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SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano discusses the impact Marcus Maye's absence will have on the New York Jets defense. The defense has already lost some veteran leaders but has been able to remain top 10 in the league but with Maye out, it's going to force a lot more young guys to step up which could be costly.

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About Ralph Vacchiano:
Ralph Vacchiano, award-winning sports reporter and columnist, joined SNY in 2016 as its NFL Insider. Vacchiano covers the Giants and Jets beats for SNY.tv, co-hosts "The Tailgate," and is a regular contributor to "GEICO SportsNite." Vacchiano came to SNY following 15 years as the New York Giants beat writer and columnist for the New York Daily News.

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