It seemed like the Jets came out to play on the opening day, as Todd Bowles’ team took a quick 7-0 lead and were on the verge of scoring again. Unfortunately, it all started going downhill from there on. The Gang Green failed to capitalize on the Bengals’ turnover, despite getting the ball on their…
September 11, 2016
The New York Jets released seven players, as they began trimming their roster down to the league's 75-player limit. The Gang Green released two kickers, PK Andrew Furney and PK Jacob Schum, leaving PK Nick Folk as the only kicker on the roster. RB Michael Smith, OL Bruce Campbell, OL Patrick Ford, and OL Markus…
August 24, 2014
PK Nick Folk reportedly did not like being franchised, as he was hoping to get a multiyear contract. His wishes came true today, as the New York Jets announced re-signing their placekicker to a 4-year contract. Folk arguably had the best season of his career in 2013, converting 33 of 36 field goal attempts (91.7%).…
March 11, 2014
The New York Jets had 16 players due to become unrestricted free agents tomorrow but PK Nick Folk will not be one of them. The Gang Green placed franchise tag on their kicker who had an excellent season last year, converting 33 of 36 field goal attempts. Folk, 29, joined the Jets in 2010 as…
February 28, 2014
PK Nick Folk, who has not missed a field goal attempt all season, was named the AFC's Special Teams Player of the Week. He converted all four of his field goal tries, from 39, 21, 47 and 45 yards, during Sunday's win against the New Orleans Saints. Folk also had four kickoff touchbacks. This is…
November 6, 2013
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
The Jets needed a boost following their blowout loss against the Tennessee Titans and they got from their rookie QB Geno Smith who played a mistake free game, leading the Gang Green to a 30-28 win against the Atlanta Falcons. For the first time in his five-game NFL career Smith did not turn the ball…
October 8, 2013
It's been a while since the New York Jets started a season with expectations being so low. Most experts predicted the Gang Green would win 5-6 games at most; some went as far as anticipating a 3-13 season. The Jets went into the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as 3-point underdogs. Not a…
September 9, 2013
The New York Jets have announced that QB Matt Simms will start the final preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. QB Greg McElroy is listed "day-to-day" with an ankle injury and will not play at all. The Gang Green signed QB Graham Harrell, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, to back up Simms in the…
August 28, 2013
PK Nick Folk is back with the New York Jets for at least another season. Folk, who was an unrestricted free agent, was re-signed to a 1-year deal. Folk joined the Jets in 2010 after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. Last season he converted 21 of 27…
March 16, 2013