Al Iannazzone
Jets Writer at Newsday
I cover the Jets for @NewsdaySports . I used to cover the Knicks and the NBA.
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2 weeks ago |
newsday.com | Al Iannazzone
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Sauce Gardner remains committed to helping turn around the Jets franchise, and he wanted to make sure everyone in the building knows it. Gardner is eligible for a contract extension, and even though he hasn't received one yet, the two-time All-Pro cornerback didn’t hold out of the offseason program. He attended most workouts, including all three days of the mandatory minicamp.
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2 weeks ago |
newsday.com | Al Iannazzone
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — There is a quote in Breece Hall’s cell phone that he reads every day for inspiration. The words — “If not me, then who?” — motivate Hall more now, as he’s driven to show his new Jets coaches that they can run the offense through him. Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand come from Detroit where the Lions were a run-heavy offense and used a two-headed rushing attack.
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2 weeks ago |
newsday.com | Al Iannazzone
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Jeremy Ruckert met with Aaron Glenn this winter and was told of some areas he needed to improve. Ruckert took that conversation to heart. Entering his fourth NFL season, the tight end from Lindenhurst sees ways he can make an impact, on and off the field. “It was a great conversation,” Ruckert said after Jets' minicamp practice Tuesday. “Just about taking this position and rolling with it. Being more consistent, being that player who can kind of bring guys along with you.
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3 weeks ago |
newsday.com | Al Iannazzone
The Jets drafted tight end Mason Taylor in the second round and are high on the player he can become. Taylor’s pass-catching ability has been apparent throughout OTAs. But Aaron Glenn believes in Jeremy Ruckert, too. Glenn spoke highly of Ruckert’s potential and what he’s seen from the Lindenhurst product throughout the spring workouts. Glenn met with Ruckert and told him what he wanted him to work on and areas where he could get better. “I think he's improved quite a bit,” Glenn said.
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3 weeks ago |
newsday.com | Al Iannazzone
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Quincy Williams received a phone call from Aaron Glenn not long after becoming the Jets coach. Glenn laid the groundwork for what he expected from Williams during that 90-minute call. Williams, an All-Pro linebacker in 2023, has established himself as one of the Jets’ best and most productive players. But Glenn is pushing Williams to do more. Glenn challenged Williams to become a better player and leader and make sure everyone on the defense understands what they’re doing.
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The Jets signed K Harrison Mevis and waived K Anders Carlson.
Sauce Gardner committed to helping turn around the Jets. He’s optimistic the #Jets will show him they’re committed to him long term too. “I want to win. I want to change the organization. I want to be a part of changing the organization.” https://t.co/0Gxcy41FPW
RT @TomRock_Newsday: There’s only one thing missing from Aaron Glenn’s newly transplanted culture with the Jets: Winning. That’s the next…