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The New York Jets enter the 2023 with high hopes in large part because of new addition Aaron Rodgers at the quarterback position. Rodgers left Green Bay for the Big Apple and hasn’t looked back, recently giving pointers to last year’s starter Zach Wilson between reps during training camp. Rodgers’ fans are excited to watch […]

For the first time in three seasons, the spotlight at New York Jets training camp is not focused on Zach Wilson. Away from the glare, the young quarterback is showing positive signs despite losing his job to boyhood idol, Aaron Rodgers. “He’s gaining confidence,” coach Robert Saleh said Monday. “Not necessarily in his ability and […]

Dalvin Cook was a major presence at New York Jets training camp Sunday, but coach Robert Saleh downplayed the free agent running back’s visit to the Jets. “He’s a good young man, a very good young man,” Saleh said. “I didn’t interact too much (with him). … It was good to say hello.” Robert Saleh […]

Social media was set ablaze this week when Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton left scathing remarks regarding the job done by the former coaching staff led by Nathaniel Hackett. “There’s 20 dirty hands, for what was allowed, tolerated in the fricking training rooms, the meeting rooms—the offense. I don’t know Hackett. A lot of […]

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton made some harsh comments recently about how New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett handled his one year as the Broncos head coach. Payton says he now regrets the comments and he will reach out to make amends at the right time, reports NFL Network’s James Palmer. “Sean Payton […]

Robert Saleh didn’t mince his words when responding to critical comments Sean Payton made about the New York Jets and their busy offseason Thursday. Payton, in his first year as Denver Broncos coach, said the Jets made the same mistake the Broncos did last year by “trying to win the offseason.” Clearly Payton was referencing […]

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson limped off of the practice field with what appeared to be an ankle injury and went to the locker room during training camp practice on Thursday. Footage of him limping to the locker room was released, via Dov Kleiman of Brobible. Update: #Jets WR Garrett Wilson limped off […]

Aaron Rodgers confirmed Wednesday he’s restructured his contract and plans to stick around with the New York Jets past this season. All in all, that amounted to a good day at Jets training camp. The 39-year-old quarterback said he agreed to rework his current contract and details would be available after the deal becomes official. […]

Aaron Rodgers may not have Spidey-Sense, but New York Jets coach Robert Saleh believes the quarterback does have a superpower. And it’s not the effortless way the future Hall of Famer zips the ball around the field, either. “His fastball, his superpower is going to be above the neck,” Robert Saleh said Wednesday when reeling […]

Red flags were raised Wednesday at New York Jets training camp when oft-injured tackle Mekhi Becton missed practice due to an issue with his surgically repaired knee. “Mekhi’s knee wasn’t up for it today, so we just held him back,” coach Robert Saleh explained. Though Saleh put on a brave face and calmly said he […]

Aaron Rodgers threw his first interception since New York Jets training camp started. But coach Robert Saleh clearly remains impressed with the 39-year-old quarterback. “The guy glows in the dark,” was Saleh’s unique take Tuesday. “He’s a pretty damn good quarterback.” "The guy glows in the dark. He's a pretty damn good quarterback." – Robert […]

Duane Brown has yet to practice at New York Jets training camp, but coach Robert Saleh said the veteran offensive tackle should be back on the field “sooner rather than later.” Brown is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. He played last season, his first with New York, with a torn rotator cuff sustained in training […]

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh is acknowledging the hype surrounding the Jets 2023 season while simultaneously sending a strong message to his team. After trading for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Jets have jumped to one of the top playoff contenders for 2023. The Jets started the 2022 season 5-2 and were primed for a […]

Count Robert Saleh as one who believes Aaron Rodgers will play more than one season with the New York Jets. “I’d be shocked if he didn’t play multiple years,” Saleh said Friday. “I mean, he looks like a little kid out there.” Robert Saleh says he'd be "shocked" if Aaron Rodgers does not play multiple […]

Ever since being released by the Minnesota Vikings, Dalvin Cook has been linked in rumors to the New York Jets. Robert Saleh is now giving an interesting update regarding the Jets potentially signing the star running back, reports The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt. “Robert Saleh said Dalvin Cook is ‘a good one’ and ‘you never want […]

The New York Jets will be featured on HBO’s Hard Knocks for the upcoming NFL season. Despite previous reports that the Jets are not happy with being featured, head coach Robert Saleh is not that concerned, reports ProFootballTalk’s Josh Alper. “We’re fine. We’ve been doing One Jets Drive the last couple of years. Just talking […]

The New York Jets endured their first loss of the 2023 NFL season, one week before training camp even begins. Despite their wishes not to appear on Hard Knocks, the Jets will be featured on HBO’s annual behind-the-scenes NFL training camp show, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Coach Robert Saleh publicly stated the Jets had no […]

Robert Saleh has promised that there will be plenty of stiff competition when the New York Jets open training camp in two weeks. He mostly referred to battles for starting roles on the offensive line. But the Jets coach is keenly aware that just making the final 53-man roster won’t be easy with a deeper […]

It appears that Aaron Rodgers will bring some unwanted extra attention to the New York Jets this season. It’s being reported that, against their wishes, the Jets will be featured on Hard Knocks this summer. On Monday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk wrote, “Per a league source, the Jets are bracing for the preseason Hard […]

Aaron Rodgers may have placed his Green Bay Packers days behind him, but he still has a lot of games left to play. The New York Jets quarterback constantly impressed coaches and teammates during their training. None were more amused than head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets coach was particularly impressed when Aaron Rodgers threw […]

Zach Wilson is taking ownership of why he’s no longer the starting quarterback for the New York Jets. So, instead of pouting about being the backup to Aaron Rodgers, Wilson is doing his best to learn all he can from the future Hall of Famer who was brought in to replace him. When asked about […]

Hard Knocks may want the New York Jets. But the Jets may not want Hard Knocks. With rumors circulating that the Jets could be featured on the popular behind-the-scenes HBO series during training camp, coach Robert Saleh was asked for an update Friday. “I know there are several teams that would love for Hard Knocks […]

The New York Jets are in win-now mode and may not be done revamping their offense for the 2023 NFL season. Free agent running back Dalvin Cook may be next on New York’s wish list. Cook was released by the Minnesota Vikings this week despite being selected to the Pro Bowl each of the past […]

Nearly two years removed from a torn Achilles, Carl Lawson is feeling better than ever for the New York Jets. And with good health, Lawson has major expectations for the 2023 season. The 27-year-old edge rusher says he expects to record double-digit sacks for the first time in the NFL this season. “That’s a goal […]

Robert Saleh dropped a key timeline update regarding the New York Jets signing Quinnen Williams to a contract extension. And it’s one that should make fans of Gang Green quite happy. “It’s going to get done,” Saleh said Tuesday before adding, “He’ll be here for [training] camp. He’ll be ready to roll and once he […]

Listening to Robert Saleh, Mekhi Becton has his work cut out for him to displace Duane Brown as the starting left tackle for the New York Jets this season. “I have a feeling Duane’s going to be a hard out anyway,” Saleh said Tuesday when asked if the veteran could switch to right tackle this […]

Aaron Rodgers is back, taking part in team drills with the New York Jets at OTAs after a brief injury scare. And the veteran quarterback is wowing teammates and coaches alike, according to Robert Saleh. The Jets coach confirmed Tuesday that Rodgers is fine after he strained a calf muscle stretching prior to a workout […]

Robert Saleh found an indirect way to answer a direct question about the New York Jets interest in free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. “No, we love our current group (of wide receivers),” the Jets coach said Wednesday. “I know there was some stuff (interest) with Odell (Beckham Jr.). Other than that, we love our […]

Jets Nation can take a collective sigh of relief. Aaron Rodgers is “fine,” per New York Jets coach Robert Saleh, after sustaining a slight calf injury during OTAs last week. The 39-year-old quarterback will be limited at practice Wednesday. Saleh said Rodgers likely will be a full participant Friday or next week. Rodgers advised Adam […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets are basking in the honeymoon phase of their new relationship. But the Jets new quarterback says there’s something more important to him than being a popular teammate. “I care more about being respected, especially by my teammates, than liked,” Rodgers told Adam Schein on Mad Dog Radio. “Every […]

Even before playing a single down with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers has made a significant impression on his new teammates. And his mere presence has raised the energy level around the team and in their training facility at One Jets Drive. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has done so by simply being […]

Not even a minor injury can dampen Aaron Rodgers’ honeymoon with the New York Jets. Rodgers did not participate in team drills during OTAs on Tuesday after he tweaked his calf during warmups. But he was still active, coaching up and encouraging his new teammates. Afterward, Rodgers told reporters “It’s been like a dream month […]

Mekhi Becton of the New York Jets criticized the coaching staff for its management of his injuries, and Robert Saleh responded to Becton’s comments, saying that he is on the right track. “I’m not going to get into the negative of all of it,” Robert Saleh said, via Brian Costello of the New York Post. […]

Many believe that the New York Jets have put themselves in Super Bowl contention with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers this offseason, and head coach Robert Saleh said that expectations are high in a press conference on Tuesday. “So acknowledge the noice, acknowledge the positivity, be excited about it because theres… in my opinion, 32 […]

Zach Wilson may already be reaping the benefits of Aaron Rodgers’ arrival with the New York Jets. The 23-year-old looked good at OTAs on Tuesday, zipping the ball with accuracy and confidence during 7-on-7 drills, according to reports. Wilson completed 9-of -10 passes, including a beauty he dropped in the arms of Garrett Wilson just […]

Robert Saleh remains confident that the New York Jets and Quinnen Williams will reach an agreement on a contract. That despite the All-Pro defensive tackle skipping voluntary OTAs and appearing to be annoyed that a new deal is not in place yet. “I’m not worried at all,” Saleh said Tuesday. “That thing will get done […]

It’s safe to say New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh is smitten with his new quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. Meeting with reporters on the second day of OTAs on Tuesday, Saleh called Rodgers “a kid in an old man’s body” and praised the future Hall of Famer for helping make the Jets one of “6-8 […]

The New York Jets don’t open training camp for another two months or so, but Mekhi Becton is already champing at the bit to get started. “This is the most excited I’ve ever been going into training camp,” Becton told Newsday on Saturday. The 24-year-old offensive tackle is entering his fourth NFL season. A first-round […]

Aaron Rodgers is the New York Jets quarterback now but that doesn’t mean Alex Smith will stop roasting them for how he perceives they mishandled Zach Wilson. A former NFL quarterback who’s now an analyst, Smith took shots at Jets coach Robert Saleh recently on NFL Network Radio. “Yeah, Robert Saleh, you’re a great defensive […]