Locked On Jets

Haason Reddick is holding out. The star pass rusher now wants a trade. When he will return to the New York Jets is anybody's guess. An absence, however, creates opportunities. The Jets have a pair of young defensive ends, Will McDonald and Micheal Clemons who will now get a chance to step into a bigger role. They lead the players worth watching as the Jets face the Carolina Panthers in their second preseason game of 2024. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Haason Reddick wants out. The star defensive end has asked the Jets for a trade before playing his first game (or even participating in his first practice) with the team. The good news is the Jets have an excellent defense loaded with talent. They can weather the loss of Reddick...if the goal is still to have a quality defense. If the Jets want to go far, do they need Reddick? The answer is complicated. Let's discuss Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Haason Reddick has been a holdout of New York Jets training camp as he seeks a new contract. The star pass rusher escalated things on Monday as he asked for a trade. The last time he was traded was less than five months ago when the Jets acquired him from the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets say they won't oblige. This situation doesn't show any signs of being resolved. How did we get here? Where can we go from here? Who needs to step up? Let's discuss. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets got their 2024 preseason off to a winning start over the weekend with a 20-17 win over the Washington Commanders. More importantly, there were some standout performances by rookies who could step into roles with the team in 2024. Braelon Allen and Olu Fashanu were the rookies who looked the best. The team also got some contributions from players auditioning for backup roles. Let's discuss the best performers for the Jets in preseason Week 1. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The preseason is almost here. The New York Jets kick off their 2024 exhibition season on Saturday against the Washington Commanders. The two teams are already competing, however. The Jets and Commanders met on the practice field Thursday for the first of two joint practices. It was a very good day for the Jets. Tyrod Taylor and Will McDonald were among the standouts. David Harrison of Locked On Commanders joins us for our first crossover show of the year. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets kick off their 2024 preseason this weekend. The starters and other key players probably won't see much playing time. This will, however, be an opportunity for a number of Jets to step up. Some of these players like Will McDonald have been uneven in training camp but are projected for important regular season roles. Others like Jamien Sherwood are trying to build on a strong camp. Then there are the rookies getting their first look. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets are set to start their 2024 preseason this weekend with a game against the Washington Commanders. They get to take on the Commanders even earlier than that, however. The teams will conduct a pair of joint practices ahead of the game. Why do the Jets conduct these joint practices? They give the team an opportunity for some excitement in the boring days of training camp and a chance to assess their players.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

It has been a long time since the New York Jets have had a good offensive line. It has been a long time since the New York Jets have had a winning season. The two are related. Heading into 2024, the Jets have an offensive line that looks capable of taking the team a long way. That is if the line can live up to expectations. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets held their annual Green and White Scrimmage over the weekend. It is the practice that comes closest to resembling game situations. We can check off another box on Aaron Rodgers' return from an Achilles injury. The quarterback did well by all accounts. The rest of the team? It was up and down...as one should expect. The bad isn't all bad. It is an opportunity to improve. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets took a shot on Tarik Cohen this offseason in part because of a rule change potentially increasing the role of kickoff returns in the league in 2024. Cohen had a history of success as a returner. That, however, was many years and many injuries ago. Cohen's longshot comeback ended officially on Thursday with his retirement. Meanwhile CJ Mosley is seeing his role expand on defense as the coaching staff is more willing to defer to him than in the past. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York media is at it again. After Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson were caught in heated exchanges in training camp, media members blew it out of proportion. It's training camp. Things happen. But we were led to believe this was a big deal. It wasn't. Rodgers and Wilson have now gone on the record to say just that. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

This time of year is all about getting ready for the season. Interestingly, teams don't always use all the tools at their disposal. It is frequent in this day and age for starters to skip the preseason entirely. Don't expect to see Aaron Rodgers on the field much for preseason. Is this the right move? While there's a case to be made for avoiding injury, perhaps something is lost in getting ready for the real games. Let's explore. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets have the longest postseason drought in both the NFL and in major professional sports. The team has been frustrating its fans for over a decade. All that is set to change in 2024. The Jets find themselves with a roster that should finally get over the hump. What's different? The Jets are better at the spots they need to be better at. Three in particular come to mind. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Training camp is off and running for the New York Jets in 2024. The team has high expectations with big name starters up and down the roster. What could go wrong? Well hopefully nothing. But in an NFL season, depth has a way of becoming important. There are some unproven Jets young players in depth roles this year. Strong performances in training camp could go a long way toward easing minds about the team's depth. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

One of the biggest pieces of news this week from the start of New York Jets training camp is a high profile player not in attendance. Haason Reddick is holding out as he seeks a new contract. Is it frustrating? You bet. Does it create an opportunity for another player to step up? Possibly, especially when that player is somebody like Will McDonald who can use the extra practice reps to improve. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

After a long offseason of waiting, the New York Jets are finally back on the practice field preparing for the season. The first day of work is always full of quotes from players and coaches. Aaron Rodgers discussed his offseason trip during the team's minicamp. Robert Saleh discussed Haason Reddick's holdout. Meanwhile, the team's first practice produced a surprise star. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Jets landed a star pass rusher this offseason in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles when they acquired Haason Reddick. However, Reddick is unhappy with his contract. How unhappy? He is sitting out training camp. This news should bring many emotions for Jets fans. One of them is not panic, however. There is still a lot to suggest Reddick will play and play well. If he doesn't the defense is still primed to be very good. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Training camp is about to begin for the New York Jets. The players on the team have plenty of motivation. The Jets are trying to win the Super Bowl for the first time in over five decades. Plenty of players have other motivations, though. Some are looking to bounce back from injury. Others seek a new deal. Others still want to show they belong in the league. Let's take a look at motivations today. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

New York Jets training camp officially gets underway this week. For many of the established veteran players on the roster, it is a time to prepare for the season. However, there are some veterans with a lot on the line. A player like Allen Lazard comes to mind. A year ago Lazard had buzz around him as a shiny free agent signing. To say things didn't work out would be an understatement. Lazard now needs to produce in camp just to keep some sort of role on the team. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets start their training camp practices next week. Malachi Corley will be there. The third round pick signed his rookie contract, completing the Jets Draft class of 2024. Mike Williams will be in the building but he won't start camp on the practice field as the Jets placed him on the physically unable to perform list. This is no reason for concern, however, as Williams remains on track to return for Week 1. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…