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By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

What happened on the second day of Jets rookie minicamp? Here are a few highlights, observations and takeaways

 
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What went down?

The Jets finished up their second of three rookie minicamp practices on Saturday.  It was a bit more intense, as coaches gave the rookies more of the playbook. Draft picks, undrafted free agents and tryout players ran through individuals, 7-on-7, then full-team drills. 

What happened? Here are a few takeaways. 

 
 
Rotation of returners

As was the case Friday, the Jets worked the punt team. No kickoff or kick return yet. Receivers Brisly Estime, Rashard Davis and Keevan Lucas, along with running back Elijah McGuire, were the returners. 

Estime is awfully elusive, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise. He averaged a college-best 18.1 yards per punt return last year. He put a back-juke on an unexpecting cornerback, which drew praise from coaches.

After practice, Todd Bowles didn't rule out the Jets keeping a return specialist on the 53-man roster. If Estime keeps playing well in organized team activities, minicamp and training camp, he can be that guy. 

 
 
Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0 has a nice leg

Ben Turk is a rookie punter from Notre Dame on a tryout with the Jets. He happens to be wearing No. 14. He also happens to have a long, redish beard. 

So he will now be known as Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0. 

Kidding aside, Turk's leg is impressive. He boomed a couple really nice punts at practice Saturday. He gets great hang time on them, too. It's very unlikely Turk is invited to training camp, but he could latch on with another team. He's talented.  

 
 
Another level of intensity

Watching the special teams portion of practice was fun last year. Brant Boyer (the coordinator) is nuts. I'm not sure how he has a voice when he leaves the facility at night. He's constantly screaming at anyone within earshot. 

This year, I'm not sure Boyer will crack the top-three of intense coaches. John Morton (offensive coordinator), Stump Mitchell (running backs) and Kevin Greene (outside linebackers) are wild. Between screams of "high and tight," and the tossing of trash cans, it was quite entertaining Saturday afternoon.

It'll be interesting to see if this is just for the rookies, or will continue when the veterans show up for on-field organized team activities in two weeks. 

 
 
 
 
Nice practice from Dylan Donahue

Safety Jamal Adams had a nice practice Friday. Linebacker Dylan Donahue, whom the Jets drafted in the fifth round, stole the show Saturday.

*Donahue was facing rookie tackle Amadou Konte, a tryout player from Benedictine. 

By my count, Donahue had two sacks. The first he gave an outside look, which caught Konte off balance. Donahue then shot inside for a sack. On the second, he ran Konte over with a bull rush. After each play, Donahue got up screaming and flexing. He's an intense guy with a heckuva back story. 

 
 
Derrick Jones flashed a bit

Rookie cornerback Derrick Jones, whom the Jets drafted in the sixth round, had a solid practice. He seems to move pretty well for a guy who only started playing corner two years ago. He had a near interception on a deflected pass.

Jones seemed down on himself after the drop. Jamal Adams ran over to console him. 

 
 
ArDarius Stewart showed up

Receiver ArDarius Stewart showed up on Saturday, for what it's worth. It's tough to judge these receivers because A) They're covered by tryout cornerbacks, and B) The quarterbacks throwing them balls are terrible. 

But, again, Stewart looked good. 

He created nice separation, and if a catchable ball was thrown his way, he caught it. He has big, strong hands. It's clear why the Jets like him. I'm curious where he'll line up once Eric Decker, Quincy Enunwa and Robbie Anderson show up. I could see Stewart having a role in 2017.  

 
 
Chad Hansen a little more rough

It has literally been just two practices, so take this with a grain of salt, but Chad Hansen, in my opinion, looks a little less pro-ready than Stewart. There's still a ton of time, and the Hansen on the field now won't be the same player come the end of training camp. But at this moment, he's a little rough. 

Hansen isn't creating as much separation as Stewart, and his route running is less crisp. The more time he spends with Eric Decker — one of the league's best route runners — the better. 

 
 
Jordan Leggett is big

Jordan Leggett hasn't made much of an on-field impact yet. This is mostly because Jamal Adams — the No. 6 pick in the draft — has been covering him. But Leggett does have something you can't coach or teach: The guy is massive. 

In the offensive huddle, Leggett, who's 6-5 and 258, towered over everyone, even the offensive linemen. He's a physically-imposing specimen. If he progresses mentally, the Jets may have a player 

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13 minutes ago, Marshmello said:
 
 
 
 
By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

What happened on the second day of Jets rookie minicamp? Here are a few highlights, observations and takeaways

 
Jets Rookies Football 
What went down?

The Jets finished up their second of three rookie minicamp practices on Saturday.  It was a bit more intense, as coaches gave the rookies more of the playbook. Draft picks, undrafted free agents and tryout players ran through individuals, 7-on-7, then full-team drills. 

What happened? Here are a few takeaways. 

 
 
Rotation of returners

As was the case Friday, the Jets worked the punt team. No kickoff or kick return yet. Receivers Brisly Estime, Rashard Davis and Keevan Lucas, along with running back Elijah McGuire, were the returners. 

Estime is awfully elusive, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise. He averaged a college-best 18.1 yards per punt return last year. He put a back-juke on an unexpecting cornerback, which drew praise from coaches.

After practice, Todd Bowles didn't rule out the Jets keeping a return specialist on the 53-man roster. If Estime keeps playing well in organized team activities, minicamp and training camp, he can be that guy. 

 
 
Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0 has a nice leg

Ben Turk is a rookie punter from Notre Dame on a tryout with the Jets. He happens to be wearing No. 14. He also happens to have a long, redish beard. 

So he will now be known as Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0. 

Kidding aside, Turk's leg is impressive. He boomed a couple really nice punts at practice Saturday. He gets great hang time on them, too. It's very unlikely Turk is invited to training camp, but he could latch on with another team. He's talented.  

 
 
Another level of intensity

Watching the special teams portion of practice was fun last year. Brant Boyer (the coordinator) is nuts. I'm not sure how he has a voice when he leaves the facility at night. He's constantly screaming at anyone within earshot. 

This year, I'm not sure Boyer will crack the top-three of intense coaches. John Morton (offensive coordinator), Stump Mitchell (running backs) and Kevin Greene (outside linebackers) are wild. Between screams of "high and tight," and the tossing of trash cans, it was quite entertaining Saturday afternoon.

It'll be interesting to see if this is just for the rookies, or will continue when the veterans show up for on-field organized team activities in two weeks. 

 
 
 
 
Nice practice from Dylan Donahue

Safety Jamal Adams had a nice practice Friday. Linebacker Dylan Donahue, whom the Jets drafted in the fifth round, stole the show Saturday.

*Donahue was facing rookie tackle Amadou Konte, a tryout player from Benedictine. 

By my count, Donahue had two sacks. The first he gave an outside look, which caught Konte off balance. Donahue then shot inside for a sack. On the second, he ran Konte over with a bull rush. After each play, Donahue got up screaming and flexing. He's an intense guy with a heckuva back story. 

 
 
Derrick Jones flashed a bit

Rookie cornerback Derrick Jones, whom the Jets drafted in the sixth round, had a solid practice. He seems to move pretty well for a guy who only started playing corner two years ago. He had a near interception on a deflected pass.

Jones seemed down on himself after the drop. Jamal Adams ran over to console him. 

 
 
ArDarius Stewart showed up

Receiver ArDarius Stewart showed up on Saturday, for what it's worth. It's tough to judge these receivers because A) They're covered by tryout cornerbacks, and B) The quarterbacks throwing them balls are terrible. 

But, again, Stewart looked good. 

He created nice separation, and if a catchable ball was thrown his way, he caught it. He has big, strong hands. It's clear why the Jets like him. I'm curious where he'll line up once Eric Decker, Quincy Enunwa and Robbie Anderson show up. I could see Stewart having a role in 2017.  

 
 
Chad Hansen a little more rough

It has literally been just two practices, so take this with a grain of salt, but Chad Hansen, in my opinion, looks a little less pro-ready than Stewart. There's still a ton of time, and the Hansen on the field now won't be the same player come the end of training camp. But at this moment, he's a little rough. 

Hansen isn't creating as much separation as Stewart, and his route running is less crisp. The more time he spends with Eric Decker — one of the league's best route runners — the better. 

 
 
Jordan Leggett is big

Jordan Leggett hasn't made much of an on-field impact yet. This is mostly because Jamal Adams — the No. 6 pick in the draft — has been covering him. But Leggett does have something you can't coach or teach: The guy is massive. 

In the offensive huddle, Leggett, who's 6-5 and 258, towered over everyone, even the offensive linemen. He's a physically-imposing specimen. If he progresses mentally, the Jets may have a player 

Any one have a day 1 recap?

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21 minutes ago, Patriot Killa said:
32 minutes ago, Marshmello said:
Jones seemed down on himself after the drop. Jamal Adams ran over to console him. 
 
 

This is what I love to hear about! Hopefully he keeps this up, it will be great for all the players, and the locker room. 

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1 hour ago, Marshmello said:
 
 
 
Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0 has a nice leg

Ben Turk is a rookie punter from Notre Dame on a tryout with the Jets. He happens to be wearing No. 14. He also happens to have a long, redish beard. 

So he will now be known as Ryan Fitzpatrick 2.0. 

Kidding aside, Turk's leg is impressive. He boomed a couple really nice punts at practice Saturday. He gets great hang time on them, too. It's very unlikely Turk is invited to training camp, but he could latch on with another team. He's talented.  

 

I hope there's competition at the punting position and we're not just wasting this kids time. I like Lachlan Edwards, but his job shouldnt be safe either. Put pressure on all of these guys. Ben Turk looks like he can consistently kick deep high punts. 

 

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A few takeaways from Jets rookie camp. S Jamal Adams (first round): Instinctive, high energy. Didn't get a chance to see him in man-to-man coverage. S Marcus Maye (second): Sat out team drills as a precaution (arm). WR ArDarius Stewart (third): Thick-bodied. Smooth on underneath routes. WR Chad Hansen (fourth): Received a lot of instruction from coaches. TE Jordan Leggett (fifth): Couple of drops. Obvious athleticism. LB Dylan Donahue (fifth): Non-stop motor. A ways to go in coverage. RB Elijah McGuire (sixth): Small, shifty. Third-down potential.

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff Writer

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2 hours ago, Villain The Foe said:

I hope there's competition at the punting position and we're not just wasting this kids time. I like Lachlan Edwards, but his job shouldnt be safe either. Put pressure on all of these guys. Ben Turk looks like he can consistently kick deep high punts. 

He's our former 2002 punter's nephew, so he should have an edge over others due to (possible) tips/coaching from his uncle and his genes. He's been eligible since 2013 when he left Notre Dame, but he hasn't caught on anywhere except for the month of May on Mac's former team during his penultimate year as director of college scouting. 

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2 hours ago, Jetdawgg said:

He needs to really show separation right now. A lot of the DB's contesting him will not make the pros

His deal isn't separation . . . YET. It's his size, massive paws, and deceptive long speed that got him selected, and the separation will hopefully come with time and more experience - still green at the WR position considering he only played 2 years @ Cal ('15 &'16) after sitting 1 year ('14) and KILLING Juco competition in 2013. He's the IDEAL possession WR for a WCO and he's eerily congruent to Decker's skill set. 

His backstory, like the OLB Donahue, are high effort guys who, IMO, will grow into their positions as they're coached up by the more vocal OC Morton, RB Coach Stump Mitchell, and OLB coach K. Greene. 

 

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ArDarius Stewart - WR -  Jets

Rookie ArDarius Stewart doesn't anticipate a difficult transition to the Jets' offense.

Stewart played in a modernized West Coast scheme similiar to the Jets under former OC Lane Kiffin at Alabama. He ran most his routes near the line of scrimmage but is one of the more pro ready receivers. With Brandon Marshall gone and Devin Smith (knee) spending another year on IR, Stewart looks like an immediate contributor in three-wide sets.
 
 
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Jets rookie WR ArDarius Stewart said he played in a West Coast-like system at Alabama under former OC Lane Kiffin, so he doesn't anticipate a difficult transition to the Jets' offense:

 RichCimini, ESPN Staff Writer
 
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22 minutes ago, flgreen said:

IMO Dylan Donahue is going to become the camp sweetheart.  He and Kevin Greene look like naturals together.  

Already tagged him as my camp favorite :)

People were ragging against the pick: Tiny armed OLB and so on, but the one common trait I see amongst most, if not all of, Mac's 2017 picks, sans Leggett, is a "tough" playing mentality and some longer paths than others to get into the NFL. We all complained how this team played w/out heart and seemed to have quit 1/2 way into 2016. Yet, looking at the character of these draft picks and the new vocal assistant coaching staff, gives me the sense that the 2017 team will be upstarts who have more bite and bark (in that order) than the 2016 veteran team.

I can't tell you if the football will be good, but the fight in the dog will be bigger with some of these young tone-setters. 

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IMO Connor Hughes is the best Jets beat writer.  Sometimes he actually writes about stuff I give a crap about

I agree, Connor and Daryl are awesome.

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The former Alabama man says he's trying to learn as much as he can, as quickly as he can. 
 
 

ArDarius Stewart: "I'm Just One Of Those Physical Guys"

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Were the Jets soft last year? Looking at the Jets draft, there is a consistent trait with most if not all of the selections, they're all physical. Now football is a physical game, but there are plenty of players who don't appear to enjoy the physical side of it, you don't have to worry about Stewart avoiding contact. 

ArDarius was known as a big physical receiver at Alabama, and although his statistics were hardly eye popping, he'll bring a lot of good qualities to the Jets:

"I'm just trying to come in and learn as much as I can, as fast as I can. I'm just one of those physical guys and I've been like that since little league. I can take the top off the defense, and do a lot of things to help this team."

Stewart was always known as the kind of player who was going to compete on every play. A strong runner once he got the ball in his hands, and a willing blocker when he didn't have it. He has deceptive speed and some wiggle to avoid tackles, and if you come in with a loose arm tackle, that's not going to be enough. 

When you look at the Jets receiver unit, it could probably do with a little physicality. Stewart has battled with Maye and Adams in the SEC, and although he'll never duck a challenge, he's happy to have them on his side going forward:

"Those are some great guys, man I'm happy to have them on my side of the ball for once"

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jets’ 5th-round pick with ‘high motor’ adjusting to NJ driving

May 6, 2017 | 2:42am | Updated

Jets’ 5th-round pick with ‘high motor’ adjusting to NJ driving

Rookies have to make many adjustments when they get to the NFL. For Jets fifth-round pick Dylan Donahue, the biggest has been behind the wheel.

“It was a little intimidating at first. The way people drive around here is a little different than home,” said Donahue, who is from Montana. “All the honking is like a second language. That’s like saying, ‘Hello,’ I feel like, in New Jersey.”

Yes, Donahue’s adjustment may be different than most. The linebacker grew up in Montana and went to West Georgia for college after a stint at a junior college in California and one year at an NAIA school in Montana.

The Jets took Donahue in the fifth round last week, and he says they got a steal.

“I feel like if I played at a D-1 school I would have been in the first or second round,” Donahue said. “I have no doubt in my mind about that that actually.”

Donahue said he and Jets outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene, a Hall of Fame pass rusher, clicked during the pre-draft process.

 

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“I just feel like me and coach Greene have something in common,” Donahue said. “He had a high motor and that made a lot of success for him. I think it will do the same for me. I think he sees a little bit of himself in me.”

Donahue’s intensity jumped out to the Jets.

“He’s a good football player,” coach Todd Bowles said. “He has a high motor. He has a lot of production. He gets after it. His intensity level is high. He plays with technique and he has some savviness. He was a guy we thought was a great value when we took him.”

The Jets practiced at a much quicker tempo during the rookie minicamp practice on Friday. New offensive coordinator John Morton seemed to be pushing the offense to go quicker than it did last year under Chan Gailey.:)

“We want tempo,” Bowles said. “Give them less time to think and more time to play and react. Then on gameday when the tempo picks up, the better they’ll play because they don’t have to think, they can just react.”

RB Elijah McGuire and CB Derrick Jones , both sixth-round picks, signed their contracts Friday.

The Jets have a whopping 39 players trying out at this weekend’s rookie minicamp. RB Khiry Robinson , who was with the Jets briefly last year, is among the tryouts.

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Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer 

A few takeaways from Jets rookie camp.

S Jamal Adams (first round): Instinctive, high energy. Didn't get a chance to see him in man-to-man coverage.

S Marcus Maye (second): Sat out team drills as a precaution (arm).

WR ArDarius Stewart (third): Thick-bodied. Smooth on underneath routes.

WR Chad Hansen (fourth): Received a lot of instruction from coaches.

TE Jordan Leggett (fifth): Couple of drops. Obvious athleticism.

LB Dylan Donahue (fifth): Non-stop motor. A ways to go in coverage.

RB Elijah McGuire (sixth): Small, shifty. Third-down potential.

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