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There is trouble in the Big Apple, as First-Team All-Pro Quinnen Williams appears to be asking for a trade. The former third-overall pick is hoping for a new contract following his 12-sack season, and recent updates to his Twitter account tell us that he’d be ok with receiving his payday with a different organization. đź‘€ […] READ MORE
The NFL Draft is a great time for all 32 NFL teams to rebuild their roster and get the most talented players at the collegiate level. For teams selecting high in the Draft, they have a chance to get the most pro-ready talent with the highest ceiling. That isn’t always the case for several teams […] READ MORE
As the New York Jets gear up for the 2023 off-season, it is time to preview where each position stands. Whether there is talent already under contract, or New York acquires players through free agency or the draft, General Manager Joe Douglas looks to build a contender out of the franchise. That being said, let’s […] READ MORE
For the first time since 2015, the New York Jets have a chance to finish above .500. Not only that, but at 7-6 with four games to go, New York is firmly in the playoff race. Despite season-ending injuries to stars like Breece Hall and Alijah Vera-Tucker and inconsistent quarterback play, numerous players have shined […] READ MORE
ÂÂÂÂIn this series, the Last Word on Sports NFL department will be selecting the best players in each division by position. Taking a look at the defenses in the AFC East for 2022, let’s take a look at the best of the best in the division… 2022 AFC East All-Division Team: The Defense Edge Defender: […] READ MORE
With the 180th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Jets selected Connecticut defensive lineman Folorunso Fatukasi. At 6’4″ and 318-pounds, Fatukasi fit the bill of an athletic interior defensive lineman depth they needed. As a rookie, Fatukasi only saw three snaps. After that, Fatukasi quickly developed into arguably former General Manager Mike […] READ MORE
The holiday spirit may be in the air, but it does not change the fact it has been a rough go of it for the New York Jets of late. New York has not won a game since November, Elijah Moore hit the injury reserved list, and the Seattle Seahawks (being the Jets own their […] READ MORE
Yes, the New York Jets defense has some pieces. Along the defensive line, John Franklin-Myers has proven to be a solid complement to potentially pair opposite of Carl Lawson next season. Quinnen Williams is one of the top interior pass rushers in the league. In the secondary, Bryce Hall and a couple of the other […] READ MORE
The 2021 New York Jets season was always going to be marked by how Head Coach Robert Saleh and company can develop their players. Specifically on the defensive side of the ball, with such a young roster, coaching would be vital. Nevertheless, Thursday night’s 45-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts marked a three-game stretch of […] READ MORE
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
Smoller has been with Last Word on Pro Football covering the New York Jets since April of 2019, producing over 200+ articles and appearing on various podcasts in the northeast. He is also the Owner of Smollerreport, an NFL Draft scouting company since 2015. A Junior at the University of Rhode Island, he is a double major in Sports Media/Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Business. He has also studied with The Scouting Academy, an NFL/NCAAF scouting school in addition to covering URI Athletics. For news and updates regarding the NFL, NCAAF, Draft, and more, give him a follow on Twitter/Instagram @Smollerreport