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NFL reporter/analyst at NJ Advance Media (The Star-Ledger and )

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The making of Malik Nabers — the Giants' latest great hope for fixing their offense An in-depth look, with @ryannovo62 , at how the Giants' new No. 1 wide receiver — 10 years after Odell Beckham arrived — clawed his way to becoming the No. 6 overall pick:
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Robert Saleh's grandpa, a Lebanese immigrant, couldn't read. With help from his 10 kids, he built a business and life in Dearborn. Now, his grandson — boosted by community — will coach the Jets. The payoff to Albert Saleh's American dream, 80 years later:
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Freddie Kitchens said the Giants — wait for it — want to try to get the ball to Kenny Golladay.
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Jets’ Le’Veon Bell jewelry theft: In 911 call, he says he left 2 girlfriends naked in bed before they stole from him | Listen to the full call here
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Oops.
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Giants hire Jason Garrett: Why this is a great choice for Joe Judge, Daniel Jones (and for Garrett, too)
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Evan Neal had a whole lot to say Wednesday. Among his comments, regarding his critics: “Why would a lion concern himself with the opinion of a sheep?” “The person that’s commenting on my performance, what does he do? Flip hot dogs and hamburgers somewhere?” Much more here:
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Giants’ Evan Neal dares his critics to ‘boo louder,’ blasts ‘fair-weather’ fans as ‘sheep’
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Here's what Johnson said in March about NFL potentially mandating players stand for anthem: "I don't agree with that, but I'm only one of 32 owners. So we'll see how that goes. I just think that trying to forcibly get the players to shut up is a fantastically bad idea."
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Jets' Christopher Johnson says he won't fine players who kneel during anthem
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Three years after his NFL career ended, Christian Hackenberg is back on the field, as a volunteer coach, embracing the rest of his life at 26 — and finding peace in a quiet corner of N.J. "You get one shot at life," he said. "Live it and enjoy it."
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John Mara, who said “we’re back” after Giants’ win last week in Minnesota, declined to comment tonight as he walked quickly out of the locker room, heading for the exit.
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Gotham green, spotlight white, and stealth black are the name of #Jets ’ new colors, says team president Neil Glat.
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Before Howie Roseman became a Philadelphia icon, he was a skinny high school wrestler in New Jersey who refused to leave the mat.  “He wasn’t afraid of anyone. He liked being in the center of it.” On Roseman's climb from Marlboro to the Super Bowl:
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What if Jets made franchise-altering mistake by drafting Sam Darnold over Bills’ Josh Allen? Why that question now looms large — and isn’t going away any time soon
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Sir, you are @‘n the wrong Darryl with your missive.
@DarrylSlater go play for another team you suck at football
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You know Bob Wischusen, the voice of the Jets. Now meet his wife, Julie, one of N.J.’s silent coronavirus heroes. She’s volunteering with her friend at a testing center. And they’re showing their kids that “good things happen when you’re brave.”
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Just saw a guy put mayo on a hot dog in the press box. Thirty-six years on this planet, and that's a first. Forget Sam Darnold. That's the highlight of tonight.
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Giants’ Evan Neal dares his critics to ‘boo louder,’ blasts ‘fair-weather’ fans as ‘sheep’
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Jets gave the game ball to Kony Ealy, whose sister passed away recently. Ealy had a batted-ball interception today.
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Giants’ Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley caught on video partying without masks amid coronavirus pandemic | Will they be punished?
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Bart Scott has his own experience with avoiding interviews. As a player with the Jets in 2012, he tried to encourage his teammates to boycott reporters. But they didn't listen to him.
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Bart Scott criticizes Jets captain Jamal Adams for quitting weekly WFAN spot. More here:
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Isaiah Crowell wiped his butt with a football to celebrate a touchdown. And now he is living the American dream, with an endorsement deal for a toilet paper substitute product:
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Leonard Williams finally broke through to the playoffs in Year 8, after 6,311 snaps. Here’s how he broke down walls that held him back for so much longer, screamed out his pain, and let in the woman who now soothes his soul:
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Giants’ season is toast. Now it’s decision time: Are Daniel Jones, Joe Judge the right guys for this franchise? Maybe not
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Tyrod Taylor is being evaluated for a concussion, so it might be Baker Mayfield the rest of the way tonight.
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Source confirms Baker Mayfield's private workout with #Jets will happen Saturday in Oklahoma. Mayfield's pre-draft visit to Florham Park will be in April.
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How long can Bud Light stay in the refrigerator before going bad? Just wondering.
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Saquon Barkley on Giants’ 0-3 start: ‘I don’t think we’re a bad team.’ He’s right. They’re an awful team. And Joe Judge’s honeymoon is over
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Jets announce they are signing Ryan Kalil, who is coming out of retirement to be Sam Darnold's center.
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Jets’ Joe Douglas is quietly dropping $100 tips at local restaurant to lend support during coronavirus pandemic. Just spoke with the bartender who got those tips from Douglas. "I was amazed," said Ryan Holsten. More here:
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@DarrylSlater
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Jets sign QB John Wolford to practice squad. Five guys on squad now.
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In 11 seasons, former #Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie made $47 million. Had 31 picks. Four Pro Bowls. One first-team All-Pro selection. Heck of a career. Cromartie retired today.
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Jets are bringing back Darrelle Revis on Sunday to be their honorary captain at pregame coin toss. He is on good terms with the organization after recently signing a one-day contract to retire with Jets.
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C.J. Mosley hanging out in the crowd before #Jets reveal uniforms. He won’t be modeling on stage, so he’s out here on the floor with the fans, and with Nathan Shepherd.
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It’s an absolute joke that Dylan Donahue hasn’t been suspended yet after pleading guilty to two DWIs. Both were car crashes that could’ve killed someone. He deserves a longer suspension than he’ll probably get. He’s not one of those evil weed smokers, after all.
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The Jets have indeed had discussions with free agent cornerback Logan Ryan, but no formal contract offer has been made yet. So while the Jets are interested in Ryan, it remains unclear if they will sign him. It would be a good signing, though.
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Aaron Boone reveals #Jets ’ new uniforms ...
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Nice to see this kid in the Bronx 👀🛫
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Jets announce Jamison Crowder will wear No. 82 and not 80, as he’s done previously. Wayne Chrebet’s number still hasn’t been worn since he retired.
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Lachlan Edwards, the Jets’ punter, was signing autographs after practice when some kid asked him, “Can I have some of your armpit hair?” These crazy memorabilia hounds will stop at nothing.
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Amid Giants' splashy additions, Darius Slayton keeps quietly working. He got that from his grandpa, who calmly grabbed snakes with his bare hands — part of life on his family's Alabama farmland. On the lessons Slayton learned down there on Good Hope Road:
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As you consider Daniel Jones’ reported $94 million practical guarantee at signing, remember that the Titans gave Ryan Tannehill $91 million practically guaranteed in 2020, when the NFL’s per-cap salary cap was $198.2 million, compared to $224.8 million now.
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Giants sign Daniel Jones: Credit Joe Schoen, who finds a way to keep his QB — and Saquon Barkley, who gets franchise tagged
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Ohio State WR Jalin Marshall getting a lot of action today. He's a UDFA.
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Adam Gase said the Jets will vote on team captains at the end of training camp. So they will have captains in Year 1 under Gase.
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The #Jets just trotted out a musician named Max. We thought he was a Jonas brother when he walked down the green carpet earlier.
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In need of depth at RB, Jets promoted De’Angelo Henderson from practice squad and released CB Juston Burris, fourth round pick in 2016.
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Christopher Johnson will address reporters at 2 p.m. Monday. Mike Maccagnan will meet with media at 2:30.
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Jets announce Joe Douglas is their new GM. The search is over.
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@ZackBlatt @JimmyKempski 2021 Oscar winner for best animated short.
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Joe Namath showing off his Super Bowl ring at #Jets ’ uniform reveal party.
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Source confirms #Jets have informed Josh McCown he will go into training camp as the starter. Which makes perfectly reasonable sense. Also guarantees nothing about the identity of the Week 1 starter. Why would Jets set that in stone now?
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Troy DE/LB Rashad Dillard will get a rookie minicamp tryout with Jets, source says. Was Sun Belt Defensive Player of Year. Had 7.5 sacks.
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Kenny Golladay on Brian Daboll's two-point conversion call: “I like that s--t, when a coach puts all that trust in you. That’s what you want.”
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Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux after thrilling win at Titans, fueled by Brian Daboll’s bold 2-point decision: ‘Woo, I need a cigarette after that’
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NFL trade deadline: How poorly have Giants' Dave Gettleman's deals worked out? Looking back at Odell Beckham, Leonard Williams, Eli Apple, Damon Harrison, and others:
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@danielrpopper Actually, he just didn’t have the heart to tell you that you have fleas.
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@RichCimini Rich, you vs. security guy is more entertaining than Clemons vs. Dawkins anyway!
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Former Jets QB Josh McCown announced he is retiring. Was a well-respected player in Jets’ locker room.
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Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll also have the same agent, Bob LaMonte.
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Giants hire GM Joe Schoen: Keep an eye on these connections, as head coaching search begins | Is Brian Daboll now the favorite?
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Ford Field is almost completely empty, except for the Jets fans who have congregated behind their team's bench to celebrate.
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Ryan Fitzpatrick and his family now live in Tampa, since he plays for the Buccaneers. His time with #Jets might've ended sourly, but Fitzpatrick still took the time to be here today for Nick Mangold's send-off.
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The #Jets ’ secret fourth alternate uniform.
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Kelvin Beachum and Brian Winters are both with the starting line in a walk-through portion of practice. Good sign for Jets.
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Remember, gang, the most important thing — regardless of whether Sam Darnold plays well or poorly tonight — is to completely overreact to the result.
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Here's a look at the crowd for the Marcus Lattimore support rally at USC: http://t.co/IPg6sBIy
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Sixth time in 10 games that Giants have allowed 400-plus yards. They're now 18-40 under Dave Gettleman.
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Giants’ defense a mess again in loss to Buccaneers’ Tom Brady
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Happy belated birthday to safety Bennett Jackson, whom the Jets re-signed to their practice squad a day after cutting him.
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Latest Quinnen Williams update, via Port Authority cops: He did NOT have ammunition on him when he was arrested with non-permitted handgun Thursday night at LGA. So Williams can’t be charged with possessing loaded gun. Also, weapon was in his checked bag.
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Why ex-Jets star David Harris thinks C.J. Mosley will show — in Robert Saleh’s defense — that he’s not a big-money bust
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Quinnen Williams’ holdout ends, as he signs with Jets | What it means for Gregg Williams’ defense
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Jets announce Jamison Crowder has been medically cleared and is expected to practice Wednesday after hurting his foot Monday.
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Source confirms Jets have signed TE Trevon Wesco, as @BrianCoz reported. Fourth-round draft pick this year.
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Greetings from Oakland Coliseum, the NFL's dive bar.
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Hackenberg was at home in Virginia playing corn hole when the Jets called. Corn hole is a backyard bean bag game.
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Sam Darnold in the house at Madison Square Garden for Canucks-Rangers. He was minus-3 years old when the Rangers beat the Canucks to win the Stanley Cup in 1994.
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Jason Myers is now the first player in NFL history to make five field goals of 55-plus yards in a single season.
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The Jets are going to be 4-5 after tonight, and it's impossible to not recognize the job Todd Bowles is doing with this young, unproven team
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Jets spent $1 million on Teddy Bridgewater ($500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 workout bonus) and got a third-round draft pick back for him.
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Jets trade Teddy Bridgewater to Saints for 3rd-round pick | A win for Mike Maccagnan?
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Dave Gettleman (still hiding from real reporters) speaks to co-worker about Leonard Williams trade, co-worker publishes fawning answers:
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Call me crazy, but #Jets ’ spotlight white color on new uniforms looks a lot like ... white.
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Christopher Johnson declined to comment on Todd Bowles’ job status as he left the locker room just now.
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Jets are adding safety Brandon Bryant to their practice squad, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The undrafted rookie was cut Saturday.
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#Jets signed Australian rugby player Valentine Holmes, 23. He is a RB/WR/returner. Jets are one of four NFL teams (all in AFC East) that will carry an overseas guy as 11th practice squad player in 2019. Part of NFL's International Player Pathway program.
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Source confirms #Jets have requested permission to speak with Eric Bieniemy, Todd Monken, and Kris Richard for head coaching vacancy.
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Jets promote RB Brandon Wilds from practice squad and sign RB Khiry Robinson, who was with them in camp before hurting his leg.
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Jason Garrett is failing Daniel Jones, Giants' offense — and he should be a goner after the season if this fiasco continues
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Jamal Adams, one of Jets’ defensive leaders, left locker room after game without speaking to beat writers. He spoke only to SNY. Every other Jets player stuck around and talked.
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Jets announced they agreed to terms with Quinnen Williams. His holdout lasted one practice.
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Statement from Miles Austin's attorney: “The NFL suspended Miles Austin for wagering from a legal mobile account on table games and non-NFL professional sports. Miles did not wager on any NFL game in violation of the Gambling Policy for NFL Personnel."
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NFL suspends Jets’ Miles Austin, N.J. native, at least 1 year for gambling — but he’s fighting back
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Christian Hackenberg with a beauty of a ball to the back corner of the end zone for Anderson. Hackenberg raises both arms. He needed that.
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