Expectations were high for the New York Jets’ offensive line entering the 2025 season. With four homegrown players selected in the top two rounds and a quality free agent signing in John Simpson, the Jets had the pieces to field one of the NFL’s best units. Unfortunately, arguably the best of those five pieces, Alijah …
Ask any New York Jets fan what they think of when the name Gary Vaynerchuk is mentioned, and grandiose thoughts of team ownership begin dancing in one’s mind. After all, the man is a self-proclaimed “psycho” for having dreams of owning the Jets one day, the franchise that his sports fandom obsesses over. However, it’s …
One of the few hires that New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn seemed to get right in 2025 was on the offensive line. Steve Heiden, a former tight ends coach whom Glenn hired to coach his offensive line, helped turn the Jets’ big-heavy unit into one of the NFL’s more respected units. Young stars …
The New York Jets and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand have parted ways, sending shockwaves throughout a fanbase that is becoming increasingly confused about the plan of head coach Aaron Glenn. Reports indicated that the Jets initially attempted to retain Engstrand while revoking his play-calling duties. Eventually, both sides agreed it was time to move on. …
When you narrow it down, one party stands out as the primary reason for the New York Jets’ comeback win over Cincinnati: the offensive line. Aaron Glenn had better slice that game ball into fifths and distribute it amongst the big boys. Sending it anywhere else would be a disservice. That’s because Jets fans may …
Turning their focus to offensive line depth, the New York Jets have made three re-signings in the past three days. After re-upping with tackle Max Mitchell and guard/center Xavier Newman, the Jets made perhaps their most significant re-signing by bringing back Chukwuma Okorafor. According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, Okorafor is returning …
The New York Jets had two in-house options to fill their hole at left guard: John Simpson and Alijah Vera-Tucker. They chose to allow both to walk in free agency, leaving them to explore outside additions at the position. Not only did they find a quality replacement who is arguably a better value than either …
The New York Jets needed help at guard after losing John Simpson and Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency. They moved quickly. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets have agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders left guard Dylan Parham on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million. Parham, 26, was chosen …
The New York Jets’ offense experienced a nightmare scenario last season. Last season, their offensive line was the lone strength on an otherwise lost season. Free agency, though, has forced the team to say goodbye to two of its better players on the unit. Starting guard John Simpson opened free agency by signing a three-year …
Teams picking high in the NFL draft are often there for one reason: They don’t have a franchise quarterback. Thus, a large percentage of top-five picks are utilized on prospects with the potential to become franchise quarterbacks. When a team makes this type of pick, the plan is not for the player to immediately turn …