Jets’ final 2019 report card, position by position

Jets Wire breaks down New York’s 2019 campaign by evaluating the team on a position by position basis.

Linebackers

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Whether it was Gregg Williams’ ability to get the most out of his players or career backups rising to the occasion, New York’s linebacker core was mostly solid throughout 2019.

This unit could’ve rolled over and mailed it in after season-ending injuries to Avery Williamson and C.J. Mosley. Instead, it rose to the occasion. Blake Cashman showed lots of promise before his season got cut short due to injury. Neville Hewitt turned in the best season of his career, as did Jordan Jenkins as an edge rusher. Both Tarrell Basham and James Burgess also came on strong at the end of the season, likely earning themselves a spot in New York’s plans moving forward.

Grade: B+

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