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2016 New York Jets Season
The 2016 New York Jets season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League, the 57th overall and the second under head coach Todd Bowles. The team failed to improve on their 10–6 record from 2015, and missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season, instead finishing 5–11 and last in their division. Transactions Coaching staff and personnel changes *Special teams coordinator Bobby April, special teams assistant coach Steve Hagen and assistant offensive line coach Ron Heller were fired on January 6, 2016. *Brant Boyer was named the special teams coordinator on February 3, 2016. *Jeff Hammerschmidt was named assistant special teams coach on February 5, 2016. *David Diaz-Infante was named assistant offensive line coach, Tim Atkins was named defensive quality control coach and John Scott, Jr. was promoted to assistant defensive line coach on February 9, 2016. Players Arrivals *The Jets signed Joseph Anderson, Deion Barnes, Brandon Bostick, J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AFC East
The American Football Conference – Eastern Division or AFC East is one of the four Division (sport), divisions of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). There are currently four teams that reside in the division: the Buffalo Bills (based in Orchard Park (town), New York, Orchard Park, New York); the Miami Dolphins (based in Miami Gardens, Florida); the New England Patriots (based in Foxborough, Massachusetts); and the New York Jets (based in East Rutherford, New Jersey). All four members of the AFC East were previously members of the Eastern Division of the American Football League (AFL). Both perfect regular seasons in professional football since the adoption of a 14-game schedule 1960 American Football League season, in the inaugural AFL season and 1961 NFL season, by the NFL in 1961 have been achieved by teams in this division – 1972 Miami Dolphins season, the 1972 Dolphins, who completed the only perfect season in professional footba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Bostick
Brandon Jamal Bostick (born May 3, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Newberry. Bostick was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was also member of the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets. Early life and college career Bostick was born in Florence, South Carolina and graduated from West Florence High School in 2007. He then attended Newberry College, a Division II school. After redshirting his freshman year, Bostick played at Newberry as wide receiver from the 2008 to 2011 seasons. In 39 games, he started 24 and made 136 receptions for 1,935 yards and 19 touchdowns. Bostick also played basketball at Newberry for the second half of his junior season. He was a sports management major at Newberry. Professional career Green Bay Packers He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 30, 2012. Bostick spent his entire rookie season in 2012 on the practice squad. Playin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dri Archer
Adrion Dante "Dri" Archer (born August 9, 1991) is a former American football running back and return specialist. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kent State. Archer has also been a member of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. High school Archer attended Venice High School, where he was a member of the basketball, football, and track teams. In track, he finished second in the 100 meters final of state track meet in his first full season of running (behind World Class sprinter Dentarius Locke and ahead of third place Denard Robinson), with a time of 10.49 seconds. He also ran the 200 meters in 21.46 seconds. As a senior, he was named to the all-area first-team in football. He helped Venice High School win two district titles."Dri Ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Titus Davis
Titus Davis (January 3, 1993 – November 11, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver. He played college football for the Central Michigan Chippewas, and holds the school records for both career receiving yards and touchdowns. Davis was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2015. His younger brother, Corey, is a wide receiver for the New York Jets. Early years Davis attended Wheaton Warrenville South High School in Wheaton, Illinois and starred alongside his brother and eventual Western Michigan Broncos standout, Corey Davis. In 2010, he helped lead the team to a perfect 14–0 record and an Illinois Class 7A state championship, where he caught six passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the state championship game. He finished the season with 58 receptions for 1,239 yards and 18 touchdowns, earning All-state honors from the Chicago Tribune and Champaign Gazette. Davis was also a state qualifier in the long jump ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominique Williams
Dominique Williams (born September 2, 1990) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at Wagner Seahawks football, Wagner College. Early years Williams started out his high school football career at Bridgeton High School, idolizing former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, and dreaming of following in his footsteps on defense. After starting his first 2 seasons at middle linebacker for Bridgeton High, Williams officially switched to running back his junior year, piling up 2,786 yards over his final 2 seasons. As a senior, he rushed for 1,321 yards on 216 carries (average of 6.2 yards per carry) with a long of 52 yards and eight touchdowns. He spent a year after high school prepping at Milford Academy in New Berlin, New York Williams was also a standout in Track and field, track & field at Bridgeton. In 2007, he got a top-throw of 16.52 meters (54 feet, 2 inche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandler Worthy
Chandler Regis Worthy (born September 15, 1993) is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2015, and has also been a member of the New York Jets. He played college football at Troy. Worthy has also been a member of the New York Jets and Toronto Argonauts. Professional career Houston Texans After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft Worthy signed with the Houston Texans. Worthy played in three games for the Texans in 2015, catching three passes for 14 yards. He also returned three punts for a total of nine yards, and had one kickoff return for 27 yards. New York Jets Worthy signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets on January 12, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts. Toronto Argonauts On February 2, 2017, Worthy and the Toronto Argonauts agreed to a contract. He dressed in his fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Craig Watts
Craig Watts Jr. (born June 20, 1991) is an American football coach and former offensive guard. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He attended West Texas A&M where he was a four-year letterman and twice named as a team captain during his junior and senior years. Watts acquired numerous accolades during his collegiate career, including Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year and First-team All-American. Professional career San Diego Chargers After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, Watts was signed by the San Diego Chargers on May 22, 2014, following an impressive showing during the Chargers' Rookie Mini-Camp. On August 30, 2014, despite a productive pre-season, he was waived by the Chargers. On August 31, 2014, Watts was re-signed to the practice squad. On December 17, 2014, he was placed on the reserve/suspended list. On December 30, 2014, Watts was signed a future contract. On September 21, 2015, Watts was waived by the Chargers. On ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrien Robinson
Adrien Robinson (born September 23, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted in the 4th round (127th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Robinson played football at Warren Central High School (Indiana), Warren Central High School, winning the state championship in all of his four seasons, and played football in college for the Cincinnati Bearcats football, Cincinnati Bearcats from 2008 to 2011. Professional career New York Giants On May 8, 2012, Robinson agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $2.48 million with a $385,652 signing bonus. On November 23, 2014, Robinson caught his first touchdown pass as an NFL player, a 1-yard bootleg pass by Eli Manning, against the Dallas Cowboys. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Giants. New York Jets Robinson signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets on January 11, 2016. On May 9, 2016, Robinson was released. Memphis Express In 2019, Robins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lawrence Okoye
Lawrence Okoye (born 6 October 1991) is a British track and field athlete and former American football defensive tackle. He is the British record holder in the discus event. Okoye became the first ever British athlete to win a medal in Discus at a European Championships during Munich 2022. He has also played rugby union. Personal life Born in Croydon in South London to Nigerian parents, Okoye was educated at St Mary's Roman Catholic Junior School, a voluntary aided Roman Catholic state primary school in Croydon, followed by Whitgift School, an independent school for boys, also in Croydon. Okoye is an honorary member of the St Peter's College JCR, and has an offer from the University of Oxford to study law which he is keen to take up in the future. He played rugby union as a winger for Whitgift School playing in the Daily Mail Schools Rugby Under 18 final at Twickenham in 2010, and was also a member of the academy teams of both London Irish and Wasps RFC, London Wasps. Lawr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendall James
Kendall James (born June 29, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maine. High school James attended the Union County Academy for Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. While playing for Abraham Clark High School in Roselle, New Jersey, he earned all-conference and all-league honors during both his junior and senior seasons, and helped lead his team to its first winning record in 10 years in 2007. He set the school record with a 103-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also played basketball, where he was a three-year starter at point guard helping lead his team to a sectional championship during his junior season. He also ran track and helped lead his team to a state title his junior season. He was considered a two-star recruit by Scout.com. College career James attended the University of Maine, where he was a member of the Maine Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Stanford
Julian Stanford (born September 2, 1990) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Wagner College and was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He has also played for the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills. Professional career Jacksonville Jaguars Stanford signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2012 NFL Draft as a rookie free agent. He was released on August 30, 2013. Detroit Lions On December 3, 2013, Stanford signed with the Detroit Lions. He was cut by the Lions on September 6, 2015. Tampa Bay Buccaneers After working out for the team Stanford signed to the Buccaneers practice squad on September 16, 2015. On September 22, 2015, he was released from practice squad. On October 28, 2015, he was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 3, 2015, he was waived. New York Jets On December 1, 2015, Stanford was signed to the Jets' practice squad and was re- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deon Simon
Deon Lee Simon (born July 6, 1990) is a former American football nose tackle. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern State. Early years Simon attended Glen Oaks High School, where he was named to the First-team All-District in his junior season. College career Simon was an All Southland Conference Honorable Mention in his junior season along with being named as an all-conference Honorable Mention. Prior to his senior season, he was named to the Southland Conference Preseason All-Conference first-team. Professional career New York Jets Simon was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round (223rd overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year, $2.3 million contract on May 7, 2015. Simon was released on September 30, 2015. The Jets re-signed Simon to the practice squad on October 1, 2015. After a solid training camp and preseason, Simon made the 53-man roster for the 2016 season. He a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
