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New York Jets rookie cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner at training camp on August 1.
The one rip on New York Jets’ first-round cornerback Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner out of the draft was his thin and wiry frame.
Although that same length and lankiness are also a couple of his greatest attributes in coverage, there was no question that the press specialist needed to bulk up a bit ahead of one-on-ones with NFL talent. From college to the pro-level, there is always a noticeable step up in size and physicality.
For that reason, Gardner took it upon himself to gain some muscle since draft night.
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