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Todd Bowles is sticking by his strange no-timeout call

A day later, Jets coach Todd Bowles stuck by his decision not to call a timeout just before halftime in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings. Bowles could have called timeout...

What's causing the Jets' 'snowballing' snap issues

Jets center Spencer Long hesitated before answering the question. Long had two bad shotgun snaps again Sunday, including one that caused a fumbled handoff exchange between Sam Darnold and Isaiah...

Jets can announce contender status by taking down big foe

Slingin’ Sammy Darnold took down Andrew Luck last Sunday, and there will be joy in Jetville this Sunday if he can bring the house down on $84 million man Kirk...

'Nothing like it': Jets had been waiting for this surprise guest

The Jets had a surprise guest Sunday. Defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers, who missed last week’s game with a serious health condition, showed up in the MetLife Stadium locker room before...

Jets looking beyond chance to put together a rare win streak

It has been more than a year since the Jets won consecutive games. You have to go back to Oct. 8, 2017 — when they beat the Browns for their...

Jets' running game left them completely without options

Two games into Sam Darnold’s career, the Jets don’t expect the rookie to carry the offense every week. But on Sunday, the backfield didn’t provide an alternative. After running backs...

Jets loving life without a huge star

Even the most ardent Jets fan had to wonder and worry before the season began: — Who’s going to be the No. 1 receiver? — Who’s going to be the No. 1...

The breakout Jets who got lost in Sam Darnold's spotlight

Sam Darnold demonstrated no trouble adjusting to the NFL in his first career game. And because of the Jets backfield, the quarterback’s transition could remain easier than most assumed it...

Jets season preview: It's all about Sam Darnold

Here comes the Season of Sam. The Jets begin the 2018 season with renewed hope in the right arm of rookie quarterback Sam Darnold. Coming off of consecutive 5-11 seasons,...

Jets' 53-man roster is complete

Here are the 53 players who will be on the Jets as Week 1 approaches: Quarterback (2) Sam Darnold, Josh McCown Running back (4) Bilal Powell, Isaiah Crowell, Elijah McGuire,...

A harsh reality check for Jets fans: Look again at this team

OK, Jets fans. You may want to sit down for this. We have to talk. I know you are feeling good about your team right now. Sam Darnold looks like...

The every-down question will follow Isaiah Crowell to Jets

As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...

This might be Bilal Powell's most difficult fight for playing time

As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...

How Jets turned 'short-yardage' play into their most fun one

A flat-lining Jets offense found life Sunday afternoon when its running back chased the backup center down the field, all the way into the end zone. Bilal Powell woke up...

Jets angry after latest Bryce Petty tryout goes nowhere

If the Jets-Chargers game was a Christmas present, you would return it. The Chargers topped the Jets 14-7 in a miserable Christmas Eve game at MetLife Stadium that featured 18...

Bilal Powell: Chargers coach showed me 'the ropes'

Chargers coach Anthony Lynn knows Jets running back Bilal Powell very well. Lynn was the Jets’ running backs coach when the team drafted Powell in 2011, and Lynn spent the...

Another crusher exposes the problem Todd Bowles can't solve

The Jets suffered a crushing 35-27 loss to the Panthers on Sunday, their fifth loss in six games, which leaves them at 4-7. Here are some thoughts and observations from...

McCown, Peppers getting it done for NFL class of 2002

Ed Reed hasn’t played football in four years. Jeremy Shockey and Albert Haynesworth haven’t been on the field since 2011. Clinton Portis and Brian Westbrook haven’t suited up since 2010....

These last six weeks will show Jets just what they're made of

The Jets are either overachievers, a tease or a complete disaster depending on your point of view. For those who entered the season expecting a terrible season, but still rooting...

Matt Forte turned his complaint into a breakout game

Matt Forte may know what he’s talking about. Just four days after the Jets running back criticized the coaching staff for abandoning the run in their loss to the Falcons,...