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Jets looking for right combination at starting cornerback

Jets defensive back Bless Austin defends on defense against Kansas City on Nov. 1 in Kansas City, Mo. Credit: AP/G. Newman Lowrance

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The Jets are young and inexperienced in the cornerback room and have been rotating different players with the first-team defense.

Robert Saleh said he’s looking for something very specific in his two starters.

"Can you win on third down?" the first-year head coach said. "That’s pretty much it. It’s that simple."

Third-year corner Bless Austin and Bryce Hall, a fifth-round pick last year, have spent the most time with the starters.