Upgrading the offense was a primary goal for the Jets in this draft. The logic behind this approach was simple, last season Gang Green ranked No. 32 in offense. That's last, dead last, in the league. It's difficult for any team to take flight with an inept offense. If the Jets are to succeed with their team rebuild, it was imperative they made significant upgrades to the … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL Draft: Evaluating the New York Jets
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NFL Draft 2021: Jets trade up to get Alijah Vera-Tucker
The Jets made it clear what they think about Alijah Vera-Tucker. They also wasted no time in showing their commitment to protecting their new franchise quarterback. Gang Green traded up in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft from No. 23 to No. 14 and grabbed the 6-4, 315 pound Vera-Tucker. The USC offensive linemen projects to line up at guard and next to left tackle … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2021: Jets trade up to get Alijah Vera-Tucker
NFL Draft 2021: Jets select QB Zach Wilson at No. 2
For Zach Wilson and the New York Jets, the speculation is over. The Jets selected Wilson with the number two overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Thursday night. Wilson will become the team's next franchise quarterback their highest drafted quarterback since Joe Namath in 1965. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as expected, was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with … [Read more...] about NFL Draft 2021: Jets select QB Zach Wilson at No. 2
Jets can’t afford another miss at quarterback
It’s the week of the NFL Draft and, for fans of the Jets, it’s Alka-Seltzer time! Because, once again, the Jets find themselves in search of another future face for the franchise. Yes, we’ve been here before. The names have changed, the plot, however, remains the same. Trading Sam Darnold confirmed what many predicted after the No.2 overall pick was secured. There’s going … [Read more...] about Jets can’t afford another miss at quarterback
Jets trade quarterback Sam Darnold to Carolina Panthers
For Sam Darnold, the speculation is over and so is his tenure in New York. The Jets are trading Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for a 2021 sixth round pick and second and fourth round picks in 2022. The team announced the deal on their website, Monday afternoon. The deal for the Jets indicates they’ll move forward with selecting quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 … [Read more...] about Jets trade quarterback Sam Darnold to Carolina Panthers
