Category: Jets Training Camp

Braiden McGregor and Leonard Taylor III make 53-man roster with New York Jets

According to New York Jets reporter Ethan Greenberg,  rookies Braiden McGregor, Leonard Taylor II, & Eric Watts all made the 53-man roster.

The New York Jets wanted to make sure they kept a plethora of defensive lineman to make an impact at the line of scrimmage in 2024. According to team reporter Ethan Greenberg, undrafted rookies Braiden McGregor, Leonard Taylor II, and Eric Watts all made the 53-man roster.

The Jets ranked No. 25 in the NFL in opponents rush yards per game and No. 7 in total team sacks. Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich hopes that the establish depth will afford him the opportunity to deploy fresher legs in 3rd & long situations.

Congratulations to Taylor III, Watts, and Mcgregor for solidifying themselves on the Jets’ team roster.

Aaron Rodgers will help the New York Jets convert on third-down this season

With QB Aaron Rodgers healthy, the New York Jets are unlikely to rank No. 32 in third-down conversion rate like they did in 2023.

The New York Jets ranked No. 32 in the NFL on third-down in 2023. Surely, the return of quarterback Aaron Rodgers will bring some resolve to their offensive struggles.

The Jets’ defense spent the most time of any NFL team on the field last season and somehow, they still gave up the fewest pass yards per game.

Just imagine how prolific the defense has the potential to be if Rodgers can sustain offensive drives and get them rest this upcoming season.

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With a quality run-game developing, Rodgers won’t have to throw for 30-35 pass attempts every game. Instead his strengths will work as an asset in a balanced offensive attack.

Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will likely preserve Rodgers, using his accuracy as an advantage in the quick pass game. Not that this is some newly found plan, Rodgers was simply injured last season.

If the Jets can keep themselves in short-yardage situations on offense, they could potentially lead the NFL in both total first downs and time of possession this upcoming season.

A special player gets a special role…Jets looking to exploit Malachi Corley’s skillset

Malachi Corley can be a special player on special teams for the New York Jets.

An explosive athlete with unique physical traits, Malachi Corley has the kind of explosiveness that can change games. Now, it is up to the New York Jets to figure out how to best use their rookie playmaker.

And one way for the Jets to get the ball in Corley’s hands is on special teams.

In the Jets preseason opener on Saturday against the Washington Commanders, Corley took a kickoff return for 33 yards and fielded one punt. At Western Kentucky, Corley was not utilized on special teams.

Corley, at 5-foot-11 and 210 pounds, has often been compared to a running back with his build. But he has impressive speed and explosiveness, something that the Jets seem to be looking to exploit on special teams.

Despite special teams being “something new for me, 100 percent,” Corley seems to be adapting well given the first game of preseason.

“It is just very comfortable for me, even though I didn’t get the opportunity to really put it on film in college a lot. But you know, they gave me reps after reps after reps and kind of just build my confidence through reps and you know, that’s what I need,” Corley told reporters on Thursday.

“Being on kick return, punt return is something that I’m looking forward to, excited to do all season.”

Corley likened the new kickoff return to a “gap-scheme” run.

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He ran a reported time of 4.45 in the 40 at his Pro Day. In Saturday’s preseason opener, Corley also had four catches for 27 yards.

“So Malachi, what’s been really good is we all know what he can do with the ball in his hands,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Thursday.

“And we’ve been able to kind of manufacture some situations where he does get it, and he’s as advertised when that balls in his hands, so he’s been growing, still a long way to go with his route running, and understanding
the same thing that Garrett [Wilson] went through, just being where he needs to be as fast as he can get there, and just fine tuning his routes, his stems, his leverage, understanding his leverage and learning how to create separation, but love his mindset. I love the way he works. It’s very, very important to him
and he’s going to be a really good player.”

Jets star wide receiver Garrett Wilson has taken things up a notch this offseason

Garrett Wilson continues to impress the New York Jets with his development.

Garrett Wilson continues to find another level, the New York Jets wide receiver looking to build on what has been an impressive first two seasons in the NFL.

In 2022, Wilson was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year. Last year, he had 95 catches for 1,042 yards and three touchdowns. He was a first round pick of the Jets in the 2022 NFL draft out of Ohio State, taken No. 10 overall.

It was a very strong output from Wilson, especially considering the dire state of the Jets quarterback situation last year.

Truth be told, Wilson should have been named to the Pro Bowl all things considered. The Jets had the third-worst passing offense in the NFL a season ago.

“He’s always been an ultimate competitor, but he’s really been working on the fine details of his route running, getting to where the quarterback needs him to be and understanding that sometimes you don’t always have to absolutely destroy your guy at the line of scrimmage,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Thursday.

“Sometimes it’s just running a route as fast as you can to get into a spot as quickly as you can so the quarterback can deliver a ball. He’s starting to understand all of that. Because of it, I think he’s realizing his game. He’s so darn good and so twitchy and so fast that he doesn’t have to do a lot, to gain the separation that he needs to get open.”

The Jets threw for just 171.7 yards per game last season. They were the second-worst total offense in the league.

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VIDEO: Nathaniel Hackett reproves Andrew Peasley for RPO read vs. Commanders

New York Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett is working tediously to optimize the offensive attack before the 2024 NFL season.

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers are working tediously to optimize the offensive attack before the 2024 NFL season. Yet, reserve quarterback Andrew Peasley decided to go off script on this 2nd quarter play from Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

Understanding play sequencing is crucial to understanding how efficient an offensive coordinator can be. For Hackett, he sent in the perfect play call for 3rd & 1 from his own 38 yard line. Hackett wants as many exhibition reps as possible on offense and he can only do so by continuously moving the chains.

Criticism for Hackett, head coach Robert Saleh, and Rodgers continue to surface throughout the media. However, Hackett’s offensive attack seems to mesh ideally with his new personnel.

As more All-22 NFL film emergences throughout preseason, a vivid understanding of how Hackett wants to run the Jets’ offense will materialize. For now, Hackett is focused on making sure all of his chess pieces function according to schedule.

Peasley will continue his trial with the New York Jets in competition with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, rookie Jordan Travis, and Adrian Martinez who played well in the win over the Commanders last week. With only 53 spots on the team roster, it’s understandable as to why Peasley tried for the home-run on such a basic read.

Former New York Jets head coach Eric Mangini rips into Aaron Rodgers – ‘He doesn’t care’

Eric Mangini didn’t hold back in his opinion on Aaron Rodgers.

Eric Mangini isn’t a big fan of Aaron Rodgers sitting in preseason or the message that it sends to his teammates on the New York Jets.

In a discussion this on the FS1 show ‘First Things,’ Mangini joined a panel discussion that included former NFL star Greg Jennings. Mangini coached the Jets from 2006-08.

The discussion topic, on whether Rodgers should play in preseason, turned to last week’s joint practice with the Washington Commanders. Rodgers didn’t play in that practice, with head coach Robert Saleh saying that his start quarterback was held back due to heavy rain.

Rodgers, who suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 1 last year, did not play in the preseason opener on Saturday either.

Jennings said that he thinks Rodgers should play in preseason, not just for his own sharpness but to benefit the rest of the offense with getting some snaps that have meaning. Mangini built on that point from Jennings, saying that “The thing that you’re talking about is the greater good.”

Then, things escalated quickly.

“And he doesn’t care. He doesn’t care. He doesn’t care about the other 10 guys,” Mangini said.

“He cares about himself. And with Tom Brady, Tom was coachable, Tom wanted to be coached, and even though Tom was the greatest at that position, he was open to ideas that could make him better. But for Aaron, he’s just going to do whatever he wants to do, whatever is best for him – you other 10 guys, it’s not good for you, not good for the coaching staff, not good for anybody else. It doesn’t matter, because it’s just about him.”

Rodgers on Tuesday said he was uncertain on if he would participate in this weekend’s preseason game at the Carolina Panthers.

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He did say he was making progress in his recovery.

Where is Aaron Rodgers in his comeback? Jets quarterback said he is at ’98 percent’

Aaron Rodgers gives an update on his injury and recovery.

Aaron Rodgers said he is progressing in training camp with the New York Jets. This, as the future Hall of Fame quarterback continues his recovery from a season-ending injury suffered last year.

In his Jets debut last year, Rodgers suffered an Achilles injury four offensive snaps into Week 1.

The health of Rodgers is paramount to the direction of the Jets this year. If the Jets can improve and be a viable offense, then there is every reason to believe that they are not only a playoff team but also can challenge to be the top team in the AFC East.

In speaking with the media on Tuesday, Rodgers talked about where he is in the recovery process. The injury isn’t something that Rodgers said is in the back of his mind.

“I only think about it after a play like that and I think, ‘Oh, okay, put that one in the bank there.’ Now I’m 98 percent, something like that,” Rodgers told reporters.

Rodgers did say that he is feeling better and improving as he is showing more of his old self on the practice field. He is a four-time MVP winner.

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“I mean, I feel like I have an extra gear that I haven’t shown yet,” Rodgers said.

“I’m not sure how much of an extra gear that is, but in my mind, maybe that’s just pushing me. I got maybe a little bit more I can give, but like being able to move into pocket and still make throws and extend a play and it’s something I’d love to be able to do. It could be an extra little bonus for the offense but plays like today make me feel like I’m ready to go.”

What television series is Aaron Rodgers watching in New York Jets training camp?

What is going on with Aaron Rodgers’ free time at New York Jets training camp?

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t have a ton of downtime in New York Jets training camp, but he is relaxing with a re-watch of a critically acclaimed television series.

The series drop came in a Tuesday conversation with WFAN where executive producer Al Dukes asked Rodgers about a theory involving the 2014 disappearance of an Malaysian airliner. Rodgers was familiar with the basis of some of the theories surrounding this mystery but he didn’t dive into any great detail about his own personal thoughts on the flight’s disappearance.

Rodgers did, however, reveal that he is re-watching one of the most highly acclaimed shows in television history.

“I’ve actually been going back and watching one of my favorite shows during this training camp, Lost,” Rodgers said on WFAN.

“A lot of similarities with that one, right?”

Rodgers is known for his willingness to roll up his sleeves and dive into some pretty heady stuff. He is unafraid to voice his opinion on topics ranging from the controversial to quirky.

 

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Rodgers’ comments came on a Tuesday appearance on WFAN’s ‘Boomer & Gio’ morning show.

On ESPN, former New York Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum highlights difficulty in trading Haason Reddick

Mike Tannebaum highlights the difficulty of trading Haason Reddick.

Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannebaum (now an ESPN analyst) doesn’t believe that Haason Reddick is movable, this after the All-Pro edge requested a trade on Monday.

The Jets made a trade earlier this offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles to acquire Reddick, who has since held out of training camp in search of a new contract. Now on Monday, reports leaked out that Reddick wanted a trade, pointing to what seems to be a significant impasse between the player and the team.

Reddick is under contract in 2024 for a base salary of $14.25 million and then is currently set for free agency. His production is certainly among the best in the NFL over the past four years and he is severely underpaid.

On Monday afternoon, the Jets issued a statement that they would not seek a trade for their edge rusher. Tannenbaum, who said on ESPN that he thinks the Jets are a playoff team, tweeted out that even if the Jets wanted to trade Reddick, it would remain a challenge:

 

 

First off, could the Jets get back the third round pick that they sent to the Eagles (or a package of picks even). There is also the fact that the Jets acquired Reddick to be a bookend for Jermaine Johnson, giving them potentially the best passrushing duo in the AFC East and perhaps the league.

 

Jets head coach Robert Saleh has been impressed by former LSU football star Jayden Daniels

Robert Saleh praises Jayden Daniels.

Jayden Daniels left a strong impression on New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh following a joint practice last week. The Washington Commanders rookie comes with a lot of hype from when he was a Heisman winner at LSU.

Daniels and the Commanders play on Saturday at MetLife Stadium in what is the preseason opener for the Jets.

Last season for LSU, the 23-year old Daniels threw for 3,812 yards with 40 touchdowns and four interceptions. He was taken second overall by the Commanders in April’s NFL draft.

Asked on Thursday about Daniels, Saleh certainly didn’t hold back on his positive impression of the quarterback.

“I know they love him, I’m looking forward to seeing what it looked like on that side of the ball when I get to that tape,” Saleh told reporters.

“But I do know that he’s an impressive kid, just going through the evaluation process of the draft and going over quarterbacks, I know our building thought very highly of him also, so they’ve got a good one to work with.”

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Daniels was a consensus All-American coming out of LSU. In addition to the Heisman, he won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award as the nation’s top quarterback last season.