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Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season
Jets Fire General Manager Amid Dismal Season The New York Jets housecleaning continues. Weeks after firing head coach Robert Saleh, the Jets, who play in East Rutherford and practice in Florham Park, have fired general manager Joe Douglas amid a dismal 3-8 record, ESPN reported.  Douglas was already on the outs at 1 Jets Dr., having not been consulted when the team fired Saleh amid a 2-3 start, ESPN said. Gang Green has gone 1-5 since firing Saleh and naming Jeff Ulbrich interim coach. Douglas was hired as general manager in June 2019 with the goal of turning the Jets around, though the team has gone 30-64 with no winning season…
F-18 Fighter Jets Will Fly Over Bergen County This Weekend: Here's Why F-18 Fighter Jets Will Fly Over Bergen County This Weekend: Here's Why
F-18 Fighter Jets Will Fly Over Bergen County This Weekend: Here's Why A pair of F-18 fighter jets will roar over MetLife Stadium this Sunday, Nov. 17, thrilling fans during the New York Jets game. The operation will originate from Teterboro Airport (TEB), meaning Bergen County residents can expect to see and hear the jets as they conduct multiple takeoffs, landings, and passes over the area.  Here's the schedule for the aircraft: Saturday, Nov. 16: The F-18s were scheduled to arrive at Teterboro at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17: Departure from Teterboro: 12:45 p.m. Flyover at MetLife Stadium: 1 p.m. Return to Teterboro: 1:05 p.m. Final departure from T…
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M A North Jersey home formerly leased by NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has been sold for $2.288 million.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑 (@nicolejadoo_realestate) The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom property at 999 Boulevard East in Weehawken offers 3,790 square feet of luxury living and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the New York City skyline. While it’s unclear how long Beckham leased the home, the property has gained attention for its connection to the NFL star. One of the main selling points of the home, wh…
NJ Brothers, Former Rutgers Teammates Play First NFL Game Against Each Other In 'Melton Bowl' NJ Brothers, Former Rutgers Teammates Play First NFL Game Against Each Other In 'Melton Bowl'
NJ Brothers, Former Rutgers Teammates Play First NFL Game Against Each Other In 'Melton Bowl' One of football's most famous stadiums was the site of a special reunion for a family from hundreds of miles away in South Jersey. Bo and Max Melton, two brothers from Mays Landing, played against each other for the first time in the NFL on the not-so-frozen tundra of Lambeau Field on Sunday, Oct. 13. Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max traveled to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to take on Packers wide receiver Bo in what many fans called the "Melton Bowl." The brothers' parents and two other siblings made the trip to Lambeau for the family feud on the gridiron. "It's very, very special," th…
New York Jets Fire Robert Saleh: Report New York Jets Fire Robert Saleh: Report
New York Jets Fire Robert Saleh: Report The New York Jets have fired coach Robert Saleh, ESPN reports. Gang Green has started the season 2-3, losing to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17 on Sunday, Oct. 6.  With 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the Jets were considered all-in with Super Bowl aspirations, hoping to break their 14-year playoff drought, the longest active streak in professional sports. Saleh finishes his tenure with a 20-36 record. Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich is expected to be named interim coach. Saleh and his family live in Morristown in a 7-bedroom, 10-bathroom mansion that sits on 6.64 acres of f…
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype.  And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
Meet New York Giants Legends In North Jersey Meet New York Giants Legends In North Jersey
Meet New York Giants Legends In North Jersey Ready for New York Giants football to kick off while longing to relive the good old days when Big Blue dominated the league? Leonard Marshall, Jim Burt, Bart Oates and Joe Morris, who were on the 1986 New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XXI will be signing copies of the new book "Once a Giant" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. Marshall, a defensive end, was also on the 1990 Giants team that won Super Bowl XXV. A two-time Pro Bowler, he played on Big Blue from 1983 to 1992, and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2022. His 79.5 sacks rank third all-time i…
Meet Author Of New Aaron Rodgers Biography In North Jersey Meet Author Of New Aaron Rodgers Biography In North Jersey
Meet Author Of New Aaron Rodgers Biography In North Jersey Ian O'Connor, a River Vale resident, has written the most talked about book in the NFL and it concerns the face of Gang Green. O'Connor will be signing copies of his new biography, "Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 1 p.m. O'Connor will be doing a Q-n-A with Jets legend Marty Lyons and former WFAN host and Jets superfan, Joe Benigno. O'Connor has previously written biographies about coaching legends Bill Belichick and Mike Krzyzewski. The book dives deep into Rodgers' many news making events, from his opposition to the COV…
Rutgers Dancer Auditions For Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In Brand-New Netflix Show Rutgers Dancer Auditions For Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In Brand-New Netflix Show
Rutgers Dancer Auditions For Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In Brand-New Netflix Show A former Rutgers University dancer and cheerleader is shining bright in a brand-new Netflix show that follows the cut-throat process of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Kelly Villares, who cheered her final game for the Scarlet Knights in November 2022, stars on Neflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," released on June 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Villares (@kellyvillares) The seven-episode show follows the audition process for the cheerleaders, both the rookies and veterans alike, tr…
Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft
Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among 11 Players From NJ Selected In 2024 NFL Draft Nearly a dozen football players from the Garden State heard their names called during the 2024 NFL Draft. Eleven players with New Jersey ties were selected in the draft from Thursday, Apr. 25 to Saturday, Apr. 27 in Detroit. The top Jersey draft pick was Max Melton, a Mays Landing native who played cornerback at Rutgers. Melton was taken in the second round with the 43rd overall pick by the Arizona Cardinals. He's the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. According to his NFL.com draft…
Former NY Giants Player Korey Cunningham, Found Dead In Clifton Home At 28 Former NY Giants Player Korey Cunningham, Found Dead In Clifton Home At 28
Former NY Giants Player Korey Cunningham, Found Dead In Clifton Home At 28 Korey Cunningham, a former NFL player who spent time with the New York Giants, has died at 28 years old. The former offensive lineman, who played 121 snaps in 13 games with Big Blue, died by suicide in his Clifton home on Thursday, April 25 — the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft, local police confirm.  Family members became concerned after not having heard from him for days, so police conducted a welfare check at his Riverwalk Way townhouse shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday, responders said. They found Cunningham's body after forcing their way in. The New England Patriots are…
2024 NFL Draft: Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among NJ Prospects Hoping To Reach Their Pro Dreams 2024 NFL Draft: Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among NJ Prospects Hoping To Reach Their Pro Dreams
2024 NFL Draft: Bergen Catholic HS Alum Among NJ Prospects Hoping To Reach Their Pro Dreams Several football players from the Garden State are hoping to hear their names called in downtown Detroit at the 2024 NFL Draft and reach their dreams of playing pro football. Rutgers cornerback and Mays Landing native Max Melton is looking to be the highest-drafted Scarlet Knight since defensive end Kemoko Turay was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 52nd overall pick in 2018. While 14 Rutgers players worked out during the team's pro day on Thursday, Mar. 28, Melton is the only Scarlet Knight listed on the NFL.com prospects list. According to his NFL.com draft profile, Melton was g…
Jets Trade QB Who Put Morris County Townhouse On Market: Report Jets Trade QB Who Put Morris County Townhouse On Market: Report
Jets Trade QB Who Put Morris County Townhouse On Market: Report Let's hope Zach Wilson can sell that Florham Park townhouse soon. The New York Jets have traded the quarterback, the 2nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to the Denver Broncos for a 6th round draft pick, according to NFL.com.  Wilson had put his condo on the market for $950,000 after three uninspiring seasons with Gang Green that saw him fail to live up to expectations and in need of a fresh start. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Florham Park home boasts an island kitchen, a gas fireplace, ceramic tile floors and a media and utility room, according to the listing. The townhouse…
NJ's Aaron Rodgers Passed Over For Vice President: Report NJ's Aaron Rodgers Passed Over For Vice President: Report
NJ's Aaron Rodgers Passed Over For Vice President: Report It looks like New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, an Essex County resident, will have to focus on his day job this fall. According to NBC News, Rodgers will not be Robert F. Kennedy Jr's running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Kennedy, who is running as an independent, is picking Nicole Shanahan, a Bay Area based attorney. Rodgers, who owns a home in Cedar Grove, had been considered a finalist for the Veep slot, along with WWE Hall of Famer and former Minnesota governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard.  The quarterback, whose debut season w…
Jets Won't Release QB Zach Wilson Who Put NJ Condo On Market Jets Won't Release QB Zach Wilson Who Put NJ Condo On Market
Jets Won't Release QB Zach Wilson Who Put NJ Condo On Market New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, who is selling his condominium in Florham Park, may want to call his real estate agent. Wilson had put his condo on the market for $950,000 as he expected to say goodbye to Gang Green after three uninspiring seasons that saw him fail to live up expectations as the #2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.  But Jets owner Woody Johnson has other plans. While Johnson said the team is still exploring a trade for the Brigham Young University graduate, the team will not release him. "If we don't trade him, we're gonna keep him," Johnson said at an NFL owners me…
On The Move: Jets QB Selling New Jersey Condo For Nearly $1 Million (PHOTOS) On The Move: Jets QB Selling New Jersey Condo For Nearly $1 Million (PHOTOS)
On The Move: Jets QB Selling New Jersey Condo For Nearly $1 Million (Photos) Zach Wilson is tidying up loose ends as he prepares to say goodbye to the New York Jets. The quarterback, who has not lived up to expectations since he was drafted with the second overall pick in 2021, has put his Morris County townhouse on the market for $950,000.  Wilson is expected to be traded or released by the Jets. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Florham Park home boasts an island kitchen, a gas fireplace, ceramic tile floors and a media and utility room, according to the listing.  And if any New York Jets are looking to buy the home, it is less than four miles from Gang …
Vice President Rodgers? RFK Jr Eyes Jets QB, NJ Resident, For Ticket: Report Vice President Rodgers? RFK Jr Eyes Jets QB, NJ Resident, For Ticket: Report
Vice President Rodgers? RFK Jr Eyes Jets QB, NJ Resident, For Ticket: Report New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has backed up Brett Favre. Now he might backup Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Rodgers, who lives in Cedar Grove, has been approached by Kennedy to be his vice president, as Kennedy's third party presidential campaign attempts to gain ballot access, the New York Times reported. Kennedy, who told the New York Times he has spoken to Rodgers, is also considering former professional wrestler and Minnesota governor Jesse "The Body" Ventura to be his running mate. Rodgers and Kennedy are no stranger to each other. Rodgers endorsed Kennedy's campaign last year and K…
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO) Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (VIDEO)
Shot Girl: Kylie Kelce Thrills Fans At Jersey Shore Bar (Video) NFL wife and Montgomery County, PA native Kylie Kelce thrilled revelers at a Sea Isle City bar last weekend. The 31-year-old who is married to Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce, was captured in a video jamming out behind the bar at The Ocean Drive last weekend. Video captured by Franki Rudnesky was shared by wttwpodcast on Instagram. The Kelces were in town for Mike's Seafood's annual Autism Benefit Polar Walk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mike’s Seafood Run Walk for Autism (@mikesrunwalkforautism) Fans loved seeing Kylie in th…
Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore
Nick Bosa's GF Is Model From Philadelphia Who Spent Time At The Jersey Shore If you're watching Super Bowl LVIII for the Usher halftime show, the commercial's, and Taylor Swift, here's someone else to keep an eye out for. Meet Lauren Maenner, a model with Philadelphia roots who grew up vacationing at the Jersey Shore. Her boyfriend? 49ers defensive end, 26-year-old Nick Bosa (not Taylor Swift's boyfriend's teammate).  It's not immediately clear when the athlete and the model started dating, but Maenner, also 26, hinted at it when the 49ers played the Eagles last December. "Haha this is awkward," the longtime Eagles fan captioned the photo, in which she's…
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl Lviii Prediction Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…
New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead
New Jersey GF OF Baltimore Raven's Tight End Looks Ahead The fun has only just begun for Elena Yates and Mark Andrews. The social media ambassador whose LinkedIn shows she hails from Moorestown, NJ has her first season of being an NFL girlfriend in the books, as the Baltimore Raven's lost their spot in Super Bowl LVIII to the KC Chiefs 17-10 last weekend. Still, the 21-year-old College of Charleston senior there are more good times ahead. "Loved watching you do what you do best," she captioned an Instagram album this week. "Can’t wait to be back & better than ever!! Until next season." In a TikTok video, the Tri-Delt said the two began dati…
Watch For Trenton Native, Penn State Alum At Super Bowl LVIII In First Season With NFL Watch For Trenton Native, Penn State Alum At Super Bowl LVIII In First Season With NFL
Watch For Trenton Native, Penn State Alum At Super Bowl Lviii In First Season With NFL A Trenton native is gearing up for the biggest game of his life when he takes the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Ji'Ayir Brown is a starting safety for the Niners and will be ending his rookie season with a trip to the Super Bowl. He had ten tackles in San Francisco's comeback 34-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Brown became a starter on the elite 49ers defense after fellow safety Talanoa Hufanga tore his right ACL in the third quarter of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.  Brown stepped right …
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl LVIII NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl LVIII
NJ Natives, Former Rutgers Players Will Face Each Other At Super Bowl Lviii Three former Rutgers University football players will face off in Super Bowl LVIII, including one New Jersey native trying to win his third Lombardi Trophy and two Scarlet Knights looking to earn their second championship. Kansas City Chiefs starting running back Isiah Pacheco, of Vineland, helped lead the defending champions in the AFC title game at Baltimore on Sunday, Jan. 28. He rushed for 68 yards, caught four balls for 14 yards, and scored a second-quarter touchdown to put the Chiefs ahead of the Ravens for good in their 17-10 win. In a postgame interview with FOX Sports, Pacheco said…
Taylor Swift Touches Down In Baltimore Taylor Swift Touches Down In Baltimore
Taylor Swift Touches Down In Baltimore Taylor Swift is in the building. M&T Bank Stadium, that is. The 34-year-old pop star's Dassault Falcon 7X touched down at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, less than 40 minutes after taking off from Morristown Airport, in NJ on Sunday afternoon Jan. 28, according to her jet-tracking Reddit account run by programmer Jack Sweeney. As expected, Swift is in Charm City to support beau Travis Kelce, the tight end on the Kansas City Chiefs (13-6), playing the Ravens (14-4) this afternoon in the AFC Championship game. Page Six shared photos o…
NJ's Aaron Rodgers Declines To Apologize To Jimmy Kimmel Over Epstein Claims NJ's Aaron Rodgers Declines To Apologize To Jimmy Kimmel Over Epstein Claims
NJ's Aaron Rodgers Declines To Apologize To Jimmy Kimmel Over Epstein Claims Aaron Rodgers does not believe Jimmy Kimmel is a pedophile. That was about the nicest thing the Essex County resident had to say about the late night talk show host. Rodgers appeared on his weekly spot on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show," on Tuesday, Jan. 9, where he attempted to clarify his previous comments where he implied Kimmel was a patron of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier and a convicted sex offender. The New York Jets quarterback, who purchased a mansion in Cedar Grove following his trade to Gang Green, said by saying Kimmel didn't want Epstein's client list to be released, he w…
NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN
NJ's Aaron Rodgers 'Made Dumb, Factually Inaccurate Joke About Jimmy Kimmel': ESPN Aaron Rodgers will continue to appear on ESPN's "The Pat McAfee Show" after setting off a firestorm when he implied late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was a patron of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following Rodgers' comments on Tuesday, Jan. 2, Kimmel took to Twitter and threatened a lawsuit against the quarterback, who bought a mansion in Cedar Grove after he was traded to the Jets, and McAfee apologized for the exchange the next day.  Mike Foss, an ESPN senior vice president who oversees “The Pat McAfee Show,” issued a statement to several media outlets on Friday, …
FASHION STATEMENT: Serial Porch Pirate Wore Same Jacket, Yellow Kicks Each Time: Garfield PD FASHION STATEMENT: Serial Porch Pirate Wore Same Jacket, Yellow Kicks Each Time: Garfield PD
Fashion Statement: Serial Porch Pirate Wore Same Jacket, Yellow Kicks Each Time: Garfield PD He wore a distinctive black jacket arrayed with NFL team patches, not to mention sneakers you couldn’t miss -- yellow. He also already had a lengthy arrest record. In the end, Jaquiece Shadeer Smith left Garfield police investigating eight different front-porch package thefts with a single suspect. To call the 35-year-old city resident “known to police” would be an understatement. Smith has a decade-long rap sheet, records show, and even was recently arrested for porch piracy in Hackensack. Garfield Detectives Sebastian Tyburski and Arkadiusz Dudek interviewed eyewitnesses and gather…
NJ's David Tepper, Panthers Owner Fined $300K After Tossing Drink At Fan NJ's David Tepper, Panthers Owner Fined $300K After Tossing Drink At Fan
NJ's David Tepper, Panthers Owner Fined $300K After Tossing Drink At Fan David Tepper, who owns the Carolina Panthers and runs a hedge fund in one of New Jersey's wealthiest towns, was fined $300,000 by the NFL after he was caught tossing a drink at a fan on Sunday, Dec. 31. Tepper, who lived in Livingston and moved back to the Garden State in 2020, tossed the beverage while watching his league worst Carolina Panthers lose to the Jacksonville Jaguars.  A bit different of a mood from him after the game https://t.co/DP68vKx1U5 pic.twitter.com/llOqHXS4yI — Med (@Kahuna_Med) December 31, 2023 Tepper, who owns Short Hills-based Appaloosa Management, ap…
Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street
Sean Stellato Makes 11-Year-Old Boy's Day, Stops For Photo On NJ Street Two weeks ago, Sean Stellato was almost the most-hated man in New Jersey. If you recall, he was scorned across the Garden State for doubling Tommy DeVito's meet-and-greet fees just before an event at a Morristown pizzeria. But Stellato is apparently working his way back into the good graces of NY Giants fans. And on Tuesday, Jan. 2, he won two of them back. The NFL agent was on Lafayette Avenue in Hawthorne when Robin Johnson spotted him on the way to the movies with her 11-year-old son, Christopher Reindeau.  The boy approached him and politely asked for a photo, she said. "He…
Meet Tommy DeVito At Westfield Garden State Plaza Meet Tommy DeVito At Westfield Garden State Plaza
Meet Tommy DeVito At Westfield Garden State Plaza Tommy DeVito may be done as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, but he's not done signing autographs in North Jersey. The Don Bosco graduate, who lives with his parents in Cedar Grove, is signing autographs at Westfield Garden State Plaza on Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.  To meet the rookie quarterback, shoppers must spend $150 or more at select sports and fitness retailers or specific restaurants between Friday, Jan. 5  and Jan. 10., bring their shoppers receipts and RSVP here.  The mall said the signing is to celebrate DeVito's breakout signing, bu…
Jersey Shore Bettor Wins Nearly $500K On $5 Bet (VIDEO) Jersey Shore Bettor Wins Nearly $500K On $5 Bet (VIDEO)
Jersey Shore Bettor Wins Nearly $500K On $5 Bet (Video) It was a true Christmas miracle for Travis Dufner, a Monmouth County resident, who turned a $5 bet into $489,383.01. Dufner, a 32-year-old Millstone resident who works as a financial planner, bet on DraftKings that 14 different players would score touchdowns over Week 16 of the NFL season, Dufner shared in a ticket breakdown on Instagram. On Monday, Dec. 25, Dufner watched the 49ers v. Ravens game, needing only Christian McCaffery to score a touchdown for the big bet to pay off.  As Najee Harris, Gabriel Davis, Jahmyr Gibbs, DK Metcalf, Jerome Ford, Chris Rodriguez, Jr., Jonathan Tayl…