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Jets Free Agency Preview: Defensive Backs

Overview
In terms of total pass defense, the Jets numbers weren’t significantly different from 2015 to 2016. They dropped a bit in terms of yards per game, yielding 8.4 more yards a contest while finishing 17th in the league (243.6) after ranking 13th (235.2) in 2015. But despite improving against the big play after a slow start, the Jets never found a cure for their takeaway woes. A year after placing fifth in interceptions with 19, the Green & White finished tied for 29th with eight thefts. And opposing quarterbacks, who struggled with a collective 79.