Woody Johnson Decision to Stick with Saleh and Douglas the Only Decision

Woody Johnson has decided to do things the Aaron Rodgers way. 

Hours before the Jets wild 30-28 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday, the Jets patriarch spoke to the New York Post that both Head Coach Robert Saleh and General Manager Joe Douglas would return for the 2024 season. 

The decision by Johnson -- while not surprising -- came just a couple of days after quarterback Aaron Rodgers endorsed Saleh, Douglas and Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. 

The decision was met with mixed reactions from fans, many of whom want to see the Jets change course this off-season, but that would be really tough to do. 

 

The Jets went all in on Aaron Rodgers, and a big reason why he came to New York had a lot to with the current Jets brains-trust. Changing it now would upset the apple card, and create total chaos. 

Plus look around the NFL. Are there any really outstanding candidates out there? Sure Ben Johnson, the Lions offensive coordinator is highly touted, but will he be a great Head Coach? That remains to be seen. 

Over the last several years the NFL has drained the pool of quality candidates for head coach and GM to the point there aren't many great options left. 

The best thing the Jets and Woody Johnson could do is stand pat and hope that lessons were learned from this disappointing/missed opportunity of a season. 

Saleh himself acknowledged that there were mistakes made with regard to the quarterback position (no kidding). The Jets need to go out and a quality veteran quarterback (like Jacoby Brisset who torched the Jets secondary on Sunday for Washington) who can come in should Rodgers suffer yet another physical setback. 

The Jets entrusted their 2023 season into Zach Wilson, and refused to deviate from that plan. That falls on both Saleh and Douglas.

Douglas let his blind love for Wilson cloud his judgement. He should have gotten a solid back-up to be there if something happened to Rodgers. He failed in that mission. 

That doesn't mean he and Saleh haven't don't good things in New York. They have. They changed the culture here. There is true talent on this roster. The defense is top notch. The special teams is great. They have Pro Bowlers in Garret Wilson, Breece Hall and Quincy Williams. They need to lock down their Pro Bowl kicker Greg Zuerlein and linebacker Bryce Huff to contracts this off-season. 

There is work to be done. And the best way for the Jets to do that right now is to stand pat and let the men who made those mistakes, realize them, and fix them immediately. 

There will be no mulligans a year from now. 

Tommy DeVito Benched in Christmas Day Loss to Eagles

 

And just like that the Tommy DeVito era might be put on ice.

Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll sacked the Jersey guy in the third quarter of the Giants 33-25 loss to the Philadelphia on Christmas Day. DeVito struggled to move the offense in the first half; the rookie finished 9-of-16 for 55 yards and a sack.

Daboll inserted back-up quarterback Tyrod Taylor who sparked the Giants offense and nearly led Big Blue to a shocking come-from-behind victory.

"I felt we needed to do something to try and spark us," Daboll said. The Giants coach won't commit to a starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the LA Rams.

While Taylor did give the offense a jolt, a lot can be attributed to the fact the Eagles collapsed.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts threw a pick-six that Giants safety Adoree Jackson brought back 64 yards for a touchdown to cut the Eagles lead to 20-18.

In the fourth quarter with the Giants down 15, Talyor launched a bomb down the left sideline that Darius Slayton caught and scored on to cut the deficit to 33-25.

 

Taylor had the Giants on the hunt for the game winning score, but his pass in the end zone for Saquon Barkley was picked off with four seconds to go.

End of the Road for DeVito?

It's been a wild ride with DeVito the past several weeks. After leading a comeback win over Green Bay in mid-December, his star took off. People loved the local angle of a Jersey kid, living in his parents basement who happens to quarterback the New York Giants.  Autograph signings, endorsements deals starting going through the roof as everyone seemed to want in on the DeVito's New Jersey story.

There was even controversy over a canceled autograph signing at a Morristown, New Jersey pizzeria, an issue that has since been cleared up by both sides.

Perhaps it was all too much too soon for a guy who hadn't really earned the right to be the face of tomato sauce cans, local pizzeria's, and national sandwich brands.  

It feels like the Giants want this story to come to a screeching halt, much like the Jets couldn't wait to sack the Mike White story when that got out of hand last year. 

It was fun while it lasted.

Yamamoto Spurns Mets and Yankees to Sign $325 Mega Deal with Dodgers

 

For weeks we have heard that Japanese pitcher Yoshinubo Yamamoto was going to pick between the two New York teams for his first MLB destination.

Instead in the wee-hours of Friday morning word came down that Yamamoto had spurned both the Mets and Yankees, signing a $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The move pairs Yamamoto with fellow countryman Shohei Ohtani, who just inked a $700 million deal with LA last week.

According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets also offered a $325 million deal for Yamamoto. The Yankees offered $300 million.

 Give a lot of credit to the Mets and Steve Cohen, they went all in to get Yamamoto, even though many believed they were third in the race for Yamamoto, as the Dodgers and Yankees were the perceived favorites.

 Meanwhile the Yankees, reportedly felt they made a good offer for Yamamoto at $300 and were unwilling to go higher.

Both the Yankees and Mets have a lot of work to do. It feels however with the way this off-season has gone that the Yankees are going for it a lot harder than the Mets are.  The Yankees already added Juan Soto, and have a dire need for starting pitching.

Former San Diego Padre ace Blake Snell is still available, as is one-time Yankee Jordan Montgomery. Either one would help bolster a staff that needs help behind staff ace Gerrit Cole.

As for the Mets, they have been making small moves all offseason. Their biggest move was trading for back-end starting pitcher Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Brewers earlier this week. They have not made a big splashy move this offseason, which is very unlike the Mets under Steve Cohen.

Perhaps the Mets were betting on Yamamoto or bust?

It will be interesting to see if the Mets join the Snell/Montgomery sweepstakes, or if they pivot toward what feels like a rebuilding year.

Rodgers "Activated" to Roster Despite Fact He Won't Play This Year

 Aaron Rodgers will likely not play this year at all. The future Hall of Famer confirmed on the Pat McAfee Show that he is not “100 percent” healthy as he attempted a historic comeback from an Achilles Tendon Injury.

Instead, Rodgers confirmed which pretty much everyone knew already, that he would not play again this season.

“Hoping we were still in it. It was unrealistic to think I would be 100 percent to be medically cleared at any point during the season. I feel in the next three to four weeks it would be possible to get to 100 percent. Obviously not there,” Rodgers said. I am still 14 weeks tomorrow from my surgery to being medically cleared at 100 percent is not realistic.”

The comments come after the Jets were eliminated from playoff contention after a 30-0 loss to Miami.  Rodgers had been pushing for a miraculous comeback had Gang Green remained in contention.

“I would need to go through a week of 11-on-11 practice to see how I would go through that. It would be more than just getting activated,” Rodgers added.

On Joe Douglas, Robert Saleh and Nathaniel Hackett

Rodgers defended the Jets brain trust: General Manager Joe Douglas, Head coach Robert Saleh and Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett.

“I believe in Joe Douglas. He has put together great drafts and a great roster. We had difficult injuries. I believe in Robert Saleh, he’s a fantastic coach. he’s about the right stuff. I believe in Nate Hackett, always have. The offense he runs is quarterback friendly. It was geared around me and what I do well.”

Tommy DeVito Shows Up to Pizzeria After Issue with Apperance Fee

 Tommy DeVito is a stand-up guy!

A day after the Giants quarterback and his agent Sean Stellato found themselves embroiled in a controversy over a canceled autograph appearance at Coniglio’s Old Fashioned Pizzeria and Restaurant, DeVito paid a visit to the Morristown eatery for free on Tuesday afternoon.

On Sunday night it was reported by Darren Rovell that Stellato doubled the appearance fee at the restaurant from $10,000 to $20,000 following the Giants Monday night victory over the Green Bay Packers on December 11. DeVito was to sign autographs on Tuesday December 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30. But when the appearance fee went up, the event was canceled.

According to NorthJersey.com, the two sides have made up.

“We broke bread together,” owner Nino Coniglio said. “They contacted me and said they were mortified by the whole situation. These are stand up guys. Gentlemen.”

DeVito was seen eating pizza and making soda with Coniglio.

According to the same report, DeVito agreed to do a charity appearance where he will sign 100 autographs and Coniglio will sell 100 cutlet sandwiches. A date for the charity event is to be determined.

The Vibe of Tommy DeVito Roars On After 24-22 Win over Green Bay

 The Tommy DeVito story is becoming one of the best stories of the NFL season. Heck it might even be the best New Jersey story we have seen in a long, long time.

On the field, DeVito -- the kid from Cedar Grove, New Jersey, lead the Giants to an improbable 24-22 victory, spearheaded by a 57-yard drive in the final 1:50 of the contest to position the G-Men for Randy Bullock's game winning field goal. But it was more than that. DeVito has brought pizzazz and excitement to the Giants that had been lacking before.

A season once considered dead in the water is now interesting. If the Giants win out and get some help, and I mean A LOT of help, they could sneak into the playoffs.

And a major part of this turnaround is attributed to the Jersey kid who brings a lot of moxie and swag with him.

SCORING DRIVES:

DeVito was remarkable in the clutch.

With the G-Men trailing Green Bay 10-7 in the third quarter, DeVito scrambled for a 26-yard gain to the Green bay one-yard line, setting up Saquon Barkley with the go-ahead score.

Later, DeVito hit Wandell Robinson on a 25-yard flea flicker, which set up DeVito's touchdown pass to Isiah Hodgins to make it 21-13.

THE VIBE: 

Not only is the on-field performance outstanding, but off the field the story has taken a life of its own.

As most know by now DeVito is living with his parents. His folks have become regulars at his games since taking over as Giants starting quarterback, and naturally, the DeVito family have become cultural icons.

Before the game, his parents and extended family were out in the parking lot cooking up chicken cutlet sandwiches, penne vodka and sausage and peppers. (Damn, ya hungry yet? ) 

Inside, his agent Sean Stellato -- who not only looks like DeVito's older brother, but was dressed in a 1940's mafia movie inspired pinstripe suite became all the rage. There he was on the sideline with DeVito. Then he was in the stands with the family. 

It was a sight to behold, an experience like none other. 

The DeVito vibe reality show has taken the Giants by storm, and you gotta love every minute. 

The Kid's Alright: Wilson Delivers Best Game of Jets Career vs. Texans

 JETS 30 - TEXANS 6 

It was the kind of performance that served as evidence as to why Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh drafted him, gave him a long leash, and every opportunity possible to be the Jets starting quarterback. 

Zach Wilson finally had his best game as a Jet. 

Zach Wilson celebrates a 30-6 win over Houston. Getty Images

 

And it came days after the quarterback was embroiled in controversy over reported conversations he had inside the building about his "reluctance" to go out and play for Gang Green again fearing injury.  Days after his Head Coach Robert Saleh tried to kick the story to the curb -- albeit clumsily; and Aaron Rodgers tried to blame the media. 

Then a report came out Sunday saying the Jets told Wilson they would try to trade him in the off-season. 

Perhaps feeling no pressure, or maybe realizing he needed to put up some good performances for other teams to look at, Wilson balled out big time. 

He was deadly accurate with the football, pushed the ball down the field, and threw for his 300 yards for only the third time in his career.

Better late than never I guess. 

“The second half, I thought Zach probably played the best game of his career,” coach Robert Saleh said. “I thought he was outstanding today.”

He was outstanding. 

After a both teams went into the locker room with a 0-0 score, Wilson and the Jets came out for the second half on fire. He played like a man determined to showcase his true talent. 

He completed his first three passes of the third quarter to move the Jets to the Texans' 38 yard line. Three plays later, he connected with Garret Wilson on a beautiful deep ball for a 25-yard gain. Finally, Wilson hit Randall Cobb on a crossing pattern for the touchdown. 

They made that look easy. Where was that all season? 

After a Houston three-and-out, Wilson was at it again. He connected with Tyler Conklin on a 24-yard gain to mid field, then kept scrambling and hit the right target as he drove the Jets down to the Houston nine-yard line. Finally, Xavier Gipson scored on a reverse to give Gang Green it's largest lead of the season at 14-0. 

It was the first time all year the Jets scored on back-to-back possessions. 

More impressively, Wilson bounced back from a fumble that resulted in a Houston touchdown, and led Gang Green on its third touchdown drive of the day. He locked in on Breece Hall, and the duo chewed up the Texans. 

A 27-yard screen pass to Hall set the Jets up pretty at the Houston 35. A few plays later, Wilson hit Breece Hall again for three yard touchdown to blow the game wide open at 21-6. 

Wherever this Zach Wilson was, the Jets were happy to see him. Perhaps the benching did him so good. If it is indeed true the two sides will part ways this spring -- which is for the better -- perhaps a solid finish down the stretch for Wilson can fetch the Jets some good draft compensation. 

Yankees Closing in on Deal for Juan Soto

 The New York Yankees are reportedly close to finalizing a deal with the San Diego Padres for star outfielder Juan Soto. According to SNY's Andy Martino the deal is coming down the stretch. 

Once it is complete the Yankees will not only acquire Soto, but will get center fielder Trent Grisham as well. Going back will be a plethora of players including Kyle Higashioka, Randy Vasquez, Drew Thorpe, and Michael King. 

 

Landing Soto -- who is a pending free agent after the 2024 season -- is both a risk and a huge reward for the Yanks. 

 

Soto is a .284 lifetime hitter with tremendous power from the left side of the plate. For a Yankees team that has struggled both in situational hitting and left handed power, Soto will answer two huge problems for New York. 

The question will be can the Yankees sign him to a long term deal. One would imagine that a deal wouldn't have gotten this far unless the Yankees felt confident that they could keep Soto long term. Keep in mind Soto's agent is Scott Boras.

Once the deal is complete the Yankees would have reeled in the biggest prize of the off-season.  Soto's addition would also take a lot of heat off of GM Brian Cashman who was under fire from the fans for the past few years of un-Yankee-like inactivity. 

The inactivity is over. The Yankees are going for it again.

Guess Who's Back? Zach Wilson Will Start Sunday vs. Texans

 

Zach Wilson will indeed be back under center for the Jets on Sunday when they face the Houston Texans.

And Head Coach Robert Saleh says the embattled Wilson is "fired up."

Zach Wilson - Getty Images

 

The decision to go back to Wilson comes off the heels of one of the wildest weeks in recent memory for the franchise.  On Monday the Athletic reported that Wilson was reluctant to go back under center if asked for fear of risking injury.

The story blew up even further when Saleh didn't necessarily deny the story, but would only say when he spoke with Wilson, the quarterback wanted to play this week.

When pressed by Don LeGreca on the Michael Kay radio show about whether he would look into the situation further to find out whom Wilson confide his reluctance to, Saleh stumbled through a response.

"I don't care if that conversation was had," Saleh said. "I will put myself in someone's shoes. It's not like it's a negative. I don't understand why that's a big deal."

On top of that Aaron Rodgers went on the Pat McAfee show decrying the report as character defamation, but didn't say it wasn't true, only adding the Jets had to "tighten" things up.

Zach Wilson "Reluctance" Story Takes Jets Drama to a Whole New Level

 I don't think I have ever seen anything as bizarre with regard to the New York Jets, and that is saying a lot, as as the fallout from the story alleging Zach Wilson's own personal "reluctance" to play football. 

Keep in mind this is an organization that has defined and redefined dysfunction to a T. But, what we saw in the last 48 hours since the Jets 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons is like a volcano that continues to shoot hot lava into the air -- days after the initial eruption. 

It started when The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt reported that Wilson would be reluctant to get back under center for fear of risking injury. 

"[Wilson] is hesitant to step back into the role, multiple team sources said Monday. [The Jets are] hoping Wilson will change his mind. If Wilson were asked directly by the Jets to start, he would agree to that, a source familiar with Wilson's thinking said," the report states. 

Russini later tweeted that Aaron Rodgers reached out to Wilson to try to advise him to take back the starting role, but the young signal caller remained "apprehensive." 

The story only got bigger as Head Coach Robert Saleh flubbed his way through a press conference with the media, and later stumbled even harder in an interview with the Michael Kay Show. 

In his press conference, Saleh told reporters that he spoke with Wilson, and that he confirmed that the quarterback wants the ball.  Saleh added that Wilson came to him and expressed his desire to return under center.

"The young man wants the ball. He wants to start. I appreciate he wants to play, I am just not there yet,"

However, when pressed by Rich Cimini of ESPN about Wilson's reluctance, Saleh said he wouldn't share his discussions any further.

"I am always going to put myself in someone else shoes. we are in a society where kids miss bowl games because of their draft status. if that conversation was had and leaked to the media it's not indicative of his mindset. He wants to play. I don't know what to say to all of it." 

On the Michael Kay show, Saleh buried himself further when he tried to explain his thoughts on the possibility that Wilson confide his reluctance to someone else within the organization. 

"I don't care if that conversation was had," Saleh said. "I will put myself in someone's shoes. It's not like it's a negative. I don't understand why that's a big deal." 

It was an odd response to a simple question from ESPN's Don LeGreca. 

"I am surprised you said it's not a big deal, " LaGreca replied.

"No that's a great question. It's not that its not a big deal. I am saying if it crosses their mind in this age of player it's not a big deal," Saleh tried to elaborate, adding that if really didn't want the ball, Wilson would be out. 

At the same time further down the radio dial on WFAN, semi-retired host Joe Benigno revealed a text-message exchange he had with Saleh, in which the coach allegedly remarked sarcastically to a suggestion by Benigno (a known Wilson critic) back under center. 

“He texted me back and said, ‘Joe, about No. 3’ — which was playing Wilson — ‘Are you kidding me?’ It might have been, ‘Are you serious?’” Benigno told his old radio partner Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber. 

Benigno then added that he believes Saleh doesn't like Wilson. 

You can see the lava still flowing from the mountain. 

Then today the drama only escalated when word came down that the Jets acted quickly and cut Tim Boyle, and signed Brett Rypen to the practice squad, a clear sign that the Jets will either go back to Zach Wilson on Sunday, or hand the job off (although unlikely) to Trevor Seimian. 

Finally Aaron Rodgers decided to chime in on the Pat McAfee show, in a profanity laced interview in which Rodgers comes to Wilson's defense and called the Athletic story "chickenshit." 

I have never in my time following this team, or any team (and that will include the Giants) drama of the highest order like this. 

And this is a team that once employed Adam Gase and told its fan base right their faces that Gase knew where offensive football was heading. 

Who knows who is lying or telling truth.  While it's admirable for Rodgers to come out and defend his teammate, and essentially try to take heat off his head coach, where in God's green earth is General Manager Joe Douglas? 

Where is he? As Rome burns to the ground, Douglas is nowhere to be seen. 

Where is Woody Johnson who must have steam coming out of his ears right about now? 

It's anyone's guess what the fallout from this story will have for the futures of Wilson, Saleh and Douglas. Word was last week that Saleh, Douglas and O.C. Nathaniel Hackett are all expected back in 2024 due to their connection to Rodgers. 

Now, who knows? Do the Jets go back to Wilson after this?  Will his teammates have his back IF it is indeed true that he rather not play behind Gang Green's battered offensive line? 

Will Saleh -- who has been left to twist in the wind by his G.M. survive this? And again, where is the architect of this monstrosity, Joe Douglas? 

One thing is certain, the Jets never cease to amaze, confound, and totally baffle.

 

Rutgers Heads to Yankee Stadium Pinstripe Bowl

 Rutgers is officially going bowling.

The Scarlet Knights were rewarded with a trip to Yankee Stadium and the Pinstripe Bowl on December 28 where it will face off with former Big East rival, University of Miami (FL).

 

"Very, very excited, an iconic venue, a quality opponent and a chance for our 2023 team to play together, which is special," Head Coach Greg Schiano said. "There a lot of blue blood programs that are home right now. I am thrilled about this opportunity."

Kick-off of the game between Miami and Rutgers will be at 2:15 on Thursday December 28 at Yankee Stadium. The game can be heard right here on Fox Sports New Jersey 93.5 FM 1450 AM.

Rutgers went 6-6 during the regular season. The Scarlet Knights opened the season strong with wins against Northwestern, Virginia Tech and Michigan State to name a few.

Unfortunately the season ended on a four-game losing streak for the Scarlet Knights.

Bowl History:

The bowl bid is Rutgers first outright bowl berth since 2014. It is also their third trip to the Pinstripe Bowl with previous stops in 2011 against Iowa State, and 2013 against Notre Dame. Rutgers has played 12 games all time at Yankee Stadium dating back to the original Stadium in 1926.

Rutgers is 2-2 all time against ACC teams in bowl games, and is 5-2 in Bowl games under Schiano. 

The Match-up:

Rutgers goes into the game with the nation's 18th ranked defense, and one of the games' best running backs in Kyle Monangai.  Monangai ran for 1,099 yards on 217 carries this season.

Rutgers and Miami met annually as Big East rivals from 1993-2003. In fact, Rutgers has never beaten Miami; the Hurricanes lead the series 11-0.

Jets Offense Falls Flat Again vs. Falcons

 

Now we know why the Jets were so unwilling for weeks to bench quarterback Zach Wilson despite his poor play.

The lack of quality depth at the quarterback position was very apparent in a sloppy 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium, as the Jets failed to manufacture any productivity offensively against a Falcons team that was inviting the Jets to beat them.

Trevor Seimian. Getty Images

 

Tim Boyle struggled to move the team, completing 14-of-25 passes for 148 yards and an interception. He was benched in the fourth quarter for journeyman Trevor Siemian who didn't fair much better.  After completing his first pass, Siemian finished 5-of-13 for 66-yards and a huge fumble.

Running back Breece Hall was totally shut down, held to 16 yards on 13 carries. Dalvin Cook had his best day as a Jet, rushing for 35 yards on 9 carries, but also fumbled.

Garret Wilson was invisible, three receptions for 50 yards.

The question is where will the Jets turn now?

A report from Ian Rapoport early Sunday indicate that is unlikely that Aaron Rodgers will make a miraculous return to the field this season from a torn Achilles Tendon.

 If it true that Rodgers, despite returning to practice last week, is truly done for the year, where will the Jets turn now at quarterback? Both Boyle and Seimian proved they aren't up to the task. Should they go back to Zach Wilson?  With five games left, they very well might -- we'll have to wait and see. 

 

 

Jets' Aaron Rodgers marks Return to Practice Field

 It was a sight that not too many thought they would see this calendar year. Aaron Rodgers was back on the practice field in a practice jersey and helmet, having rejoined his teammates in practice for the first time in 79 days.

According to reports, Rodgers has been cleared for functional football activity, like throwing, but is not cleared yet for contact. It has been only 11 weeks since Rodgers tore his Achilles Tendon -- an injury that typically requires an athlete sit out an entire season.

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh said there is no timetable for Rodgers return.

The Jets have 21 days to activate Rodgers should he clear all hurdles in this miraculous comeback.  If he is activated, it would likely line up with the Jets Christmas Eve match-up with the Washington Commanders, a date that Rodgers has publicly stated he would target.

Said Saleh: ""I think he's sacrificed so much already for the organization and himself and his teammates, and he's doing it again. I think it is a testament to who he is as a human."

Rodgers has been steadfast on trying to make some sort of comeback this season, praising the doctors for their work with a speed bridge that is in Rodger's right calf. However on Tuesday via the Pat McAfee show, Rodgers kinda put some cold water on the proceedings stating that his return would be based on two factors: his health, and the Jets playoff chances.

THE OUTLOOK:

The Jets are 4-7, and are on the cusp of being mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. Theoretically, they are already out of it having lost four straight games -- all in conference -- including divisional games to Buffalo and Miami the past two weeks.

As great of a story it would be, both sides can ill afford further injury or risk re-injuring the Achilles in advance of the 2024 season.

Mets sign ex-Yankee Severino to one-year deal

 The New York Mets made what will likely be one of many signings to improved their pitching staff, inking ex-Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal, worth $13 million.

The Mets are in need of starting pitching after trading away Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander at the trade deadline last August.

A two-time All Star in 2017 and 2018, Severino was once considered a staff ace for the Yankees, but that was when he was when he was a 19-game winner in 2018. Since that time, he has battled injuries. In 2019 he was limited to three starts with shoulder and lat issues.

Then he would miss almost two whole years (2020 and '21) recovering from Tommy John Surgery.

After a strong 2022 that saw a slight return to form for Sevy, in which he pitched to a 3.18 ERA in 19 starts, he fell backwards in 2023. Severino struggled with a 6.65 ERA in 19 starts, and missed time with an oblique strain.

The Mets are taking a flyer on Severino that he can at least look like the pitcher the Yankees had in 2022.

According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets are not done.

The Amazin's are still rumored to be in on free agent Japanese pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga.

Tommy DeVito's legend keeps growing with Giants 10-7 win

Hey! Where was youse when Jersey's very own Tommy DeVito beat Bill Belichick and the Patriots?

Fuhgeddaboudit!

The legend of New Jersey native Tommy DeVito just keeps growing as the G-Men defeated the New England Patriots 10-7 at a rain-soaked MetLife Stadium on Sunday.

How big you ask? Check out the link to my story on Fox Sports New Jersey! 

It wasn’t the prettiest game in the world, but DeVito and the G-men found a way to get it done, leaning heavily on Big Blue’s defense which flustered New England’s offense all afternoon.

 For his part, DeVtio completed 17-of-25 passes for 191 yards, which included a 12-yards touchdown to Isiah Hodgins in the second quarter that broke a scoreless tie 1:53 before halftime.

Tommy DeVito postgame. Getty Images

 

On the flip side Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was not having a good afternoon. The former first round pick, who has really fallen on hard times up in Foxboro threw for only 89 yards and was picked off twice.

In fact the second interception thrown by Jones was returned 55-yards by Bobby Okereke that helped set up the Giants lone touchdown of the afternoon.

That pick was all Patriots head coach Bill Belichick needed to see of Jones. Bailey Zappe played the rest of the afternoon for New England, and was not much better.

With 12:40 to go in regulation, Zappe was picked by Xavier McKinney who brought it back to the New England 32-yard line. A few plays later the Giants tacked on what would be the game-winning field goal by Randy Bullock to make it 10-7.

The Patriots did have a chance to tie the game late and force overtime, but Chad Ryland’s field goal was wide left.

DeVito flashed up his signature hand gesture in celebration as the Giants held on for their second straight win.

"Fail Mary" Becomes Another Moment in NY Jets Infamy

The New York Jets hit another new low in the 2023 season, falling flat on Friday evening to the Miami Dolphins 34-13 in the first ever Black Friday NFL game in history.

Tim Boyle in his first start under center with the Jets was a non-factor, further proving that the Jets issues go well beyond the quarterback. The offensive line remains a major issue, as left tackle Carter Warren became the 12th different player to start on the Jets O-line this season.

 

Not to mention with wide receiver Allen Lazzard benched, the Jets were rolling with players who were second and third teamers at the skill position on Friday.

It was a colossal mess and it showed.

Perhaps no play was more emblematic of the Jets season than a hail marry by Boyle in the the Miami end zone with two seconds to go in the first half. The ball was short of the goal line and picked off by corner Jevon Holland, who went untouched the other way for a 99-yard return for a touchdown.

 

Call it the Fail Mary. Hell Mary. It’s doesn’t matter.

It was another play on the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend that saw infamy and the Jets collide.

 That turnover was immediately followed by a horribly awkward commercial with Robert Saleh advertising Colgate toothpaste. Yes, that actually happened. 

Boyle was totally under siege all evening, sacked a total of seven times by the time the game ended. The Jets running attack was totally neutralized, as Gang Green ran for only 29 yards on 10 carries. The Jets managed only 12 first downs as a team, and were a paltry 5-of-14 on third down.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins did pretty much whatever they wanted as Tyreek Hill (nine receptions, 102 yards) and Jaylen Waddle (eight receptions, 114 yards) ate the Jets lunch.

The pressure seems to be mounting on the Jets and this coaching staff. For the first time, Robert Saleh was asked about his job security. A question to which he replied no, he’s not.

 

Jets Finally Bench Zach Wilson, Demote Him to Third String Quarterback

 The Zach Wilson era (or error depending on your perspective) is over. 

The Jets finally benched quarterback Zach Wilson after another lackluster effort on Sunday that saw the offense go 0-for-11 on third down, and Wilson throw for only 81 yards as he once again struggled to move the offense. 

The Jets not only benched Wilson in Sunday's loss to Buffalo, they named Tim Boyle the starter for Friday night's game against the Miami Dolphins. 

On top of that, they demoted Wilson to third string, activating Trevor Siemien for the first time this season to back-up quarterback. 

After the second three game losing streak of the season, and after watching in horror as Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achillies Tendon in Week 1, one has to wonder why this took so long? 

Sure, the Jets were finding ways to win games with smoke and mirrors, but it was just that: smoke and mirrors. The Jets never properly addressed the quarterback position and that falls on GM Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh, OC Nathainel Hacket, and of course, owner Woody Johnson. 

 

Why were the Jets so reluctant this year to bench Wilson, whereas last season they couldn't wait to bench him in favor of Mike White. Heck, even Wilson's own teammates last year couldn't wait to see Mike White that they were running around with Mike White t-shirts. 

Now at 4-6 the season is turly lost. Despite reports that Aaron Rodgers might come back to play this season in Week 16, what is the point? The Jets are out of it. Their playoff hopes are dashed. 

 

Only playing Rodgers now would risk even further injury, thus muddying the waters for an already muddy outlook for 2024. 

The bottom line is this: the Zach Wilson era was a failure. He was a bust as the number 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Jets made a huge mistake taking him, and he has become this era's Jamarcus Russell. Just look at the numbers!

It's a sad day for Wilson who many thought would hold great promise. Instead the best thing for him and for the Jets is if both sides move on.

DeVito Gives Giants Shot in Arm in Desperately Needed

 GIANTS 31 - COMMANDERS 19 

For at least one day Giants fans got to witness and and enjoy a good, solid performance from a Giants quarterback.

Tommy DeVito, who was swung into action after injuries to Tyrod Taylor and Daniel Jones in recent weeks had the best game of his young career, tossing for 246 yards and three touchdowns in the Giants 31-19 victory over the hapless Washington Commanders.

DeVito looked the part of a starting quarterback as his confidence brimmed as the game progressed.

 With the G-men trailing 3-0, DeVito connected on a pair of 24-yard passes, first to Darius Slayton and then to Saquon Barkley. The 24-yarder to Barkley went for the go-ahead touchdown.

 Later on in the first half, DeVito hit Slayton for a 40-yard touchdown pass that put the Giants up 14-3. The kid from Jersey had finally arrived.

 For a team that has struggled to find offense this season, DeVito seems to be catching on. He has now thrown six touchdown passes this season, which is three times as many scores Daniel Jones threw this season. Heck it has taken DeVito less time to throw six touchdowns than it has Zach Wilson on the other side of town.

Mets Introduce Carlos Mendoza as Manager

 He says he's looking forward to the challenge. 

Maybe Carlos Mendoza wasn't the first choice for the Mets or Mets fans, but the 43-year old showed tremendous passion and energy in his first press conference as the 24th full time manager of the Metropolitans. 

“I understand the city of New York. I have been here for six years, and I know how passionate this fan base is, and the expectations they have here. I understand and I am ready for this challenge. This is a great opportunity for not only me, but the New York Mets.”

It will be a challenge. The Mets might have deep pockets now that rival the team Mendoza left after six years as bench coach, but the Mets are always drama filled. 

 

From Pete Alonso's pending free agency to the lack of quality starting pitching, and questions about what direction the team will go in 2024, Mendoza is going to have to do something that Terry Collins was very successful at in his early years of managing the Mets: be a good teacher and leader first, then find ways to win later. 

There is no telling what "competitve" means in the minds eye of Steve Cohen and President of Baseball Ops David Stearns. It could mean playoffs? It could mean finding a way to stay just above .500 and in the mix? It could many different things. 

Hence the challenge before Mendoza and his staff.  Let's see how it plays out before we judge. Mendoza seems like he is very capable of leading a room of men. Now can he make it happen in the long run is the question.

Zach Wilson's Poor Play has Robert Saleh Running Routes to Protect Him

 A year ago when Zach Wilson was coming off a horrible effort against the New England Patriots, in a game the Jets lost 10-3, he was asked whether he felt responsible for the loss. He pleaded the fifth, saying emphatically "no."

That moment was enough to get Wilson benched and lead us down the road of Mike White mania, which started and stumbled to a 7-10 finish. The Jets then decided that Wilson still wasn't good enough to be the starter, so they made a full court press to acquire Aaron Rodgers, which they did. 

 Now that Rodgers is out for the year, barring a miraculous medical comeback, the Jets have found a way to keep themselves in the playoff mix, but Wilson and this Jets offense continues to stink it up. 

It all came to a head on Monday night when the Jets managed only six points in a 27-6 sleepwalk against the LA Chargers at MetLife Stadium. The Jets went from potential playoff darling to starring into the abyss of another lost year. 

When challenged by the media as to why the Jets won't make a quarterback change now, head coach Robert Saleh is now pleading the fifth. He said the team has no intention of playing Tim Boyle or Trevor Siemien, and went out of his way to say the front office isn't holding his feet to the fire to play Zach Wilson. 

IF that is true, than what gives? 

If Aaron Rodgers is indeed coming back, than the Jets need to be prepared to make a move at quarterback and bench Wilson. This is not to say that Tim Boyle is going to light up the Raiders if he comes in on Sunday, but at least let's see if he can move this offense. 

Sure there is plenty of blame to go around. The offensive line is a mess. Nobody can catch or hold onto the football. C.J. Uzomah, we are looking at you, bud. 

The play calling by Nathainel Hacket has been both conservative, and lacks any razzle dazzle. In fact he refuses to get others involved much at all, especially speedsters like Michael Carter, Dalvin Cook and Isreal Abinakanda. 

It's terrible. The Jets are 4-4. This is a huge game in Las Vegas. People like myself are flying out to Vegas to see this thing.  If the Jets are going to beat the Raiders, they need more than their defense to bail them out as has been the case all year. 

Wake up Robert, be prepared to make the change happen to save this team and this season. 

Mets Settle on Mendoza as Skipper After Counsell Bolts for Chi-Town

 The New York Mets have a new manager, and it is not the guy many expected.

After weeks of speculation that it was inevitable that former Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell would follow President of Baseball Operations David Stearns to the Mets, it turns out the Counsell is going elsewhere.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Counsell spurned both the Mets and Brewers to manage the Chicago Cubs instead. The Cubs were never on anyone’s radar as needing a manager as incumbent David Ross was still in place. Instead Ross is suddenly out in Chi-Town and Counsell is in.

 That left the Mets, who claimed the day that Stearns was hired as President of baseball Operations would cast a “wide net” for a manager were left with Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza. The Mets named Mendoza their new skipper.

 Mendoza has been a Yankees assistant coach since 2018, and a member of the Yankees organization at the minor league level as a coach since 2009. He managed the Gulf Coast Yankees to a GCL Championship in 2011. In 2012 he managed the Charleston River Dogs and finished 76-63.

He deserves a chance to prove what he can do, but it won’t change the fact the Mets are essentially moving on from a manager in Buck Showalter who won 101 games in 2022 for a skipper who has never managed beyond Single-A.

Daniel Jones Out for the Season with ACL Tear

 If things couldn't get any worse for the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones, they did on Sunday when Jones tore the ACL in his right knee in a 30-6 loss to the Raiders out in Las Vegas. 

Jones had just come off the Injury List, which had sidelined the quarterback for three weeks with a neck injury. Now his season -- and possibly his Giants career -- over. 

Of course that is easier said than done. The Giants did sign Jones to a four-year $160 million contract in this off-season. 

That hasn't stopped the Giants front office, nor the rumor mill. The facts are General Manager Joe Schoen was at USC's game against Washington last week to watch both Caleb Williams and Michael Pinex Jr. Both are expected to be top draft picks in next April's draft. 

At 2-7 the Giants are going nowhere, and a look at the schedule and it is easy to guess that Big Blue will either be 3-14 or 4-13 come season's end, and will have a top-five draft pick. Would the Giants go all in on new the next franchise quarterback with Jones under contract? 

While the price tag on Jones is steep, according to ESPN,  Jones is guaranteed $35 million next, but a more manageable $23 million in guaranteed money. Should the Giants cut Jones after the 2024 season, it would be a $22.2 million dead cap hit. Not great, but not terrible either. 

It's something the Giants have to consider. 

Not all the blame for the disaster that is 2023 should be heaped on Jones. The Giants offensive line is a mess; they have no deep threats at wide receiver; Darrren Waller has been a total disappointment. Saquon Barkley was hurt. There have been numerous issues all year. 

But Jones' inconsistency makes him a likely target for the Giants to simply move on.

Jets Steal Victory in Wild Finish Over Giants

 

With 28 seconds to go, and leading the New York Jets 10-7, the New York Giants faced a choice. Either kick a field goal to extend their lead on a sloppy Sunday afternoon to 13-7, or go for it and win the game outright.

Brian Daboll will likely wrestle with that decision all night, heck maybe all week. The Giants sent kicker Graham Gano out to kick the field goal, and he missed badly, giving the Jets a glimmer of hope with 24 seconds to go.  There was no way Zach Wilson, who couldn’t figure out the Giants exotic blitzes would lead a miracle finish? No chance? Right?

 

The Giants had a 96 percent chance of winning at this point. Then a miracle happened.

Wilson rolled out and hit Garrett Wilson for 29 yards. Then he rolled out again with 18 seconds to go and hit Allen Lazard in the middle of the field to the Giants 17. Wilson hurried his unit to the line of scrimmage and spiked the ball with one second to go.  Like something out of a story book, Greg Zuerlein nailed a 33-yard field goal to tie it at 10 and force overtime.

In overtime, the Jets benefited from a huge pass interference call on A’Doree Jackson, spotting the ball at the Big Blue 15. That set up the game winner by Zuerlein as the Jets escaped 13-10.

 

 The victory by the Jets was a total stunner. Zach Wilson had played poorly all afternoon. The Jets were 1-for-13 on third downs before their miracle finish. Not only was Wilson inaccurate at times, he wasn’t helped out by his offensive coordinator, who called pass plays on third and short multiple times, and the Jets were down to a practice squad player at center before halftime.

 If the Jets have problem at quarterback with the poor play of Zach Wilson, the Giants have a mess. Already without Daniel Jones, the Giants lost Tyrod Taylor in this game with a rib injury. Tommy DeVito had to come in and play quarterback for most of the game and was bad. He completed only two passes on seven attempts for minus one yard. In fact, the Giants threw for minus eight yards all day.

 

 It was a rough day for the Jets. Not only were they this close to losing a game where their opponent threw for minus-eight yards, but the lack of discipline was appaling. The Jets were flagged nine times for 85 yards. None bigger than the two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for targeting that assisted the Giants on their lone touchdown drive.

Giants Defense Plows Over Washington in Ugly Win

 On an afternoon where they wore the uniforms synonymous with the great Giants teams of the 1980s and early 90’s, Big Blue’s defense had to leave the likes of Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks smiling with their effort.

For the first time this season, the Giants came to play old school Giants football on Sunday.

Sam Howell had no shot. Getty Images.

 

Their defense got after Washington quarterback Sam Howell, stuffed the Commander ground attack, blocked a field goal, and otherwise pulverized the Washington Commanders in a 14-7 win, Sunday.

Howell, who came into the game as the most sacked quarterback in the NFL, was sacked six times and threw one interception. He came close to throwing a pick six when outside linebacker Kavon Thiboudeaux had the ball in his grasp with daylight in front of him before dropping the football.

The dropped pick-six was the only fopaux for Thibs who had four tackles, 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Tyrod Taylor and the Giants offense were again unspectacular, but they didn’t have to be flashy. The veteran quarterback got the job done. He threw for 279 yards and two touchdowns. His first score coming on a 15-yard cut-in to Darren Waller in the second quarter that gave Big Blue a 7-0 lead.

 Later, Taylor stepped up in the pocket and hit Saquon Barkley in the flat for a 32-yard catch and run as the Giants opened up a 14-0 advantage.

The questions are already starting: will the Giants stick with Tyrod Taylor? There are $160 million reasons why they will not. Sure Taylor has been solid, but Daniel Jones - if healthy - is getting paid the big bucks to be the "franchise quarterback." 

 

Head coach Brian Daboll downplayed any quarterback controversy, as he should. Jones is still coming off a neck injury, and a lot of his poor play wasn't all his fault. The Giants offensive line has been awful. Heck, Taylor was sacked four times on Sunday, and the Giants didn't move the football at all in the second half against Washington. 

The next week will be fascinating. The Giants face the Jets next week with Big Blue as the designated home team. 

The Jets (3-3) are still riding high off their win against the Eagles, and will come into the match-up with the better team and better overall defense. The Giants have to love the way their defense has played the past two weeks against Buffalo and Washington.  

This figures to be an incredible match-up. Throw the records away, and get ready for a smash mouth game on Sunday. 

 

Rutgers is Going Bowling After 31-14 Win over Indiana

 At least there is some good football taking place this season in the Tri-State area. 

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights continue to amaze this season this time with a dominating 31-14 win over Indiana in Bloomington to make themselves bowl eligible for the first time since 2014. 

Gavin Wimsatt against Indiana - Getty Images

 

Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt didn't throw ball much at all on Saturday, and didn't have to. He did it all with his legs, churning out 143 yards on 16-carries with three scores; it was the most rushing yards by a Rutgers quarterback in program history. 

Wimsatt's 80-yard touchdown where he shot off the right end, blasted through the hole and never looked back was the exclamation point on an afternoon where Rutgers ran for 276 yards and held the football for nearly 38 minutes. 

 

The victory follows Rutgers' emotional 27-24 victory over Michigan State where the Scarlet Knights stormed back from a 24-6 deficit to top the Spartans at home in the Homecoming Game. 

Now Rutgers sits at 6-2 on the year and 3-2 in the Big Ten.

Coach Greg Schiano has preached a one-game at a time approach, and it has really been working with Rutgers. I go out to interview players every week for Fox Sports New Jersey and routinely they talk about the same thing: one game season's. 

So to borrow a refrain from Coach Schiano and company, Rutgers won the Indiana season. Now they get to enjoy a well earned by before a brutal gauntlet to finish off the regular season that features games against Ohio State, Penn State, Iowa, and Maryland in that order. 

While we don't know where Rutgers will wind up going bowling, (Pinstripe Bowl? Las Vegas Bowl? Nashville Bowl?) The time is now to enjoy. 

Greg Schiano's return to Pitscataway is turning into a success story that has preached patience from the day he returned to campus. Now the fruits of that labor are starting to sprout. 

Enjoy Rutgers!

Controversial Finish Clouds Giants 14-9 Loss to Bills

 When you are a 1-5 football team there is not much one can say. 

A glass half full approach is not going to work, especially to a gut-wrenching 14-9 loss for the New York Giants, who had an upset special in their grasp up in Buffalo and couldn’t cash in thanks to what many believe was a blown call by the referees on the final play of the contest between the Giants and Bills. 

With Giants back-up quarterback Tyrod Taylor having moved Big Blue down to the Bills nine yard line with two seconds to go, Taylor took his shot into the end zone for Darren Waller, but the tight end couldn’t come down with it as linebacker Terrell Bernard was all over him.

The officials called Bernard for defensive pass interference. The Giants got one last shot, an untimed down at the one-yard line.

On that very play, Taylor, again, tried to thread the ball to Waller, but was heavily covered. It appeared Bills safety Taron Johnson was holding Waller on the play. A flag was not thrown. The game ended.

The phantom holding call wasn’t the only controversial play at that end of the field.

Earlier in the game, with just 14 seconds before halftime, the Giants decided to run the ball up the middle from the Bills’ one-yard line rather than try to throw a fade into the end zone. By the time the play concluded and the G-Men lined up to spike the ball, the clock expired.

Miracle Finish Propels Jets to First Ever Win Over Eagles

 New York Jets fans are flying like high into the bye week. Who could blame them after Gang Green posted a historic come-from-behind, 20-14 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles — the franchises first ever regular season victory against the City of Brotherly Love.

Playing the role of the hero on Sunday night was a little known safety named Tony Adams. With the Jets missing a number of its key pieces on defense, Adams stepped up and delivered the game changing play that nobody saw coming.

The Eagles looked poised to hand the Jets a bitter 14-12 defeat until Adams stepped in front of a Jalen Hurts pass and picked it off with 1:50 to in the game.

On the next play, Philly allowed Jets running back Breece Hall to score; New York quickly converted a two-point conversion to make it 20-14.

With 1:46 to go the Jets defense had to make one last stand, and did they ever. They forced three incompletions from Hurts, including a desperation heave that was knocked away by Jordan Whitehead to seal it.

How impressive was the Jets defensive performance?

• The Jets pitched a shutout in the second half.
• The Jets forced four Eagles turnovers, three of them on interceptions.
• The three interceptions thrown by Hurts were the most since November 28, 2021 against the Giants.
• The closest the Eagles got to the Jets red zone in the second half, they were forced to kick a field goal, which they missed.

And to think the Jets with three members of the defense out with injuries. Sauce Gardner was out with a concussion, while Brandon Echols and D.J. Reed were out with undisclosed injuries.

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Breece Hall and Jets D Steps Up with Huge Win

 JETS 31 - BRONCOS 21 

It was not pretty. 

In the closing seconds of the first half, the Jets trailed the Denver Broncos 13-8. Zach Wilson unwisely threw a pass in the middle of the field to Tyler Conklin that the tight end hauled in, but the clocked, with 14 seconds to go, was quickly ticking away. The Jets took forever to get to the line, and Wilson seemed unaware of the situation. By the time the Jets got set, the clock hit triple zero. 

And that is how a first half full of mistakes came to an end for the Jets. 

From bad penalties, to an inability to slow down the Broncos early in the contest, to Zach Wilson looking skittish again in the pocket, the Jets trailed 13-8 at the half. The game looked like it was heading for disaster. 

Whatever the Jets did at halftime, they looked like a totally different team in the second half.  And all they had to do was hand the ball over to their man, Breece Lightning. Breece Hall silenced the Denver crowd when he took the opening hand-off of the second half and went flying down the right sideline for a 72-yard touchdown to put the Jets up 15-13. 

Just like that momentum swung the Jets way. 

The Jets defense tightened as they forced Denver into four punts and a fumble that led to a Jets field goal to make it 21-13. 

Meanwhile Hall kept grinding out the Broncos. By the end of the day the Iowa State product had 177 yards on the ground. He carried the Jets when they needed him the most. Robert Saleh said they would let him loose, and did they ever. 

Still this game wasn't without drama. On one drive late in the contest we got the good Zach Wilson, and the bad Zach Wilson. The good Zach Wilson connected with Conklin on a huge 37-yard completion that converted a critical third and four at the Jets own 31-yard line with 3:56 to go. 

However, the bad Wilson showed up a little later when he tossed a pick into the hands of Patrick Surtain II to give Russell Wilson one last shot. 

That is when the Jets defense stood tallest. 

On a second and six at the Denver 29, Wilson was sacked by Jets linebacker Quincy Williams to slow down Denver's momentum. Two plays later, Williams was at the feet of Wilson, and tripped up the former Super Bowl MVP. The ball bounced out of Wilson's hands, and was scooped up by another Hall, Bryce Hall, who glided down the sideline for the game clincher. 

Jets 31 - Broncos 21. 

The place cleared out! 

Sweet revenge for Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. 

Sweet revenge for Breece Hall, who had his season end in this same stadium exactly one year ago. 

The Jets are 2-3, their season is still very much alive. 

Jones Knocked Out As Giants Implode vs. Dolphins

 DOLPHINS 31 - GIANTS 16 

Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the neck injury he suffered in the Giants 31-16 loss to Miami on Sunday. Jones was sacked six more times on Sunday, and has been sacked 16 times in the last two weeks combined. 

That is totally inexcusable at any level of football. 

"We played some physical games against some physical defenses," Jones said afterwards.

That's true, but the facts are the Giants have failed to protect the man they consider their franchise quarterback. The Giants made a $160 million investment in Jones this off-season, and their offensive line is in total taters. 

Even Tyrod Taylor got beat up, and was hurt in this one against Miami.

By the end of the day, Jones was 14-for-20 for 119 yards, but it didn't matter, because Big Blue had no answer for the speed of the Miami Dolphins. 

Before anyone could blink it was 14-0, especially after De'Von Achane gashed the Giants for a 76-yard touchdown run. 

The Giants defense did pull New York back into it when Jason Pinnock picked off a Tua Tagovailoa pass and returned it 102-yards for a score to pull the Giants to within 14-10. That was as close as the Giants would get the entire afternoon. 

Tyreek Hill's 69-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown put Miami up 24-10, all but ending the competitive nature of this contest. 

At 1-4 the Giants are starring into the abyss of an uncertain future. They hit the road next week to square off with the Buffalo Bills, who struggled over in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. But, the Bills are even tougher at home, and Josh Allen usually plays better football in front of the zany Buffalo Bills Mafia anyway. 

This season is spiraling out of control, fast.