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Jets can't get over their emerging 'Ferrari' running back
Early one day in training camp, rookie running back Trenton Cannon got the ball and rounded the corner of the defense and flew down the sideline. “They got a Ferrari...
Seahawks castoff fighting to fill Jets' hole at running back
Thomas Rawls has been an underdog before. The running back currently is fighting for a roster spot with the Jets. Three years ago, he was an undrafted free agent who...
Jets already lost a running back on first day of training camp
The Jets lost a key piece on the first day of training camp. Running back Elijah McGuire fractured a bone in his foot during Friday’s practice and will be sidelined...
Jets coach likens Elijah McGuire to Hall of Fame running back
The comparison drew quizzical looks and are-you-sure follow-up questions, but Stump Mitchell wasn’t backing down. The Jets’ running backs coach really sees some LaDainian Tomlinson in second-year pro Elijah McGuire....
Morris Claiborne picked a bad time for his worst game
DENVER — Morris Claiborne has been one of the best additions the Jets made this season, but Sunday was a day he’d like to forget. Claiborne gave up repeated big...
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....
The studs, finds and (early) letdowns of Jets' 2017 draft
The Jets entered the 2017 draft knowing they needed to land a number of immediate contributors. The team was beginning a rebuild and emphasized “building through the draft.” Eight games...
Jets fumble wasn't even the refs' worst call of day
The Jets fell to the Patriots 24-17 on Sunday, snapping their three-game winning streak. Here are some thoughts and observations from the game: 1. All of the attention on Monday...
Jets' emerging draft gem 'not supposed to be here right now'
Elijah McGuire’s Twitter handle is @Mr_Adversityy, and when you hear him tell his story, you understand why. Part of it is being born three weeks premature, after his mother’s previous...
How the Jets broke two runs and completely stuffed another
Here are three plays from Sunday’s 23-20 overtime Jets win over the Jaguars that we took a closer look at on the coaches’ tape: First quarter, 8:02 left, Jets have...
What we all missed about these surprising Jets
Austin Seferian-Jenkins was getting dressed at his locker after the Jets’ 23-20 overtime win over the Jaguars on Sunday, when someone asked if he knew what the preseason over/under win...
Jets rookie running back makes big statement for more chances
Elijah McGuire took his shot Sunday — and didn’t miss. In a huge day for the Jets’ rushing attack, even with the injured veteran Matt Forte inactive, the rookie McGuire...
Forte’s toe injury opens door for Powell and surprising rookie
Matt Forte’s expected absence has an upside. There are positives in the veteran’s turf toe injury that has kept him out of practice the past two days, and likely will...
Matt Forte working hard not to repeat last year's mistake
Matt Forte is experiencing some déjà vu in training camp this year. He’s trying to use it as a learning experience. Battling a hamstring injury in the same leg as...
Jets keep trading down to land 2 playmakers and ton of fliers
There is a new “Trader Mike” with the Jets. General manager Mike Maccagnan made three trades on Day 3 of the NFL draft, bringing his total to five in this...