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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Gase: Struggling Jets need to go on 'hyperdrive' to improve

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 21, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams warms up before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Williams was disappointed by how his rookie season played out. The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft came to the Jets with a big smile, lots of hype and plenty of expectations. “I didn't have a horrible season,” Williams acknowledged Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 during a video call. “I set myself to a higher standard and my coaches set me to a higher standard because they know I can do it.” (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Quinnen Williams has sights set on being 'dominant'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 19, 2020 04:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, Bubba Smith (78) of the Baltimore Colts leaps in a vain attempt to block a pass from New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath in Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla. The Jets won 16-7. Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL draft in 1965 and went on to deliver the franchise its only Super Bowl victory - and still its only appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/File)
Jets' draft history from Joe Namath to Johnny 'Lam' Jones

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 21, 2020 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the first half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Williams was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon Thursday night, March 5, 2020, when he attempted to board a plane, police said in a statement. New York/New Jersey Port Authority Police said Williams, the team's first-round draft pick last season, was arrested at LaGuardia Airport around 9:15 p.m. and charged. Police said Williams has a permit in his home state of Alabama for the Glock 19 pistol he was carrying onto the flight. It was not immediately known whether the gun was loaded. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Court date for Jets' Quinnen Williams after airport gun bust

By Dennis Waszak Jr. And Karen Matthews Mar. 06, 2020 01:04 AM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) pulls in a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Toughest task of all begins now for Jets, GM Joe Douglas

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2019 04:33 PM EST

New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham (93) celebrates an interception with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Late surge has Jets finishing season with guarded optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2019 05:32 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser, left, forces a fumble off New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Gase, Darnold sideline exchange just more Jets frustration

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 13, 2019 04:45 PM EST

Jets placed TE Griffin on injured reserve, activate OL Qvale

Dec. 12, 2019 07:18 PM EST
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Jets placed tight end Ryan Griffin on injured reserve with an ankle injury Thursday, hours before New York faced the Baltimore Ravens. ...

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Jets' Powell, Griffin, Poole out vs. Ravens; Adams doubtful

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2019 04:13 PM EST

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Jets won't discipline Bell for bowling after flu absence

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2019 02:01 PM EST

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets must clean up fast with Ravens next on Thursday night

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2019 06:59 PM EST

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) kicks the winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Ficken FG, controversial call lead Jets past Dolphins 22-21

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates a 61-yard touchdown play with Marshal Yanda during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: QBs Ryan, Jackson, Lock shine in NFL's Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 11:05 AM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Jets-Dolphins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (1-6) at MIAMI (0-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Jets by 5 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) gets set at the line of scrimmage during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in East Rutherford, N.J. Brothers and NFL rookies Quinnen and Quincy Williams have more than 60 friends and family members coming to the first game of their lives on opposing teams when the Jets and Jaguars meet. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Pink slips at stake in 'Williams Bowl' featuring Jets, Jags?

By Mark Long Oct. 24, 2019 02:34 PM EDT

Jets-Jaguars Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 24, 2019 02:18 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (1-5) at JACKSONVILLE (3-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE — Jaguars by 5 ...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, reacts after not completing a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Cowboys 24-22. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Darnold throws 2 TDs in return, Jets edge Cowboys 24-22

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 13, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold warms-up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets 10/13/2019

Oct. 13, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold has been cleared by doctors to play this week after he missed three games while recovering from mononucleosis. The Jets announced in a Twitter post that Darnold will start Sunday at home against Dallas. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets' Darnold eager to play, not worried about taking hits

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 10, 2019 07:42 PM EDT