May 8, 1970. The day that will live in New York sports history. You have the Jets’ Super Bowl victory and the Mets’ miracle. Yet, the Knicks’ heyday in May is right there. Like the Jets ‘and Mets’ David vs. Goliath plot, the Knicks’ victory in a Game Seven May 8 victory over the Lakers couldn’t have been scripted better. It had it all and should never be forgotten for … [Read more...] about Moeller: On This Night, the Knicks Were Kings
Frank Gore is part of the puzzle for Jets
The acquisition of running back Frank Gore should fit like a glove. It was another good pickup for rising Jets GM Joe Douglas, but there still is some room in the cupboard for more. It is still about adding some more veteran pieces. If the Jets can tack on some appropriate vets, the salivating playoff prediction has a good chance to be a solid reality. If he continues … [Read more...] about Frank Gore is part of the puzzle for Jets
Moeller: Jets need more backup for Sam Darnold
Jerry Jones sent the Jets a reminder. He did himself a big favor, however, when he signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a $3 million deal. Dalton is one of the best off-season free-agent pickups, as he gives the Cowboys stability in case of an unfavorable Dak Prescott situation. And he is a steal at $3 million. Now the Jets must take the cue. They should have taken … [Read more...] about Moeller: Jets need more backup for Sam Darnold
Giants and Jets Take Step Forward with NFL Draft
Address the offensive line. Address the secondary. Look for a sleeper as a pass rusher, and draft accordingly. Those were the two cries from the Giants’ and Jets’ camps for the NFL Draft. Yet, Giants’ GM Dave Gettleman is on a shorter leash than new Jets’ GM Joe Douglas. Gettleman must improve his “batting average”, while Douglas must show the worth of his … [Read more...] about Giants and Jets Take Step Forward with NFL Draft
Will the Draft help change Giants’ defensive direction in 2020?
One of the Giants’ major weaknesses is as obvious as the pandemic changing the country. Fix the defense. When the draft dust settles, the question will remain – how good can the Giants’ defense be in 2020? Is Isaiah Simmons coming to New York or will GM Dave Gettleman draft down to stockpile for the future? This is a current defensive unit in which the words … [Read more...] about Will the Draft help change Giants’ defensive direction in 2020?