Flight Connections 08/29/17: Josh McCown is New York Jets starter, Christian Hackenberg remains positive, Bryce Petty won't give up on his dream

Good morning, Gang Green Gangsters! Here are your daily New York Jets links for this Tuesday...

Connor Hughes: GM Mike Maccagnan and not QB Christian Hackenberg should get the blame for the Jets quarterback struggles.

Connor Hughes: Hackenberg is remaining positive after losing the Jets' quarterback battle.

Bob Glauber: The Jets made the logical move by naming QB Josh McCown the starting quarterback. ...Was it the logical move to sign him?

Fred Kerber: QB Bryce Petty won't give up on his dream of being the starting Jets quarterback. ...He is running down a dream, working on a mystery and going wherever it leads.

Mark Cannizzaro: The true test for HC Todd Bowles comes after naming the Jets starter.

Laura Albanese: New DE Kony Ealy is working on adjusting to the Jets' 3-4 scheme.

Eric Allen: The Jets acquire Indianapolis Colts LS Thomas Hennessy for S Ronald Martin. ...Now we are long and we are strong and down to get the snapping on.

Daniel Popper: The Jets release DL Devon Still and sign S Armagedon Draughn.

The Ringer: For winning the Jets' quarterback job, McCown will be punished by quarterbacking the Jets.

USA Today: The Buffalo Bills trade LB Reggie Ragland to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round pick.

Mike Reiss: What is a realistic playing time expectation for New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola?

James Walker: Miami Dolphins QB Jay Cutler feels really good heading into the regular season.

Jeremy Reisman: The Detroit Lions and QB Matthew Stafford agree to a five year $135 million deal.

Dom Cosentino: The NFL's decision to suspend Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict five games is a confusing mess.

Danny Kelly: Predicting the NFL's passing, receiving and rushing leaders in 2017.

Mike Florio: The Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans home games should be flipped.

Chase Stuart: Which defensive stars played on the best defenses?

The Ringer: The Colts' early season hopes rest on the arms of QBs Scott Tolzien or Stephen Morris. ...Where is Curtis Painter when you need him?

Football Outsiders: What keeps a great quarterback out of the playoffs?

Football Zebras: Ed Hochuli had his first ejections of the year.

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Happy T.D. Tuesday!