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| The Jets defense was solid last season and could improve even more with defensive minded coach Rex Ryan now at the helm. Ryan was a highly productive coach for the Ravens defense the last several seasons. He should dial up the pressure for the Jets, who could improve on last season's 40 sacks. The Jets don't have a dominant pass rusher, but a lot of capable options. And the addition of linebacker Bart Scott gives this unit another top playmaker on the defensive side of the ball. Scott should be the anchor of the defense for years to come. Kerry Rhodes is the top playmaker in the secondary. Rhodes is a top safety capable of breaking up the run or pass. He just makes plays. The Jets also added top cover corner Lito Sheppard during the offseason, giving them another playmaker in the secondary. Leon Washington gives the Jets a big-time threat on special teams. He had a kick return touchdown last season and averaged 25.6 yards per kick return. Washington is an electric return man with big-play ability.
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The Jets have become a top fantasy defense/special team. They have a lot of sack potential, especially with Scott now on board. And the secondary is more than capable of shutting down a defense with Rhodes, Sheppard and Darrelle Revis causing havoc. And the return game makes this unit a elite option for fantasy teams. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets LB Jamaal Westerman may replace LB Vernon Gholston during certain passing situations during the team's Week 1 game. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston will start in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29. |
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| M.A. Mehta, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said LB Vernon Gholston will start at outside linebacker while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension. |
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| Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he believes LB Vernon Gholston can be a big part of the team's defense this season. 'He realizes now that this is it. We all know he's strong. He's all that kind of stuff. Now lets see it on the field. I think he's starting to show that. I just know he's going to be a big part of what we do and a big part of our success,' Ryan said. |
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| J.P. Pelzman, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston may start at outside linebacker while LB Calvin Pace serves his four-game suspension. |
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| Dave Hutchinson, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said he has been impressed with LB Vernon Gholston this offseason. 'I think Vernon is having a real good offseason. You can tell this is important to him. He's passionate about it. The signs are there. He asks the right questions. If he makes a mistake, usually he knows it right away. I think progression-wise, he's right where he needs to be. ... I'm confident he'll be better once we have the pads on,' Pettine said. |
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| Dave Hutchinson, of the Newark Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said he has been pleased with what he has seen from LB Vernon Gholston during the team's minicamp. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston said he learned a lot during his rookie season. 'I got a lot out of my rookie year - coming to the NFL, learning how things go, playing on the field a little bit. I think it was tremendous in terms of my growth. I think it will make me a better player for this year,' Gholston said. |
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| Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston was a disappointment for the team throughout the preseason. Gholston made little impact in the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 28, recording just three tackles with no sacks or pressures. |
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| Andy Martino, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets LB Vernon Gholston recorded a sack in the Green and White scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 2. |
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Injury Concern.