Andy Vasquez

New Jersey, New York

Sports Reporter at NJ.com

Covering the NY Jets for NJ Advance Media (the Star-Ledger and https://t.co/7zUaNUFbga). Detroit born. UCF alum. OK golfer. https://t.co/b3ISs1caCh

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Articles

Former Jets leader will have surprising new role for NFL Draft

1 week ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

A year ago, Joe Douglas was building the Jets’ draft board and hoping to put the finishing touches on a roster that, with a healthy Aaron Rodgers, could contend in the playoffs. This year will be a little different, and a reminder to all Jets fans how things worked out in 2024 – even with a (relatively) healthy Rodgers in 2024.
Will Jets roll dice on this key position before Day 3 of 2025 NFL Draft?

1 week ago | silive.com | Andy Vasquez

The Jets know who will start at quarterback in 2025. But even if Justin Fields exceeds expectations and becomes the long-term solution for the Jets, there are major question marks about depth at the position moving forward: veteran backup Tyrod Taylor is 35 and on the final year of his contract; and second-year pro Jordan Travis has yet to participate in a practice as he continues to deal with an injury form college.
Will Jets roll dice on this key position before Day 3 of 2025 NFL Draft?

1 week ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

Jets introduce new coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren MougeyThe Jets know who will start at quarterback in 2025. But even if Justin Fields exceeds expectations and becomes the long-term solution for the Jets, there are major question marks about depth at the position moving forward: veteran backup Tyrod Taylor is 35 and on the final year of his contract; and second-year pro Jordan Travis has yet to participate in a practice as he continues to deal with an injury form college.
Jets latest move changes nothing: They must fix this glaring issue in NFL Draft

1 week ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

The Jets proved this week that their new regime, led by coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey, can be convincing. How else could they have gotten receiver Allen Lazard to take a massive pay cut to stay on in 2025 two years after he arrived under much fanfare with Aaron Rodgers, and fell woefully short of expectations.
Jets NFL Draft: The most likely pick at No. 7 is …

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

The NFL Draft is just two weeks away. Or if you’re a Jets fan, you might be wondering how it’s still two weeks away after a long offseason that has been big on speculation and short on meaningful moves. There has been a whole lot of talk about what the Jets can and will do to address their remaining needs, which are not insignificant after they lost several players at key positions in free agency.
Jets offseason program gets started | What Aaron Glenn hopes to accomplish

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

Jets introduce new coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren MougeyThe Jets still have more than five months to go until the start of the NFL season. But in some ways, a new era of football starts this week in Florham Park as players report to duty for the first time under new coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets are one of five teams with new coaches who start offseason workouts this week, along with the Patriots, Bears, Jaguars, and Raiders.
Jets 7-round mock draft: Will they find a big-time weapon for Justin Fields?

2 weeks ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

The New York Jets didn’t make any big splashes in free agency. But the offseason is not done yet and there’s still time for the new regime to add to a team that has several big depth questions heading into its first season under coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey. The quarterback question has been answered for 2025, with Justin Fields moving forward as the starter. So don’t expect the Jets to get in the mix at quarterback (at least early in this draft).
Jets update key star’s rehab | Did they also reveal his future under new regime?

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Andy Vasquez

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jermaine Johnson is only six months removed from the moment when his 2024 season came to a devastating end, Week 2 with a torn Achilles in a win over the Titans. But Jets coach Aaron Glenn said this week that Johnson, who suffered the injury just after his breakout sophomore season, is moving well down the road to recovery. “Jermaine has been doing a really good job,” Glenn said at the NFL’s annual meeting.
Jets update key star’s rehab | Did they also reveal his future under new regime?

3 weeks ago | nj.com | Andy Vasquez

New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson (11) catches a a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) during practice, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Florham Park, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Jets’ Woody Johnson slams ‘bogus’ NFLPA survey after failing grade

3 weeks ago | silive.com | Andy Vasquez

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Woody Johnson was the only NFL owner out of 32 receive an ‘F’ grade last month when the NFLPA released its yearly report card. But even as the Jets owner is in the midst of an offseason where he’s admitted he needs to be better as a leader, and is making changes at all levels of the organization to improve it, he couldn’t hide his aggravation with the results of the survey, results that were gathered anonymously from players within his own locker room last season.