BY NICK ST. DENIS
Joe McKnight saw his fate. Mike Goodson probably did, too.
Hours after McKnight was released from the New York Jets Monday, the NFL announced Goodson will serve a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
But unlike McKnight, Goodson remained a Jet through the day.
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Monday, August 26, 2013
Joe McKnight saw writing on wall last week
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Now-former New York Jets running back and return specialist Joe McKnight sensed it was coming.
"I thought I was going to play Saturday and then I ended up not playing," McKnight told the NY Post. "I figured something was going on."
McKnight was right. The fourth-year player was among the team's roster purge Monday, getting cut by the team that drafted him out of USC in 2010.
Now-former New York Jets running back and return specialist Joe McKnight sensed it was coming.
"I thought I was going to play Saturday and then I ended up not playing," McKnight told the NY Post. "I figured something was going on."
McKnight was right. The fourth-year player was among the team's roster purge Monday, getting cut by the team that drafted him out of USC in 2010.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Jets' RBs coach says competition is 'wide open'
BY NICK ST. DENIS
The New York Jets added Mike Goodson to complement new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's system while filling a depth chart void left by Shonn Greene.
But that doesn't mean Goodson will have the No. 1 tailback spot handed to him. (photo: Brook Ward, Flickr)
"... in my opinion it’s wide open,” Jets running backs coach Anthony Lynn recently told the team's website. “That is what you want. You want guys coming to camp, coming to work every day and competing for the position, knowing that if you slack (off) — someone else is going to step right in.”
But that doesn't mean Goodson will have the No. 1 tailback spot handed to him. (photo: Brook Ward, Flickr)
"... in my opinion it’s wide open,” Jets running backs coach Anthony Lynn recently told the team's website. “That is what you want. You want guys coming to camp, coming to work every day and competing for the position, knowing that if you slack (off) — someone else is going to step right in.”
Monday, February 4, 2013
Jets tailbacks to be targeted more under Mornhinweg
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Many factors contributed to New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez's low completion percentage last season, including but not limited to: hesitation on throws, lack of chemistry with an ever-changing receiving corps, bad decision-making and inaccuracy.
The general lack of a good dump-off/screen option out of the backfield didn't help, either. That was just as much, if not more, a result of the system than it was the personnel. (photo: Brook Ward, Flickr)
At the very least, the latter factor will change under new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, no matter who is calling signals in 2013.
The general lack of a good dump-off/screen option out of the backfield didn't help, either. That was just as much, if not more, a result of the system than it was the personnel. (photo: Brook Ward, Flickr)
At the very least, the latter factor will change under new offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, no matter who is calling signals in 2013.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Jets compile can't-make-it-up series of gaffes in loss
BY NICK ST. DENIS
The New York Jets were tied 0-0 with the New England Patriots through the first quarter. They were losing 35-3 by halftime.
The Patriots scored four touchdowns off of four straight turnovers in the second quarter, including 21 points in a 52-second span, to destroy the Jets 49-12. They totaled five touchdowns in the stanza.
"Obviously that was a nightmare of a game," Jets coach Rex Ryan said, according to Kimberly A. Martin of Newsday.
The New York Jets were tied 0-0 with the New England Patriots through the first quarter. They were losing 35-3 by halftime.
The Patriots scored four touchdowns off of four straight turnovers in the second quarter, including 21 points in a 52-second span, to destroy the Jets 49-12. They totaled five touchdowns in the stanza.
"Obviously that was a nightmare of a game," Jets coach Rex Ryan said, according to Kimberly A. Martin of Newsday.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Powell could unseat McKnight as Jets' No. 2 RB
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Joe McKnight entered training camp as the likely candidate to take over LaDainian Tomlinson's duties as the Jets' third-down back and No. 2 to Shonn Greene.
But Bilal Powell could finish camp in that spot.
"I'm really happy with the way Shonn Greene and Powell in particular are running the football," Jets coach Rex Ryan told reporters Thursday. "... I feel great about Shonn like I always do, but Powell has really been impressive. He did a great job picking up the blitz as well."
Ryan did say McKnight has "had his moments," but he made it a point to note all the things Powell has done well, most of which fit into the role the Jets are looking to fill behind Greene.
Powell was selected by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2011 draft. 1,405 of his 2,338 collegiate career rushing yards came in his final season at Louisville. Eleven of Powell's 19 rushing touchdowns during his college career were also in his final season, and all three of his receiving touchdowns came that year, as well.
"When you look at his background... in college it took him a couple years to get going, and then he had a monster year," Ryan said. "Hopefully he's ready to have that kind of season for us this year."
Joe McKnight entered training camp as the likely candidate to take over LaDainian Tomlinson's duties as the Jets' third-down back and No. 2 to Shonn Greene.
But Bilal Powell could finish camp in that spot.
"I'm really happy with the way Shonn Greene and Powell in particular are running the football," Jets coach Rex Ryan told reporters Thursday. "... I feel great about Shonn like I always do, but Powell has really been impressive. He did a great job picking up the blitz as well."
Ryan did say McKnight has "had his moments," but he made it a point to note all the things Powell has done well, most of which fit into the role the Jets are looking to fill behind Greene.
Powell was selected by the Jets in the fourth round of the 2011 draft. 1,405 of his 2,338 collegiate career rushing yards came in his final season at Louisville. Eleven of Powell's 19 rushing touchdowns during his college career were also in his final season, and all three of his receiving touchdowns came that year, as well.
"When you look at his background... in college it took him a couple years to get going, and then he had a monster year," Ryan said. "Hopefully he's ready to have that kind of season for us this year."
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Jets sending a familiar trio to Hawaii for Pro Bowl
BY NICK ST. DENIS
Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold and D'Brickashaw Ferguson punched their tickets to Hawaii -- again.
The trio made the Pro Bowl together for the third straight year, and Revis and Mangold will be going for the fourth time in as many seasons.
Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold and D'Brickashaw Ferguson punched their tickets to Hawaii -- again.
The trio made the Pro Bowl together for the third straight year, and Revis and Mangold will be going for the fourth time in as many seasons.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Short kickoffs not slowing down Jets' return team
By Nick St. Denis
The New York Jets are fine with any kind of kickoff.
The New York Jets are fine with any kind of kickoff.
New York's last few opponents have been kicking short to the Jets' return team to prevent Joe McKnight, who leads the NFL in return average, from taking one back on them.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Cro slated to field kicks if McKnight can't go
In the event that running back Joe McKnight doesn't dress Sunday night when the New York Jets host the New England Patriots, cornerback Antonio Cromartie will get the nod returning kicks – assuming he, too, is healthy.
McKnight was held out of practice Thursday after suffering a toe injury. Cromartie, however, is also on the injury report with a finger injury he acquired in practice.
During his Thursday presser, Jets coach Rex Ryan told reporters rookie running back Bilal Powell will return kicks if neither player can go.
McKnight leads the NFL in kick returning, averaging 40.2 yards a takeback. Cromartie has averaged 23.6 yards a return on seven tries.
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McKnight was held out of practice Thursday after suffering a toe injury. Cromartie, however, is also on the injury report with a finger injury he acquired in practice.
During his Thursday presser, Jets coach Rex Ryan told reporters rookie running back Bilal Powell will return kicks if neither player can go.
McKnight leads the NFL in kick returning, averaging 40.2 yards a takeback. Cromartie has averaged 23.6 yards a return on seven tries.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
McKnight emerges as NFL's top kick returner
New York Jets fans had wondered what second-year running back Joe McKnight’s true role would be in 2011, as he was slated for another third-string gig behind Shonn Greene and LaDainian Tomlinson.
Mike Westhoff had a job for him.
Westhoff, the Jets’ special teams coach, made McKnight his primary kick returner, and McKnight has responded. Though cornerback Antonio Cromartie excelled at the return spot early in the year, McKnight took over the top duties when Cromartie was limited to his defensive role a few weeks ago due to a minor injury.
McKnight is the NFL’s top kick returner through six weeks, having picked up 441 yards on 10 returns for a – yes, easy math – average of 44.1 yards a return.
The USC grad had a 107-yard return for a touchdown Week 4 against the Ravens and has the most kick returns over 40 yards (4).
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Mike Westhoff had a job for him.
Westhoff, the Jets’ special teams coach, made McKnight his primary kick returner, and McKnight has responded. Though cornerback Antonio Cromartie excelled at the return spot early in the year, McKnight took over the top duties when Cromartie was limited to his defensive role a few weeks ago due to a minor injury.
McKnight is the NFL’s top kick returner through six weeks, having picked up 441 yards on 10 returns for a – yes, easy math – average of 44.1 yards a return.
The USC grad had a 107-yard return for a touchdown Week 4 against the Ravens and has the most kick returns over 40 yards (4).
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