Dennis Waszak Jr.., Author at Valley News

Trainers check on New York Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian (19) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jets’ season off rails already’

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterSeptember 17, 2019

NEW YORK — The Jets are banged up, struggling and searching for answers, and their fans are already fed up.Just two games into the season.Now, New York heads to New England on Sunday against the AFC East rival Patriots, and an 0-3 start appears a…

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham, left, hands off to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass. A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have acquired wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the New England Patriots for a 2021 sixth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 because the teams had not yet announced the trade. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Patriots trade wide receiver to Jets

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterSeptember 10, 2019

New York Jets' Valentine Holmes participates during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 25, 2019. Holmes was a big star in the National Rugby League in Australia. And then, he stunningly left it all behind. Holmes is in training camp with the New York Jets, trying to fulfill a dream of playing American football in the NFL. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

A Jet of a different wing: Australian rugby star tacking NFL dream with New York

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterAugust 7, 2019

New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law (24) intercepts a pass from St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner as intended receiver Isaac Bruce (80) looks on during Super Bowl XXXVI, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. Law returned the interception for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Big dreams come true for hall-of-famer Ty Law

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterAugust 1, 2019

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Thursday, July 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Jets’ Bell feels healthy, rested and ready for ‘500 touches’

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. The Associated PressJuly 25, 2019

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, in East Rutherford, N.J. McCown has announced he is retiring from playing football after an NFL career that spanned 16 NFL seasons and included stints with 10 teams. McCown, who turns 40 on July 4, writes in a piece for The Players' Tribune on Monday, June 17, 2019, that he will be helping coach his two sons — also quarterbacks — in high school this year.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Josh McCown Retires After 16 NFL Seasons

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. The Associated PressJune 17, 2019

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2018 file photo, New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan speaks to reporters in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets have fired Maccagnan and coach Adam Gase will serve as the acting GM in his place. The stunning decision by team chairman and CEO Christopher Johnson was announced in a statement posted on the team's Twitter account. Maccagnan had been the Jets' general manager since 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Out of nowhere, Jets fire general manager

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterMay 15, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots running back James Develin (46) stands on the sideline after suffering a bloody nose during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. Develin is one of the few remaining true fullbacks in the NFL whose primary job is to just put his pads down and block. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)

Fullback Develin is ‘the hammer’ that powers Pats’ run game

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterFebruary 2, 2019

New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers, rear, sacks New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Jets Waste Little Time, Dismiss Coach Bowles

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterDecember 31, 2018

File-This Dec. 23, 2018, file photo shows New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passing against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game, in Foxborough, Mass. Brady and the Patriots are the only team in the NFL without a loss at home (7-0). They could complete an undefeated home regular season for the seventh time since 2002 with a sixth straight victory over the Jets. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Pats Have First-Round Bye in Their Sights

by Dennis Waszak Jr.. AP Pro Football WriterDecember 29, 2018