New York Jets fans are no strangers to training camp hype, but not every player's praise is received the same way. One of the most criticized players on last year’s roster is earning rave reviews from the Jets' new coaching staff, and it’s not sitting well with much of the fan base.
Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks went out of his way to tell reporters on Thursday that one player in particular is having an “outstanding camp.” That player is the much-maligned Micheal Clemons.
Yes, the same Micheal Clemons who started all 17 games last season, played over half of the team’s defensive snaps, and finished near the bottom of the league in nearly every statistical category.