NYJ Ground Crew: Recent Episodes
A.M. Pfeffer - Crew Chief
NYJ Ground Crew is a live streaming podcast all about The New York Jets. Tuesday’s and Friday’s at 1 PM EST, host and crew chief A.M. Pfeffer interviews numerous personalities worthy of talking Jets football, as well as provides a broader look at the team and organization itself. Tarmac Tuesday’s offer deep dives on the previous week’s game, and Flight Plan Friday’s offer a prelude into the upcoming game, as well as a macro view of what it is to be a New York Jets superfan. A.M. will also be answering fan questions submitted by all forms of social media on each episode.
Episode 24 - Flight Crew Friday - September 8, 2023 - Joe Cat of Jets Turbulence Podcast joins Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer and Airborne Attache Johnny Jets to preview The New York Jets' highly anticipated Week One Monday Night Football litmus test versus the Three-Time-Defending-AFC-East-Champion-Buffalo-Bills. Will the Jets' offensive line keep Aaron Rodgers upright? Will surgically-repaired Breece Hall be a difference maker? Can Robert Saleh show that he learned anything in 2022 as far as clock-management?
One of the absolute best in the business, Matt O'Leary joined A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets for over an hour! We learned all about Matt's ascension as one of the premier voices for fandom of NYJ football. And, of course, we spoke about the high expectations for the season now that training camp has opened. We covered coaching, offense/defense, front office, Rodgers, Hard Knocks, relevance to the rest of the NFL, the expected 53 man roster. Oh, and as usual, a conspiracy theory or two.
Are you ready for the biggest news in the NFL this offseason? The New York Jets have finally (though not officially) acquired Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers - and we've got a boatload of talking points from every angle! Join us as we discuss how much of a price did the Jets pay for Rodgers, will he demand a similarly insane contract like his recent one with Green Bay, and why was he done with Green Bay over a year ago? Plus, get ready to learn what it means for rookie QB Zach Wilson and the upcoming NFL draft.
Lorenzo Lagares of Jets Way Podcast joins Crew Chief, A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets to cover one of the biggest days in the history of the New York Football Jets!
Our beloved New York Jets have had THE most interesting offseason of any NFL team, and we still have a long way to go before it's over. Rodgers needs to get here, Quinnen needs to be re-signed, key players need to be drafted, and the Wide Receiver room needs to be a top 5 unit in the league! We discuss it all, including mock drafts.
As the world waits for Joe Douglas and Brian Gudekunst to come to terms on the Aaron Rodgers trade compensation, Elijah Moore has been shipped to Cleveland, Mecole Hardman has joined Allen Lazard on the roster with OBJ possibly soon to follow. Calais Campbell signed with Atlanta (better off for it), and we still don't have the Center position figured out. But most importantly, now that the Rodgers compensation is taking shape, are the Jets paying the right amount for him and his threat of retirement, and did we get enough in return for Elijah Moore?
Crew Chief, A.M. Pfeffer is joined by Johnny Jets to discuss the state of the franchise now that the biggest announcement in over a decade has been made by one of the top seven QBs of all time! Still...the deal is not quite done and could linger for some time for a number of reasons, all of them and more discussed on this episode.
Johnny Jets and A.M. Pfeffer return to kick off season two, and the timing couldn't be better. Free agency is upon us and there is no bigger storyline than the (supposed) trade in place for Aaron Rodgers and the free agents he is now recruiting to join him. We cover all of this, plus: Lamar Jackson, Mike White, Zach Wilson, Quincy Williams, Quinnen Williams, Greg the Leg, Woody Johnson, Joe Douglas, Robert Saleh, and a whole lot more.
Season one has wrapped for the year, but when you get the opportunity to interview a rising star in Jets Universe, you absolutely carve out a bonus episode! Rivka Boord has followed the Jets since the age of five. She is known locally for her in-depth knowledge of football. She hopes to empower young women to follow their dreams and join the sports conversation. Boord's background in analytics infuses her articles with unique insights into the state of the Jets' franchise and the NFL as a whole. We spoke for 90 minutes today to not only here her story and passion for the Jets, but her thoughts on the offseason as well.
Lorenzo Lagares, co-host of the Jets Way Podcast joins A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets for an end of the season recap and a deep discussion on Robert Saleh and his ability to lead the Jets to the playoffs in the future. Crew talks Darelle Revis, Joe Klecko, the Hall of Fame, Zach Wilson, Mike White, and Joe Flacco, and even a little Jerricho Cotchery for good measure.
Long Beach Joe joins A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets to hash out where the Jets go from here now that the playoffs are out of reach and the season is effectively over. What happens with Robert Saleh, Mike White, Zach Wilson, and a slew of other contracts that need to be resolved? Does Mike LaFleur get another chance to prove himself in year three? Who will be brought in on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball to elevate the Jets to the next level? Is Derek Carr really the answer and will he even want to come to New York City for the next phase of his career?
Co-Host of Blewett's Blitz and Jets X-Factor contributor Kyle Smith joins A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets to breakdown the upcoming Seattle Seahawks game and playoff chances for our beloved New York Jets. Crew plays a very fun game to figure out Mike White's best comp at QB dating back decades, along with who needs to step up down the stretch for the Jets to have any shot of the postseason. Crew also covers the offensive line heading into 2023 and gives their predictions for the upcoming game on Sunday.
Kevin Sirkin of Let's Talk Jets Radio joins crew chief, A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets to discuss how the New York Jets can and will make the playoffs now that they got a lot of help from the Dolphins, Patriots, and even Raiders in week 16 of the NFL season. They discuss what it will cost to keep Mike White on the team in 2023 if he proves to be the guy over the final two games, and what it will cost to get Zach Wilson off the team in 2023 no matter what. Crew deep dives into Robert Saleh's coaching and press conferences as well.
Italy Jet of Everything NYJ podcast joins Johnny Jets and A.M. Pfeffer to discuss the loss to The Detroit Lions, where the Jets go from here now that Zach Wilson is all but done as the starting QB, and the small glimmer of hope we still make the playoffs with a few ball bounces are way and Mike White taking the helm for the final two games. Crew breaks down who else the Jets might want to see under center next year (if not White), and what are some of the other needs heading into 2023.
Chris Hecker of All Gas, No Brake podcast joins Johnny Jets and crew chief, A.M. Pfeffer to recap what went wrong in the Detroit Lions game (hint: it's Zach Wilson), as well as preview the upcoming Thursday night Jacksonville Jaguars game. The playoffs are now a long shot, but it certainly doesn't mean the season is yet lost. The quarterback carousel continues, as does the development of young players and coaching staff. The Jets have still had a winning season by all accounts, with three very winnable games ahead of them!
Johnny Jets joins Crew Chief, A.M. Pfeffer to discuss Zach Wilson taking over once again as QB1, with an injured Mike White needing time to heal. Or...is all really as it seems? We breakdown every possible angle on the matter, from Johnny's deep conspiracy theories on why the organization still wants Wilson to be the franchise guy, to the simple answers...Mike White really is that hurt and will be back soon enough if the Jets are still in the playoff hunt. We of course preview the game itself and prove why good defense often wins out over good offense, and why the Jets still have the advantage in this game, even without Quinnen Williams (though having him back would certainly help)! We discuss the chances of still making the playoffs with two tough back to back games on a short week, and what the future looks like it if we don't.
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Long Beach Joe of the Long Beach Joe Show joins crew chief A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets in studio for a riveting round table all about the New York Jets at 7-6! The loss to the Buffalo Bills is covered in great detail including: Mike White's toughness, Matt Milano, CJ Mosley, Quinnen Williams, Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Carl Lawson, both Michael Carters, and the overall flow of the game in general, not too mention what the loss means to the organization and playoff chances. The call to go for the FG instead of the first down loomed large, as did the inability to get the first down on the second down pass to Elijah Moore. The Crew spends the end of the episode debating Zach Wilson's future with the team not only this year, but next year as well. Robert Saleh, Joe Douglas, special teams brilliance, and of course audience questions also covered.
Long Beach Joe of the Long Beach Joe Show joins crew chief A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets in studio for a riveting round table all about the New York Jets at 7-6! The loss to the Buffalo Bills is covered in great detail including: Mike White's toughness, Matt Milano, CJ Mosley, Quinnen Williams, Corey Davis, Elijah Moore, Carl Lawson, both Michael Carters, and the overall flow of the game in general, not too mention what the loss means to the organization and playoff chances. The call to go for the FG instead of the first down loomed large, as did the inability to get the first down on the second down pass to Elijah Moore. The Crew spends the end of the episode debating Zach Wilson's future with the team not only this year, but next year as well. Robert Saleh, Joe Douglas, special teams brilliance, and of course audience questions also covered.
Host of Vinny and The Jets, Vinny Cervetta joins Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets for a full preview of the upcoming Buffalo Bills game, including in-depth thoughts on all things One Jets Drive: Mike White and his ability to lead the locker room and perhaps win the starting job in 2023, the emergence of Bam Knight, Mike LaFleur's sudden predictability, the much better health of the Jets offense heading into the Bills game, the much better health of the Bills defense as well, the lack of Von Miller, the Jets receiving corps, the line for the game, Joyner and Whitehead needing big bounce back games, Max Mitchell's sad blood clot news but how well Saleh has handled it, and as usual, the Ground Crew answers fan questions at the end of the episode.
A.M. Pfeffer is joined by Johnny Jets to delve deeper into what happened to the New York Jets in the Vikings game, and where the team stands now heading into the home stretch of the season. The Crew covers ten key moments from the game, Sheldon Rankins, George Fant, Corey Davis, and the big hit Quincy Williams put on Kirk Cousins. They then talk all about the two Mike's, White and LaFleur, followed by discussing the admirable, if not downright dominant defensive effort, especially in the second half of the game. Robert Saleh is still making it sound like Zach Wilson sees the field this year, and Crew discusses why he would be, even though no one believes this actually happens. Then A.M. and Johnny roll through who still has a chance at making the AFC Playoffs, and what their schedules look like in comparison to the Jets, and how the Jets will most likely be the 7th seed if they end 10-7. As always, fielding questions from the audience ends the show.
Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets talk James Robinson and Robert Saleh's ability to quell the drama surrounding the New York Jets all year. They hit on Sheldon Rankins and Corey Davis and their importance to both the defense and offense. They discuss Mike White and what they are hoping to see from him in not only this game, but the end of the year, and what it would take for him to become the long term starting quarterback. And of course they give their analysis and predictions for what happens in the Vikings game this coming Sunday, including how Tyler Conklin could produce in what will be a revenge game for him. Johnny and A.M. end the show by answering audience questions as always.
Johnny Jets joins Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer to discuss how Mike White stuck with the team because Joe Douglas had the fortitude to cut ties with his 2020 fourth round draft pick, James Morgan. Morgan is now in the USFL while White has ascended from practice squad all the way to first team QB for the New York Jets as Zach Wilson potentially fades into oblivion. They discuss how White is so much more than a game manager, specifically because he has what could be the best wide receiver tandem in New York Jets history in Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore. Not to mention Corey Davis, Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios and two very capable Tight Ends in Tyler Conklin and C.J. Uzomah. Pfeffer and Johnny Jets discuss what Michael Carter's ankle injury means as they make a march towards the playoffs, as well as Rivka Boord's excellent X-Factor article about Robert Saleh. Johnny wrote a LinkedIn article of his own pointing at Saleh as the reason the Jets won't make the playoffs since he started Wilson in both New England Patriots games, but Pfeffer ends the episode by bringing up the four teams the Jets are up against for a lower seed, showing the remaining schedule for all four teams (Ravens, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers) and proving why the future is still bright if the Jets take care of business or even end .500 over the last six games. As always, they answer questions from the audience to end the episode.
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Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer is joined by Johnny Jets to unpack a feverish week at One Jets Drive. First, Zach Wilson was benched, demoted, and later apologized for his quotes to the media after the Patriots game. Then Mike White mania took over, and we deep dive on how we got here and where it's all heading for the New York Jets. We also touch on Justin Fields and the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears itself. We end by paying homage to the Coin Flip Prediction (now 10-0 on the season) that has taken Twitter by storm. The final part of the episode has A.M. and Johnny fielding questions as usual.
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Crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer is joined by Johnny Jets to unpack a feverish week at One Jets Drive. First, Zach Wilson was benched, demoted, and later apologized for his quotes to the media after the Patriots game. Then Mike White mania took over, and we deep dive on how we got here and where it's all heading for the New York Jets. We also touch on Justin Fields and the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears itself. We end by paying homage to the Coin Flip Prediction (now 10-0 on the season) that has taken Twitter by storm. The final part of the episode has A.M. and Johnny fielding questions as usual.
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The New York Jets suffered one of the worst defeats (and that's saying something!) at the hands of the dreaded New England Patriots this past weekend. Potentially even worse, quarterback Zach Wilson created a little too much drama with what he said (or didn't say) after the game, setting up what will be a season altering decision by head coach Robert Saleh for the final seven games. A.M. and Johnny unpack all that is wrong (and a few things right) with Wilson, discuss how the Jets have quelled the usual drama up until now, deep dive into what a move to Mike White would mean, as well as what Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore will mean to the team moving forward. They answer fan mailbag questions at the very end.
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The New York Jets suffered one of the worst defeats (and that's saying something!) at the hands of the dreaded New England Patriots this past weekend. Potentially even worse, quarterback Zach Wilson created a little too much drama with what he said (or didn't say) after the game, setting up what will be a season altering decision by head coach Robert Saleh for the final seven games. A.M. and Johnny unpack all that is wrong (and a few things right) with Wilson, discuss how the Jets have quelled the usual drama up until now, deep dive into what a move to Mike White would mean, as well as what Garrett Wilson and Elijah Moore will mean to the team moving forward. They answer fan mailbag questions at the very end.
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Johnny Jets joined crew Chief A.M. Pfeffer to discuss the biggest game in years. If the first New York Jets vs. New England Patriots game of the season was big, this one is a thousand times bigger. After thirteen wins for the Patriots in a row, this twice a year meeting needs to become a real rivalry again, which would not only be great for the NFL, but great for the NYJets fanbase as well. A.M. and Johnny deep dive on how close these teams are on paper through nine weeks of the season, how and why Mac Jones has regressed and what that means for the Jets chances, how Zach Wilson chose a very interesting time to give the NY media some fodder with his "no one outside of this building knows what they are talking about," quote. And they play Pretenders vs. Contenders as well. The end of the episode finds A.M. fielding three questions from the fanbase.
Johnny Jets joins host A.M. Pfeffer for a look at where the New York Jets stand coming out of their bye week. They discuss how much better Robert Saleh is than his predecessors because he never got the Rookie Head Coach Bounce, how Sauce Gardner is having a pantheon rookie season of his own, Zach Wilson's status as 'The Team General,' and the road to the playoffs going forward, including how the Jets can and should win the AFC East. A.M. and Johnny field questions at the end of the episode as well.
Johnny Jets joins host A.M. Pfeffer for a look at where the New York Jets stand coming out of their bye week. They discuss how much better Robert Saleh is than his predecessors because he never got the Rookie Head Coach Bounce, how Sauce Gardner is having a pantheon rookie season of his own, Zach Wilson's status as 'The Team General,' and the road to the playoffs going forward, including how the Jets can and should win the AFC East. A.M. and Johnny field questions at the end of the episode as well.
How many New York Jets fans out there are tired of the "Same Old" rhetoric about our favorite football team? It's time a better voice emerges above the din and provides a more cogent outlook on this storied franchise. Join us Tuesday's and Friday's for a live streaming experience on Facebook, YouTube, or Twitter, or...catch the audio recording shortly after on whichever podcast platform you prefer. Either way, NYJ Ground Crew takes flight on November 15, 2022. And though we may not be taking receipts like our favorite coach, we are absolutely taking back a better narrative. Back to the fans where it belongs.