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Jets' running game hinges on one pressing question

Football has evolved immensely in recent years with the emergence of the spread offense and the gaudy numbers that can be produced by a prolific passing game. But there are...

Jets have to wonder if years have finally caught up to Matt Forte

So far, at least, the Jets replaced one veteran running back struggling to stay on the field for another. Matt Forte has yet to practice in training camp and remained...

NFL free agency: Which teams are interested in Kaepernick?

And on the second day of NFL free agency … the sound of crickets. One day after the free-agency signing period opened at a frenetic pace, teams stepped back and...

Jets sign Matt Forte to solidify backfield

It did not take long for the Jets to find a replacement for running back Chris Ivory. The team agreed to a deal with veteran back Matt Forte on Wednesday,...

Jets lose Chris Ivory to Jaguars: Who could be next to bolt?

The raid on the Jets roster began Tuesday night. The Jaguars and former Jets running back Chris Ivory reached an agreement in principle, according to a source, and Ivory plans...

Cap-strapped Jets shopping in bargain-basement aisle

If there were coupons for NFL free agents, Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan would have his scissors out Sunday morning looking for bargains. That is where the Jets are at...

After six-year wait, this Jet is headed to his first Pro Bowl

It took six years, but Chris Ivory finally is heading to the Pro Bowl after the NFL announced he will replace injured Bills running back LeSean McCoy on the roster....

Five pressing questions cash-strapped Jets must answer

As the Jets players contemplate what went wrong Sunday in Buffalo to end their season, the front office and coaches need to start thinking about 2016. General manager Mike Maccagnan...

Chris Ivory's stay with Jets could end on these confusing alibis

A day after the Jets’ 22-17 loss to the Bills, the mystery around Chris Ivory’s minuscule role in the game continued. “That’s just the game plan they had for me...

Bowles' strange rationale didn't clear up Chris Ivory benching

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Even Chris Ivory was at a loss to explain why he was mostly a bystander in the Jets’ offensive game plan on Sunday. On a frigid,...

Todd Bowles' 2 head-scratching calls stain a miracle year

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The irony is the fact that the Jets improved as much as they did — and won as often as they did — may lend a...

Jets report card: QB, richest player and coach flunk the final

Offense The magic of the past five weeks disappeared in snowy Buffalo as the Jets struggled to move the ball early and then turned the ball over late. QB Ryan...

Ryan Fitzpatrick on Jets' injury report: Is it a cause for concern?

A troubling name popped up on the Jets’ injury report on Wednesday. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was limited in practice due to injuries to his right elbow, back and left thumb....

Todd Bowles on all-timer's track with expert rookie moves

The Jets beat the Patriots 26-20 in overtime Sunday to keep their playoff dreams alive. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1. The effect Todd Bowles has...

The wins -- and hugs -- that prove Jets' culture change

The Jets defeated the Cowboys 19-16 on Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are 9-5, their best record since 2010 through 14 games, and riding a four-game...

Jets bring all the star power to Cowboys duel -- is this real life?

The afterthought backup quarterback, who has been Fitzperfect, especially lately, when it matters: “Fierce competitor,” Darrelle Revis says. The physically imposing wide receiver with the unmatched football IQ, who never...

Chris Ivory returns triumphant into Emmitt Smith territory

When Chris Ivory was growing up in Longview, Texas, he was a Cowboys fan like most people in his hometown about two hours east of Dallas. More specifically, Ivory was...

Todd Bowles finally boasts, but sounds nothing like Rex

The Jets can do damage. Yes, the Jets might miss out on the playoffs even if they win out, but if they get into the playoffs, they can be a...

Where would the Jets be with Geno Smith?

The Jets rolled to a 30-8 victory over the Titans to improve to 8-5 and keep their playoff hopes alive. Here are some thoughts and observations on the game: 1....

John Idzik's 1st (and only?) Jets gift is punishing more than ever

John Idzik doesn’t get — or deserve — much credit for his two-year stint as the Jets’ general manager, but one of his first moves continued to pay big dividends...