Author: Ryan Ruppert

  • Editorial

    The Weekly Quarterback

    There has always been heavy scrutiny that comes with being a starting quarterback in New York whether it be for the New York Jets or New York Giants. In this weekly breakdown we will take a look at the play by play progress by Geno Smith and how he fairs as one of these scrutinized…

    September 10, 2014

  • Editorial

    Jets defense carries team against high powered Saints

    The Jets defense did everything in their power to ensure that the team did not lose to Drew Brees and his high powered Saints offense. Brees faced constant pressure from the Jets front four which wreaked havoc in the backfield despite only two total sacks on the day. Young guns Quinton Coples, Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon…

    November 7, 2013

  • Editorial

    Jekyll & Hyde Jets return in disappointing loss to Bengals

    The New York Jets return to their on and off performances by laying an egg against the Bengals en route to a 40 point loss. Whilst Geno Smith and the offense didn't look particularly sharp early on, the usually stout Jets defense got completely picked apart by third year pro Andy Dalton. It seems as…

    October 31, 2013

  • Editorial

    Jets look dominant in huge win over Pats

    A mood of complacency filled Metlife Stadium as offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg settled for 3 straight runs to set the Jets up with a 56 yard field goal attempt in overtime to beat the long time rival Patriots. Everyone and their mother seemed to know that Nick Folk would go on to miss the field…

    October 24, 2013

  • Editorial

    Jets fail to capitalize against aching Steelers

    While the run defense continues to be stifling, the New York Jets continue their inconsistency in the 2013 season with an ugly loss versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team who always seems to have the Jets number. It's generally accepted that when a defense holds the opposing offense to 19 points, they generally should be…

    October 17, 2013

  • Editorial

    'Talentless' Jets shock Matt Ryan and Falcons at home

    The most commonly used statements used when discussing the New York Jets home game in Atlanta was the fact that the Jets simply did not have enough talent to compete with the Falcons. Matt Ryan and his high powered offense were quote on quote "too desperate" to lose this game, being 1-3 and down several…

    October 10, 2013

  • Editorial

    Rex's vision comes to fruition

    The reaction of New York Jets fans in late April may have not been the most positive in lieu of taking two more defensive players. The most interesting part of Rex's most recent draft as the New York Jets head coach came when they took a defensive lineman with their second 1st round selection, marking…

    September 25, 2013

  • Editorial

    Early struggles could lead to results for Geno, Jets

    The Geno Smith lead New York Jets barely lost to the New England Patriots for the fifth straight time in the past two and a quarter seasons. The game had to have been one of the sloppiest offensive games in recent memories in which the Jets totaled 15 first downs, and Tom Brady's offense only…

    September 19, 2013