Jon Presser
New York Jets Lead Columnist
Jon Presser is a New York Sports super fan. He's a diehard Mets and Jets fan, and a fan of the NFL, MLB, NBA, & college football. Jon graduated the University at Buffalo, and reminds people as often as possible that Green Bay Packers running back James Starks is a proud UB alum. He also sometimes writes his bio in the third person.
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Unsung Run Defender Mike DeVito Restructures Contract, Will Remain with the New York Jets
When the New York Jets drafted DE Quinton Coples with the 16th pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, head coach Rex Ryan did not hesitate to declare the rookie an immediate day one starter. Of course, by putting his cards on the table so bluntly, Ryan unintentionally revealed that former starter Mike DeVito will have a decreased, or at [...]
TweetNew York Jets Reach Deal with DB Josh Bush, the Second Member of Jets’ 2012 Draft Class to Sign
The New York Jets have wasted little time getting their rookies signed this season. Last week, they signed 2nd-round pick Stephen Hill to a deal, making him just the second player in the entire 2012 NFL Draft to sign, after the Chicago Bears came to terms with their 2nd-rounder, Alshon Jeffrey. Today, the Jets announced [...]
TweetNew York Jets Mulling A Potential Reunion with Free Agent Cornerback Drew Coleman
Despite adding a handful of young defensive backs in the 2012 NFL Draft and the undrafted rookie class, the New York Jets are leaving no stone unturned as they search for veteran depth in their secondary. After the departures of Donald Strickland and Marquice Cole in free agency, the Jets are hoping to find a [...]
TweetNew York Jets’ Darrelle Revis, Nick Mangold, Sione Pouha Among the Best NFL Players of 2011
The New York Jets may have had a season to forget in 2011, but there were still a lot of positives to build upon going into 2012. Among those positives are the presence of a few elite players, who they can count for years to come. This week, the always excellent ProFootballFocus.com released their list [...]
TweetNew York Jets Waive Ropati Pitoitua, Showing Confidence in Their Defensive Line Depth
The New York Jets made a minor roster move this week, as they officially waived defensive lineman Ropati Pitoitua. The move cleared a roster spot to sign veteran kicker Josh Brown, but more importantly the move signifies that the Jets are evidently very confident in their defensive line depth going into training camp. Pitoitua, a [...]
Tweet2012 NFL Draft Results: The Winners and Losers From the Four AFC East Teams on Draft Weekend
It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NFL Draft is already in the rear-view, but here we are. The calendar has turned to May, and the most exciting parts of the NFL offseason are nearing conclusion, as we start to move away from draft talk and transition towards training camp in a few months. Nevertheless, [...]
TweetThe New York Jets Add Some Serious Talent and Find Their Need for Speed in the 2012 NFL Draft
One of the team goals for the New York Jets this offseason was to get faster and more athletic on both sides of the ball. The Jets felt as though their lack of overall team speed hurt them last year, so they made it their mission to get speedier, more versatile and more athletic. After [...]
TweetGetting to Know DE Quinton Coples, the New York Jets’ First-Round Pick in the 2012 NFL Draft
By now, you know. With the 16th pick of the 2012 NFL Draft, the New York Jets have selected Quinton Coples, a defensive end from the University of North Carolina. In our Rant Sports 2012 NFL Mock Draft, Coples was the 9th overall pick by the Carolina Panthers, and truthfully, as a Jets fan, I [...]
TweetNew York Jets 2012 NFL Draft Profile: Syracuse DE Chandler Jones
With the 2012 NFL Draft hours away, we will finally get to see where 32 1st-round prospects find new homes Thursday night. Arguably no draft prospect has flown up the draft boards in recent weeks more than Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones. The 6’5, 265 lb junior from Rochester, New York did not have a [...]
Tweet2012 NFL Draft: Santonio Holmes Says New York Jets Need Offensive Linemen, Wide Recievers
We’re just hours away from the 2012 NFL Draft. Who will the New York Jets select on Thursday, on day 1 of the draft? There’s certainly plenty of possibilities. They could go with a pass rusher with the 16th overall pick, such as Courtney Upshaw or Melvin Ingram. Maybe they’ll take a safety, like Mark Barron. Certainly [...]
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