Category: ‘Guards’
New York Jets: Wide Open Competition at Guard
May 5th, 2013 at 10:49 PM
The New York Jets selected three potential guards in the 2013 NFL Draft: Brian Winters from Kent State, Oday Aboushi from Virginia and project player William Campbell from Michigan. The Jets have also signed Stephen Peterman, formerly of the Detroit Lions, with Vlad Ducasse and Caleb Schlauderaff still on the...
NFL Draft 2013: New York Jets Select Brian Winters, G, Kent State
April 27th, 2013 at 2:48 PM
The New York Jets have added to their offensive line depth, snagging Kent State guard Brian Winters in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Brian Winters played left tackle at Kent State but will likely move inside as he transitions to the NFL. Eventually it is believed that...
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...
Former New York Jets Guard Matt Slauson Signs with Chicago Bears
March 29th, 2013 at 3:40 PM
Another New York Jets free agent has found a new home, with left guard Matt Slauson landing with the Chicago bears on a one year deal. It wasn't unexpected, as John Idzik refuses to overpay for anyone and is cleaning house at positions where the Jets can end up being...
New York Jets’ Matt Slauson Part of Brian Cushing Rule Taking Effect
March 20th, 2013 at 6:00 AM
The Brian Cushing rule has been approved by NFL Owners, set to rule out chop blocks and peel-back blocks inside the tackle box. The rule will be remembered as the Brian Cushing rule because New York Jets guard Matt Slauson ended the season of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing on...
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...
Dave DeGuglielmo Fired as New York Jets Offensive Line Coach
January 24th, 2013 at 4:02 PM
The New York Jets seemed to be ready to move forward with their coaching staff, plus the official introduction of John Idzik as general manager, but it has been reported that offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo has been fired. Dave DeGuglielmo followed the Tony Sparano train to the Jets and...
New York Jets’ Matt Slauson Fined for Block on Brian Cushing of Houston Texans
October 12th, 2012 at 11:28 AM
New York Jets left guard Matt Slauson has been fined $10,000 for his low block on star linebacker Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans. The play tore Brian Cushing's ACL, ending his 2012 season prematurely. Matt Slauson will appeal, maintaining that the block was legal. Jets head coach Rex Ryan...
New York Jets News: Seven Players Waived, Including Matt Hardison
August 25th, 2012 at 1:24 PM
The New York Jets waived seven players today, leaving the roster number at 80 players. The team needs to be down to 75 players by 4 p.m. on Monday. Among the players waived are: defensive tackle Matt Hardison, wide receivers Dexter Jackson and Raymond Webber, guard Terrence Campbell, long snapper...
New York Jets’ Matt Slauson Takes a Pay Cut, Percy Harvin Trade Chatter Heats up Again
August 9th, 2012 at 1:31 PM
The New York Jets staged a competition at left guard between Matt Slauson and Vlad Ducasse, though the validity of the competition is up for debate. Matt Slauson ended up taking a pay cut to guarantee himself a roster spot, leading some to suggest that the "competition" was stirred up...
New York Jets Training Camp Standouts
August 8th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
While training camp will conclude this week as the New York Jets prepare for their first preseason game Friday versus the Cincinnati Bengals, we will take a look at some players that have stood out during camp. Most of these players are not household names, and may not even be...
Tim Tebow and Vlad Ducasse: New York Jets Weight Room Warriors
June 8th, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Tim Tebow and Vlad Ducasse are two of the more intriguing characters on a New York jets team full of interesting stories, and apparently both are turning heads in the weight room. Tim Tebow was challenged by a lineman to perform a feat of strength - holding weighted sledgehammers out...
New York Jets Select Terrance Ganaway and Robert Griffin in Sixth Round of 2012 NFL Draft
April 28th, 2012 at 5:19 PM
The New York Jets selected running back Terrance Ganaway and guard/tackle Robert T. Griffin of Baylor in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The Jets had back-to-back selections, and took Terrance Ganaway at no. 202 overall, Robert Griffin at no. 203 overall.
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The Jets had three selections in round...
New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum Expecting Big Things from Joe McKnight, John Conner and Vlad Ducasse
April 20th, 2012 at 4:25 PM
It's year three for New York Jets running back/kick returner Joe McKnight, fullback John Conner and guard/tackle Vlad Ducasse, and along with that comes increased expectations. It's also the first time they will have a legitimate offseason as professionals, which is contributing to the expected increase in contributions from this...
New York Jets’ Brandon Moore Elected to NFLPA Executive Board
March 27th, 2012 at 12:10 PM
As seems to happen to New York Jets guard Brandon Moore quite a bit, he has become almost lost in the shuffle with all of the craziness surrounding the team. While everyone is busy fawning over or whining about Tim Tebow, Moore was recently honored by being elected to the...
New York Jets’ Matt Slauson Had Surgery for Torn Left Labrum, Rotator Cuff and Biceps
February 16th, 2012 at 9:09 PM
New York Jets left guard Matt Slauson is a tough guy. Every NFL lineman is tough but even in the ultra-macho world of professional football, Slauson went a step further than most. At the Wrestlemania XXIX Press Conference today(being held at MetLife Stadium), Slauson revealed that he recently underwent surgery...
Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Brandon Moore to Play in Pro Bowl Tonight
January 29th, 2012 at 2:55 PM
The New York Jets will be well-represented tonight when the Pro Bowl airs at 7 p.m. on NBC. The AFC and NFC will square off in the annual All Star game, under the format that has been in place since 1970. The game comes along with special rules geared towards...
Brandon Moore: New York Jets Guard Added to Pro Bowl Roster
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:41 PM
If there's anything positive the New York Jets can take away from a New York Giants vs. New England Patriots Super Bowl, it's the fact that a Pro Bowl spot for right guard Brandon Moore was opened up in the process. While Moore and the Jets would much rather be...
Darrelle Revis, LaDainian Tomlinson and Brandon Moore: New York Jets Announce 2011 Team Award Winners
December 30th, 2011 at 2:23 PM
The New York Jets have announced their team awards for the 2011 season. Darrelle Revis, Brandon Moore, LaDainian Tomlinson, Dustin Keller, Josh Baker, Marcus Dixon and Sione Pouha were all honored.
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Revis was selected as the team's MVP, winning the Curtis Martin Team Most Valuable Player Award. Not a surprising choice...