Two lifelong friends, one a Jets superfan and the other covering the team for Sports Illustrated, balance out for an all-encompassing weekly podcast covering all things Gang Green.
With just one week until the 2025 NFL Draft the boys are back breaking down all the latest in the world of Jets, including: the three-man race for the seventh overall pick, the online discourse surrounding a potential Breece Hall trade, what top-30 visits mean in today's NFL and the extreme unpredictability of this year's draft class.
After the Jets spent the last two weeks of free agency adding players on the fringes, Blake & Teddy talk about the class as a whole, their inability to land quality pass-catchers and remaining holes on the roster before using that to decipher the Jets approach to not just the 2025 NFL Draft, but the 2025 NFL Regular Season as well.
Blake & Teddy sit down and recap the first week of the Jets free agency decisions by Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn: prying Justin Fields away from Pittsburgh in a low-risk but necessary move, spending big money on athletic traits in the secondary, solidifying the linebacker room by retaining Jamien Sherwood and cutting CJ Mosley and adding cheap but intriguing options along the trenches.
On the cusp of the first free agency for the Mougey/Glenn era in New York, Blake and Teddy take an all-encompassing look at what may lie ahead: what (if any) options will excite the fan base at quarterback, in-house names expected to depart, the predicament at the linebacker position and connecting the dots between available free agents and previous run-ins with Darren Mougey and Aaron Glenn. They also discuss cutting Davante Adams, trying to trade Allen Lazard (lol) and lingering thoughts from the NFL scouting combine.
It is NFL Scouting Combine week and with that the boys are back and diving in to everything we'll see or have seen: Darren Mougey & Aaron Glenn's press conferences, what tests mean most for position groups, the best players to watch as it pertains to the Jets seventh overall pick and what drills and measurements matter most. They also discuss the NFLPA Report Cards, and the rumblings of Garrett Wilson's potential contract extension.
Blake & Teddy make their return on the heels of the Jets new leadership making the decision that Aaron Rodgers is not part of their future plans, planning to release him this offseason. The two talk about the decision itself and what they would have preferred before breaking down the top options for the Jets new starting quarterback in 2025: including in-house names, draft targets, free agent acquisitions and trade options.
A new era in New York Jets football is upon us with the hiring of Aaron Glenn as the franchise's next head coach. Blake and Teddy break down the hiring process and share their thoughts on Glenn before diving into the assistant coaches and GMs that could be joining him along with their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers.
In the second week of the offseason Blake & Teddy dive into every topic surrounding the New York Jets head coaching search: Aaron Glenn & Brian Flores leading the way, Mike Vrabel landing with the New England Patriots, and the widest net possible that somehow doesn't include Mike McCarthy.
Fresh off the end of the 2024 regular season and our two-week holiday hiatus, the boys are back and ready to solve the New York Jets woes (again) by handing out their top five candidates to be the next head coach of the New York Jets. They also discuss the end of the 2024 season, the importance to establishing a unified front this offseason and breaking down the full list of general manager and head coach candidates.
The Jets got their second win of the season under Jeff Ulbrich Sunday, taking down the Jaguars behind a historic second half from Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. Blake & Teddy break down that game which opens up a conversation around Aaron Rodgers and the 2025 season. They then discuss the early names being floated around the Jets general manager search (some with ties to potential head coach Mike Vrabel), the early speculation that Garrett Wilson might request a trade and preview the Jets upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams.
It has been the most disastrous season in the history of KUWTNYJ so, instead of spending an hour talking about the Jets loss to Miami or previewing their matchup with the 3-10 Jaguars, Blake & Teddy list out and rank their top five disappointments from the Jets 2024 season and hash out why everything has gone so poorly for them.
Following the Rich Cimini report that former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel would be "open" to the Jets head coaching vacancy, Blake and Teddy do a deep dive on his abilities, what he would bring to the organization and whether or not you could find a scenario in which Aaron Rodgers returns for another season. The two also break down New York's 26-21 loss to Seattle, and preview an upcoming bout with the Miami Dolphins.
With the Jets cleaning house for a second time this season Blake & Teddy dive into the tenure of now-former Jets general manager Joe Douglas: what he did well in his tenure, what he did not do well, what choices/decisions were not made by himself and how much blame he actually deserves.
After the Jets humiliating 31-6 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Blake & Teddy decide to officially give up on another underwhelming season in New York and what went wrong along the way. They then discuss the future of the Jets: does Aaron Rodgers come back? What coaches can bridge the gap of winning now and building for the future? What players already in-house should be a part of the new era of Jets football? And to finish things off they preview the Indianapolis Colts coming into town and break down how these two teams match up against one another.
One week removed from the Jets Thursday night victory over the now 6-3 Houston Texans, Blake & Teddy discuss the glimpses of potency they saw from the offense: an efficient run game, volume targets for Garrett Wilson & Davante Adams, Olu Fashanu at guard. They also discuss the continued struggles versus the run but how the pass-rush has certainly started to find a groove getting to the quarterback. After that they break down the trade deadline and Mike Williams moving to Pittsburgh, Joe Douglas' press conference and not making any additions to the team before previewing a Jets/Cardinals game that is a perfect game for the Jets to sneak out a second-straight win.
It was a soul-crushing Jets loss on Sunday that officially put an end to any playoff hopes so Blake and Teddy break down what went wrong, who is to blame, what changes need to be mad and how soon they need to be made. They are, of course, favored against the Texans on Thursday Night Football, so they break down that game and how New York can get its third win of the season.
After a Jets second-half collapse to the Steelers that sent New York down to 2-5, Blake & Teddy discuss all the continuous (and new) issues with this Jets team and how things have gotten to this lowly point. They also discuss the path Garrett Wilson is on, Haasan Reddick's arrival and the need to blowout the Patriots to get some momentum going.
In the second straight chaotic week of following the New York Jets, Blake & Teddy dive into the 23-20 loss to the Bills: including the new-look offense with Todd Downing, the continuation of miscues and penalties, and individual players not living up to their previously known talent. Then they discuss the Davante Adams trade and the impact it will or will not have on this offense and the Jets 2024 outlook, how Haasan Reddick's new agent will at least help every side reach a conclusion (and soon) before previewing a can't lose game for New York against the Steelers if they want to keep their postseason hopes alive.
A shocking bomb was dropped around the NFL world on Tuesday morning when it was announced that Robert Saleh was no longer the head coach for the New York Jets following their 2-3 start to the season. Blake & Teddy dive into the decision and the timing of it, whether or not this is a move that changes anything for the 2024 season, the potentially promotion of Todd Downing to team play-caller, and a really cool moment for interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich. Then the two throw in some notes from the Jets loss to Minnesota in London, quick updates on the Davante Adams' trade rumors and preview an incredibly important AFC East bout with the Bills on Monday Night Football.
The Jets horrid and sloppy performance on Sunday versus the Broncos, something we've come accustomed to the last few seasons, has people questioning if New York has the right men in place leading this team. Blake & Teddy discuss if those conversations are just or if we need to remain patient before discussing Garrett Wilson's role in this offense so far this season, the defense's struggles vs the run and Davante Adams' availability and whether or not it makes sense for the Jets to move on. The two finish off the show by previewing the Jets/Vikings game in London, one that will feature former Jet and current NFL leader in passing touchdowns Sam Darnold who has Minnesota off to a 4-0 start.
After the Jets first no-doubter win of the season, Blake & Teddy recap everything that went right for New York in their bout with New England before discussing the newer news/rumors surrounding Haasan Reddick, his agent and the Jets and previewing their upcoming game with the Denver Broncos.
Blake & Teddy recap all the latest news and notes in Jets-land, sandwiched between their first victory of the season taking down the Titans 24-17 and their upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup with the New England Patriots. They hype up the offensive line play we saw on Sunday, how the running backs have asserted themselves as the focal point of this offense, the heartbreaking loss of Jermaine Johnson for the season and an up-and-down start for the Jets defense as a whole. Then, after previewing this upcoming bout with the New England, they dish out their picks and predictions for the Jets third game of the season.
Sandwiched between the Jets season-opening loss to the 49ers and their Week 2 bout with the Tennessee Titans, Blake & Teddy discuss what concerns they walked away with from New York's lackluster showing on Monday Night Football and what panic storylines are being overblown. Is the run defense really as bad as it looked? How did Nathaniel Hackett do calling plays? Was Aaron Rodgers looking like his old self in his first full game with the Jets? The two also discuss Haasan Reddick's continued disappearance before previewing Jets at Titans: a game that should reset the mood in New York and validate all the preseason hopes surrounding them.
With the start of a new NFL season the boys are fired up and ready to wrap a bow on the Jets 2024 offseason: discussing final predictions and favorite bets they've placed, the 20,000th conversation around Haasan Reddick and Michael Carter II's three-year contract extension before breaking down and previewing the important MNF clash between the New York Jets and the San Fransisco 49ers.
Blake & Teddy are joined by friends and special guests Scott Graham (resident Patriots fan) and Mike Miceli (resident Bills fan) to break down the AFC East: big-picture storylines for each team, offensive/defensive previews, players to watch out for and final AFC East standing predictions.
More than halfway through training camp and the boys are buzzing about Braelon Allen's continued growth and what a top RB duo and elite rushing attack would mean for Aaron Rodgers, the passing game and the Jets hopes this season. They also discuss Olu Fashanu taking snaps on the right side of the offensive line, final roster bubble battles and Haasan Reddick's official trade request.
With two weeks of training camp in the books, Blake & Teddy discuss the ongoing stories from camp and what stood out from the Jets first unofficial depth chart: Malachi Corley's place in the WR room, the choice of starting Michael Clemmons at EDGE and which skill players are at risk of being cut down the road. Then, with the Commanders coming into town for joint practices and a preseason game, the two break down what they'd like to see from the Jets as they go up against fresh faces. What vets should be out their for preseason game 1? What reserve roles do we need to see improvement for? How does the offense look in the red zone?
One week into Jets training camp and Blake & Teddy recap every talking point that's out there: injuries, returns, passionate conversations between QB1 and RB1, Malachi Corley's evolving role in the offense, Qwan'tez Stiggers strong camp, and Will McDonald's weight.
With New York Jets training camp officially underway, Blake & Teddy share their thoughts on the most exciting (and stressful) stories to pay attention to as camps progress. Could Olu Fashanu carve out a starting role at right tackle? Are the potential 2025 replacements for DJ Reed and Michael Carter II already on the roster? All that plus fringe roster battles, Haasan Reddick's contract and preseason game QBs in the latest episode of Keeping Up With The New York Jets.
With everyone and their mothers talking about Davante Adams and the New York Jets, Blake & Teddy join in on the conversation and discuss whether or not a deal gets done, if one makes sense for the Jets (or Raiders) and why people feel so confident a deal happens when there's very little indication that there will be one. The also discuss the news report that the Jets tried to land Arthur Smith as the team's play-caller — but not offensive coordinator — for 2024, losing out on John Runyan in free agency and rookies reporting to training camp all under contract.
On the latest episode of Keeping Up With The New York Jets, Blake & Teddy take a look ahead at the handful of tough decisions Joe Douglas & Co. will have to make when evaluating current starters that will have to be let go in free agency, which ones may be able to remain in New York and how to approach the rookie extensions of Sauce Gardner, Garrett Wilson, Jermaine Johnson and Breece Hall. Then, continuing through positional group blind rankings, Teddy lists our eight Jets wide receivers from the '09-'23 seasons.
Title says it all, Happy Fourth!
Blake & Teddy return from their post-offseason hiatus to discuss the uncomfortable situation brewing between the Jets front office and recently traded-for edge rusher Haason Reddick, the overblown nothingburger of a story regarding Aaron Rodgers' absence from mandatory minicamp, and the Jets Twitter saga that was TonyVegas (may he rest in peace). To finish things off, Blake has Teddy blindly rank six quarterbacks from the Jets 2009-2023 seasons.
The 2024 NFL Draft has concluded and Blake and Teddy are breaking down every selection from the future franchise left tackle in Olu Fasanu, to the electric role players on offense in Braelon Allen and Malachi Corley, to even what impact the later-round picks have on positional battles like running back, corner depth and kickoff returner. Then the boys finish things off discussing the Jets trades of the last week, shipping off Zach Wilson and John Franklin-Meyers to the Denver Broncos.
With just a little over a week standing between all of us and an exciting NFL Draft, Blake & Teddy share their final opinions on the Jets' approach: what they'd do, what they think the Jets would do, who they're willing to trade up for and who they wouldn't let slip past the 10th pick. Then they run through two Jets-focused mock draft simulations; one focused on making a selection in the top 10 and the other evaluating trade-back opportunities in the first round.
Blake & Teddy dive into the list of top-30 visits the Jets have held so far and discuss the prospects, their fit, the positions they're honing in on and other notes before discussing the hypothetical of New York moving up in the first round of the NFL Draft to grab an elite WR prospect.
The Jets traded for a two-time Pro Bowler at EDGE and Blake & Teddy discuss the immediate impact Haason Reddick will have for the Jets, the tradeoff of Bryce Huff, what it means for New York's approach in the 2024 NFL Draft and how, if at all, it impacts the futures of John Franklin-Myers and Will McDonald. The two also discuss, amidst the trade of Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, the current state of the AFC East.
Coinciding with the release of Blake's Big Board 2.0, which covers his top-100 players for the 2024 NFL Draft (available at http://eepurl.com/hqtPzf), the two discuss what's within the realm of possibility for the New York Jets with their No. 10 selection. They also dive into notes and news from the annual NFL league meetings, Woody Johnson hinting at keeping Zach Wilson around for 2024 and who the Jets could look to add at both the safety and running back positions.
It was a busy week for the New York Jets, as they landed Tyron Smith and Mike Williams through the free-agent market and acquired Morgan Moses via trade. Blake and Teddy share their thoughts on each signing, the change in outlook for the upcoming season, the ongoing conversations between the Jets and Jadeveon Clowney and how all these moves will affect New York's draft plans before sharing what they would do in Joe Douglas' shoes.
Blake & Teddy recap the last two days of free agent news for the New York Jets, including Bryce Huff's contract with the Eagles, Tyrod Taylor serving as the backup quarterback to Aaron Rodgers, John Simpson landing at left guard and what it means for the remaining pieces of the offensive line & the depth additions made to the defense.
Fresh off the heels of the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine, Blake & Teddy break down their biggest takeaways from the upcoming draft class and the early analysis of how to fill the biggest needs in New York. The two also discuss Joe Douglas shaky track record in free agency following the release of tight end CJ Uzomah and its impact on Bryce Huff's free agency, defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's interest in the now-filled dDC job for the San Fransisco 49ers and the introduction of the Keeping Up With the New York Jets official burn book.
The debut episode of Keeping Up With The New York Jets is officially live! Blake & Teddy kick things off discussing the show's rebrand before diving into all the Jets news and rumors from the last two months, including The Athletic's anonymous hit piece on the New York culture, Mecole Hardman's recent comments on dysfunction, a mass exodus from the Jets front office, cap casualties and the impending free agency of stud defensive end Bryce Huff.
With the regular season nearing its end, Blake & Teddy hit a brief recap on both the Jets win over the Commanders and loss to the Browns before diving into Zach Wilson remaining out for Week 18, Dalvin Cook being cut and dummy contracts being added to cap casualties in 2024. Then the two draft their list of "Jets things we're most excited for in the New Year" before discussing the already lost game against the New England Patriots.
Blake & Teddy recap the two-game rollercoaster that was the Jets 30-6 victory against Houston followed by a 30-0 defeat in Miami and discuss, despite the glimpses of hope, significant changes need to be made. They discuss Rodgers' attachment to the coaching staff and whether or not that will play a role in decisions made this offseason and previewing this week's bout with the Commanders.
It was another dramatic week for the New York Jets as rumors swirled over Zach Wilson's reluctance to rejoin the starting lineup and the chaos that ensued after. Blake and Teddy break down the story, the fallout and what to expect moving forward while covering the Jets 13-8 loss to the Falcons, the importance of retaining Joe Douglas and previewing New York's upcoming bout with the Texans.
The Jets opened Aaron Rodgers' 21-day practice window on Wednesday: what does that mean for his potential availability this season and, maybe more importantly, what does it mean for the futures of Robert Saleh and Joe Douglas in New York? Blake & Teddy dive into all that plus the horrible play versus the Bills and Dolphins in consecutive weeks, how bad Tim Boyle really is and a preview of what might be the lowest scoring game of the season when the Falcons head up north to take on the Jets
After their almost third straight game without a touchdown, the Jets roster of offensive talent held a player's only meeting to set things right. Hours later, the Jets cut Michael Carter as the first wave of changes coming to the teams' offensive personnel. Blake and Teddy debate the realistic outcomes from these two occurrences before playing a blind resume game comparing the Jets quarterback and their offense to other players/teams from years' past. The two wrap things up with an AFC East showdown preview between the Jets and the Bills.
Blake & Teddy share their instant reactions to the Jets second-half collapse in Las Vegas which, surprise surprise, included another frustrating performance by the offense on both levels of execution and coaching.
Robert Saleh's comments on the Michael Kay Show spark an interesting debate over the Jets short-term plans at the quarterback position, while the recent place of a Seattle wide receiver has Jets Nation in a tizzy over the usage of their teams' first round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Blake and Teddy break down those, discuss another week of annoying injuries and preview the Sunday Night Football battle between the Jets and Raiders
Following another disappointing showing from the Jets offense, Blake & Teddy discuss the continued struggles and lack of talent and consistency out of its personnel, the defense doing all it can yet again and what needs to be fixed to keep this season afloat.
Blake & Teddy recap the Jets ugly victory over the Giants to move them to 4-3 on the season, discuss injury news and player updates within the organization and the quiet trade deadline before previewing New York's upcoming bout with the LA Chargers on Monday Night Football.