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Kiper sees Jets eyeing defense in 1st round

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The Jets' anemic offense was an issue throughout 2012. But nevertheless, NFL draft guru Mel Kiper believes the Jets will be eyeing an outside linebacker in the first round.

Kiper -- who said the Jets "pretty much" have to target top talent because they have “so many needs” to address -- mentioned Oregon OLB Dion Jordan, LSU DE Barkevious Mingo and Georgia ILB Alec Ogletree as possible...

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