Flight Connections 09/05/17: Josh McCown won't let his chance go to waste, Jermaine Kearse is learning the New York Jets playbook

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

The Ringer: Don't expect much in 2017 from the Jets, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears.

Chase Stuart: The outlook has never looked bleaker for a Jets season.

George Wilson: QB Josh McCown won't let this chance go to waste.

Ethan Greenberg: WR Jermaine Kearse's first goal is to tackle the playbook.

Dennis Waszak Jr.: Kearse brings big catches to the Jets and leadership to the young wide receivers.

Bob Glauber: Ex New York Giants TE Will Tye is eager to get up to speed with the Jets.

Rich Cimini: TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins won't let his suspension ruin his comeback story.

Brian Costello: The Jets put disappointing LB Lorenzo Mauldin on injured reserve, with a return possible.

Dennis Waszak Jr.: The Jets place Mauldin on IR and sign LB Bruce Carter.

Eric Allen: The Jets are ready to adjust to life without Seattle Seahawks DE Sheldon Richardson.

Daniel Popper: The Jets understand the business decision behind the Richardson trade.

John Wawrow: Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor returns to practice but is not yet cleared to play.

Mike Reiss: The New England Patriots shouldn't expect the Kansas City Chiefs to wilt.

Arnie Stapleton: QB Brock Osweiler is thrilled to be back with the Denver Broncos as a backup.

Nate Davis: Ranking NFL backup quarterbacks.

Danny Kelly: Which NFL teams will be the hardest to recognize in 2017?

Associated Press: Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell returns to work.

Associated Press: The NFL considers moving the Miami Dolphins opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Associated Press: The New York Giants are keeping everyone guessing about WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Associated Press: QB Andrew Luck is able to practice but is rule out for the Indianapolis Colts' opener.

Hope you had a great summer:

Have a great week, everyone!