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Past articles by Connor:

Hughes: Are curses real? Mike White's injury and Jets' loss to Colts might be a sign

White, who set QB records in his first start, suffered a forearm injury early Thursday vs. Indy. The Jets never recovered and lost, 45-30. → Read More

A different ‘Vinny’ throws third straight scoreless outing as Clifton rolls

Vincent Civitella pitched a third straight shutout to lift Clifton → Read More

Hughes: Jamal Adams goes scorched earth on Jets as relationship appears irreparably broken – The Athletic

After the year, it seems the Jets will be done with Adams. Things need to stay as amicable as possible until then. → Read More

NFL Mock Draft 2018: ESPN's Todd McShay has Jets taking a QB: Baker Mayfield or Josh Allen?

Who's the pick for the Jets in Todd McShay's latest mock draft? → Read More

NFL Draft 2018: Will Lamar Jackson be NFL's next Mike Vick?

Will Lamar Jackson take the NFL by storm, similar to how Michael Vick dick? Could he be a target for the Jets in the NFL Draft? → Read More

NFL Draft 2018: What kind of player will UCF's Shaquem Griffin be in the NFL?

Can UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin make it in the NFL? It looks like it after his historic NFL Combine. Here's everything you need to know about him before the 2018 NFL Draft. → Read More

Highlights from Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield at NFL Combine

How did Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen and Josh Allen look at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine? Here are a few highlights from the throwing drills. → Read More

Josh Allen wows with rocket arm at NFL Combine

Josh Allen displayed his huge arm at the NFL Scouting Combine. → Read More

Jets interested in Giants running back Orleans Darkwa, source says

The Jets, looking to fortify their backfield, have shown interest in former Giants running back Orleans Darkwa. → Read More

With Mo Wilkerson, Matt Forte gone, which Jets could be next?

Matt Forte retired, and the Jets released Muhammad Wilkerson, all on Wednesday. Which players could see their time in green end next? → Read More

Jets' Mike Maccagnan, Todd Bowles NFL Combine press conferences: 9 takeaways

What did Mike Maccagnan and Todd Bowles say at their NFL Scouting Combine press conferences? → Read More

Pass rushers Jets could target in free agency, NFL Draft if Demarcus Lawrence, Ezekiel Ansah are off the market

The Cowboys have made re-signing Demarcus Lawrence a top priority, and Ezekiel Ansah just got franchise tagged by the Lions. Are there any other pass rushers the Jets could target? → Read More

NFL Draft 2018: Could Jets target linebacker Marcus Davenport?

Is outside linebacker Marcus Davenport and option for the Jets in the NFL Draft? He's a little raw, but the upside is there to be a dominant pass rusher. → Read More

How would Kirk Cousins stack up against former Jets quarterbacks?

Kirk Cousins has been a productive quarterback in the NFL the last several seasons. How does he stack up against quarterbacks of Jets past, though? → Read More

NFL Draft 2018: Where does Donte Jackson rank among top CBs?

Could the Jets target Donte Jackson in the NFL Draft to sure up their secondary? Here's what scouts have to say about him. → Read More

Former Jets linebacker David Harris retiring from NFL

Former Jets linebacker David Harris is retiring from the NFL at 34 years old. → Read More

WATCH: Can the Jets make the playoffs in 2018?

There's a path to the playoffs for the Jets in 2018. → Read More

Could Mike McGlinchey be Jets' answer at left tackle?

The Jets offensive line struggled in 2017. Could they look to fix things in the NFL Draft, potentially by drafting Notre Dame's Mike McGlinchey? → Read More

As roster cuts begin, here are players Jets may release, including Muhammad Wilkerson

Ben Ijalana? Muhammad Wilkerson? Matt Forte? As teams begin cutting veterans, here are players the Jets could let go. → Read More

Latest NFL mock draft 2018: Browns pass on Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen? Saquon Barkley rising, Bradley Chubb falling

Will UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft? What about USC's Sam Darnold, Wyoming's Josh Allen or Penn State running back Saquon Barkley? Here's the latest mock draft before the NFL Scouting Combine. → Read More