New York Jets: 4 Players that need to bounce back in 2017

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Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) celebrates after a blocked pass in the second half at MetLife Stadium. Seattle Seahawks defeat the New York Jets 27-17. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

The New York Jets had several players that had disappointing seasons in 2016. Here are four key players that need strong bounce-back campaigns in 2017.

Not very much is expected from the New York Jets in 2017. There’s nothing wrong with that. Jets fans realize the team is rebuilding, mostly through the draft, and that’s the intelligent way to begin the process of turning around a team that suffered through a dreadful 5-11 campaign last year.

The chances of competing for a playoff berth in the AFC seem slim at this point but that doesn’t mean that the upcoming season is not an important one. Gang Green has to show that they’re pointed in the right direction and several players need to have strong bounce-back campaigns to not only aid New York’s chances of winning but also to stabilize their own careers.

The 2017 NFL season is vital to four Jets in particular. This quartet must prove that they can be productive performers even though the win-loss record may not reflect a playoff contending contingent when the dust eventually settles on the upcoming season.

Let’s take a closer look at these four players that have much to prove moving forward:

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