1 year, 5 months ago

Showdowns between young Jets stars Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner have been a camp highlight

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson sprinted down the field as Aaron Rodgers launched a deep pass, looking for a big gain. “It’s cliché — iron sharpens iron, an offensive and defensive rookie of the year — but it’s a pretty cool dynamic to watch those two go at it. “It’s fun to watch those two.” Wilson and Gardner became the third pair of teammates to win the offensive and defensive rookie awards in the same season, joining the Saints’ Alvin Kamara and Marshon Lattimore in 2017 and the Lions’ Mel Farr and Lem Barney in 1967. And, you know, that’s how I want it.” Rodgers already sees similarities between Wilson and his former Packers teammate Davante Adams, who became one of the NFL’s top receivers and most consistent playmakers with the four-time NFL MVP throwing him the ball. This year, I’ll be a whole different version of myself.” That’s a scary thought for opposing wide receivers, who already had a tough time against Gardner last season.

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14 hours, 54 minutes ago

Garrett Wilson is frustrated and his future will be a major decision for the next Jets GM, coach

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson clearly isn’t happy. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to find ways to get Garrett the ball more often,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday. “He’s one of the best players on our team, if not one of the best players in this league, especially at his position, so the progression for a lot of different …

4 months ago

Jets’ Sauce Gardner struggles when asked about Giants’ Daniel Jones: ‘He’s a good quarterback’

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sauce Gardner usually has no problem finding the right words when he’s on the field or at the podium. The New York Jets cornerback struggled a bit when asked his opinion on facing Giants quarterback Daniel Jones in the teams’ joint practice Wednesday. He’s a good quarterback, you feel me?” Gardner said before adding he thought …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jets’ Sauce Gardner voted No. 1 cornerback in the AP’s top 5 NFL cornerback rankings

Associated Press

Sauce Gardner has been elite since he first stepped on an NFL field two years ago. Patrick Surtain II got two first-place votes and L’Jarius Sneed received the other one. SAUCE GARDNER, New York Jets Gardner allowed just 31 catches and only one TD for the second straight season on 55 targets. PATRICK SURTAIN II, Denver Broncos Surtain, a two-time …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league’s worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Lots of trades, all with the goal of an improved offense

New York Times

Joe Douglas really earned the “Trader Joe” nickname during the NFL Draft this year. As for the actual draft picks: Owner Woody Johnson said it best at the owners’ meetings in March: “Offense, offense, offense.” That was the Jets’ top focus in free agency and on the trade market and that continued into draft weekend. School 1 11 Olu Fashanu …

8 months ago

Jets might have a tough call to make between a playmaker or protection at No. 10 in the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The NFL draft board is wide open for Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. Or, the general manager could target another offensive lineman to make sure the 40-year-old quarterback stays upright after his debut with New York lasted just four plays last season because of a torn Achilles tendon. “I think it opens the door …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

New York Jets give QB Zach Wilson permission to seek trade as prospects arrive at NFL combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The New York Jets expected quarterback Zach Wilson to emerge as the new face of their franchise. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets have given Wilson permission to seek a trade, perhaps marking an end to his tumultuous stint in New York. “We have had good conversation with his agent,” Douglas said Wednesday at the NFL’s annual …

1 year ago

Commanders and Jets square off in a matchup of lowly teams looking toward next season

Associated Press

WASHINGTON at NEW YORK JETS Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE: Jets by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was activated from IR while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, but will not play this season.. QB Zach Wilson remained in the concussion protocol as of Friday afternoon.. DL John Franklin-Myers didn’t practice all week, …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is taking ‘a hard look’ at himself to improve ball security

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson quickly established a reputation in the NFL for making dazzling catches and being a primary playmaker for the New York Jets. “With the things happening these last few weeks, it makes me take a hard look in the mirror.” Wilson had his worst game of the season last Sunday at Buffalo, where he caught …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed clear concussion protocol and will play vs Giants

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets starting cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Gardner missed New York’s 20-14 victory over Philadelphia two weeks ago after being a late addition to the injury report with what was first called an “illness” by the team. “It didn’t feel right, but just the selfish part of me just wanted to play ‘Sunday Night …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ Robert Saleh remains confident in Zach Wilson, but acknowledges the QB must play better

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Robert Saleh still believes in Zach Wilson. The Jets signed veteran Trevor Siemian to the practice squad Tuesday, but Saleh said he’ll be inactive for New York’s game against Kansas City on Sunday night as he acclimates himself. “I haven’t spoken to Joe, but obviously Joe is an icon, a Hall of Famer and a well-respected …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ commitment to QB Wilson has many fans and media puzzled. But there’s no quick or easy solution

Associated Press

At this point, most Jets fans would take anyone at quarterback other than Zach Wilson. Even Broadway Joe sounded off Sunday on social media during the Jets’ 15-10 loss to the New England Patriots — their 15th straight against their AFC East foes — and went even further Monday during an interview on “The Michael Kay Show” on 98.7 ESPN …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets are sticking with Zach Wilson despite the quarterback’s struggles

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The weather was ugly. “Overall, it just wasn’t good enough, from coaching to the players to all of it,” coach Robert Saleh said. “And that’s for multiple reasons.” He said he still supports his quarterback, and Saleh insists he’s not concerned about potential problems arising with his team by continuing to have Zach Wilson start. And …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets offer encouragement for Zach Wilson in QB’s first start since Aaron Rodgers’ injury

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Zach Wilson was in full uniform in the New York Jets locker room long after the game, getting some words of encouragement from tight end Tyler Conklin and some of his teammates. Even though the Jets had just lost 30-10 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, with Wilson thrust back into the starting role after four-time NFL …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets’ Garrett Wilson watches film of Davante Adams each day to build chemistry with Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson has heard the comparisons to Davante Adams from the moment Aaron Rodgers joined the New York Jets in April. We still have to get out there and get some game reps. You got a little taste of it, but a full game, we’ll really see where we’re at and where we stack up.” That …

1 year, 3 months ago

Sauce Gardner voted top cornerback by panel of AP Pro Football Writers

Associated Press

Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner piled up plenty of awards in an impressive rookie season for the New York Jets. “Everything I did already, I gotta put more work into it,” Gardner said on the AP Pro Football Podcast. I have to take it to the next level.” A panel of nine AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five players at …

1 year, 6 months ago

Jets’ Zach Wilson putting struggles behind, embracing chance to learn from Aaron Rodgers

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson never expected to be here at this point in his NFL career. I’m like, ‘You’re like my big brother I never had.’ Sometimes your little brother has to make your life hell.” The 39-year-old Rodgers, however, said the 23-year-old Wilson has “been incredible” this offseason. “They have a really nice relationship and because of …

1 year, 7 months ago

Projecting the Jets’ depth chart after the NFL Draft, Aaron Rodgers’ addition

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Week 3 featuring Jets vs Patriots The Jets’ roster doesn’t look wildly different in most spots compared to last season — well, unless you count the Hall of Fame quarterback they just added last week. Their picks: Round Pick Player Position School 1 15 Will McDonald DE Iowa State 2 43 Joe Tippmann …

2 years, 3 months ago

Jets rookie Ahmad Gardner ready to earn ‘Sauce’ nickname

Associated Press

Ahmad Gardner has no problem earning his nickname. The New York Jets’ rookie cornerback has gone by “Sauce” since he was a kid but veteran teammates want him to make a play in a regular-season game before they start using that moniker. It’s more like I’m not just studying receivers, I gotta study receivers, tight ends, quarterbacks, even the offensive …

2 years, 11 months ago

Jets mock draft reaction: Derek Stingley Jr. and Garrett Wilson fill needs, but are there better options elsewhere?

New York Times

Dane Brugler released his second mock for the 2022 NFL Draft on Wednesday. 2021 stats : 8 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1 forced fumble Dane says: The Jets could go in a number of different directions here. Stingley’s draft stock is extremely volatile right now, and his interviews and medicals will ultimately determine whether he is drafted this high or falls …

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