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The New York Jets haven't had a ton to feel great about lately. But that's changing. Yes, last season they were 3-14, but that's in the past, and it's time to look ahead to the future.
One of the major positives for the Jets and head coach Aaron Glenn, who's heading into his second year with the team, is that New York has a young roster. That means a lot. It's one thing to have a lineup that's perfect for this year, but if it's all veterans who are close to retirement, that's not a good sign for the future. Thankfully, that's not the Jets.
In an article for ESPN out on Wednesday, Aaron Schatz names the Jets as the No. 7 best team in the NFL for their age. His list highlights teams that are led by under-25 talent, so it's great to see the Jets in here.
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What makes the Jets' lineup packed with youth? He notes that their blue chips are edge David Bailey and offensive tackle Armand Membou. The team also shot up to No. 7 from No. 28 last season.
This showing is despite the Jets not having a young starting quarterback, "unless you want to count 22-year-old fourth-round pick Cade Klubnik," Schatz says.
"No, the leader of the youth for the Jets is No. 2 pick Bailey, who will be 23 in August," he says. "The Jets' defense also has 24-year-old safety Malachi Moore, 22-year-old cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and 21-year-old nickelback D'Angelo Ponds. On offense, the young talent is led by the bookends of the line, with left tackle Olu Fashanu now 23 and right tackle Membou just 22."
This roster is jam-packed with players under the age of 25, and that means the Jets have something to look forward to for years ahead.
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