Jets Highlight 3 Standouts in Buccaneers Practices as Friday Preseason Opener Nears
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Updated · newyorkjets.com · Aug 13
Jets Highlight 3 Standouts in Buccaneers Practices as Friday Preseason Opener Nears
3 articles · Updated · newyorkjets.com · Aug 13
Summary
Three Jets stood out over two joint practices with Tampa Bay: right tackle Armand Membou, tight end Mason Taylor and cornerback Azareye'h Thomas before Friday's preseason game at MetLife Stadium.
Membou set the tone with his intensity, battling Buccaneers edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. through two chippy sessions and showing the competitive edge coaches want heading into Week 1.
Taylor boosted his case in Frank Reich's offense by catching 2 red-zone touchdowns from Geno Smith in 7-on-7 work, with Aaron Glenn calling the second-year tight end a breakout candidate.
Thomas, back after ending his rookie season on injured reserve, broke up several passes and denied Baker Mayfield a back-end-zone connection with Cade Otton, reinforcing the Jets' depth in the secondary.