went down with a knee injury during their Week 7 game against the New England Patriots, the Jets immediately took action by trading for […]

Mike White made history as he guided the New York Jets to a surprising 34-31 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He became the second player in NFL history, joining Cam Newton, to throw for 400 yards in his first-ever start. He also became the first Jets quarterback to throw for 400 yards and three touchdowns […]

Not much has gone right for the New York Jets this season, but it looked like wide receiver Keelan Cole had submitted a top candidate for Catch of the Year in Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cole hauled in, with one hand, what appeared to be a sick 12-yard touchdown from Mike […]

New York Jets quarterback Mike White led the Jets to a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead against the Cincinnati Bengals. The @nyjets score on the opening drive! #TakeFlight 📺: #CINvsNYJ on CBS📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/9IkSpdz1EY — NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2021 White took over for an injured Zac Wilson. Wilson was injured in last […]

Florida basketball coach Mike White joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast back in July to discuss the Gators heading into the 2019-20 season, which will be one that includes high expectations. Some of the topics White discussed included: The importance of building chemistry with his team during the offseason Adding Virginia Tech transfer […]

Training camp starts for the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, July 27th. After an off-season where America’s Team retained more talent than lost and added several valuable contributors, you’d be hard-pressed not to see a playoff team in them. With a litany of contracts about to expire by way of their stars, their Super Bowl window […]

Entering the draft, the Dallas Cowboys had certain positions they needed to address. A quarterback was not one of them, but that didn’t stop the Cowboys from taking a quarterback when their turn came up in the fifth round Saturday afternoon. With the 171st overall selections of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected […]