Bart Scott News

The third quarter of the 2010 AFC Championship was winding down, and the New York Jets were improbably beating the New England Patriots 14-3, in a game New York was heavily favored to lose.

When the Jets drafted Sheldon Richardson the move initially seemed like a good chance to add a playmaker, but what seemed unclear was what exactly the defense would look like in 2013 between Wilkerson, Coples and the rookie Richardson.

The Jets defense will look vastly different in 2013, but the expectations on fielding one of the top defenses in the NFL are will be the same.

David Harris no longer has Bart Scott at his side on the defense. David Harris was one of the centerpieces of a Rex Ryan defense that stayed remarkably similar for the coach's first four years.

For the first time since Rex Ryan became New York Jets head coach, that familiar face wearing #57 won't be in the huddle this season.

Due to the lack of veteran starters on the depth chart, the team will have to rely on young and inexperienced players to step up and make a difference in major roles.

Alan Faneca was an anchor on a Jets' offensive line that opened holes for the number one ranked running game in the NFL.

Over the past few weeks, there has been a great amount of discussion about what type of scheme the Jets are moving toward on the defensive side of the ball.

Demario Davis sits quietly at the far corner of the locker room, where, on a good day, he can remain distant from the noise, the cameras and the clutter that often permeates his personal space.

In this edition: we look at how the Jets decide to play the Nickel Defenses. Hint: it isn't what you usually expect.

Evan Silva of Rotoworld ranked starting lineups in the NFL. The Jets came in 28th , ahead of only the Chargers, the Bills, the Jaguars, and the Raiders.

Quinton Coples begs to differ, saying they didn't have to. Why? Because he insists he's the pass rusher they've been searching for all along.

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With both Tom Coughlin's Giants and Rex Ryan's Jets missing the playoffs in 2012, the teams need to make the right calls in Thursday's NFL draft.

The seventh round is winding down now, with just the last few compensatory selections to be made.

According to Yahoo! Sports, the Jets and offensive lineman D'Brickashaw Ferguson are set to restructure his deal for a second consecutive offseason.

The 23-year-old defensive lineman was left off the list of 2012 Pro Bowl selections -- a noticeable snub in his eyes.

To draft a QB or not to draft a QB, that is the question facing Jets' GM John Idzik.