The Jets’ defense has been a top-five unit the last three seasons.

But a new regime is in place with coach Aaron Glenn and defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. And they know what type of unit they desire to be.

“Physicality, number one,” Wilks said. “Playing smart, not beating ourselves.

“Our talent level and the things that we can accomplish out there [are] phenomenal, but we can’t beat ourselves. So, being smart and the physicality that we play with. I think you saw that in the first game as we stepped on the field right there with Green Bay. … Everything that we do starts up front with just dominating, controlling the line of scrimmage.”

Unlike the offensive side of the ball, which features several key changes, the Jets’ defense returns eight starters to a unit that finished third in

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