By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

What could the Jets defense look like this coming season? Here are a few of the variations which include Sheldon Richardson and Calvin Pryor on the field with Jamal Adams, Marcus Maye, Leonard Williams and Muhammad Wilkerson.

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Multiple variations

Todd Bowles is a coach heralded for his versatility. One of the big reasons the Jets hired him was for his ability to build schemes around the players at his disposal.

The Jets roster has its deficiencies, no doubt, but also several talented players. In what ways will Bowles line them up this coming season?

Here are a few predictions.

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BASE 3-4 DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Deon Simon (NT), Leonard Williams (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Lorenzo Mauldin (OLB), David Harris (ILB), Darron Lee (ILB), Jordan Jenkins (OLB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne (CB), Buster Skrine

SAFETIES: Jamal Adams (SS), Marcus Maye (FS)

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ANALYSIS: Some changes from last year's team, specifically at the safety and cornerback position. Jets coach Todd Bowles likes to run a variety of fronts, but expect the Jets to go with a base 3-4 the majority of the time.

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Instat impact

Which Jets rookies will have a role in 2017?

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4-3 DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Leonard Williams (DT), Steve McLendon (DT), Sheldon Richardson (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Darron Lee (WLB), David Harris (ILB), Jordan Jenkins (SAM)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: Last year, depending on the opponent, the Jets trotted out a 4-3 defense. Expect them to do more of the same this coming season. Steve McLendon will likely come in for Deon Simon. McLendon has a bit more versatility as a defensive tackle.

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NICKEL DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Deon Simon (NT), Leonard Williams (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Lorenzo Mauldin (OLB), David Harris (ILB), Darron Lee (ILB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne (CB), Buster Skrine (SCB), Juston Burris (CB)

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: The Jets like the versatility of Buster Skrine. He's best suited in the slot, which is where he'll play in the nickel package. Juston Burris should come in as the outside corner in this situation, but he could be jumped on the depth chart by Darryl Roberts.

In passing situations, look for Williams to move to nose tackle, and Richardson to check in at defensive end. Williams played some nose last year and dominated interior offensive linemen.

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High cap hits

Which Jets are costing the most money?

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3 SAFETY PACKAGE (NICKEL)

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Deon Simon (NT), Leonard Williams (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Darron Lee (ILB), David Harris (ILB), Calvin Pryor (Money LB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne (CB), Buster Skrine (SCB), Juston Burris (CB)

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: Todd Bowles designed the money linebacker position brilliantly executed by Deon Bucannon in Arizona. If he believes Pryor can play the position, it wouldn't surprise me to see the Jets run a ton of 3-safety formations. Pryor would slide in and replace Lorenzo Mauldin.

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3 SAFETY PACKAGE (BASE)

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Deon Simon (NT), Leonard Williams (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Lorenzo Mauldin (OLB), David Harris (ILB), Darron Lee (ILB), Calvin Pryor (Money LB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: This package would give the Jets a bit more athleticism. Pryor would essentially replace Jordan Jenkins as a standup, roaming linebacker.

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Turning to Hackenberg

When will Hackenberg get his start?

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PASS RUSHING (1)

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Steve McLendon (NT), Leonard Williams (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Lorenzo Mauldin (OLB), David Harris (ILB), Sheldon Richardson (OLB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne (CB), Buster Skrine (SCB), Juston Burris (CB)

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: McLendon gives the Jets a bit more versatility as a pass rusher than Simon. Richardson checks in on the outside for Jordan Jenkins, who's more of a run stuffer. Darron Lee is off the field in this situation. Throughout his career, David Harris has been a very good blitzing linebacker.

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PASS RUSHING (2)

DEFENSIVE LINE: Muhammad Wilkerson (DE), Leonard Williams (NT), Sheldon Richardson (DE)

LINEBACKERS: Lorenzo Mauldin (OLB), David Harris (ILB), Dylan Donahue (OLB)

CORNERBACKS: Morris Claiborne (CB), Buster Skrine (SCB), Juston Burris (CB)

SAFETIES: Marcus Maye (FS), Jamal Adams (SS)

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ANALYSIS: This package may or may not be used. It all depends on the progression and development of rookie outside linebacker Dylan Donahue. If he comes along faster than expected, the Jets could look to work him in.

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