Category: Jets

Frank Gore to set mark for most NFL games by running back

Frank Gore keeps on going despite being in his 16th season and heading into his 240th game

The New York Jets haven’t won a game in 2020. That shouldn’t stop anyone from considering their veteran running back Frank Gore a winner.

When Gore takes the field on Sunday with Gang Green against the Los Angeles Rams, it will be his 240th career NFL game. That will be the most in NFL history for a running back.

Gore will break the tie he currently is in with Lorenzo Neal, who played fullback for seven teams from 1993-2008.

Gore, 37, is in his 16th season. He has rushed for 15,893 yards and 80 touchdowns.

The former Miami Hurricanes star needs 107 yards in the Jets’ remaining three games to reach 16,000. He currently is third in NFL history, behind Emmitt Smith and the late Walter Payton.

 

NFL reveals Week 15 announcers’ schedule

The Week 15 assignments are out for NFL games. What announcers will be where?

We’re down to three weeks of the regular season. The stakes rise for teams trying to make the playoffs. What announcers have gotten the prime calls on games that could impact the postseason?

Here’s your coverage map to see what games will be in your region.

Thursday, 8:20 p.m.

Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

FOX/NFL Network/Amazon

Announcers: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Kristina Pink (reporter)

Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos

NFL Network

Announcers: Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Lindsay Czarniak (reporter)

8:15 p.m.

Carolina Panthers at Green Bay Packers

NFL Network

Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Kurt Warner (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins

CBS

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

San Francisco 49ers at Dallas Cowboys

CBS

Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts

CBS

Announcers: Greg Gumbel (play-by-play), Rich Gannon (analyst), Jay Feely (reporter)

Jacksonville Jaguars at Baltimore Ravens

CBS

Announcers: Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), Sherree Burruss (reporter)

Detroit Lions at Tennessee Titans

(CBS)

Announcers: Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons

FOX

Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)

Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team

Announcers: Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings

FOX

Announcers: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Greg Jennings (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m.

New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams

FOX

Announcers: Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)

Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals

FOX

Announcers: Brandon Gaudin (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Sara Walsh (reporter)

4:25 p.m.

Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints

CBS

Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Cleveland Browns at New York Giants

NBC

Announcers: NBC: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter)

Monday, 8:15 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals

ESPN

Announcers: Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)

New York Jets become Chase McLaughlin’s 8th team since 2019

Counting the Vikings twice, 24-year-old kicker Chase McLaughlin has been with 8 teams in less than two years.

Think it is hard for an NFL team to settle on a kicker? Missed field goals, missed PATs. That’s before they are asked to kick off or onside kick.

The classic example of the rock ‘n’ roll life of an NFL kicker is Chase McLaughin, who was picked up by the New York Jets on Monday.

McLaughlin was undrafted out of Illinois in 2019. The Buffalo Bills signed the kicker and the journey — odyssey — was on for the 24-year-old.

McLaughlin has been with eight teams — the Vikings twice — since beginning his pro career in one way or another, which means active roster or practice squad.

Overall, he is 22-of-28 on field-goal attempts and 29-of-30 on PATs. Hard to imagine if the Jets had not grabbed him on waivers the Vikings would not have made it a hat trick with McLaughlin after Dan Bailey’s dismal day on Sunday.

Thanks to his Wikipedia page:

Buffalo Bills

McLaughlin signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on Aug. 31, 2019.

Minnesota Vikings

McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on Sept. 1, 2019. He was released on Sept. 10.

Los Angeles Chargers

McLaughlin signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 1, 2019. The move was to cover for injured Chargers kicker Michael Badgley, and to give relief to Chargers punter Ty Long, who had assumed kicking duties. He was waived on Oct. 29.

San Francisco 49ers

McLaughlin signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 7, 2019, after Robbie Gould injured his quad. In Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, McLaughlin made three out of four field goals in the 27–24 overtime loss. Although he made a 47-yard kick with one second left in regulation to tie the game, McLaughlin’s missed field goal occurred in overtime and would have given San Francisco the victory. He was waived on Dec. 3, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts

On Dec. 4, 2019, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts due to an injury to Adam Vinatieri.[On Dec. 30, 2019, McLaughlin was signed to a one-year extension through 2020. On Sept. 5, 2020, McLaughlin was waived by the Colts during final roster cuts.]

Minnesota Vikings

On Sept. 8, 2020, McLaughlin was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. Yes, the Vikings reeled him in, again.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On Nov. 10, 2020, the Jaguars signed McLaughlin off of the Vikings’ practice squad to fill in for the injured Josh Lambo. On Nov. 25, 2020, McLaughlin was placed on the COVID-19 list. On Nov. 30, McLaughlin was activated from the COVID-19 list. McLaughlin was released by the Jaguars after activating Aldrick Rosas to the active roster.

New York Jets

On Dec. 14, 2020, McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Hard to imagine after being tossed around the NFL for the better part of a year-plus how McLaughlin feels about landing in the depths of the league, with the 0-14 Jets, who just rid their previous kicker, Sergio Castillo after he missed three of four attempts in a loss to Seattle.

If nothing else, McLaughlin will have an awesome collection of NFL jerseys he can keep or make some money off on eBay.

 

What sack mark did the Seahawks’ Jamal Adams set against the Jets?

Jamal Adams set an NFL record against his former team

An ex-New York Jet, Jamal Adams, set a sack mark against his former team. Adams, now a Seattle Seahawk, notched a sack when he chased Sam Darnold out of bounds. It brought him to 8.5 on the year, an NFL mark.

Per ESPN.com:

The Arizona Cardinals‘ Adrian Wilson had 8.0 sacks in 2005, which was previously the record for most sacks in a season since they became an official statistic in 1982, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Wilson reached that total in 16 games while Adams has topped it in his ninth game, having missed four with a groin injury.

Adams was acquired in a blockbuster deal with the Jets in July, when Seattle gave up two first-round picks and starting safety Bradley McDougald as part of the trade.

When was the last time the Patriots lost 7 games in a regular season?

You have to go all the way to 2002 to find the last time the Patriots lost 7 games in a regular season

The New England Patriots played the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium on Thursday. Both teams came in with hopes of the postseason. The Rams are looking to win the NFC West. The Patriots were hoping to find their way to an AFC Wild-Card berth.

Instead, New England fell to 6-7, with the 24-3 loss. Got us to thinking: What was going on the last time the Patriots lost seven games in a regular season?

The year was 2002

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New England started 3-0 and lost four in a row. It did eventually get to 8-5 but the Pats came into the season finale with the Miami Dolphins needing a win — or a tie — to avoid a .500 season. Adam Vinatieri kicked a field goal with less than two minutes left then another one in overtime to give New England a 9-7 season. Oh, these were the defending Super Bowl champs.

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Jets’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Pierre Desir is a Baltimore Raven

Pierre Desir is on the Baltimore Ravens after being cut by the Jets, who made him their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

When you are 0-12. nothing — and we mean nothing — should surprise you.

The New York Jets make wrong call after wrong call. On Thursday, the NFL revealed its Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominees. And when the name for the Jets’ person was revealed, it was a player who is no longer on the team.

Yes, the Jets’ nominee for the prestigious honor is no longer a New York Jet. Pierre Desir was cut in November. He does still lead Gang Green in picks.

Desir currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens. A Jets spokesman said Desir was nominated prior to his release, and “his tremendous work in the anti-bullying space earned him our nomination.”

A native of Haiti, Desir donated $185,000 to build a performance center at the high school he attended in St. Charles, Missouri, among his other charitable participation.

In classic Jets fashion, the nomination was ignored on the team’s website.

Each nominee receives a donation of $40,000 to the charity of his choosing, with the winner earning a $250,000 charitable donation in his name. The winner will be revealed during the league’s award show, NFL Honors, the night before Super Bowl LV.

NFL reveals announcers’ schedule for Week 14

What announcers have been assigned to what games in Week 14 of the NFL season?

The NFL has some intriguing matchups in Week 14. Feels like a rare time when the lead voices on CBS and FOX are each on early Sunday games.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Erin Andrews will be at the Minnesota Vikings-Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson are assigned to the Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins.

Thursday, 8:15 p.m.

New England Patriots at Los Angeles Rams

Announcers Fox/NFL Network: Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter), Kristina Pink (reporter)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

Minnesota Vikings at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(FOX) Joe Buck (play-by-play), Troy Aikman (analyst), Erin Andrews (reporter)

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

(FOX) Kenny Albert (play-by-play), Jonathan Vilma (analyst), Shannon Spake (reporter)

Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals

(FOX) Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (analyst), Laura Okmin (reporter)

Kansas City Chiefs at Miami Dolphins

(CBS) Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (reporter)

Houston Texans at Chicago Bears

(CBS) Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst), Melanie Collins (reporter)

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers

(CBS) Andrew Catalon (play-by-play), James Lofton (analyst), AJ Ross (reporter)

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

(CBS) Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Adam Archuleta (analyst)

Sunday, 4:05 p.m.

Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders

(CBS)  Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Charles Davis (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)

New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks

(CBS) Greg Gumbel (play-by-play), Rich Gannon (analyst), Amanda Balionis (reporter)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m.

New Orleans Saints at Philadelphia Eagles

(FOX) Announcers: Kevin Burkhardt (play-by-play), Daryl Johnston (analyst), Pam Oliver (reporter)

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

(FOX) Adam Amin (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), Lindsay Czarniak (reporter)

Washington Football Team at San Francisco 49ers (in Arizona)

(FOX) Chris Myers (play-by-play), Greg Jennings (analyst), Jennifer Hale (reporter)

Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Chargers

(FOX) Joe Davis (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst)

Sunday, 8:20 p.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

(NBC) Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (reporter)

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

(ESPN) Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Louis Riddick (analyst), Lisa Salters (reporter)

 

New York Jets fire defensive coordinator Gregg Williams

The New York Jets have fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams

What a way to go out. Gregg Williams was fired as defensive coordinator of the New York  Jets a day after his incomprehensible call led to a stunning defeat against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Jets were on the verge of their first win of the season Sunday at MetLife when Williams called an all-out blitz as the Raiders were down to their last gasp.

The call backfired as Derek Carr found Henry Ruggs for a TD from 46 yards with five seconds left. The loss left the Jets at 0-12.

Per the New York Post:

Williams, 62, has been the Jets defensive coordinator since last year when he joined the team along with head coach Adam Gase. The Jets rank 29th in total defense this year and 30th in scoring defense.

It would have been hard to have Williams continue as the defensive coordinator after Sunday’s call. Defensive captain Marcus Maye publicly questioned the call after the game several times during a Zoom call with reporters. Members of the organization at all levels from the players to upper management were puzzled and frustrated by Williams’ decision, one that was seen as ego-driven.

Let’s be realistic. While Williams is gone, Gase should not be far behind. His time as coach of the Jets has brought embarrassment to a franchise that has seen an astonishing amount of lows since Super Bowl III.