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ESPN NFL Nation reporter Rich Cimini covers the New York Jets. Proud Syracuse alum, member of the Suffolk County (N.Y.) and Sachem High Sports Halls of Fame.

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Some housekeeping: S Ashtyn Davis’ new contract, signed last week, is one year for $2.7M, including $167K guaranteed.

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draft preview (first-round possibility):

OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State, 6-6, 324

🏈Captain. Four-year player, two-year starter (25 straight starts at RT)
🏈'23 stats: 338 pass-block snaps, 8 QB pressures, 1 sack, 8 penalties, per ESPN Stats & Info
🏈Boosted stock at Senior…

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draft preview (first-round possibility):

WR Rome Odunze, Washington, 6-3, 212

🏈Team captain. All-America. Four-year player. Speed in 40: 4.45
🏈'23 stats: 92 catches, 1,640 yds (led FBS), 13 TDs, 5 drops, 44.4% contested catch (slightly above average), per ESPN Stats & Info

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draft preview (first-round possibility):

OT Olu Fashanu, Penn St, 6-6, 312
🏈Career: Started 21 games, played only 1,304 snaps (all at LT). Had some injuries
🏈Same HS team as Caleb Williams (Gonzaga, Wash DC)
🏈'23 stats: 366 pass-block snaps, 6 pressures, 1 sack, 7 blown…

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Based on ESPN analytics, there’s a very good chance the will get a pass catcher at 10. I still think OT is very much in play.

Based on ESPN analytics, there’s a very good chance the #Jets will get a pass catcher at 10. I still think OT is very much in play.
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draft preview (first-round possibility)

OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame, 6-9, 321

🏈Team captain, all-America (2x), three-year starter. 40 time - 5.05
🏈Father, John, was a Pro Bowl tackle
🏈2023: 348 pass-block snaps, 3 QB pressures, 1 sack, 6 blown blocks, 2 penalties, per…

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Mel Kiper, Jr., on a national conference call today, explains why he has TE Brock Bowers over an offensive tackle for the at 10. He's not opposed to an OT, but he thinks it would be better to trade down for one:

'I went with Bowers as a weapon. They need that. People say,…

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With S Ashtyn Davis returning, the UFAs still on the market include:

LT Mekhi Becton, DE Carl Lawson, LT Duane Brown, DT Al Woods, C Connor McGovern, OT Billy Turner, QB Trevor Siemian

I could see McGovern returning. That would be a smart move for depth purposes,…

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Source: are re-signing S Ashtyn Davis, as Mike Garafolo said. A sneaky important move. Davis is a valuable backup/core special teamer, capable of contributing in sub packages. A ball magnet: Had 6 takeaways (3 INT, 3 FR) in only 217 defensive snaps.

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If the draft Brock Bowers, it would mark only the 6th first-round tight end in franchise history. The others:

2008: Dustin Keller - 241 rec, 2,876 yds, 17 TDs
2000: Anthony Becht - 188 rec, 1,537 yds, 21 TDs
1995: Kyle Brady - 343 rec, 3,519 yds, 25 TDs
1992: Johnny…

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Story: A reflective Aaron Rodgers looks back at one of the best moments of his career — and the worst. All part of a “wild year.” Good interview via the “I Can Fly” podcast. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

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