Jets Audibles

Buster Skrine joins EA and Ethan Greenberg at Vanderbilt's Sports and Spirits. The seventh-year corner reflects on what he feels has been his best season in a Jets uniform in 2017, how well he's been received by the New York/New Jersey community and how this is the most tightly knit group he's been a part of in his fourth year as a Jet. Then the crew takes your calls about some pressing questions heading into the offseason and beyond.

On the final preview podcast of the season, EA and Ethan Greenberg are joined by the radio Voice of the Jets, Bob Wischusen, as he gives his take on the progress the team has made in 2017 and why things are looking up heading into the offseason. Plus Chad Pennington evaluates the Green & White's close contest with the Chargers and how they can rally to bring the energy to New England for the season's final contest on New Year's Eve in Foxborough.

EA and Ethan Greenberg are joined by Chad Pennington (6:49) as he evaluates Bryce Petty's first start of the season and where he can build off that performance moving forward. Then former Chargers center and radio color analyst, Nick Hardwick (17:39), dials in from Los Angeles to give us some insight on the Bolts as they travel to MetLife for the final home game of 2017 for the Green & White. How do the Jets game plan for the dynamic pass-rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram? What does this secondary have to do in order to stop Philip Rivers and Keenan Allen? Where are the weak spots on this Chargers defense for Bryce Petty and company to attack?

Bryce Petty joins EA and Ethan Greenberg at Vanderbilt's Sports and Spirits to recap his first start of the 2017 season. What was it like playing against a childhood idol in Drew Brees? How does it feel being the main man in John Morton's West Coast offense? What's the chemistry like in this locker room after 15 weeks on the gridiron?

EA and Ethan Greenberg are joined by Chad Pennington (6:33) as he breaks down why Bryce Petty can be successful in the wake of Josh McCown's injury. Then nola.com columnist, Larry Holder (18:23), joins us to dissect the high-flying Saints. What makes this backfield of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara so dynamic? Where are the weaknesses on this New Orleans defense for Bryce Petty to attack in his first start of the season? How does John Morton's familiarity with the Saints give the Jets an advantage on offense?

CB Morris Claiborne joins EA and Bart Scott at Vanderbilt's Sports and Spirits, reflecting on his first season as a Jet and his mentoring of a young secondary. The Louisiana native also looks ahead to his homecoming Sunday in New Orleans as the Jets will battle the Saints at the Superdome.

EA and Ethan Greenberg are joined by Aric DiLalla of denverbroncos.com (24:26) to preview the Green & White's upcoming battle in the Mile-High city. Where can the Jets capitalize against a struggling Broncos team on an eight-game skid? How does a humming Jets' passing attack go after a top-notch corner duo in Chris Harris and Aqib Talib? Will the altitude affect the players' performance? Plus Chad Pennington (5:05) believes this matchup is an important building block, not only for this season but for the long-term.

WR-KR JoJo Natson and DL Xavier Cooper join EA and Bart Scott at Vanderbilt's Sports and Spirits. The 5’7”, 160-pound Natson hasn’t allowed his stature slow him down on his NFL journey, and Cooper, a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2015, talks about being reunited with position coach Robert Nunn. Then Bart and EA recap the Green & White's stellar offensive performance versus Kansas City and how that must roll over in Denver.

EA and Ethan Greenberg get the scoop on a struggling Kansas City squad from Chiefs Digest’s Matt Derrick (6:00) and Chad Pennington (21:50) analyzes the developing relationship between Josh McCown and Robby Anderson. Where do the Chiefs stand with Alex Smith and Patrick Mahomes and where will former Jet CB Darrelle Revis line up against his former team? Also the fellas discuss a remedy for the Green & White’s fourth-quarter issues.

Jets rookie running back Eli McGuire joins EA and Bart Scott at Vanderbilt's Sports & Spirits to recap his first NFL season thus far, discussing the West Coast offense and his apprenticeship role under veterans Bilal Powell and Matt Forté. Also the sixth-round pick reflects on the loss of his father at a young age and how he persevered to make it to the NFL stage.

Joseph Person from the Charlotte Observer joins EA and Ethan Greenberg to break down Jets-Panthers this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. How will each team perform coming off their bye weeks? Where can the Jets offense make plays against a stout Carolina defense? How does the Green & White stop the read option with Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey? Then Chad Pennington dishes on how the Jets will be tested over the final six games of the regular season.

The Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio, joins Eric Allen and Ethan Greenberg on a special edition of the podcast. He talks about his Jets fandom from early childhood 'til now, reflects on how the 1984 film changed his life and career and gives a sneak peek at some big upcoming projects to keep an eye out for in the near future.

With the Green & White heading into the bye week, Hall of Famer and former Jets running back, LaDainian Tomlinson, joins the podcast. LT gives his take on the no-nonsense attitude Todd Bowles has brought to the organization, the state of the Jets' three-headed backfield and then opens up about his riveting Hall of Fame induction speech.

Chad Hansen joins EA and Bart Scott to discuss his transitionfrom the PAC-12 to the NFL, learning alongside ArDarius Stewart as rookie receivers and his relationship with Giants' quarterback and former Cal teammate, Davis Webb. Then the radio voice of the Jets, Bob Wischusen, drops some knowledge from his 17-year play-by-play career for the Green & White and talks about the bigger picture for the team's expectations.

Anthony Becht, a former Jets and Buccaneers player who covers both teams, joins the podcast to discuss why the two clubs are headed in opposite directions. The former tight end also provides insight on the transformation of Austin Seferian-Jenkins. Then Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times talks to EA and Ethan Greenberg about what’s caused the Bucs' recent woes and how Ryan Fitzpatrick might fare in his first start of the 2017 season against his former team.

Receiver Jermaine Kearse joins EA and Bart Scott at Vanderbilt's Sports and Spirits. He talks with the crew about the differences between New York and Seattle, what it's like playing in the Jets' balanced offense and the resolve he has brought to the gridiron every day since entering the league as an undrafted free agent.

Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News makes a return appearance to discuss what's different about round two of Jets-Bills. Is Buffalo a legitimate playoff contender? Can the Jets slow down LeSean McCoy? Who are Thursday night's X-factors? Then Chad Pennington talks about the margin of error for the Green & White on Thursday against a Bills team that has thrived in the turnover department.

Jets defensive tackle Mike Pennel joins EA and Bart Scott on the set at Vanderbilt's Sports & Spirits inside the Wyndham Hamilton Park. The Jets defensive lineman talks about the team’s recent play and how the defense plans on slowing down Bills RB “Shady” McCoy. He also opens up about his childhood battle with cancer and the guys preview the Jets-Bills Thursday night tilt.

EA and Ethan Greenberg are joined by Atlanta Journal Constitution Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter. D-Led discusses what's gone wrong in the ATL this season as the Falcons haven’t quite found their offensive rhythm. Can the Jets take advantage of some of their weaknesses? Then Chad Pennington calls in from Kentucky and gives his take on offensive coordinator John Morton as he continues to expand the playbook with creative personnel groupings and formations.

Linebackers Darron Lee and Jordan Jenkins join Bart Scott and Eric Allen at Vanderbilt's to break down how this young Jets defense can improve late in games moving forward. Lee discusses his partnership with Demario Davis and Jenkins delivers insight on his position coach, Hall of Famer Kevin Greene. Bart dives into how the Jets can slow down Julio Jones, Matt Ryan and Devonta Freeman. Plus the guys rate their top five wrestlers of all time.