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 A blistering article about the inner workings of the New York Jets paints a distressing picture from the 2023 season, and leaves fans with nothing but questions about how much worse things could get.  The story published by The Athletic via writers Dianna Russini and Zach Rosenblatt, drops a number of disappointing and disturbing nuggets about the franchise, namely an apparent lack of accountability and innovation on the part of offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as well as "paranoia" from Head Coach Robert Saleh.  Russini and Rosenblat say right off the bat they spoke with over 30 sources both from within and outside the organization, and that the Jets and Rodgers would not comment.  The article is mostly a follow up to a piece Rosenblatt and Russini did back in December when word came out that quarterback Zach Wilson was "reluctant" to get back into the starting lineup for the Jets after getting benched by the team prior to it's week 12 contest against ...

 I really don't know where to go with this one. The twisted web of hatred between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers boiled over and exploded the past two weeks after Rodgers allegedly linked Kimmel to the infamous Jeffery Epstein list, and now, after just about everyone from both sides of the political isle jumped in on this debate, Rodgers segment on the Pat McAfee show is over.  And it's probably for the best.  It all started last Tuesday when Rodgers, McAfee and A.J. Hawk were tossing around conspiracy theories, to which Hawk asked: "This got something to do with the Epstein list?" "Hey that's supposed to be coming out soon. There are lot of people including Jimmy Kimmel who are really  hoping that doesn't come out..." Rodgers answered.  That response set off a firestorm and chain of events that culminated Wednesday.  First Kimmel blasted Rodgers on Twitter for dabbling in conspiracy theories, and for putting him in "danger" by connecting h...

 Who knew that the Black Monday would stretch all the way out to Black Wednesday, but that is the world we live in now.  Two more coaches have been fired by their respective organizations, and they are both big names: Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans and Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks .  They join a growing list of coaches who have hit the unemployment line as seven teams are now looking for a head coach. That number could expand to eight when the New England Patriots do what many expect them to do, and that is release Bill Belichick from his remaining year of his contract.  And watch out for Dallas and Philadelphia. Rumblings on social media have indicated that Mike McCarthy and Nick Siriani aren't exactly safe if either the Cowboys or Eagles are eliminated this weekend in the Wild Card round.  There is even a report that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin could step away if the Steelers lose to Buffalo on Sunday.  It's pretty wild.  Carroll's depart...

 It was a bizarre 48 hours, but the New York Giants are finally looking for a new defensive coordinator.  Wink Martindale and Big Blue formally agreed to part ways according to Ralph Vacciano of Fox Sports, ending two bizarre days that was highlighted by reports Martindale cursed out Head Coach Brian Daboll before storming out the building.    Martindale and Daboll have long been at odds. Back in November it was reported that there was a chance the Giants could move on from their defensive coordinator in season. When pressed by the media about the rift, Daboll tried to make a joke of it, stating that the only argument they've had was over pizza.  Right, sure coach.    Martindale reportedly grew upset over the ouster of two of his assistants, Kevin and Drew Wilkons, both whom were fired on Monday. Martindale got in an argument with Daboll, left the building and went straight home to Florida.  Now free, Martindale forfeits the $3 million he would h...

 GIANTS 27 - EAGLES 10  Don't tell Brian Daboll and the New York Giants that this game didn't matter. It did to them.  A divisional game against a hated rival, with a chance to knock your rival into a worse playoff position? The Giants said 'sign us up.' The Giants dominated the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, 27-10 as the Egales didn't know what hit them.  Philly came into the game still with hopes of winning the NFC East division. By halftime, Nick Siriani was trying to assure nobody else got hurt. A little late, considering both A.J. Brown (right knee) and Jalen Hurts (finger) left this game in the first half.  Tyrod Taylor vs. Eagles. Getty Images Meanwhile, Tyrod Taylor showed off his skills. Even with a thumb injury, Taylor tossed for 297 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 38-yards. Philly had no answer for Talyor who killed them with the deep ball all afternoon.  In the second quarter, Taylor hit Wan'dale Robinson on a 28-yard post pattern down th...

 JETS 17 - PATRIOTS 3  For many members of the 2023 New York Jets, they weren't even born, or at least in diapers, when Bill Belichick fatefully decided to write on a napkin, "I resign as HC of the NYJ," and handed it to then Jets team President Steve Gutman in the winter of 1999/2000.  Days after those 1999 Jets wrapped up a disappointing season with hopes at 8-8, and Bill Parcells "retired" to the front office, many assumed that Belichick would take over and keep the momentum that Parcells started in 1997 going for years to come.  We all know what happened.  Belichick resigned. He held that awkward press conference at the Jets old digs in Hofstra and was out the door. Days later he became the HC of the NEP.  Bill Belichick - Getty Images After a 5-11 season in 2000, Belichick ran into a pot of gold when Tom Brady came in for an injured Drew Bledsoe and the rest as they say is history.  Six Super Bowl titles, 17 AFC East titles, 11 trips to the AFC Ti...