Silverman: Jets QB Geno Smith Needs To Take Command Right Away
The clock starts ticking right away, and Smith needs to show he has the tools to play right away. Perfection is not needed. Command and presence are required from day one.
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The clock starts ticking right away, and Smith needs to show he has the tools to play right away. Perfection is not needed. Command and presence are required from day one.
The New York Jets didn't score a touchdown until their preseason finale in 2012. The team is hoping a new year -- and a legitimate quarterback competition -- will bring better results.
No tackling is new to the Eagles, but it's become normal around the NFL. Teams have been trending toward less physical camps in recent years, especially after the new collective bargaining agreement limited the number of practices and hitting.
Fans should enjoy at least a brief glimpse of a pulsating one-on-one matchup between Johnson and defensive back Antonio Cromartie.
Move over, rookie. Mark Sanchez has a "slight" lead over Geno Smith in the Jets' quarterback competition, according to Metro New York.
Rex Ryan and Marty Mornhinweg announced Tuesday that Sanchez would get the nod over Smith because he's the incumbent, and Mornhinweg added that Sanchez "earned it."
"Really, when it came down to it, I kind of felt like they were looking for scapegoats," Schilens said in regard to the Jets. "And besides everyone except for, you know, maybe the quarterback position, and it was what it was."
The free-agent guard told FOXSports.com he was walking away from the game -- and a contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
Locked in a tightly-contested quarterback competition with rookie Geno Smith, Sanchez got the nod from coach Rex Ryan on Tuesday to be under center for the New York Jets in their preseason opener Friday night at Detroit.
For the Jets to exceed somewhat low expectations this season, they need Santonio Holmes to return and do what he does best -- provide not just the requisite statistics, but more of his signature moments.
McKnight was pulled over in Hanover Township last Tuesday morning, an off-day for players from camp at SUNY Cortland, for changing lanes without signaling, according to Police Chief Steve Gallagher.
Rex Ryan has moved on from last season. He hopes New York Jets fans can, too.
Mark Sanchez was mostly mistake-free in perhaps his best practice of training camp, while rookie Geno Smith threw two interceptions in 7-on-7 drills.
Gang Green's top playmaker has informed friends that he expects to miss New York's first four games, at a minimum, the New York Post reported on Monday.
Releasing him would mean massive financial implications for the Jets. But Esiason was worried more about how Sanchez's presence would affect Smith.
Chris Ivory will eventually be the guy for the Jets, but until he's 100 percent Bilal Powell has a real opportunity to show he never should have been written off in the first place.
The New York Jets have released wide receiver Jordan White and cornerback Eric Crocker, and signed three players, including former Buccaneers running back Mossis Madu.
He could get the opportunity to prove he's a valuable part of a backfield in which he once appeared to be the odd man out.
Sanchez, mostly working with the second-team offense as scheduled, finished 6 of 11 for 93 yards.
Parcells seemingly spoke for everyone in the Hall of Fame gathered Saturday night. "There's a kinship created that lasts for the rest of your life," he said about his experience as one of the NFL's most successful coaches.
Mark Sanchez insists he's focused only on his own progress, and so far, likes what he's doing for the New York Jets in training camp.
"I totally believe in the power of your mind," Sanchez said. "As long as I'm studying and as long as I understand the plays and the reads like I know I do, then that's just mental makeup. It just shouldn't happen."
At 30 years old, Winslow believes he still has plenty of football left in him. That's why he is setting his sights high for the Jets — despite having played just one regular-season game since 2011.
Willie Colon grew up in the Bronx and went to college on Long Island, so he knows the type of expectations that come with playing in New York.
New York recently mapped out its plan for life after Fireman Ed: each section of the stadium will be responsible for a letter in the chant.
Tri-State Area roads during Labor Day weekend will see millions of drivers, despite high gas prices.
A mistrial has been declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Massachusetts. Follow along for live updates from Plymouth Superior Court.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police shot a knife-wielding man after he threatened officers who were trying to stop him from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, the NYPD said.
A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then gave the defense a one-hour delay to make a plea to the state's highest court.
Tri-State Area roads during Labor Day weekend will see millions of drivers, despite high gas prices.
Police shot a knife-wielding man after he threatened officers who were trying to stop him from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, the NYPD said.
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Eichler's Judaica store in Borough Park.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
There's no shortage of ways to fill your calendar if you are staying in New York City for Labor Day weekend.
Niche came out with its 2027 rankings of New Jersey's party schools based on student reviews and nightlife statistics.
The MTA's inspector general said the agency failed to perform about 20% of maintenance checks in 2024.
The NYPD is looking for a man who fled the scene after a fight broke out in Brooklyn.
Prosecutors say Kim Sullivan kept the man inside her Waterbury home for 20 years, feeding him minimal food.
