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Jets’ Defense Must Find an Edge to Take the Next Step

It’s been said countless times over the past decade that the New York Jets have not had a true edge rusher since John Abraham. The list over the years goes on and on. From free agent veteran pickups such as Aaron Maybin, Calvin Pace, and Jason Taylor who were moderately successful, to draft busts in Vernon Gholston and Quinton Coples. It can be said that the Jets have had equal trouble finding a pass rusher and a franchise quarterback. In 2018, things will not be any different as the search for a speedy pass rusher off the edge continues.