Jon Presser
New York Jets Lead Columnist
Jon Presser is a New York Sports super fan. He's a diehard Mets and Jets fan, and a fan of the NFL, MLB, NBA, & college football. Jon graduated the University at Buffalo, and reminds people as often as possible that Green Bay Packers running back James Starks is a proud UB alum. He also sometimes writes his bio in the third person.
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New York Jets Aim to Be One Step Faster on Defense, Both Physically and Mentally
It’s no secret that New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is a defensive-minded guy. In his first season as Jets head coach in 2009, the Jets were the NFL‘s top-ranked defense, and it carried them all the way to the AFC Championship game. In 2010, though the defense slipped to 3rd overall, they were [...]
TweetNBA Commissioner David Stern Embarrasses Himself and the NBA with His Unprofessional Comments on the Jim Rome Show
NBA commissioner David Stern has had to deal with people talking about the possibility of a fix at the NBA Draft Lottery for a long time. Wednesday on the Jim Rome Show, a nationally-syndicated sports radio show, Stern came on for an interview about all things basketball, but when the commissioner got offended by a [...]
TweetNFL Media Member Tedy Bruschi Wants New York Jets QB Tim Tebow to Stop Talking to the Media
How does an NFL player who gets hounded by the media every single day stop answering questions? That’s a riddle that I’m trying to wrap my head around, after former New England Patriots linebacker turned NFL analyst Tedy Bruschi criticized New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow for talking too much. Bruschi (who, to his credit, [...]
TweetNew York Jets LB Bart Scott Thinks the Talk of the NFL’s Pro Bowl Game Disappearing is Nonsense
When New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott has something to say, people listen. And for good reason. The vocal Scott has often been the on-the-field embodiment of Rex Ryan‘s style of coaching, and includes a good quote every now and then. Last month, Scott spoke candidly about the concerns about life after football, in the [...]
TweetFor Everyone’s Sake, New York Jets Star Darrelle Revis Cannot, Will Not and Should Not Hold Out
Darrelle Revis is not a bad guy. The New York Jets All-Pro cornerback has alluded recently that he’s not yet ready to commit to showing up on time for training camp, fueling speculation that another hold-out may be in the cards. Revis held out two years ago and eventually signed the largest contract for a [...]
TweetNew York Jets QB Mark Sanchez Leads By Example, Organizes Third Annual “Jets West” Passing Camp
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez has always had the spotlight on him. From his high school days at Mission Viejo in California, to his college days at USC, the SoCal kid has never been one to sneak under the radar. For better or for worse, the 25-year-old Sanchez (left) has always had his every move dissected, [...]
TweetNew York Jets’ Nick Mangold Committed to His Team Over Attending His Sister’s Olympic Debut
For many NFL players, their teammates and coaches are like a second family. New York Jets center Nick Mangold appears to be taking that thinking to heart, big time. You see, the 28-year-old Mangold, a perennial All-Pro player likely headed to the Hall of Fame someday, is not the only world-class athlete in his family. Holley [...]
TweetNew York Jets Officially Sign LB Demario Davis, Their 3rd-Round Pick in the 2012 NFL Draft
The New York Jets have come to terms with rookie Demario Davis, a linebacker from Arkansas State University they selected with the 77th overall pick in round 3 of the 2012 NFL Draft. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the deal is expected to be a four-year contract for the 23-year-old Davis, [...]
TweetNew York Jets Roster Rundown: Breaking Down the Wide Receiver Depth on the 2012 Jets Roster
Last week, I began my New York Jets roster rundown series by looking at the running backs and fullbacks who will be competing for jobs and playing time for the Jets this coming season. This week, I’ll be breaking down the wide receivers, led by the mercurial but extremely talented former Super Bowl MVP Santonio [...]
TweetNew York Jets LB Bart Scott Does Not Want His Son to Play Football Because of the Risks Involved
The football world is still in shock in the wake of the tragic death of NFL legend Junior Seau earlier this month. New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott was asked this week about the potential impact of football injuries on post-football health problems, and he was very candid with his thoughts. A veteran of ten NFL [...]
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