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Category: ‘Wide Receivers’

New York Jets 2013 NFL Draft: Spotlight on Running Backs and Receivers
April 20th, 2013 at 8:21 PM
This will be the final in our draft spotlight series focusing on running backs and wide receivers. The New York Jets definitely need more playmakers on offense, and there is one that we will mention here that would certainly add that to the roster. Just before the 2013 NFL Draft...

New York Jets Interested in Army Quarterback Trent Steelman as He Transitions to Wide Receiver Position
March 25th, 2013 at 10:05 AM
The 2013 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, which means Pro Days are happening everyday at college campuses across the country. Recently, Army held a Pro Day for quarterback Trent Steelman, who has been the heart and soul of the Black Knights the past four seasons. Trent Steelman opened some eyes...

New York Jets to Cut Sione Pouha, Restructure Santonio Holmes
March 12th, 2013 at 3:53 PM
The New York Jets have accomplished a major goal before free agency even starts, freeing up some salary cap space and turning themselves into legitimate players once the new league year kicks off at 4 p.m. today. To do so, the Jets will cut Sione Pouha and restructure Santonio Holmes....

New York Jets Sign Defensive Back Eric Crocker and Two Others from Arena League
March 5th, 2013 at 12:59 PM
In an effort for the New York Jets to attempt to find talent under each and every rock they can, the Jets went out and signed three players with experience playing in Arena football. Defensive back Eric Crocker, defensive tackle Junior Aumavae, and wide receiver Thomas Mayo will all compete...

New York Jets, Santonio Holmes Trying to Restructure Contract
February 24th, 2013 at 7:55 PM
The New York Jets have some bad contracts tying up salary cap space, and they haven't gotten the return they hoped for on those deals. One of those contracts is with wide receiver Santonio Holmes, who the Jets acquired on the cheap from the Pittsburgh Steelers then signed to big...

Percy Harvin Rumors: New York Jets in the Mix?
February 13th, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Percy Harvin is still apparently on the trade market, with rumors still swirling around the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver. Back in the regular season there was talk about the New York Jets being interested. With all of the focus on the lack of offensive firepower, the Jets seem like a...

Looking Back at the Stephen Hill Selection in the 2012 NFL Draft
February 11th, 2013 at 11:02 AM
The New York Jets made a splash in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, trading up to pick Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill. Just as with the Quinton Coples selection, some were very critical of the pick, especially giving up more picks (the Jets traded their second,...

New York Jets: Lack of Talent at Wide Receiver?
February 7th, 2013 at 11:24 AM
One of the consistent themes of the 2012 season for the New York Jets was everyone harping on the lack of talent at the offensive skill positions, especially the receiving corps. Part of blame can be attributed the lack of consistency from Mark Sanchez, but the case can be made...

New York Jets: Braylon Edwards Signing Shows Maturity from Front Office
December 13th, 2012 at 7:52 PM
The New York Jets claimed Braylon Edwards off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks this week, a move that brought about some different reactions. Many are happy to see Braylon Edwards back with the Jets, while others think the Jets should have stayed away from Edwards because of comments he made...

New York Jets: Release Kahlil Bell, Braylon Edwards Return Imminent?
December 11th, 2012 at 4:04 PM
On Tuesday morning the New York Jets released running back Kahlil Bell, freeing up a roster spot for their most glaring need, wide receiver. It has fueled reports that the Jets are planning on bringing back Braylon Edwards, recently released from the Seahawks, clearing injury waivers. We will report once...

New York Jets Waive Antonio Allen, Sign Jason Hill Again
November 7th, 2012 at 10:20 AM
New York Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum always makes a lot of minor moves throughout the season, shuffling the fringe players on the roster with practice squad players and the best he can find amongst the lot of the free agents. While releasing Antonio Allen to sign Jason Hill once...

Dustin Keller, Stephen Hill: New York Jets Getting Some Playmakers Back
October 11th, 2012 at 1:46 PM
The New York Jets enter this weekend's game against the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium facing what could be considered a must-win early in the season. Next week the Jets visit the New England Patriots before hosting the Miami Dolphins, then finally the bye week in week nine to split...

New York Jets: Terrell Owens and Chad Johnson Make Their Pitch
October 10th, 2012 at 12:08 PM
The New York Jets didn't sport a receiving corps with big names before the season started, underscoring the impact of the injury to Santonio Holmes. While young wide receivers like Jeremy Kerley and Stephen Hill (once healthy) will see their roles increase, the soft underbelly that is the bottom of...

New York Jets: Week of Roster Moves
October 4th, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Well it's only mid-week and the New York Jets have seemingly made as many roster moves as usually occurs right at the time the roster is trimmed down to 53. We will tally up all the comings and goings, which includes the already mentioned signing of wide receiver Jason Hill...

New York Jets Sign Jason Hill, Who Once Called Darrelle Revis “Overhyped”
October 3rd, 2012 at 11:56 AM
The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Jason Hill, most recently a member of the Denver Broncos. If you recall that name, it's not because of anything he did on the field. Jason Hill is a recognizable name because he made a ludicrous statement last season as a member...

New York Jets’ Santonio Holmes Has Lisfranc Injury, Expected to Be Out for Season
October 3rd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
The New York Jets have suffered their second devastating injury in as many weeks, with wide receiver Santonio Holmes expected to miss the rest of the 2012 season with a suspected Lisfranc injury. The Jets have already lost cornerback Darrelle Revis for the season, meaning they will now take on...

New York Jets’ Dustin Keller Expected to Play Vs. San Francisco 49ers
September 28th, 2012 at 11:15 PM
The New York Jets have lost cornerback Darrelle Revis for the season, but they should have Dustin Keller back for the first time since the opening offensive play of the season. Dustin Keller made a seven yard catch on that play, but came up lame and didn't return to the...

New York Jets: Bryan Thomas and Patrick Turner Re-signed
September 24th, 2012 at 9:50 PM
On Monday they New York Jets made several roster moves including the re-signing of the longest tenured Jet, outside linebacker Bryan Thomas, as expected. They also brought back wide receiver Patrick Turner and released several players including for the second time in three weeks, defensive end Marcus Dixon. ***PHOTO1*** The ACL tear...

New York Jets: Personnel Issues on Offense?
September 24th, 2012 at 1:37 PM
The New York Jets have strung together two uninspiring offensive performances in the past two weeks, raising some serious questions about the direction of the offense and ultimately the team's ability to score points. The most disturbing part of that trend might be the personnel usage so far by Tony...

New York Jets’ Stephen Hill: What to Expect in Week 3
September 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 AM
After busting onto the NFL scene in Week 1 with a couple of touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets rookie wide receiver Stephen Hill was quiet in Week 2. Quiet may actually be an understatement: Hill was dead silent. ***PHOTO1*** The Pittsburgh Steelers' pass rush was in Mark Sanchez's face...