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EA: The rookie QB is off to a great start. Smith was impressive at rookie minicamp, zipping the ball with velocity and displaying accuracy.

But the degree of change to the Jets defense was still alarming to him, and walking into a meeting room and not recognizing many people was an eye-opener. "It was expected when you have a six-win season and a new general manager," Harris said, via Brian Costello of the New York Post .

Due to the lack of veteran starters on the depth chart, the team will have to rely on young and inexperienced players to step up and make a difference in major roles.

One of Rex Ryan's favorite defenses last season was the 4-2 nickel slide. We discussed it briefly in this article overviewing the Jets defense but basically it replaces a linebacker with an extra defensive back, who flexes out over the slot receiver, while the Jets move down to a 4 man front.

On January 18th, things were looking pretty bleak over here in JetsLand as John Idzik was hired to take over as General Manager and right the ship.

According to Yahoo! Sports, the Jets and offensive lineman D'Brickashaw Ferguson are set to restructure his deal for a second consecutive offseason.

The 23-year-old defensive lineman was left off the list of 2012 Pro Bowl selections -- a noticeable snub in his eyes.

Melinda Morris, right, and her husband Leroy Smith clean up debris removed from the basement of their Crippen St.