Tag: Greg Van Roten

Trainer for Mekhi Becton & other linemen rips Greg Van Roten: ’62 is a liability’

Duke Manyweather has coached some of the NFL’s best linemen, including Mekhi Becton. He thinks the Jets need to replace Greg Van Roten.

Jets right guard Greg Van Roten hasn’t played well this season.

Through three games, he’s allowed 15 pressures and two sacks. Van Roten was especially bad against the Broncos, allowing six pressures in Sunday’s 26-0 loss. Zach Wilson was sacked five times and hit nine in the game.

Van Roten’s performance in Week 3 caught the attention of offensive line guru Duke Manyweather. Manyweather has coached some of the NFL’s best offensive linemen, including Jets tackle Mekhi Becton.

He wasn’t impressed with Van Roten.

This opinion isn’t unique to Manyweather. Van Roten is one of the worst-graded guards in the NFL and played a major role in the Jets’ offensive line woes this season. Wilson has been one of the most-pressured quarterbacks in the league and the Jets have allowed some of the highest sack numbers as well.

Van Roten admitted he and the rest of the line need to block better for Wilson, but he also placed some of the blame on the rookie following Sunday’s defeat.

“He’s got to learn, this is the NFL, you’ve got to get the ball out,” Van Roten said, per SNY. “You can’t hold on to it and try to make a play and throw it deep downfield. And we gotta protect him better. It starts with us upfront.”

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Robert Saleh: Jets player vaccination rate is ‘above average’

Robert Saleh didn’t say exactly how many Jets players received the COVID-19 vaccine, but he said the rate is above average.

Updated July 28, 12:15 p.m.

Robert Saleh said that 81 players on the Jets’ 90-man training camp roster are vaccinated, thus putting the team’s rate at 90 percent. Saleh added that the entire coaching staff is also vaccinated.

RT George Fant, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, tested positive. He will have to quarantine for 10 days, per league protocols.

Robert Saleh didn’t say exactly how many Jets players are vaccinated against COVID-19, but he sounded happy with the team’s rate on Tuesday.

“I know we’re above-average,” he said on the first day of training camp. “I feel good about where we’re at.”

Saleh added that he wasn’t sure if all of his coaches were vaccinated, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini. Per NFLPA/NFL protocols, all coaches and other staff members in direct contact with players – named “Tier 1” staff – must be vaccinated against the virus, or their access will be revoked.

Players are not required to be vaccinated, but those that receive the shot will have much more lenient policies, including less testing, not having to wear masks in the team facility or during traveling, and no social distancing restrictions. Unvaccinated players won’t benefit from those loosened protocols, and teams could forfeit games and paychecks if an outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players.

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, 85 percent of players in the league received at least one shot, and 14 of the 32 teams had vaccination rates of more than 90 percent as of July 27. It’s unclear if the Jets are among those 14 teams after Saleh’s Tuesday comments.

The Jets placed tackle George Fant on the reserve/COVID-19 list later on Tuesday after intake testing. It’s unclear if Fant tested positive for the virus or if he is vaccinated.

A few Jets have posted photos about getting vaccinated or stated they’ve been vaccinated, including C.J. Mosley and Greg Van Roten.

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Greg Van Roten: Hope returned to Jets after Robert Saleh was hired

Jets players and coaches sound happier now that Robert Saleh is leading the team.

Ever since Joe Douglas hired Robert Saleh to replace Adam Gase, the mentality around the Jets has been much more positive.

Those feelings were echoed by guard Greg Van Roten, who told the New York Post’s Brian Costello that Saleh’s presence revitalized the Jets after an abysmal 2-14 season that left many unhappy going into the 2021 offseason.

“Last year was tough mentally,” Van Roten said. “It was so stressful for a lot of guys, there were a lot of new players and so much uncertainty. We felt every day that we would get shut down, and that made it hard to go to work every day. You’re trying to do your job, coupled with losing a lot, losing your job, there’s turnover and a lot of new faces.

“They hire Saleh, and it just feels like a weight has been lifted and hope has come back into the building. All we ask for is a fresh start in this league, and no one is happier than the Jets. Now we’re on Page 1, so let’s write this year’s chapter.”

Not only is Saleh a fresh start for the Jets, but most of the team is new, too. Zach Wilson took over as the starting quarterback, the offensive line looks much improved with the additions of Morgan Moses and Alijah Vera-Tucker, and offensive and defensive acquisitions in free agency and the draft bolstered various position groups.

But the atmosphere remains the starkest difference between Saleh’s Jets and Gase’s Jets. Players appear more excited about practice as well as their confidence heading into the season. Training camp will prove to be the best barometer of those sentiments when the Jets hit the field later this month, but for now, the overall feeling around the team is positivity and enthusiasm.

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Greg Van Roten, childhood Islanders fan, glad to see Dan Feeney embraced

Unlike fellow Jets lineman Greg Van Roten, Dan Feeney wasn’t always an Islanders fan.

Dan Feeney has only attended two Islanders playoff games, yet he has already become the new face of the fanbase.

Several Jets, including rookie QB Zach Wilson, have made themselves heard at a couple of the Islanders’ playoff games in recent weeks. Feeney has grabbed the attention of the cameras, though, crushing beers on his head and chugging them. He’s gone viral more than once, and the backup offensive lineman has become a well-known name in New York despite not playing a game here yet.

The Islanders have enjoyed Feeney’s presence so much that they collaborated with the Jets on a t-shirt featuring Feeney’s signature mullet.

Feeney, however, is not the longest-tenured Islanders fan in the Jets’ trenches.

“He was a Blackhawks fan,” fellow lineman Greg Van Roten, who spent his childhood on Long Island, revealed Tuesday. “Now he’s coming in, and Islander Nation has embraced him. I’m not jealous or bitter, but I grew up an Islanders fan!”

Van Roten has been the orchestrator behind the Jets’ adventures to Nassau Coliseum. He joked about using the Jets’ public relations team to get tickets to see his favorite NHL squad.

But Van Roten views these gatherings with his teammates as more than just going to see a hockey game. The 2020 Jets were limited in the time they spent around each other due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so they had a harder time connecting away from the field or team facility.

With fewer pandemic restrictions now in place, this current Jets team can come together for events like Islanders playoff games.

“It’s an opportunity to bond,” Van Roten said. “We didn’t have this opportunity last spring, and it definitely hurt us as a team throughout the season. You get to spend time with your position group a lot but maybe not with guys from other position groups or across the ball. This has been a no-brainer as far as, ‘Hey, let’s get together on a weekend to go see a game, and blow off some steam together and get to know each other on a more personal level, not around football.'”

The Islanders lost Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Tuesday to the Tampa Bay Lightning by a final score of 4-2. The series is now tied 1-1 and Game 3 will be at Nassau Coliseum on Thursday night at 8 p.m.

For those wondering, the answer is yes, according to the New York Post: Feeney and other Jets will return to The Barn to root on the Islanders.

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Jets vs. Patriots inactives: Bless Austin out for New York’s season finale

Inactives for New York’s season finale against the Patriots.

The Jets will be without one of their starting cornerbacks for their season finale against the Patriots, as Bless Austin is out with an illness.

Austin did not practice at all during the week. New York welcomes back Javelin Guidry against New England after the undrafted free agent missed Gang Green’s win over the Browns with a knee injury. Jeff Smith is also active after being listed as questionable with a knee injury.

The Jets’ inactives for Week 17 include Lawrence Cager, Trevon Coley, James Morgan, James Murray and Ross Travis. Greg Van Roten is active after being activated from injured reserve earlier in the week.

As for the Patriots, they will be without a host of players Sunday. Starting running back Damien Harris, (ankle) center David Andrews (calf) and Shaquille Mason (calf) are all out for New England. Anfernee Jennings, Brian Hoyer, Terez Hall, D’Angelo Ross and Dee Virgin round out the Patriots’ inactives.

11 notable Jets who could be playing their last game with New York in Week 17

Jets Wire takes a look at 11 notable Jets players who could be playing their last game with New York on Sunday in New England.

As the Jets enter their 2020 season finale, several notable players could be playing their final game for the team.

Nothing is a given, but it’s likely that the team with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft is headed toward another roster overhaul. While some players’ futures seem more certain than others, there is still a lot of decision making to be made between now and the beginning of March.

With that said, let’s take a look at some notable active players who might be playing their last game with New York in Week 17 against the New England Patriots.

Jets designate guards Alex Lewis, Greg Van Roten to return to practice

The Jets have designated guard Alex Lewis and Greg Van Roten to return to practice this week.

The Jets may finally have their starting offensive line together in Sunday’s season finale against the Patriots.

New York designated guards Alex Lewis and Greg Van Roten to return to practice this week in preparation for Week 17. Josh Andrews and Pat Elflein have taken the place of Lewis and Van Roten while they’ve been out.

Lewis has been on the NFI list since Dec. 4, when he had to take care of some personal issues. Prior to that, Lewis started in nine games for the Jets this season at left guard.

As for Van Roten, he’s been out since Dec. 12 with a foot injury. He was the Jets’ starting right guard for 12 games before going down with the injury. Van Roten had not missed a single snap until he got injured.

How to watch the New York Jets and the NFL this season without cable, Week 14 preview

Here’s everything you need to know to watch the Jets’ Week 14 game against the Seahawks.

The New York Jets will pay a visit to old friend Jamal Adams when they take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

This will be Adams’ first game against his former team since the Jets traded him to Seattle in exchange for two first-round picks, one third-round pick and Bradley McDougald.

New York will be without many key players on Sunday. S Ashtyn Davis (foot), S Bennett Jackson (hamstring), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder), WR Denzel Mims (personal reasons) and OL Greg Van Roten (toe) have all been ruled out, with Davis, Jackson and Van Roten landing on injured reserve.

WR Jamison Crowder (calf), RB Frank Gore (concussion) and OL Pat Elflein (shoulder/ankle) are questionable.

Seattle will be without OL Jamarco James (groin/pelvis). RB Travis Homer (knee) is doubtful, while DE Carlos Dunlap (foot), OL Cedric Ogbuehi (calf), S Ryan Neal (hip) and OL Phil Haynes (hip/groin) are all questionable.

Here’s everything you need to know to watch Sunday’s game as well as information for the remainder of the Jets’ 2020 season.

New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks

  • When: Sunday, December 6
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: CBS
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New York Jets 2020 Schedule
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, at Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m., CBS, Loss, 27-17

Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, vs. San Francisco 49ers, 1 p.m., FOX, Loss, 31-13

Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, at Indianapolis Colts, 4.05 p.m., CBS, Loss, 36-7

Week 4: Thursday, Oct. 1, vs. Denver Broncos, 8:20 p.m., NFL Network, Loss, 37-28

Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Arizona Cardinals, 1 p.m., FOX, Loss, 30-10

Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Miami Dolphins, 4:05 p.m., CBS, Loss, 24-0

Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, vs. Buffalo Bills, 1 p.m., CBS, Loss, 18-10

Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m., CBS, Loss, 35-9

Week 9: Monday, Nov. 9, vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN, Loss 30-27

Week 10: Bye Week

Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:05 p.m., CBS, Loss, 34-28

Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 29, vs. Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m., CBS, Loss, 20-3

Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 1 p.m., CBS, Loss, 31-28

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m., CBS

Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m., FOX

Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS

Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS

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Jets injury report: Jamison Crowder questionable vs. Seahawks

Jamison Crowder is listed as questionable against the Seahawks with a calf injury.

After finally getting all three of their starting wide receivers on the field the past few weeks, the Jets could be down two of their top wideouts Sunday in Seattle.

WR Jamison Crowder did not practice on Friday after he injured his calf on Thursday. He is listed as questionable against the Seahawks, but not practicing on Friday doesn’t help his chances of playing. WR Denzel Mims, meanwhile, has already been ruled out as he tends to a family emergency in Texas. Breshad Perriman could be the Jets’ only starting wide receiver who plays on Sunday.

OL Pat Elflein (shoulder/ankle) and RB Frank Gore (concussion) are both questionable. Elflein practiced on a limited basis, while Gore was a full participant.

S Ashtyn Davis (foot), S Bennett Jackson (hamstring), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) and OL Greg Van Roten (toe) have all been ruled out.

With the Jets in need of safety help, they signed S J.T. Hassell. He terminated his practice squad contract with the Patriots in order to sign elsewhere. Hassell originally went undrafted in 2019 out of Florida Tech and was signed by the Browns. Hassell appeared in four games for the Browns and registered seven tackles but spent the majority of his rookie season on their practice squad.

As for the Seahawks, OL Jamarco James (groin/pelvis) is the lone player ruled out for Seattle. RB Travis Homer (knee) is doubtful. DE Carlos Dunlap (foot), OL Cedric Ogbuehi (calf), S Ryan Neal (hip) and OL Phil Haynes (hip/groin) are questionable.

Jets injury report: Greg Van Roten, Ashtyn Davis could be done for season

Both Greg Van Roten and Ashtyn Davis could be out for the remainder of the year with injuries.

The Jets may have lost two key starters for the season in Sunday’s 31-28 loss to the Raiders.

Adam Gase said Monday that RG Greg Van Roten (toe), S Ashtyn Davis (foot) and S Bennett Jackson (hamstring) all could be out for the remainder of the season. He did not provide an update on RB Frank Gore, who left Sunday’s game to be evaluated for a concussion.

Josh Andrews took the place of Van Roten, while team captain Mathias Farley subbed in for Davis.

Meanwhile, LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) is day to day. The Jets are still evaluating him. So his status for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks remains up in the air.