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New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Running Backs and Receivers
April 20th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
This will be the final in our draft spotlight series focusing on running backs and wide receivers. The New York Jets definitely need more playmakers on offense, and there is one that we will mention here that would certainly add that to the roster. Just before the 2013 NFL Draft...

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Tight Ends
April 17th, 2013 at 9:34 AM
As we continue to sharpen our focus on the 2013 NFL Draft which starts next Thursday, April 25th, the New York Jets have a need for a new starting tight end with the departure of Dustin Keller. We will look at some prospects in the second and third round who...

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Defensive Backfield
April 12th, 2013 at 12:52 PM
In this third part of our spotlight series on the biggest areas of need for the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft, we will focus on the defensive backfield. The Jets have added a Landry, LaRon brother's Dawan Landry, as LaRon went to the Colts and Yeremiah Bell...

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Offensive Linemen
April 10th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
As the 2013 NFL Draft rapidly approaches the New York Jets should be looking to add a guard in the first few rounds to fill another need. Willie Colon was brought in, while Matt Slauson left and joined the Bears, with Brandon Moore still being available on the free agent...

New York Jets Sign Safety Dawan Landry, Reuniting Him with Rex Ryan
April 9th, 2013 at 4:01 PM
John Idzik and the New York jets have taken a step towards addressing their need at safety, signing free agent Dawan Landry. The Jets lost Dawan Landry's brother, LaRon Landry, to the Indianapolis Colts in free agency as well as fellow starting safety Yeremiah Bell. That left the Jets needing...

Jeff Cumberland Signs One Year Tender with New York Jets
April 8th, 2013 at 7:06 PM
With Dustin Keller headed for warmer weather with the Miami Dolphins, the New York Jets had to hold on to Jeff Cumberland. Unless a team blew them out of the water, the Jets were likely to match any offer sheet he signed with another team. That didn't happen, so Jeff...

New York Jets NFL Draft 2013: Spotlight on Pass Rushers
April 5th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Since things have become very quiet in the area of signing free agents for the New York Jets, we can now shift our focus towards the 2013 NFL Draft that is about three weeks away. This will be the first part of a total six-part series, the first of which...

New York Jets Free Agency Reactions: Jets 101 Roundtable
March 31st, 2013 at 9:00 PM
After taunting fans with a planned meeting with talented tight end Fred Davis, the Jets canceled on Davis after hearing the offers he received from the Buffalo Bills and his former team, the Washington Redskins. Davis ended up signing a one-year deal to return to Washington, likely realizing there was...

Fred Davis Won’t Visit New York Jets, Down to Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins
March 28th, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Free agent tight end Fred Davis won't visit the New York Jets, despite telling reporters in Buffalo today that he would. Fred Davis will now decide between the Washington Redskins and Buffalo Bills. Being that Fred Davis was set on visiting the Jets, it sounds like the Jets canceled on...

Fred Davis to Visit the New York Jets
March 27th, 2013 at 12:10 PM
Former Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis will visit the New York Jets after his scheduled visit with the Buffalo Bills. Fred Davis is set to visit the Bills today. With the Jets looking to replace Dustin Keller and the free agent tight end market thinning, John Idzik is hoping...

New York Jets: Landing Spot for Carson Palmer?
March 27th, 2013 at 7:05 AM
Carson Palmer is expected to be cut by the Oakland Raiders as the two sides can't come to an agreement on a contract restructure. Once Carson Palmer is cut, would the New York Jets be a fit? The Jets are expected to sign another veteran quarterback and Carson Palmer has...

New York Jets Remaining Free Agents and Positional Needs
March 26th, 2013 at 7:02 AM
The NFL is now two weeks into it's new calendar year with the New York Jets still showing interest in many inexpensive, relatively young, talented players to help beef up the depth all along the roster. In the past week they added outside linebacker Antwan Barnes and re-signed long snapper...

Are the New York Jets Interested in Tight End Fred Davis?
March 25th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
With Dustin Keller signing with the Miami Dolphins this offseason, the New York Jets are in the market for a tight end. Jeff Cumberland has shown some promise but hasn't been consistent in his production and isn't a very impressive inline blocker. The Jets had some interest in Green Bay...

New York Jets Going After Ahmad Bradshaw?
March 21st, 2013 at 1:00 PM
After being cut by the New York Giants, Ahmad Bradshaw made it clear that he would have no problem staying local and joining the New York Jets. That was quickly shot down by a report that the Jets had no interest in adding Ahmad Bradshaw at running back. Wen the...

New York Jets Sign Antwan Barnes: New Life for Pass Rusher with Rex Ryan?
March 19th, 2013 at 10:10 AM
The New York Jets have officially signed outside linebacker Antwan Barnes away from the San Diego Chargers, hoping he can regain his 2011 form when he recorded 11 sacks. Antwan Barnes is familiar with Rex Ryan and his defense, having played for Rex Ryan with the Baltimore Ravens in 2007...

2013 NFL Draft: No Compensation Picks for New York Jets
March 19th, 2013 at 6:05 AM
The New York Jets are looking forward to the 2013 NFL Draft as an opportunity to add young talent as John Idzik leads the franchise through a rebuilding process, but they won't be adding any extra selections by way of compensation picks. The NFL announced the compensation picks awarded for...

New York Jets Close to Deal with Antwan Barnes
March 18th, 2013 at 4:38 PM
New York Jets general manager John Idzik continues to hunt for bargains, looking to sign outside linebacker Antwan Barnes. Antwan played for Rex Ryan as a member of the Baltimore Ravens in 2007 and 2008. He will join Antonio Garay as the second free agent from the San Diego Chargers...

New York Jets First Week of NFL Free Agency Scorecard
March 17th, 2013 at 7:13 PM
For the most part the first week of free agency leading towards the 2013 NFL season has come and gone. The New York Jets sat patiently waiting for the right players they were targeting, mostly under age of 30 with decent upside potential that could be added relatively cheaply under...

New York Jets Eat Roster Bonus, No Rush on Darrelle Revis Trade
March 16th, 2013 at 4:06 PM
It looked as though a Darrelle Revis trade would happen fairly quickly after the open of NFL Free Agency for the New York Jets. The number of suitors was cut down by the contract demands of the star cornerback, teams that probably wouldn't hang on to that kind of salary...

New York Jets Sign Willie Colon
March 15th, 2013 at 4:11 PM
The New York Jets signed offensive lineman Willie Colon, recently released by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Willie Colon played tackle for the Steelers from 2006-2011, moving inside to guard for the 2012 season. It's unclear whether the Jets are planning on him playing inside or outside, but they will be expecting...