Darron Lee’s transition to eventual defensive leader is already underway.
The Jets’ rookie linebacker was given the responsibility of calling plays in some sub packages during Sunday’s 22-17 loss to the Patriots. That job usually is reserved for 32-year-old David Harris, in his 10th NFL season.
The added responsibility didn’t seem to faze Lee, who played all 73 defensive snaps against the Patriots, seven more than Harris. Each made 11 tackles, tying for the team high.
“A couple times on third down I was a dime linebacker, so I had to make the call,” said the 22-year-old, who returned to action Nov.