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Improving Jets In Dire Need Of Pass Rusher, But Bowles And His Staff Willing To Remain Patient

CBS | August 14, 2018

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Can the Jets survive without an edge rusher?

With the offseason departure of Muhammad Wilkerson, the Jets are awfully thin up front. The lack of an experienced guy to get after the quarterback is going to put a lot of pressure on Leonard Williams, who is more of an all-around defensive lineman than sack specialist. The third-year end out of USC is excellent against the run and, if nothing else, a player that can disrupt an opponent’s passing game.

But a 15-sack guy? The Jets haven’t seen it yet.

Leonard Williams
Defensive end Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets reacts during the third quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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