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REPORT DATES: Rookies July 16th, Veterans July 23rd

SITE: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

CAMP OBJECTIVES: The Jets have intriguing position battles in several areas of the team, but all others will be overshadowed by the quarterback duel between Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens. The younger, healthier Clemens seems likely to get the job unless he plays terribly during the summer. The team must also find the right mix at running back, where holdovers Thomas Jones and Leon Washington will fight for carries with newcomers Jesse Chatman (Dolphins) and Musa Smith (Ravens). The o-line must integrate new faces Alan Faneca and Damien Woody, while Dustin Keller (Purdue) and Bubba Franks (Packers) are now part of the equation at tight end. All of that said, this team's chances in 2008 could very well hinge on how well the defense comes together early. The front seven will have a radically different look with Kris Jenkins (Panthers) at nose tackle and Calvin Pace (Cardinals) and Vernon Gholston (Ohio State) coming off the edge at outside linebacker. The Jets were 29th in the league against the run last year, and the fresh faces are expected to help improve upon that standing.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE:

Aug 7 - at Cleveland, 7:30 PM Aug 16 - vs. Washington, 7:00 PM Aug 23 - vs. NY Giants, 7:00 PM Aug 28 - at Philadelphia, 6:30 PM