NFL Takeaways: 32 Truths Ahead Of Opening Day

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Jul 30, 2015; Florham Park, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams (62), nose tackle Damon Harrison (94) and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) during first day of training camp at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

New York Jets

Pass rush should be fine without Sheldon Richardson

Any time a defense loses its best pass rushers, there is cause for concerns.  It doesn’t matter if suspension or injury are the cause.  That is why the New York Jets have worried about how their team will respond without Sheldon Richardson.  Thanks in large part to the presence of 1st round pick Leonard Williams, the answer is not that different.  Even without other stud Muhammad Wilkerson the front still seems able to generate heat on the quarterback as the game against Atlanta showed.

Sure, having Richardson would be better but until such time that he’s able to return, the Jets can make due with what they have.

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