Jets Wire • 21st September 2018

Todd Bowles deflects responsibility: 'Penalties are definitely on the players'

It’s rare for Todd Bowles to say anything noteworthy during his media sessions, yet at the same time fitting that his comments Friday morning lacked awareness. That’s what the Jets lacked on several occasions Thursday night, as New York picked up six penalties for 55 yards in its 21-17 loss to the previously winless Browns. That’s not an astronomical number — especially by the Jets’ standards under Bowles — but several of those flags were for senseless actions.

Jets Wire • 10th September 2018

When it comes to Sam Darnold, rejoice and remain calm

A new year is upon the Jets, and so is a rather unusual feeling. There’s a sense of hope in the air, for both the present and future, something that has evaded Gang Green and its fans for the majority of the team’s existence. No one is looking at the Jets as Super Bowl contenders just yet, but optimism is in atypical abundance as New York prepares to open its season in Detroit.

Jets Wire • 25th August 2018

Joe Namath believes Jets in good hands after meeting Sam Darnold, Teddy Bridgewater

Before the Jets and Giants took the field Friday night, Gang Green’s three quarterbacks held court with a New York icon. Making his way to the sidelines prior to kickoff, Joe Namath was sure to say hello to Sam Darnold, Teddy Bridgewater and Josh McCown. For Darnold and Bridgewater, it was their first time meeting the Hall of Famer. It was a brief encounter with the game just minutes away, but Broadway Joe made a lasting impression nonetheless.

Jets Wire • 6th August 2018

Jets Wire's Gary Phillips talks Sam Darnold and more with Fox Sports New Mexico

With Sam Darnold the talk of training camp, Jets Wire’s Gary Phillips joined Steve Bortstein on Fox Sports New Mexico on Monday to discuss the rookie quarterback.

Jets Wire • 26th July 2018

Jets Wired, Episode 1: A new podcast all about Gang Green

Introducing Jets Wired, a new weekly podcast all about Gang Green! With training camp here, host Tyler Calvaruso is joined by Jets Wire’s managing editor, Gary Phillips, for our debut episode. The two discuss the unusually hopeful vibe surrounding the Jets and break down the roster.

Jets Wire • 24th July 2018

Far from home, Sam Darnold is ready for whatever comes next

Times Square was an entirely new experience for Sam Darnold. A beach dweller from San Clemente, California, the easy-going quarterback had never visited New York (or New Jersey) until the Jets drafted him with the third overall pick in April. Darnold has since visited Midtown Manhattan. He remembers watching as cars honked and hoards of people scurried along.

Jets Wire • 1st May 2018

Exclusive: Q&A with Sam Darnold's high school coach, Jaime Ortiz

As Sam Darnold prepares for life with the Jets, those closest to him can’t help but feel excited now that his NFL career is underway. That includes Jaime Ortiz, Darnold’s coach at San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California. Speaking with Jets Wire, Ortiz talked about Darnold’s skills, personality and more.

Jets Wire • 27th April 2018

Josh McCown the perfect mentor for Jets rookie QB Sam Darnold

Breaking into the NFL can be daunting for a 20-year-old, especially when the youngster has to move across the country and into the biggest media market on the planet. There’s no question Sam Darnold is under a great deal of pressure. The quarterback, who moonlighted as a surfer in his native Southern California, is heading to New York after the Jets used the No. 3 pick in the draft on the USC product.

Jets Wire • 26th April 2018

With the draft here, the fate of New York football hangs in the balance

The future of New York is at stake. Well, the future of New York football anyway. With the NFL draft here, the Big Apple’s two teams are hours away from picks that will determine their immediate and long-term direction.

Jets Wire • 19th March 2018

The Jets screw up their 2nd-round picks anyway

The Jets can’t botch a second-round pick if they don’t have one. Maybe that’s why Mike Maccagnan traded them all away. The Jets moved up in the 2018 draft on Saturday, acquiring the No. 3 pick from the Colts. In return, Indianapolis got the sixth pick plus two 2018 second-rounders and a 2019 second-rounder. Some have criticized how much the Jets surrendered in order to advance just three spots, but history tells us the assets traded wouldn’t have panned out anyway.

Jets Wire • 27th February 2018

Arrested development: Todd Bowles' inaction is impeding Jets' culture change

Pretty soon, the Jets are going to have more arrests than victories in the last calendar year. The team, fresh off a five-win season, has seen three of its players apprehended in a nine-month span. There’s two-time offender Robby Anderson, who is facing nine charges and three felonies after going wild with his car – and, allegedly, his mouth – a few weeks ago in South Florida. That incident follows Anderson getting arrested at a Miami music festival last offseason for resisting authorities.

Jets Wire • 3rd January 2018

Jets acting owner Christopher Johnson is a breath of fresh air

The 2017 season was one of change and improvement for the Jets, but the most striking did not come on the field. Rather, it was in the owner’s suite. For all the Jets personnel who have come and gone in the last year, no one has been more noticeable than CEO and Chairman Christopher Johnson. The camera-shy acting owner would probably prefer that not be the case, but it is hard to ignore the drastic juxtaposition of him and his predecessor. Johnson’s older brother, Woody, was hardly a presence

Jets Wire • 21st December 2017

'I’ve earned everything': Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson can't be serious

There’s no way. His comments Wednesday afternoon were surely some sort of ill-advised joke, or perhaps an attempt to troll a Jets press corps and fan base that has spent the better part of two weeks chiding him. The context behind his words? Wilkerson was asked if he’s merited the $37 million he’s made over the past two seasons. That was the guaranteed money Gang Green committed to the defensive end when they signed him to a five-year, $86 million contract in July 2016. Since then, Wilkerson h

Jets Wire • 20th December 2017

Muhammad Wilkerson returns to Jets practice, but Sunday status unclear

Muhammad Wilkerson was a participant at Jets practice Wednesday, but it remains unclear if the often late defensive end will play Sunday against the Chargers at MetLife Stadium. “He served his sentence,” Todd Bowles said Wednesday. “Guys make mistakes during the year. To say that Mo was the only one late during the year, or anything else like that, we’d be sitting

Jets Wire • 14th December 2017

Jets won't even bother taking Christian Hackenberg for a spin

Unless something unforeseen happens under center, the Jets’ second-round pick in 2016 will be two years into his career and without a snap on his resume when the season ends. Forget setting foot on the field during an NFL game; New York has hardly even allowed Christian Hackenberg to dress. He’s been active just twice, the Jets’ hand forced by injuries elsewhere on the depth chart.

Jets Wire • 2nd December 2017

Second season with Jets on Josh McCown's mind

Not much was expected of Josh McCown when the Jets signed him to a one-year deal, but the journeyman quarterback has exceeded projections. As a reward, surely he thinks it would be nice if he didn’t have to change teams for the 11th time this coming offseason. McCown has not experienced much stability in the NFL, so when he was asked about a possible return to New York, he was far from dismissive.

Jets Wire • 29th November 2017

Geno Smith, after failing with Jets, gets undeserved shot with Giants

Geno Smith doesn’t deserve to be the Giants’ starting quarterback. Nevermind Big Blue’s outrageous mistreatment of ironman Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the face of one the most respected organizations in the NFL for more than a decade.

Jets Wire • 24th November 2017

Jets' Todd Bowles on new Chiefs CB Darrelle Revis: 'He’s a legend here'

Plenty of people were shocked when the Chiefs signed Darrelle Revis to a two-year contract Wednesday, but not Todd Bowles. “Not too much surprises me in this league,” the Jets head coach told reporters Friday.

Jets Wire • 22nd November 2017

Chiefs sign ex-Jets CB Darrelle Revis with 2 teams set to play

Darrelle Revis can be thankful for a new contract this holiday season. The ex-Jets cornerback and future Hall of Famer signed with the Chiefs on Wednesday, Kansas City announced. Revis has been a free agent since the Jets cut him during the offseason, but the Chiefs are excited to add him to their secondary.

Jets Wire • 14th November 2017

Jets QB coach unwilling to try Christian Hackenberg: 'This isn't Triple-A'

In baseball, prospects typically spend years in the minor leagues before they reach the majors. They spend years riding buses, sleeping in crummy motels and playing in front of tiny crowds in small towns across the country. While it’s not a glamorous lifestyle, the point is for these players to develop before reaching the real thing.