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Will Lorenzo Mauldin step up in Year 3? | Position-by-position analysis

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As we continue our offseason position-by-position Jets analysis, it's now time to examine the situation at outside linebacker ...

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Strengths at the position

The Jets are young. Their two projected starters were both taken in the last two drafts -- Lorenzo Mauldin (third round 2015) and Jordan Jenkins (third round 2016). They've also got a nice mix of contributors rounding out the roster in Mike Catapano, Freddie Bishop and Corey Lemonier.

There isn't a difference maker in the bunch. Lorenzo Mauldin has flashed the ability to be a pass rusher, but has just 6.