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Jets Final Drive

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Jets Final Drive features SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes alongside The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt. The two will break down the New York Jets game from the day before in six segments, covering the game itself, the AFC East, betting, fantasy, and more.

Episodes
73
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

73 episodes, newest first

  1. Jets, Aaron Glenn finding new ways to lose; Week 8 Reaction

    Episode 72

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic react to the Jets' 38-33 loss at home to the Las Vegas Raiders, who entered Week 8 on a four game losing streak, and left casting further doubt on the future on Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show
    1:00 Out of words for the Jets?
    5:05 Mike White joins the show
    6:20 Mike's perspective on Jets locker room
    29:10 Jets defense bullied vs. Raiders
    34:45 Aaron Glenn costing the Jets wins?
    42:20 Connor's Trade Deadline buzz
    43:55 Jets Trade Deadline approach
    45:40 Should Jets trade Breece Hall?
    54:10 NFL Draft update

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    1 hr
  2. Judgement day for Jets, Aaron Glenn after home loss to lowly Dolphins?

    Episode 71

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic react to the Jets' 28-25 loss to the 0-5 Dolphins at home in Week 7, and discuss the future of head coach Aaron Glenn after the uninspiring loss to fall to 2-5.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    0:25 We need to vent...
    5:45 Jets locker room vibes
    8:00 Mike White joins the show!
    10:00 Breaking down Garrett Wilson's puzzling output
    24:35 The Frank Reich issue
    37:00 The Aaron Glenn issue
    45:45 Potential head coach replacements?
    50:55 Some bright spots!
    52:30 Jets draft picks update

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    57 min
  3. Jets lack details in Week 6 loss at Patriots

    Episode 70

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt is joined by former Jets QB Mike White to break down missed opportunities and poorly executed details in New York's Week 6 loss the to the reigning AFC champion Patriots in New England.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    2:45 Jets fall short in Foxborough
    10:40 Mike White joins the show!
    13:10 Mike White All-22 Breakdowns
    14:20 All-22: 4th & 2 shotgun run
    19:15 All-22: Geno Smith's interception
    24:10 All-22: Jets missed protection on 3rd & 10
    27:35 Mike White on lack of creativity in Jets offense
    45:30 Can Breece and Braelon be a top 1-2 punch in NFL?
    56:25 Should Jets extend Geno Smith into 2027?
    1:01:40 Omar Cooper Jr.'s breakout day vs. Pats
    1:04:50 Future is bright for Jets offense

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    1 hr 9 min
  4. Jets Week 5 win was wet, rainy, sloppy, but still a win vs. Browns

    Episode 69

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt is joined by SNY Jets Reporter Chelsea Sherrod as they break down a rain-soaked 17-12 victory for the Jets in Week 5 as they take down Deshaun Watson and the Browns at MetLife Stadium.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    1:35 Initial reactions to Jets' Week 5 win
    7:00 Jets identity under Aaron Glenn
    8:25 SNY Jets Reporter Chelsea Sherrod joins the show!
    9:35 Inside Garrett Wilson's role in Jets locker room
    14:50 What was behind David Bailey's breakout game?
    18:55 How Braelon Allen prepared himself to step in for Jets run game
    21:15 Is Connor short??
    26:00 David Bailey Week 5 breakdown
    29:55 Jets D-Line wrecks game in Week 5 win
    34:35 Aaron Glenn's defense marquee win?
    39:15 Concerned with Jets offense?
    46:55 Geno Smith' up-and-down Week 5
    50:05 Jets O-Line struggling
    51:55 Jets vs. Pats Week 6 preview

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    59 min
  5. Mike White breaks down Jets' third straight loss vs. Bears

    Episode 68

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt is joined by former Jets QB Mike White as they dissect what went wrong for New York in their third straight loss, falling to the Bears 23-12 in Week 4.

    0:00 Welcome to the show!

    8:10 Reacting to Aaron Glenn's press conference

    13:35 Mike White joins the show!

    19:10 Mike White breaks down film

    32:30 Did the defense take a step back?

    47:45 Previewing the Browns game

    58:00 Draft pick update

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    1 hr 4 min
  6. Jets fall in shootout vs. Lions, Mike White breaks down key moments

    Episode 67

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jets' 31-24 loss against the Lions in Week 3, plus discuss the injury to star running back Breece Hall.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show
    3:40 Moral victories from Jets loss?
    12:15 Mike White joins the show!
    13:55 Mike White All-22 Breakdowns
    19:50 Mike White on Geno Smith's peformance
    24:10 Mike White on Garrett Wilson's big game
    26:55 Mike White on Jets' run game struggles
    31:55 Jets offense is FUN!
    35:45 Kenyon Sadiq bursting on to NFL scence
    42:20 Struggles in the run game
    45:45 Defense not clicking early on
    55:40 Jets vs. Bears Week 4 Preview

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    1 hr 3 min
  7. Jets get back in the loss column against Packers in Week 2

    Episode 66

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jets' Week 2 loss to the Packers in their 2026 home opener, in which they led 17-7 to begin the fourth quarter, and ultimately lost 20-17 in overtime.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show
    4:30 Aaron Glenn as a decision maker
    9:15 Game management at the end of 1st half
    12:05 Kicking a field goal on 4th and inches
    15:10 Going for it on 4th and 1 at midfield
    18:35 Glenn's end of game management
    25:20 Is Glenn putting the players in position to succeed?
    33:20 Jets' run game struggled against GB
    38:20 Does Garrett Wilson need to be more involved?
    42:15 Offensive line issues in pass protection
    46:30 Jets defense & special teams vs. Packers
    55:40 Week 3 Preview @ Lions

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    1 hr 1 min
  8. Jets Week 1 Win Reaction: Made it look easy vs. Saleh & Titans

    Episode 65

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jets' Week 1 victory against former head coach Robert Saleh and the Tennessee Titans.

    00:00 Welcome to the Show
    09:45 Mike White Joins the Show
    13:55 Mike White Talks Week 1 Offense
    21:00 Mike White Discusses Hall, Wilson, Sadiq
    29:40 Geno Smith's Week 1 Performance
    32:10 Postgame Atmosphere of Jets' Locker Room
    37:40 Defensive Performance Against the Titans
    46:00 Jets Injuries in Week 1
    51:05 Week 2 vs. Packers Preview

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    59 min
  9. Jets-Titans Week 1 Preview, Gang Green ready for Robert Saleh?

    Episode 64

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt deliver a preview of the Jets' Week 1 matchup, as they head down to Tennessee to take on former head coach Robert Saleh and the Titans on Sunday September 13th.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    0:10 Garrett Wilson thinking PLAYOFFS?!?!
    3:30 Jets-Titans Week 1 Preview
    5:10 Game within the game: Aaron Glenn vs. Robert Saleh
    15:30 Is Week 1 a must-win for the Jets?
    23:05 The Jets WIN if...?
    24:45 The Jets LOSE if...?
    26:10 Jets name 2026 Captains - No Garrett Wilson?
    29:35 Jets week-by-week Win/Loss predictions
    38:05 JFD's 2026 NFL Bold Predictions
    45:35 JFD's 2026 NFL Season Award Predictions
    49:25 JFD's 2026 Super Bowl Prediction
    50:40 Zack Wrote a Story: Woody Johnson's efforts to elevate the Jets

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    1 hr
  10. Jets 53-Man Roster Breakdown & Season Over/Under Predictions

    Episode 63

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt break down the Jets' 53-man roster, discussing all things cutdown day, and where Darren Mougey & Co. go from here to get the roster ready for Week 1. Also, Connor and Zack give their over/under predictions on some 2026 Jets season stats.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    5:45 53-Man Roster Breakdown
    17:25 Practice Squad Check-In
    19:05 What to do at QB3?
    24:00 Worried about Klubnik at QB2?
    28:35 Zack's new story for The Athletic: Inside Woody Johnson and Aaron Glenn's relationship
    33:50 Rapid Fire Jets Roster Question Marks
    39:55 Jets Season Stats Over/Under Predictions

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    49 min
  11. Jets-Giants Preseason Finale Preview & 53-Man Roster Predictions

    Episode 62

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt preview the 'Battle of the Meadowlands', as the Jets and Giants are set to face off in their preseason finale, which will feature this first matchup between David Bailey and Arvell Reese. Connor and Zack will also deliver their final predictions on that the Jets' 53-man roster will look like.

    4:30 Garrett Wilson vs. Malik Nabers debate

    15:10 Geno Smith's strong week at camp

    22:15 Zack's exclusive story: Frank Reich gaining praise within Jets org.

    28:40 Jets Injury Updates

    29:10 Change of plans for Kenyon Sadiq?

    32:20 Omar Cooper Jr. turning the corner at camp?

    34:45 Dane Belton taking command at safety

    36:10 Jets 53-Man Roster Predictions

    40:10 Jets-Giants Preseason Finale Preview

    40:50 Darren Mougey's post-cutdown trades?

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    45 min
  12. Jets Worry Meter & Preseason Check In

    Episode 61

    Show notes

    Jets Final Drive is back for another season of New York football! SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss what they've seen in training camp so far, and share their worry level on each position group for the 2026 Jets.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show!
    3:30 Breaking News: Geno Smith to start Jets' 2nd preseason game
    5:50 Geno's camp struggles
    11:55 Cade Klubnik hype catches fire
    21:15 Jets QB Room status
    24:25 Breece Hall down, but not out
    27:50 Jets RB Room status
    29:50 Isaiah Williams vs. Omar Cooper Jr.
    37:45 Jets Positional Worry Meter
    46:25 Jets vs. Steelers preseason preview

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    48 min
  13. Jets Training camp & Preseason Preview

    Episode 60

    Show notes

    On the Season Three premiere of Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt come together for another season of Jets football, as they break down all things training camp, the new look offense for the Jets, and preview the first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    0:00 Welcome to the Show
    0:25 Connor and Zack are back!
    6:00 Geno Smith reunion in full swing
    14:10 Breece Hall and the running back room
    20:55 Garrett Wilson set to return after shortened '25 season
    24:50 Adonai Mitchell gearing up for full season with Jets
    30:50 Omar Cooper Jr. going through his motions
    34:30 David Bailey wrecking Jets training camp
    39:35 Rest of the defense... not so much.
    43:45 Should Aaron Glenn call defensive plays in '26?
    44:20 Days since last Jets INT
    46:35 Positional Battles in training camo
    55:00 Best case/Worst case scenarios for '26 Jets
    59:05 Jets/Bucs Preseason Week 1 preview

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    1 hr 6 min
  14. Brendan Sorsby or Russell Wilson as Jets QB options?

    Episode 59

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt discuss the recent rumors circling the Jets, including Russell Wilson and Brendan Sorsby. Plus, the two answer fan questions about Breece Hall and Aaron Glenn and finish with some Knicks-76ers predictions.

    Today's Show:
    0:00 Welcome to the show
    4:40 Russell Wilson Jets workout reaction
    17:10 Other backup QB options
    21:30 Brendan Sorsby thoughts
    40:02 Will McDonald Option and David Bailey fit
    44:54 UDFA Update
    49:25 Fan Questions - Aaron Glenn, Breece Hall, and more
    1:03:25 Knicks-76ers predictions
    1:09:20 Wrapping the Season!

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    1 hr 13 min
  15. Going deep on Jets’ 2026 NFL Draft class with Bruce Feldman of The Athletic and Fox Sports

    Episode 58

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt are joined by Senior CFB insider for The Athletic and Fox Sports Bruce Feldman to go in depth on New York's 2026 NFL Draft class.

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    1 hr 2 min
  16. Jets 2026 NFL Draft Wrap with Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt

    Episode 57

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt check in from the Jets facility in Florham Park at the end of the 2026 NFL Draft to recap an eventful three days for the team, including some new potential starters, and a new member of the quarterback room.

    Today's Show:

    00:00 Welcome to the show!

    00 :40 Big picture reaction to the Jets haul in the 2026 NFL Draft

    04:20 Let’s talk about the quarterback, Cade Klubnik from Clemson

    08:50 DT Darrell Jackson is an interesting pick

    10:05 Anez Cooper brings size to the OL

    11:30 VJ Payne joins the safety room

    14:15 Closing Thoughts

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    15 min
  17. Jets Round One NFL Draft reaction: Bailey, Sadiq and Cooper Jr.

    Episode 56

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the draft picks New York made in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft and preview what's ahead in rounds two through seven.

    Today's Show:
    0:00 Welcome To The Show
    4:10 David Bailey reaction
    23:16 Kenyon Sadiq reaction
    32:40 Omar Cooper Jr. reaction
    43:20 Other Round 1 reaction
    53:24 Rest of the Draft preview

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    1 hr 10 min
  18. Jets Final Drive Mock 2026 NFL Draft with Connor Hughes and Zack Rosenblatt

    Episode 55

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt gathered reporters from every team with picks in the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft to do a mock draft and see who the Jets end up with at picks two and sixteen.

    Today's Show
    0:00 Welcome to the show
    0:31 How the draft came to be
    5:02 Picks 1 and 2 with analysis
    12:03 Picks 3-9 with analysis
    26:56 Picks 10-16 with analysis
    39:38 Picks 17-21 with analysis
    49:59 Picks 22-26 with analysis
    58:05 Picks 27-32 with analysis
    1:03:40 Ty Simpson

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    1 hr 6 min
  19. Aaron Glenn 'promised land' reaction and Jets Mock Draft with a twist

    Episode 54

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey's comments at the NFL Owners Meetings. Plus, the two react to an AI mock draft for the Jets and go around the league after Jalen Hurts rumors swirled once again.

    Today's Show:
    0:00 Welcome to the show
    1:39 NFL Owners Meetings reaction
    8:37 Aaron Glenn Year 2 and the 'promised land'
    21:20 Will McDonald and Breece Hall updates
    29:40 The Draft Plan
    38:38 Fan Question: CB in the draft?
    41:10 Ty Simpson update
    45:55 AI makes the Jets draft picks
    53:06 Around the NFL - Kirk Cousins and Jalen Hurts

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    1 hr 12 min
  20. Dane Belton interview plus Drew Allar and college QB update

    Episode 53

    Show notes

    On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes alongside The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss the current state of the backup quarterback market, including Carson Wentz, discuss the organization's pro day plans, and interview new safety Dane Belton.

    Today's Show:
    0:00 Welcome to the Show
    3:05 Carson Wentz to the Vikings
    11:12 Andy Dalton traded to Eagles
    17:18 The rest of the backups
    22:21 Drew Allar and pro days
    33:05 Dane Belton Interview
    50:18 Dane Belton reaction
    52:00 Mock Draft Season - WRs?
    56:48 NFL Owners Meeting preview
    1:04:00 Zack's Viral Tweet

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    1 hr 7 min