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In case you missed it, earlier this week the NFL had a vote to ban the “tush push.”

Of the 32 teams in the NFL, 22 voted to ban it. However, the rule change requred 75% of teams (24 of 32) to vote for a ban. Thus the “tush push” remains legal in 2025.

The Jets were one of the ten teams to vote against the ban.

The Super Bowl Champion Eagles have used the “tush push” to turn short yardage situations into almost automatic conversions. Using the mobile 6’1” 223 pound Jalen Hurts, the play has...

Woody Johnson better be ready to open his checkbook.

Star Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson generated headlines this week at OTAs when he declared he wants to be a Jet for life.

First let’s start off by noting this is very good news. Near the end of last season, there were a lot of rumblings about Wilson being unhappy. It would be tough to blame him for that. He’s done his job with three straight 1,000 yard seasons to start his career. Still his team has had minimal success.

Of course, a new contract won’t guarantee that Wilson will spend...

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Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets recently exercised the fifth year option for their trio of 2022 first round picks: Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson and Jermaine Johnson. That keeps each of them under contract through the 2026 season. Now there’s talk of a push to get some or all of them locked up in long term contracts before the 2025 season begins. Jermaine Johnson may be a bit problematic on that timeline, as the Jets have yet to see him in action after achilles surgery this past...

Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The big news regarding the New York Jets today involves star wide receiver Garrett Wilson. Over the years Wilson has been rather vocal about his displeasure with all the losing the Jets have done during his tenure with the team. Speculation has been that he was the least likely member of the celebrated Jets draft class of 2022 to embrace a Jets contract extension. However, Wilson may have put such speculation to bed, as he announced he wants to be a Jet for life. With...

Who will be Garrett Wilson’s top sidekick?

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With the NFL Draft now behind us, the Jets roster is now largely set. Perhaps we will see a move or two from here, but additions after the Draft are easier said than done.

One of the biggest holes remaining on the roster comes at wide receiver. The Jets are set with...

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Good morning Gang Green Nation! Aaron Glenn says special teams will be an emphasis for the New York Jets. That of course is something any head coach would say. We’ll see how it plays out on the field.

Special teams come down to good coaching more than any other part of the team, largely because the stars do not play special teams. The coach has to make do with an ever changing cast of back of the roster guys. The Jets had one of the best special teams coaches of...

Taking a look at a Jets punter

The New York Jets recently signed former South Carolina punter Kai Kroeger as an undrafted free agent. Let’s therefore look at Kroeger in more detail.

The 22-year old Kroeger is listed at 6’3” and 212 pounds. He was undrafted out of South Carolina in April. The Jets signed Kroeger, a two-time all-SEC first teamer, after he attended their rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.

Background

Kroeger was a two-star recruit out of high school, where he had also played as a wide receiver and three years as a quarterback.

He became South Carolina’s...

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Good morning Gang Green Nation! There are still a few big name free agents available, and some sources are speculating the New York Jets are a good fit. Names like Jadeveon Clowney, Amari Cooper and Keenan Allen are being tossed about. These were all really good players once who are now fading as age takes a toll. On a serious contender with a need these kinds of players make some sense. They can be excellent role players and solid veterans who can step into a starting role in a pinch...

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Taking a look at the Jets rookie pass rusher

The Jets drafted former Miami defensive end Tyler Baron with their final pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Today we break Baron down in detail.

The 23-year old Baron is 6’5” and 258 pounds. He was an honorable mention all-ACC selection last year. He had 13.5 sacks in four years at Tennessee before transferring to Miami last year and registering 5.5 sacks.

Background

Baron was a four-star high school recruit who headed to Tennessee and recorded 21 tackles and a sack in a rotational role as a...

The last task before the really quiet period.

The Jets are set to open their organized team activities (OTAs) today.

This commences the third and final phase of the offseason program.

Phase 3 is a four-week period that consists of 10 OTAs. Teams can have a maximum of three OTAs in each of the first two weeks and a fourth non-OTA workout is allowed but with Phase 2 rules (no offense vs. defense, no one-on-ones, no helmets).

Live contact is not permitted and players are not allowed to wear shoulder pads, but they can wear helmets. Teams...

Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets

Good morning Gang Green Nation! The New York Jets have OTA practices three days this week, starting tomorrow. This will be the first time the rookies go up against the veterans, and should provide some interesting first looks at where the rookies stand when they go up against real NFL competition. Of course it’s just a few days, there is no hitting, and much of the work is just beginning to install the offensive and defensive packages, but the OTAs still provide some tidbits of insight in an otherwise dead...