Locked On Jets

During last week's Senior Bowl, buzz grew about the New York Jets focusing on one offensive line prospect. It was Taliese Fuaga, a tackle from Oregon State. Fuaga by all accounts had a strong week. His head coach was also Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. In response, mock drafts are starting to send Fuaga to the Jets, and it is easy to see why. His skillset fits the team in a number of ways.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Last week New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh was the target of criticism after an explosive article was published by The Athletic. The story painted Saleh as a paranoid excuse maker. Whether or not the specific anecdotes cited in the article are true, Saleh certainly needs to perform at a higher level in year four than he did in his first three years as New York Jets head coach. Today we look at areas where it is essential for Saleh to get better.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

There isn't much question what the Jets' needs are entering the 2024 offseason. The most pronounced needs are wide receiver and offensive line. A secondary need is upgrading the backup quarterback. How the Jets can address these needs is a bit up in the air. Today Michael Nania of jetsxfactor.com once again joins the show to chat about what the Jets can do to build for a stronger 2024.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

New York Jets management is not looking very good after The Athletic published an article detailing what went on behind the scenes in 2023. Head coach Robert Saleh was portrayed as quitting on the team after Aaron Rodgers went down. Nathaniel Hackett was portrayed as in over his head. Woody Johnson was portrayed as meddling. Michael Nania of jetsxfactor.com joins us today to break down what happened.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

A bombshell article from The Athletic took New York Jets fans behind the scenes of the team's 2023 dysfunction. While much of the reporting confirmed things widely assumed, there was new information. Head coach Robert Saleh is portrayed as quitting once Aaron Rodgers was injured and paranoid about leaks.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets enter the 2024 NFL Draft short on picks. The team has sent its second round pick to Green Bay to complete the Aaron Rodgers trade. That might make it difficult for the team to move up from 10. The Jets surely have their eyes on the top prospects at wide receiver. This year's number one guy, Marvin Harrison, could be worth moving up for if the team somehow figures out a way.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets embark on another offseason trying to end the longest Playoff drought in professional sports. To get to this point, the Jets made plenty of mistakes. Still there are some positives about the way the team has been built, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. Most of the focus of this offseason will likely be about building an identity for the offense. Well, the defense sure has one. What else can the Jets learn about building their team?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets face challenges this offseason. Last year they did not do an effective job with their offseason challenges. Part of building a good NFL team is learning from mistakes. Good teams are constantly evaluating themselves. You never want to make an error, but there is no excuse for making an error twice. What can the Jets take away from their 2023 misfires? A lot.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Next week is the Senior Bowl. The game gets attention, but it is a weeklong event. Many talent evaluators say that the practices before the games have more significance in the evaluation process than the game itself. Multiple future members of the New York Jets will undoubtedly play in the game. Is Joe Douglas more likely to pick a player from the Senior Bowl? How significant is the week really? Who are some players to watch?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets have a lot of work to do upgrading their offensive line this offseason if they want 2024 to go better than 2023. The team enters this offseason with few to none sure things. There will need to be smart decisions in free agency and the Draft along with accurate evaluations of players already on the team. Some of the biggest names available might not be the correct fit. We evaluate all things Jets offensive line today.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

There isn't much debate that the two most pressing needs for the New York Jets are offensive line and wide receiver entering the 2024 offseason. The team is expected to use most of its resources attempting to fix these two spots. Which is more important? The debate has gripped the fanbase. In reality fixing both is essential. But if the Jets can afford a big ticket addition at only one, wide receiver is the way to go. The reasons for this are many.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets enter the 2024 offseason needing to bring in plenty of outside help, but they have free agents of their own about to hit the market. None is more significant than Bryce Huff. The former undrafted free agent had a breakout year in 2023, registering double digit sacks as a part-time player. He is now likely to get paid. The Jets should be the team to lock him up long term.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets enter the 2024 offseason with a tight salary cap situation. The team also has limited flexibility. The Jets used up much of it to try and load up for 2023. There aren't many players who are obvious cut candidates, but a handful of players would free up some extra space for the team. There are also some veteran trade candidates who could bring both cap relief and an asset in return. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets need to get to work upgrading their wide receiver room. Davante Adams is the big name being mention. The Raiders star has long been a favorite of Aaron Rodgers. Can the duo reunite in New York? Believe it or not there are better options for the Jets in 2024. The Jets need to focus on players in their prime, and the aging and expensive Adams isn't the right choce.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

For the second time in three years, Jeff Ulbrich will be coaching in the Senior Bowl. The New York Jets defensive coordinator has been named a head coach in the game. Two years ago he worked with the full Jets staff helping NFL Draft prospects through the week. That Draft class has proven to be one of the best in franchise history. Can Ulbrich help the Jets do it again? It could assist a roster that has five top 100 players according to a recent ESPN list.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets are hoping for a brighter 2024. It better be for their head coach and general manager. Robert Saleh enter years 4 and 6 respectively. Neither has a produced a Playoff berth. Neither has had a winning season. It should be now or never for the duo. But should a winning season automatically mean a contract extension? Maybe not.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets have a running back with elite potential in Breece Hall. What comes after him is less clear in 2024. The Jets swung and missed on Dalvin Cook, the latest in a long run of failed veteran signings at the position over the last 15 years. The Jets need to build the room with youth and receiving ability.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

2023 was a rough year for the Jets at quarterback. Their plan didn't make it through the first offense series. Still, the season showed how ill-prepared the Jets were to deal with challenges. The offense showed it lacked quality pieces and an answer at backup quarterback. The team also lacks a quarterback of the future. These are things that need to be addressed as soon as possible for the Jets to have success.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

It was expected yet surprising. The New England Patriots have moved on from Bill Belichick after a 24 year tenure. Jerrod Mayo will be the head coach of the AFC East rival. Belichick gave the Jets problems like no other coach. Yet his time in Foxborough had run its course. Mayo could provide life to the Patriots, but this move signals the Patriots are now like any other team.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The New York Jets will be watching the NFL Playoffs from home like the rest of us. The longest postseason drought in professional sports has reached 13 years. Surely the team wants to end that. The teams playing this and next weekend are the best in the sport. If the Jets want to reach that level, they can learn plenty from these teams.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…