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Jets finalize coaching staff

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, left, quarterback

Photo credit: AP Photo Bill Kostroun

The Jets filled out their coaching staff Thursday, hiring Bobby April III as their quality control/defense coach and Brian VanGorder as their new linebackers coach.

VanGorder, Auburn's defensive coordinator in 2012, held the same position with the Atlanta Falcons from 2008-1.

April spent the past two seasons as the Eagles' quality control/defense coach. 

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