1. Last chance: One of the challenges for the coaching staff in 2024 will be to rebuild the confidence of its $44 million wide receiver, who is dangerously close to becoming one of the biggest free agent busts in franchise history. Let’s call it the Allen Lazard Project. Lazard is coming off one of the […]
Continue readingThe 49ers’ McCaffrey and Warner and the Dolphins’ Hill received first-team votes from all 50 members of a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. “No freakin’ way,” Warner said of being a unanimous pick for his third selection overall. “Wow, that’s special.” Running back McCaffrey and linebacker Warner are joined by […]
Continue reading“I’ve said it a million times, he loves his teammates and his teammates love him,” coach Robert Saleh said. “He’s so intentional with how he approaches everybody in the building. He’s very thoughtful in the way he does things, and he’s a tremendous human. He’s really well deserving of this award.” Rodgers’ Achilles injury and […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Maybe the 16th time will be the charm. If not, the New York Jets might have to live with The Streak in perpetuity. The Jets have lost 15 straight games to the New England Patriots — the NFL’s longest active head-to-head streak — and Sunday could be their last chance to […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bill Barnwell pivots from Lamar Jackson to praise the impact of linebacker Roquan Smith with the Ravens this season. (1:50) Happy New Year! To start off 2024, I’m taking a look at the best players from the 2023 NFL season, revealing my first- and second-team All-Pro selections. After working through a […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Uplifting presence: Early in last week’s game, Aaron Rodgers went over to defensive end Bryce Huff on the sideline and offered a pass-rushing tip: He told Huff that New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor, when under duress, has a tendency […]
Continue reading1. Clock is ticking: Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Check out recent Jets history: S Jamal Adams, RB Le’Veon Bell, WR Elijah Moore, WR Denzel Mims and WR Mecole Hardman, all of whom expressed unhappiness for various reasons, were granted a change of address, courtesy of general manager Joe Douglas. With running back […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams was unable to accompany his brother to the Pro Bowl last February in Las Vegas, but he received daily updates via FaceTime and text messages. What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas, thanks to defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who was selected to his first […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Jalen Hurts has his pass intercepted by Tony Adams, and the Jets capitalize on the next play as Breece Hall finds the end zone. (1:04) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets lost star quarterback Aaron Rodgers on the fourth play of the season, and now they’re taking it out […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Nathaniel Hackett gets hugs from multiple coaches on the sideline after a win against the Denver Broncos. (0:18) DENVER — Facing the team that fired him and the coach who maligned him in print, New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett enjoyed a day of sweet revenge as his unit racked […]
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