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First-round NFL mock draft, with analytical strengths and weaknesses for each pick

April 22, 2020

Michael Nania runs through a first-round NFL mock draft, dropping in statistical anecdotes surrounding each prospect’s skill-set. Here we are – one day away from the 2020 NFL Draft. I’ve run through a series of analytics-based mock drafts for the New York Jets, but today, I’ll be switching things up and running through a -round mock draft…

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New York Jets must not cave to the media pressure involving Jamal Adams

April 21, 2020

The importance of Joe Douglas and the New York Jets not caving to the media pressure involving Jamal Adams is immense. Easy rarely equates to correct. It would be easy to pay Jamal Adams right now. Joe Douglas and the New York Jets announcing a record-breaking contract for an NFL safety would signal peace, good…

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 13: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots and Rob Gronkowski #87 react during the second quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Rob Gronkowski returns to NFL, reunites with Tom Brady in Tampa Bay

April 21, 2020

Rob Gronkowski is returning to the NFL after a trade that sends him to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to reunite with Tom Brady. Reunited and it feels so good they look so old. This isn’t the quarterback-tight end tandem of a decade ago, one that saw a young whippersnapper play opposite Aaron Hernandez with powerful …

FRISCO, TEXAS - JANUARY 08: Team owner Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys talks with the media during a press conference at the Ford Center at The Star on January 08, 2020 in Frisco, Texas.

Jerry Jones provides New York Jets fans hope on the Jamal Adams front

April 21, 2020

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones provides New York Jets fans incredible hope regarding Jamal Adams’s possible future. Deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. Since the trade deadline of 2019, New York Jets fans have had to endure this reminder anytime news surrounding Jamal Adams hits the wire. Thanks to the New York Jets’ weak and underdeveloped …

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets urges the crowd to cheer during their game against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

New York Jets GM Joe Douglas calls Jamal Adams a ‘core player’ and ‘dog’

April 21, 2020

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas hops on ESPN Radio New York to double-down on his Jamal Adams love. Credit Joe Douglas for his actions surrounding Jamal Adams. The man understands how to navigate through sticky situations. Just a day after a Monday conference call on the heels of an Adam Schefter report that …

Breaking down NFL draft productivity by position and by round

April 21, 2020

Michael Nania analyzes the productivity of each position throughout all seven rounds of the NFL draft. I recently concluded a series that dove into the numbers behind each position’s success rate throughout every round of the NFL draft from 2010-19. You can find each of those breakdowns here: First round Second round Third round Fourth…

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The New York Jets’ 5 most desperate, specific needs entering the NFL draft

April 20, 2020

Joe Douglas has a serious task ahead of him, and to accomplish that feat, he will need to address the New York Jets’ most desperate needs. Eleven men are needed to complete a football unit. Period. An offense or defense (at any level in football) is only as good as its weakest link, and until…

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Jamal Adams #33 of the New York Jets sacks Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders during their game at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Joe Douglas, New York Jets to ‘connect’ with Jamal Adams after the draft

April 20, 2020

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas says his plan is to “connect” with Jamal Adams after the NFL draft is complete. The noise remains constant. Joe Douglas does as well. On a Monday pre-NFL draft conference call, the New York Jets general manager continued to preach his static line regarding Jamal Adams. Only this …

New York Jets SS Jamal Adams is ready for Michael Jordan’s ‘The Last Dance’

April 19, 2020

New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams is beyond ready for ESPN’s 30 for 30 “The Last Dance,” chronicling Michael Jordan. How else would you expect the president to bide his time? Still stuck in quarantine, Jamal Adams has gone crazy for Michael Jordan, in anticipation of ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary The Last Dance …

New York Jets analytics-based 7-round mock draft (Vol. 4)

April 19, 2020

Michael Nania brings the fire of advanced statistics to conduct a seven-round 2020 New York Jets mock draft. Here. We. Go. Just four days remain. This is my fourth and final analytics-based Jets mock draft. These mocks are a bit different from anything else out there. I rely on the advanced stats to make each …

Mike DeVito breaks down film of Quinnen Williams, top OL prospects | Cool Your Jets Exclusive

April 18, 2020

Former New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Mike DeVito joins the show to break down some film in the trenches. What are the most noticeable positive traits that Quinnen Williams brings to the table? Why did Quinnen Williams struggle as a pass-rusher? Examining Steve McLendon‘s veteran excellence How Gregg Williams gave the…

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Calculating NFL Draft success rates by position – seventh round

April 18, 2020

Michael Nania analyzes the success rates of each offensive and defensive position in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. As Joe Douglas and the Jets ponder over positional value in preparation for the Draft, it is interesting to look back at the past and examine which positions have yielded the most value at each…

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LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 05: Mekhi Becton #73 of the Louisville Cardinals reacts in the second half of the game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Cardinal Stadium on October 5, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Possible Jets target Mekhi Becton has drug test flagged at combine (Report)

April 17, 2020

Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton had his NFL Scouting Combine drug test “flagged,” complicating matters for the Jets. Joe Douglas’s ultimate decision at No. 11 may have just hit a massive roadblock. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton had his NFL Scouting Combine drug test “flagged,” which means he …

Jamal Adams and the Jets: The Joe Douglas challenge flying under the radar

April 17, 2020

Jamal Adams and the New York Jets are hitting the headlines again, yet too many fans forget one critical front office aspect. First and foremost, calm down. Ambulance sirens should not be running through your head. Your home’s smoke alarm should not be annoying the neighbors. You, personally, should not be losing your mind over…

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Former Jets WR Robby Anderson gets nostalgic with the 1999 Knicks

April 17, 2020

Former New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson is still feeling the Big Apple vibes as he remembers the 1999 Knicks. Robby Anderson is still feeling those Big Apple vibes. This kid just cannot help how he feels. The Carolina Panthers wide receiver decided to get a little nostalgic on Thursday by announcing his favorite …

New York Jets have yet to express ‘official interest’ in extending Jamal Adams (Report)

April 17, 2020

The New York Jets have reportedly not yet expressed interest in extending safety Jamal Adams. ESPN’s Adam Schefter gave New York Jets fans a rather unpleasant scoop to wake up to this morning. Schefter reports that Jamal Adams is not expected to participate in the Jets’ voluntary virtual off-season program. The key word there is …

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 9: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the NFL game at Gillette Stadium on September 9, 2004 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Mike Tannenbaum confirms rumor that a New York Jets scout ‘loved’ Tom Brady in 2000 draft

April 17, 2020

There was one New York Jets employee who really “loved” Tom Brady in the 2000 NFL Draft Mike Tannenbaum provides confirmation. Why now? Perhaps, just maybe it’s due to the fact Tom Brady has officially left the AFC East. Former New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum has confirmed something that has long been rumored. …

Calculating NFL Draft success rates by position – sixth round

April 16, 2020

Michael Nania analyzes the success rates of each offensive and defensive position in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. As Joe Douglas and the Jets ponder over positional value in preparation for the Draft, it is interesting to look back at the past and examine which positions have yielded the most value at each…

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AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 30: Henry Ruggs III #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide pulls in this touchdown reception against the Auburn Tigers in the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Auburn, Alabama.

New York Jets ‘love’ Henry Ruggs III ahead of 2020 NFL Draft (Report)

April 15, 2020

According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Joe Douglas and the New York Jets are in “love” with Henry Ruggs III ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft. As the offensive tackle-wide receiver debate rages on and the 2020 NFL Draft draws closer, more information begins to slip out into the public. (Whether or not this information …

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New York Jets mock draft after a Round 1 trade-down looks enticing

April 15, 2020

A New York Jets mock draft in a Round 1 trade-down scenario looks incredibly enticing when it’s all said and done. Why so mad? Could it be Jerry Jeudy was passed on by your New York Jets? Could it be Tristan Wirfs was unexpectedly available at No. 11 and Joe Douglas did not pull the…

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Offensive lineman Andrew Thomas of Georgia runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

New York Jets draft rumors: Atlanta Falcons may look to move up to 10 or 11 (Report)

April 15, 2020

The Atlanta Falcons may be looking to move up to 10 or 11 in the 2020 NFL Draft, which means calling Joe Douglas and the New York Jets. To trade down or not to trade down? This is one of many questions. Equipped with the 11th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, New York Jets …

Analyzing where 2019 Jets rookies ranked among their class in debut season

April 15, 2020

Michael Nania heads to the numbers to compare the New York Jets’ 2019 draft picks against the rest of the rookie class. A rookie season does not define a player’s career by any stretch of the imagination, but nonetheless, it is interesting to check up on where rookies stand amongst their peers following their first season…

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K’Lavon Chaisson’s edge skills should tempt the Jets | Blewett’s Blitz Film Review

April 15, 2020

LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson showcases the edge skills that ought to tempt edge-hungry New York Jets at No. 11 in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 2020 version of the NFL Draft is all about the offense. At least that’s how it’s panning out for the New York Jets. With young Sam Darnold entering a critical third professional…

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New York Jets QB Chad Pennington celebrates a touchdown during action against the Cincinnati Bengals at the Meadowlands In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Aug. 10, 2003. The Jets defeated the Bengals 28 - 13.

This day in New York Jets history: The 4 first-round draft picks in 2000

April 15, 2020

On this day in New York Jets history, the team with a brand-new owner, Woody Johnson, drafted four first-round draft picks in 2000. From January 2000 through April 15 that very same year, the New York Jets experienced strange times. Bill Parcells stepped down as head coach and Bill Belichick bolted for New England after …