The New York Jets entered the 2021 season with what looked to be a bottom-five cornerback unit in the NFL.
However, young players such as Bryce Hall, Michael Carter II and Brandin Echols did not buy into such an idea. They all played to or above expectations, leading to optimism about the group.
While acknowledging that the group exceeded expectations, proper perspective was still required, which meant the position still needed work, and Joe Douglas knew it.