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Jets' Jermaine Johnson ready to show his 'nasty' side in Year 2

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Jermaine Johnson didn't mind being perceived as the third wheel of the New York Jets' 2022 first-round draft picks. He was genuinely happy for Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, the NFL defensive and offensive rookies of the year, respectively. No, what bothered Johnson was the way he played as a rookie.

When the defensive end turned on the tape, he didn't recognize the guy in his uniform.

"My dominance has usually always popped off tape," he said. "I always look like the best -- one of the best guys on the field.