Hartford Courant (Sunday)

Jets at a glance

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First round: Nos. 2 and 23

Last season (2-14): The Jets started a franchise-worst 0-13 before beating the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15, all but sealing Adam Gase’s fate after just two years as coach. One of the worst seasons in team history included quarterbac­k Sam Darnold missing four games with shoulder injuries and finishing with just nine TD passes and 11 intercepti­ons as the offense finished last in the NFL in several categories. Running back Le’Veon Bell was released and nose tackle Steve McLendon and linebacker Avery Williamson were traded midseason. Defensive coordinato­r Gregg Williams was fired after an ill-timed play call cost the Jets a potential first victory against Las Vegas in Week 13. Gase was fired after the season, replaced by former 49ers defensive coordinato­r Robert Saleh. Needs: QB, CB, OL, WR, RB, Edge. Possible first pick: BYU QB Zach Wilson; Ohio State QB Justin Fields. Outlook: GM Joe Douglas pressed the reset button on the franchise by trading Darnold and setting his sights on drafting his replacemen­t with the second overall pick. All signs point to Wilson being the choice, especially after his impressive pro day at BYU in front of Douglas, Saleh and offensive coordinato­r Mike LaFleur. New York has 10 picks, including No. 23, and that’s where the intrigue is. The Jets have several needs, and they’ll have a chance to add another impact player in the first round to pair with their new QB.

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