• NFL free agency’s massive impact on NFL Draft 2020

    NFL free agency’s massive impact on NFL Draft 2020

    If every action causes a reaction, the busy first week of NFL free agency should send a ripple through the 2020 NFL Draft. Sure enough, the moves made (or not made) revealed some teams’ intentions for the next phase of the offseason while muddying the picture for others. With college Pro Days, pre-draft workouts and …
  • Jets signing Pierre Desir to fill cornerback void

    Jets signing Pierre Desir to fill cornerback void

    With a remodeled offensive line in place, the New York Jets had three positions to shift their focus next in free agency. As the stalled wide receiver market (and the Jets) still waits on Robby Anderson and the edge-rusher market waits on Jadeveon Clowney, general manager Joe Douglas didn’t waste any time agreeing to terms …
  • Jets’ Joe Douglas reaches deal with two offensive linemen

    Jets’ Joe Douglas reaches deal with two offensive linemen

    Joe Douglas continued to rebuild the Jets’ offensive line on Saturday. The general manager reached an agreement on a three-year deal with free agent guard Greg Van Roten, according to a source. Van Roten started 11 games at left guard for the Panthers last year and 27 over the past two years. This continues Douglas’ …
  • Jets cut Darryl Roberts as cornerback purge continues

    Jets cut Darryl Roberts as cornerback purge continues

    The Jets may be thin at cornerback, but that did not stop them from dumping another one from last season on Saturday. They released Darryl Roberts, who started 10 games for them last year, clearing $6 million in salary cap space. The timing of the move makes sense with $2 million of Roberts’ 2020 salary …
  • NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Giants pick Jedrick Wills, Jets take Mekhi Becton

    NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Giants pick Jedrick Wills, Jets take Mekhi Becton

    The Serby Mock Draft 4.0 offers a bold departure from many of the hundreds upon thousands of previous NFL mock drafts. For one, it has Giants general manager Dave Gettleman trading down for the first time in his career … and securing a second first-round pick. Call this one the “Anything is Possible Mock,” because …
  • Joe Douglas’ rebuild of Jets is far from over

    Joe Douglas’ rebuild of Jets is far from over

    Jets general manager Joe Douglas addressed the team’s biggest need on offense this week by signing three linemen. The defense, however, still needs plenty of work. Douglas did not do much to address glaring defensive needs at edge rusher and cornerback. He agreed to a deal to bring back slot corner Brian Poole earlier in …
  • Joe Douglas took first step to ending ugly Jets cycle

    Joe Douglas took first step to ending ugly Jets cycle

    The Joe Douglas approach to free agency has become clear this week. The Jets’ general manager has eschewed spending big money on the top free agents and instead targeted value plays. Connor McGovern, George Fant, Alex Lewis and Brian Poole are not sexy names, but Douglas is counting on them being worth the contracts he …
  • Listen to Episode 27 of ‘Gang’s All Here’: Examining Jets’ Subtle Free Agency Moves

    Listen to Episode 27 of ‘Gang’s All Here’: Examining Jets’ Subtle Free Agency Moves

    The Jets have made some nice, under-the-radar signings to address their biggest need, the offensive line. Brian Costello and I bring you a new episode of the “Gang’s All Here” podcast to break down the moves the Jets have made thus far in free agency. We start by discussing initial frustrations by Jets fans before …
  • Jets top free agent Robby Anderson curiously in limbo

    Jets top free agent Robby Anderson curiously in limbo

    The first three days of NFL free agency have been filled with big names, agreements, reports, insinuations and much-needed diversions from real life. But one name has barely been mentioned — Robby Anderson. The Jets’ free-agent wide receiver was projected to be one of the big names to come off the board early when teams …
  • Jets keeping cornerback Brian Poole for $5 million

    Jets keeping cornerback Brian Poole for $5 million

    The Jets addressed their offensive line over the first two days of free agency and now they have made a move in their secondary. The Jets and slot cornerback Brian Poole have agreed on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to a source. Poole, 27, started 10 games for the Jets last season and appeared …