Joe Flacco has had a very interesting career in the NFL although it hasn't always been extremely glamorous. Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens back in 2008 and eventually became a star quarterback where he won a Super Bowl in 2013. After receiving a massive contract, Flacco hit a wall and was unable to give the Ravens the results they were truly hoping for. Last year, Flacco was traded to the Denver Broncos where he had a very weak season and found himself without a job.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Flacco is about to redeem himself as he was just given a contract with the New York Jets. This is a one-year deal and the Jets fully expect Flacco to become the back-up to Sam Darnold this season.
The Jets didn't have a lot of depth at the QB position last season so having Flacco on the team will certainly give them some breathing room. Regardless of how solid the move is, fans had a lot to say about it and took to social media with some pretty funny memes and hot takes.
With this in mind, check out some of the best reactions, below. Also, let us know what you think of the acquisition, in the comments.
Andy Dalton Receives Interest From A Second AFC East Team
Andy Dalton could be on his way to the Big Apple.
Andy Dalton was recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals after the team drafted Joe Burrow with their first overall pick. At the end of the day, the Bengals' decision to release Dalton was entirely based upon his own request. Dalton believes he is good enough to be a starter in the NFL and he is hoping to make a splash with a new team.
Over the past week or so, there have been discussions that the New England Patriots would be the ones most interested in signing Dalton. Now, another AFC East team is reportedly throwing their hats into the ring. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, the New York Jets could end up being the ones to land Dalton.
It's important to note that the Jets are simply looking into Dalton and that they have no immediate plans to sign him. Of course, it is a possibility although the Jets already have a starter, albeit, an unproven one, in Sam Darnold. If Dalton were to join the Jets, it's ambiguous as to whether or not he would get to be the starter right away.
Stay tuned for updates regarding NFL free agency as we will be sure to bring you the latest information.
Geno Smith Tears Rex Ryan To Shreds For Recent Slander
Geno Smith wasn't happy with Rex Ryan's recent comments on ESPN.
Rex Ryan hasn't been a very popular man recently thanks to his negative comments on ESPN. Recently, Ryan got into some trouble for the way he spoke about Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Amari Cooper. Now, Ryan is getting some harsh words from the likes of Geno Smith, who was his quarterback on the New York Jets.
In a recent ESPN segment, Ryan spoke about Bill Belichick's success with the New England Patriots and roasted the legendary coach saying he would never have gotten it done with a QB like Smith. Smith saw these comments and immediately took to Twitter where he put his former bench boss on blast.
“My momma never liked dude he been a snake. . and y’all glorify it. . should’ve got fired after yr1,” Smith said. ”Truth is we won 8 games after ESPN had us winning two and he got his job back. .somehow I’m caught up in a feud and I’m the scapegoat. . Same guy that drafted me." Smith continued by saying “I could easily go on and on about the bs I see but truthfully I’m so happy I don’t even bother. God put me in this position where even my enemies gotta mention my name. so I just sit back and watch the show!"
Ryan has been making a lot of enemies as of late and it seems like even his former players can be subjected to the slander. We wonder who he will go after next.
Jets Quinnen Williams Arrested For Bringing Glock To Airport
New York Jets d-lineman Quinnen Williams reportedly arrested at NY's LaGuardia Airport for criminal possession of a weapon.
New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams was reportedly arrested at New York's LaGuardia Airport at around 9:15pm on Thursday night after it was discovered that he was carrying a Glock 19 handgun. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the gun had an Alabama permit, which is where Williams grew up, but New York has much stricter laws that requires carriers to have pistol licenses in the state to carry concealed weapons.
As a result, Williams was arrested for criminal possession of a weapon and issued a March 25 court date, which is when he will be formally charged.
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Under New York City law, unlawful possession of a loaded handgun calls for a minimum sentence of 3 1/2 years in prison, and Williams could still face felony charges even if the gun wasn't loaded. Whether or not the gun was loaded has not yet been revealed. In addition to whatever legal issues he faces, Williams may also have to deal with punishment from the league under the NFL's personal conduct policy.
The Jets selected the 22-year old Alabama product with the third overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He recorded just 28 tackles with 2.5 sacks in his 13 games on the field, which was well under the team's expectations, but he certainly isn't being viewed as a 'bust' just yet.
Le’Veon Bell Divulges On Jets Status And His Talks With Adam Gase
It’s been a rocky relationship at times.
Le’Veon Bell was signed by the New York Jets last season in what was considered to be a great move in terms of bolstering their offense. Despite Bell’s best efforts, the Jets were unable to get much done as their head coach Adam Gase looked downright incompetent at times. Regardless, Gase is back for another season and so is Bell. Just a couple of months ago, there was believed to be some tension between the two as Gase seemed dismissive when asked about Bell’s return.
Recently, TMZ caught up with the star running back and asked him about his situation with the Jets. As he explains in the video below, everything is good with his head coach and the two have talked things out. For now, Bell is excited to get back on the field in green and white.
“Me and coach Gase had our exit meeting,” Bell said. “It was fine, so we straight. Yeah, we good.” Bell and the Jets are a team with potential and if quarterback Sam Darnold improves, they could certainly become a contender in the AFC East, especially if Tom Brady leaves the Patriots.
Hopefully, for Bell’s sake, the Jets can improve their offense so he can go back to shining like he did in Pittsburgh.
Ranking The Top 10 Best Super Bowls Of All Time
Some of these may bring back bad memories.
This weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be battling it out in Miami as they try to win the coveted Lombardi Trophy. The 54th Super Bowl is set to be a phenomenal game between two teams that completely dominated the NFL regular and postseasons. While it remains to be seen who will win, we’re sure to be treated to an entertaining game, unlike that mess we got last year.
There are a lot of factors that go into what makes a good Super Bowl. You need intrigue, a game that goes down to the wire, big plays, otherworldly individual performances, and even some upsets to throw a wrench in the mix. With this in mind, we decided to make a top 10 list, counting down the ten best Super Bowls of all-time. When constructing this list, entertainment was certainly a factor, however, it’s not the be-all, end-all. Instead, we have used the criteria above to construct a top 10 that takes a look at all of the moving parts. Having said that, let’s get into it, shall we.
10. Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles 41, New England Patriots 33
Coming into this Super Bowl, the Eagles were clear underdogs. The Patriots came into this match as one of the greatest dynasties of all-time while the Eagles were playing with an unproven back up quarterback in Nick Foles. Somehow, the Eagles defied all expectations and defeated the Patriots in a 41-33 shootout. This game was defined by the infamous Philly Special that occurred at the end of the first half. For Eagles fans, this was a momentous occasion as the team finally won its first Super Bowl.
9. Super Bowl XLVII – Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31
There were plenty of stories to go around in this game. Jim and John Harbaugh were coaching against each other. Colin Kaepernick was looking to cement himself as a starter while Joe Flacco wanted to prove he was truly elite. Meanwhile, Ray Lewis was looking to end his career with one last hoorah. In the end, we got a huge treat for a game. After taking a huge lead in the first half, the Ravens began to implode. A lengthy power outage gave the 49ers plenty of time to prepare for a comeback. Eventually, the Ravens were able to hang onto the lead, with some help from the officials.
8. Super Bowl XXXII – Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24
John Elway Vs. Brett Favre. This was a quarterback matchup for the ages. Favre had already won a Super Bowl by this point while Elway was known for losing in the big game. The Broncos legend was nearing the end of his career and was looking to finally get the weight off of his shoulders. Elway put together an incredible performance capped off by a valiant running effort to get a first down when the game was on the line. His performance will forever be considered one of the best in Super Bowl history. Not to mention, this win kicked off back-to-back Super Bowls for the Broncos.
7. Super Bowl XLIII – Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23
There were two moments that made this game so memorable. Of course, we are talking about the James Harrison 100-yard pick-six and the Santonio Holmes catch in the corner of the end zone. These two plays helped propel the Steelers to their sixth Super Bowl victory. Ben Roethlisberger won his second title of his young career which instantly made him one of the most successful quarterbacks of the decade. This was also the first and only time the Arizona Cardinals had made the Super Bowl which made it extra special.
6. Super Bowl XLIX – New England Patriots 28, Seattle Seahawks 24
This game is memorable because of the final play. I mean, who can really forget it? “The Seahawks should have ran the ball” became a rallying cry that is still said to this day. After a questionable first half, Tom Brady led a huge second half comeback that had the Patriots leading late in the game. In the final minutes, Russell Wilson and company began driving down the field and were just yards away from a game-winning touchdown. Instead of giving the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch, Wilson threw an interception in the end zone and the rest was history. The finale was spectacular and made for one of the best Super Bowls in modern day history.
5. Super Bowl III – New York Jets 16, Baltimore Colts 7
Many of you reading this probably weren’t even alive for this game. Hell, I wasn’t either. The score itself is fairly meager and in terms of pure entertainment value, it’s definitely not the greatest. With this in mind, you may be asking why this is even on the list to begin with? Well, it’s one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history. Joe Namath was considered a young QB with a big mouth. Meanwhile, Johnny Unitas was a behemoth of a quarterback and was favored to win by a significant margin. Somehow, Namath led his team to victory in what would become a career-defining moment. Jets fans haven’t had a lot to cheer for over the years but at least they can cling to Super Bowl III.
4. Super Bowl XXXIV – St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16
The sight of Kevin Dyson being tackled on the one-yard line with no time left will always haunt Tennessee Titans fans. It’s a moment that will forever be one of the best in Super Bowl history as the Rams won their first title. Sure, the game itself wasn’t anything spectacular but this one play made it one of the best championship games in sports history. Leading up to this game, the Titans got lucky with the Music City Miracle while the Rams were enjoying the success of young quarterback Kurt Warner. These were two teams few people saw going to the Super Bowl and it made the matchup that much more intriguing.
3. Super Bowl XIII – Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31
Fumbled punt returns, dropped touchdown passes, and back and forth offensive performances made this game an instant classic. The Cowboys were led by Roger Staubach while the Steelers were captained by Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw put on a show as he went on to win Super Bowl MVP. At the time, the Cowboys and Steelers were two of the best franchises in the league and every single time they hit the field, it was box office. Cowboys vs Steelers was like the Lakers vs Celtics of the 80s. If you were around for this era, you could truly appreciate what this game meant for the rivalry and the NFL’s stranglehold on popular culture.
2. Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots 34, Atlanta Falcons 28
28-3. Quite frankly, that is all that needs to be said. We still can’t believe the Falcons blew that lead.
1. Super Bowl XLII – New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14
Pretty well everyone in the world thought the New England Patriots were going to win this game. They finished the season with the first ever 16-0 record in NFL history and were trying to have the best perfect record the league has ever seen. Tom Brady was on the cusp of tying Joe Montana for four Super Bowls. In the end, the Giants were able to put on a defensive clinic. The game was capped off by one of the most incredible catches in NFL history, courtesy of Davis Tyree. Plaxico Burress scored the final touchdown and Eli Manning got his first ever Super Bowl. This was one of the biggest upsets in sports history and it remains a sore spot for Patriots fans, despite their six other Super Bowl wins.
What was your favorite Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments below
Jets Laughed Off Idea Of Drafting Lamar Jackson, Says Larry David
The Jets made a huge mistake.
Lamar Jackson is being heavily considered as the undisputed MVP of the NFL this season. At every turn, Jackson has blessed us with some incredible football and continues to showcase both his running and passing ability. When Jackson was first drafted back in 2018, there were some concerns as to whether or not he could be a successful quarterback. Jackson was passed up by numerous teams and was eventually drafted 32nd overall by the New England Patriots.
Famous Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm creator, Larry David, is a huge New York sports fan and as he explained on "The Michael Kay Show," he urged the Jets to draft Jackson. As David explains, he had former GM David Maccagnan's number and called him up to tell him to take Jackson. David's request was met with a scoff.
"I did call Mike Maccagnan before the 2018 draft and I recommended that he draft Lamar Jackson. I have a witness," David said. "He kinda gave me the most condescending ... he laughed at me. But, who can blame him?"
Not only is David a great comedic mind but he seems to have a penchant for spotting great talent as well. If the Jets had listened to him, perhaps their season would have ended differently.