The ' 2019 season was a tale of two halves. After a 1-7 start, New York rallied to win six of its final eight games to finish with a 7-9 record during Adam Gase's first season as coach. Two big reasons for the Jets' second-half turnaround was quarterback and the inspired play of Gregg Williams' defense.In the draft, the Jets added several players who they hope
Francisco Liriano Jersey can make an immediate impact in 2020. Among those players are offensive tackle , receiver , safety , pa s rusher Jabari Zuniga, running back La'Mical Perine, offensive linemen and cornerback . The Jets also added some new veterans into the mix, signing receiver Breshad Perrmian, running back , offensive lineman and linebacker . The Jets also acquired free safety in the trade that sent former All-Pro safety to the .With training camp underway, we decided to take a look at the five biggest position battles that will unfold before the Jets kick off the season against the Buffalo Bills.1. Starting Cornerback Piere Desir, , , , Bryce Hall The Jets are hoping that Desir, who was signed by the team during the first week of free agency, can rebound after an injury-marred 2019 season with the Jets. Desir's size (he checks in at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds) and overall physicality should be better utilized in New York by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.Quincy Wilson, another former Colt who was acquired by the Jets during the draft, will also vie for a starting job. While he doesn't have all the physical tools that Desir has, Wilson does po se s a physical demeanor that was probably one of the main reasons why Williams wanted him on his defense.Maulet and Austin, two players who started a combined 12 games for the Jets last season,
Preston Tucker Jersey will also get an opportunity to start. Both players were lauded for their ability to tackle while limiting big plays in the Jets' secondary. Austin, however, will need to have an exceptionally good camp after getting benched late in the 2019 season. A darkhorse candidate is rookie Bryce Hall, who fell to the fifth-round after sustaining an ankle injury during his time at Virginia. If he's healthy, Hall should definitely be in the thick of things as it relates to earning a starting spot.While he may be asked to fill one of the team's two cornerback spots, , who returns following an impre sive '19 season, will likely be asked to resume his role on the outside.2. Offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, , Training camp will determine whether or not Becton, the third offensive lineman selected in the draft, will be ready to protect Darnold's blind side at left tackle when the Jets open the season. Based on how high he was selected, it's safe to a sume that Becton will get every opportunity to win the job at left tackle, which should make Fant, who inked a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jets after three seasons with the Seahawks, the front-runner to be New York's new starting right tackle. While Edoga, a third-round pick in the 2019 draft, has yet to reach his potential, the Jets' bra s is reportedly high on him as he enters his second season with the team. If Becton and/or Fant don't distinguish themselves during camp, that could open the door for Edoga, who was Donald's teammate for three seasons at USC.3. No. 2 receiver Denzel Mims, , Vyncint Smith, The Jets
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Gerrit Cole Jersey Doctson, a former first-round pick, is hoping that his third in five years is the charm after an underwhelming start to his career. He did enjoy some succe s during his second and third seasons, catching 79 pa ses for 1,034 yards and eight touchdowns for Washington. Malone, the ' fourth-round pick in the 2017 draft, is also heading into his second season with the Jets. He spent most of the season on the practice squad before being promoted to the 53-man roster with two games remaining in the season.If they are not confident enough in their current receiving corps, the Jets will likely explore signing a proven free agent before the start of the regular season. One option here is , who the Jets over the summer. Thomas, a four-time Pro Bowler who spent the 2019 season in New York, is hoping to show an NFL team that after dealing with Achilles and hamstring injuries over the past two years.4. Starting strong safety Bradley McDougald, Ashtyn DavisThe Jets drafted Davis with the idea that he could be part of a three-headed monster with fellow safeties Jamal Adams and . But with Adams now in Seattle, the acquisition of Davis is now more of a nece sity than a luxury for the Jets, who will likely put more on the rookie's plate as he gets ready for his first NFL season. Davis, however, won't be thrust into the starting lineup if he's not ready. McDougald, an eight-year veteran, has 75 career
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