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Coming into the 2021 NFL season, New York Jets fans had every right to be concerned about their defense. Big free agent acquisition, defensive end Carl Lawson, was already out the season, as well as Vinny Curry. Veteran Ronald Blair has yet to play a snap, and Kyle Phillips has vanished. Simply put, by Week […] READ MORE
At 1-4 entering their bye week, it is easy to say the 2021 New York Jets season has not gone as planned. Nevertheless, with a team featuring as many rookies as Gang Green has, it is hard not to be pleased with the performance of most. That being said, let’s evaluate each member of the […] READ MORE
When an NFL team drafts a rookie quarterback, it immediately draws attention to the weapons around him. The first two questions become who he is throwing to, and who is blocking for him. For New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, he has a solid group of targets and blockers. However, one of the most […] READ MORE
Over the past decade, the New York Jets have taken pride in their ability to develop elite run stuffers. Nearly a decade ago now, Damon Harrison joined Gang Green and became arguably the best nose tackle in the league. Once he departed, Steve McLendon posted some of the best numbers of his career with the […] READ MORE
This off-season, the New York Jets made revamping their receiving corps a top priority ahead of rookie quarterback Zach Wilson’s arrival. General Manager Joe Douglas brought in a potential number one receiver in Corey Davis, veteran Keelan Cole, and drafted Elijah Moore 32 picks after Wilson. In essence, New York gave Wilson the weapons his […] READ MORE
On Tuesday, August 31st, NFL teams around the league will have to cut down their rosters to 53 players. In other words, teams must provide their first official roster for the 2021 17-game regular season. And for the New York Jets, it is getting more and more complicated by the day. The New York Jets, […] READ MORE
In 2018, the New York Jets sent two special teams players to the Pro Bowl – kicker Jason Myers and return specialist Andre Roberts. Following their breakout seasons, both were allowed to walk in a decision by former General Manager Mike Maccagnan. Since then, kicker has been a headache of a revolving door. Guys like […] READ MORE
During the month of August, the Last Word on Sports NFL department will be breaking down every division in the league by position. This article contains a position-by-positions breakdown of the AFC East Defenses. The breakdown will contain “the best” at each unit followed by “the rest” in descending order. 2021 AFC East Breakdown by […] READ MORE
During the month of August, the Last Word on Sports NFL department will be breaking down every division in the league by position. This article contains a position-by-position breakdown of the AFC East offenses. The breakdown will contain “the best” at each unit followed by “the rest” in descending order 2021 AFC East Breakdown by […] READ MORE
In the modern-day NFL, the safety position is not a premium one. It is the reason why the New York Jets went onto trade Jamal Adams last off-season and have yet to extend Marcus Maye. Yet, without a strong safety tandem in the backend, a defense can completely collapse. After having the duo of Adams […] READ MORE