Jared Max: Jets Fans Stuck In Long, Dark, Depressing Tunnel
Jets fans probably feel like Roy Hobbs in "The Natural," forced to listen to psychobabble about how losing is a disease. But we stand by our teams no matter how dire it gets.
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Jets fans probably feel like Roy Hobbs in "The Natural," forced to listen to psychobabble about how losing is a disease. But we stand by our teams no matter how dire it gets.
How do we even put postmortems on this flat-lined franchise? Is it off with Rex Ryan's vocational head? Or do we blame the GM who didn't see fit to spend $20 million in cap space?
The answer to that question is of course yes, but New York fans are probably wondering just how much more suffering is awaiting them.
Smith admitted he was frustrated to learn he was no longer the Jets' starting quarterback. But he wasn't surprised. He also didn't have much of a reaction: "I just went on with my day."
Never a dull moment with Rex's Gang Green...
Jets general manager John Idzik's press conference aired during Mike Francesa's show on WFAN on Monday afternoon, and the host was not at all impressed with the GM's performance.
John Idzik blames himself for the mess that has become the New York Jets' season. No, the general manager isn't happy with the job he has done. And, no, this isn't what he envisioned in his second year in charge of the franchise.
Ryan said that the decision "isn't any long-term deal or whatever," but adds that it is "the right decision for this time."
It wasn't clear from the clip what set off the fight. But the Bills fan "had been shooting his mouth off" during New York's loss "and the Jets fans took exception," one person told TMZ.
Seven straight losses. The remainder of the season is meaningless. Why even debate the merits of who is the better quarterback between Geno Smith and Michael Vick?
The Giants are on the brink of falling off the side of the mountain, but they have a fighting chance because they have Coughlin and Manning.
New York loses their seventh game in a row as Gang Green falls apart on both sides of the football.
Whether it was Geno Smith or Michael Vick, it really didn't matter much on a mistake-filled day for the Jets. "Let me tell you," coach Rex Ryan said, "I'm getting sick and tired of the losing."
Understand that by all rights, Rex Ryan has eight more games to go in his Jets coaching career. The only question is whether he chooses execution or suicide.
It's been 40 years since the Cardinals got off to such a good start. They didn't even live in Arizona back then.
When it comes to the Jets, one can always expect it to get worse. And yesterday provided another example in that line of thinking.
He's back! Sort of. Fireman Ed led the J-E-T-S chant at WFAN's Blow Off Some Steam for Gang Green pregame party at Redd's Restaurant & Bar near MetLife Stadium, hosted by Craig Carton of the Boomer & Carton show.
The Buffalo Bills are in the AFC East race riding their best start in three years, though they'll have a much different look offensively with their once-dangerous backfield tandem out of action.
As the Jets went through their final practice Friday before facing the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, Percy Harvin was looking more and more like someone who has turned the page on the old chapter of his football career.
The Jets are suddenly throwing money around on new contracts. But what about the one guy who many think really deserves a new deal, Muhammad Wilkerson?
A shoving match breaks out in a section of the MetLife Stadium stands. While security officers hustle to the scene, a beyond state-of-the-art surveillance system is recording every detail.
Craig Carton has planned a massive "Blowing Off Some Steam for Gang Green" pregame party for all you long-suffering Jets fans. We have the details.
Some days are better than others -- just ask Al Dukes.
The Jets aren't quite sure how much of the playbook Harvin will have down by kickoff against Buffalo. And, even if they did, they'll just keep everyone guessing — especially the Bills.
The Jets selected safety Calvin Pryor 18th overall in this year's draft based on his prowess for big hits and responsible play against both the pass and the run. But so far, the "Louisville Slugger" has lacked pop.
Anthony Constantino beat Robert Smullen in New York's 21st Congressional District.
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Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
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A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
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Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
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An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered, drove in two runs and scored twice and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3.
In her first broadcast TV interview since Jalen Brunson helped lead the Knicks to victory, Sandra Brunson told CBS News she sends her son "words of encouragement" to keep the games in perspective.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
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Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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