Sports & Perspective
When it comes to rebuilding the New York Jets, Todd Bowles is all about respecting the process. He’s also about making sure the team message of growth gets across to his players.
It should be no surprise that Bowles, after the Jets’ 38-31 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, made sure in his press conference to keep the emphasis on his team’s growth. Continue reading “Resilient Jets Showing Plenty of Growth Under Todd Bowles”
It won’t be easy and the Jets have a long list of concerns going into the season. But the reality is their defense no longer has Sheldon Richardson on the line causing havoc.
After nearly two years of rumors and speculation, the Jets finally said goodbye to Richardson by trading him to the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, and a 2018 second-round draft pick. Both teams will also swap seventh-round picks.
I wrote about the Richardson trade in my column for NY Sports Day.
The Jets are still strong on the line with Muhammad Wilkerson and Leonard Williams. Not having to worry where Richardson fits on the field with Wilkerson and Williams should be one less headache for Todd Bowles.
Nose tackle Steve McLendon will need to step up. Newly-acquired Kony Ealy should also get time to show what he can do.
Keeping Wilkerson and Williams fresh and healthy have to be priorities for the Jets this season. The defense is expected to be this team’s strength. Richardson’s production will be missed but the Jets have enough on the depth chart to move on.
One week away from the beginning of their preseason schedule, the Jets held their annual Green and White scrimmage. This gave fans another look at how the team’s progressing in training camp, this time under the lights of Met Life Stadium.
I’ll be covering the Jets throughout the 2017 season for NY Sports Day. My Sunday column is now up, it takes a look at what I’ll believe will be the biggest opponent for the team this season.
I’m looking forward to it, it’ll be my second season at the games as a credentialed member of the media.
Meanwhile, here are a few news and notes to keep an eye on with the Jets in preseason: Continue reading “Jets Notebook: Enunwa Injury, McCown or Hackenberg, The Defense”