Robert Saleh said there's been a "strong presence" in the offseason program, "much stronger than I anticipated." Jets players, in a statement released last week through the NFLPA, said "many of us" aren't planning to attend in-person workouts due to COVID-19 concerns. Saleh said he respects that the workouts are voluntary. He added, "The ones who are here are going to benefit from it."
Zach Wilson or Justin Fields at No. 2? There hasn't been much debate over the Jets' presumed pick, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth examining.
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The Jets' players released a statement Friday through the NFLPA, saying "many of us" will not attend in-person workouts due to COVID-19 concerns. The workouts are voluntary by rule, and they're exercising their right to skip them. The offseason program starts Monday with virtual meetings. Welcome to the big chair, Robert Saleh.
Players from the Steelers, Falcons, Chargers, Jets, Dolphins and Rams on Friday became the latest from the NFL to say that they won't be reporting to team facilities next week to begin voluntary offseason workouts.
Keyshawn Johnson, Zubin Mehenti, and Bart Scott begin the last hour of the show wondering about some eye brow raising comments made by Trevor Lawrence and his father. Keyshawn gives us his top 5 list of Draft QBs and it might surprise you. Patrick Surtain II joins the show to discuss his son and the journey to stardom.
Keyshawn Johnson, Zubin Mehenti, and Bart Scott begin the second hour of the show angling for a different pick at #1 other than Trevor Lawrence. Keyshawn and Bart think there is a hint of doubt brewing and could see Ohio State ties aiding in Justin Fields going #1. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to shed light on the 3rd pick and what the Patriots NEED to do in the first round.
Selected No. 51 overall in 2016, he never played a down in the NFL and sits atop a long, dismal list of quarterback whiffs by the Jets.
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DE Vinny Curry, who won a Super Bowl with the 2017 Eagles, said he had "no hesitation at all" about signing with a perennial losing team. He mentioned Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas, saying he sees "where they're trying to take this ship. I just wanted to be aboard. I've seen this ship before" — a reference to how the Eagles won it all in Doug Pederson's second season.
DT Sheldon Rankins said he was drawn to the Jets, in part, by Robert Saleh's attacking 4-3 defense. "With me feeling healthy again and feeling back to myself, I feel like I can slide right in and do nothing but dominate in that front," he said on a zoom call. Rankins (two years, $11M) was plagued by injuries during his time with the Saints, but the former first-round pick said he's 100%.
Quarterback Sam Darnold, who was traded from the New York Jets to the Carolina Panthers last week, says it was tough dealing with all the trade speculation.
On this edition of NFL Live the crew hears from Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Panthers new QB Sam Darnold as the panthers introduced Sam to Carolina. And who are the Cowboys going to take in the upcoming draft? Plus is Jadeveon Clowney heading to Cleveland to create a pass rushing nightmare for offenses? And Julien Edelman looks like he is set to retire.
In his zoom presser, Sam Darnold sounded disappointed that he didn't get a chance to finish with the Jets. He's only 23 and already has been traded — a shock to the system. He said the trade was "a tough pill to swallow" and that he never wanted out, thinking up until the trade that he "could make it work in NY." He said the uncertainty "was driving me insane." He had kind words for Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh. There was no mention of Adam Gase. He said he's thrilled to be wanted by Carolina.
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GM Joe Douglas' bold trades have left him with enough picks -- and no excuses -- to change the direction of the franchise over the next two drafts.
The Jets have re-signed backup DB Bennett Jackson, who played in four games last season (48 snaps on special teams). They also signed former Titans OL Corey Levin, a former sixth-round pick (2017) who has appeared in only 16 games (one start).
Everybody knows the Jets need a veteran QB to pair with presumptive pick Zach Wilson, which is why they're hosting journeyman Brian Hoyer today on a visit, per source. Hoyer, 35, knows the offense. He started six games for the 49ers in 2017 (0-6). Robert Saleh and OC Mike LaFleur were on that staff. Right now, James Morgan and Mike White are the only QBs on the roster. Neither has game experience.
While it's hard to overlook the Jets' poor offensive output in 2020 and their long history of ruining QBs, the team has some upside on the horizon.
Jets general manager admitted the team didn't do enough to help quarterback Sam Darnold but said the decision to trade Darnold was informed by the team's draft position and finances.
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 501 | 375 |
| Miami | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 404 | 338 |
| New England | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 326 | 353 |
| New York | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 243 | 457 |
