Welcome to our first "Take Five" list. From now until training camp, we'll have periodic top-five lists -- some serious, some not-so-serious. For our inaugural list, we'll rank the Jets' top five newcomers in terms of projected impact.
1. Tony Sparano, offensive coordinator -- He steps into one of the toughest coaching/managing jobs in New York. All he has to do is fix Mark Sanchez, manage a potential QB controversy and make sure last season's dysfunctional offense doesn't re-appear. He will change the way the Jets play offense.
2. Yeremiah Bell, safety -- At 34, he's an older version of S LaRon Landry, another newcomer. He probably isn't as talented as Landry at this stage of his career, but Bell gets the No. 2 spot on our list because he's durable -- and Landry isn't. Bell led the Dolphins in defensive snaps last season, according to ProFootballFocus.com, and he'll play a lot for the Jets. Just watch, he'll become a leader on defense. Landry is slated to play a lot, too, but injury issues make him a question mark.
3. Tim Tebow, quarterback -- Obviously, he'll move up if he unseats Sanchez, but we don't see that happening anytime soon. Tebow will see playing time in the wildcat, but don't expect it to be a heavy workload every week. Do you know how many wildcat plays the Dolphins averaged under Sparano? Four per game.
4. Quinton Coples, defensive end -- The Jets' No. 1 pick will start and will be a three-down player, so that immediately qualifies him for our list. He'll have plenty of opportunities to make an impact.
5. Stephen Hill, wide receiver -- It's unusual for a rookie receiver to make an impact, and it'll be harder for Hill because he played in a triple-option offense in college, but he'll see plenty of the field. The reason: Speed. You can't teach a 4.3 40. When the second-round pick is on the field, he'll command respect because of that speed.
1. Tony Sparano, offensive coordinator -- He steps into one of the toughest coaching/managing jobs in New York. All he has to do is fix Mark Sanchez, manage a potential QB controversy and make sure last season's dysfunctional offense doesn't re-appear. He will change the way the Jets play offense.
2. Yeremiah Bell, safety -- At 34, he's an older version of S LaRon Landry, another newcomer. He probably isn't as talented as Landry at this stage of his career, but Bell gets the No. 2 spot on our list because he's durable -- and Landry isn't. Bell led the Dolphins in defensive snaps last season, according to ProFootballFocus.com, and he'll play a lot for the Jets. Just watch, he'll become a leader on defense. Landry is slated to play a lot, too, but injury issues make him a question mark.
3. Tim Tebow, quarterback -- Obviously, he'll move up if he unseats Sanchez, but we don't see that happening anytime soon. Tebow will see playing time in the wildcat, but don't expect it to be a heavy workload every week. Do you know how many wildcat plays the Dolphins averaged under Sparano? Four per game.
4. Quinton Coples, defensive end -- The Jets' No. 1 pick will start and will be a three-down player, so that immediately qualifies him for our list. He'll have plenty of opportunities to make an impact.
5. Stephen Hill, wide receiver -- It's unusual for a rookie receiver to make an impact, and it'll be harder for Hill because he played in a triple-option offense in college, but he'll see plenty of the field. The reason: Speed. You can't teach a 4.3 40. When the second-round pick is on the field, he'll command respect because of that speed.

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Rookie RB Miguel Maysonet, formerly of @stonybrooku, is headed to the #Browns. http://t.co/khsvflJ4Kd
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Legal process starts: Mike Goodson to plead not guilty to drug, weapons charges. Told Idzik it wasn't his gun. #Jets http://t.co/5lVbiSVAfo
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Former Stony Brook RB Miguel Maysonet, cut yesterday by Eagles, was claimed on waivers by the Browns, per source.
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Mike Goodson will plead not guilty on drug, gun charges tomorrow at arraignment, per atty. MG told #Jets officials gun in SUV wasn't his.
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Mike Goodson's pre-indictment conference is set for June 12 in Morris County Superior Court, according to court. Middle of #Jets minicamp.
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The latest on #Jets RB Mike Goodson, including a "super" quote from owner Woody Johnson. http://t.co/4TJ4YoGijP
1 day ago
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In Florham Pk: Goodson shows up, doesn't practice, meets w/ team officials. Boston: Woody says #Jets live by "truth, justice, American way."
1 day ago
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From NFL meetings in Boston RT @MikeGarafolo Woody says the Jets are all about "truth, justice and the American way." #Superman
1 day ago
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RT @MikeGarafolo: Woody Johnson says the Jets are in fact-gathering mode on Mike Goodson.
1 day ago
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RB Mike Goodson, arrested last wk on drugs/weapon charges, showed up for Jets 1st OTA today (voluntary). But isn't practicing. #Jets
1 day ago
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Former Stony Brook star Miguel Maysonet may have been victim of coach/front office disagreement in Philly. #Eagles http://t.co/RB3VO9K4Rn
1 day ago
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The @Eagles make it official, waive former Stony Brook RB Miguel Maysonet. A head scratcher. @SBAthletics
1 day ago
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David Garrard tells @SI_PeterKing that much of cartilage in balky knee is gone, creating bone-on-bone pain. Unable to jog most days. #Jets
1 day ago
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#Jets QB Geno Smith, guest on SiriusXM, said he's "pretty close" to hiring a new agent.
2 days ago
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This is a surprise: Eagles are expected to waive RB Miguel Maysonet of @stonybrooku, per @caplannfl.
2 days ago
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Following up on QB Brian Hoyer: The #Jets didn't show interest before he signed with the Browns, per source.
2 days ago
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For those who want Idzik to cut Goodson asap to send message: He's deliberate on big decisions, i.e Revis, Tebow. Figures to do same here.
2 days ago
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Idzik's interest in QB market, post-Garrard, shows he's not content with Sanchez/Smith. He wants options. Hardly a vote of conf for Sanchez.
2 days ago
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