By Connor Hughes | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Rookie safety Jamal Adams again stepped up in a big way for the Jets as the team wrapped up minicamp on Thursday.

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John Munson | NJ Advance Media

Summer vacation is underway

FLORHAM PARK — These are padless, no-contact practices in June; a learning experience for most everyone on the field at One Jets Drive. Observations and takeaways at this stage in the NFL season are pointless.

But it's becoming awfully hard to temper the hype around Jets rookie safety Jamal Adams.

A day after his highlight-reel interception, Adams flashed his football acumen on Thursday. On the first set of team drills, he sprinted to the line from his safety spot just as the offense set. He began screaming out commands to his teammates, diagramming the play he believed was coming.

The play began moments later. The offense ran exactly what Adams predicted. The defense had things perfectly covered. Sheldon Richardson came in for a sack.

"I recognized it all from film study," Adams told NJ Advance Media after practice at his locker. "It was fun, but I'm nowhere near where I want to be yet. I want to know the play once they break the huddle."

Adams is well on his way.

What else happened at the Jets' final minicamp workout? Here's our practice report.

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The walking wounded

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There were no new additions to the walking wounded. Tackle Ben Ijalana (knee), cornerback Jeremy Clark (knee), receiver ArDarius Stewart (groin/thumb), receiver Chad Hansen (knee), receiver Quincy Enunwa (shoulder/neck), receiver Gabe Marks (unknown), guard Brian Winters (shoulder) and linebacker Corey Lemonier (quad) all sat out.

There was one slight change to Stewart, though. We received more clarity on his injury groin and thumb — both of which required surgery. Stewart injured his thumb at rookie camp. His groin was an underlying issue from college. When Stewart had thumb surgery, the Jets decided to get his groin fixed, too, coach Todd Bowles said.

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Returners and kickers

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The Jets again worked the punt team on Thursday. Running back Romar Morris, receiver Chris Harper, running back Bobby Rainey (tryout), receiver Dexter McCluster (tryout), receiver Frankie Hammond and receiver Willie Quinn (tryout) took reps. One notable absence? Eli McGuire. Not sure why he wasn't there

In the kicking gauntlet, Chandler Catanzaro went a perfect six-for-six with a long of 61 yards. Ross Martin went four of five. He missed a kick from 51, but hit 57.

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The starting offense

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I kept an eye on who worked where with the starters. It was tough to get an incredibly accurate read because most starters sat after the first set of team drills. After two lengthy practices Wednesday and Thursday, Bowles called things after 1.5 hours.

Quarterback: Josh McCown

Running back: Matt Forte, Bilal Powell

Receivers: Charone Peake, Jalin Marshall, Robby Anderson

Offensive line: Brandon Shell (RT), Brent Qvale (RG), Wesley Johsnon (C), Dakota Dozier (RG), Jeff Adams (RT)

Some notes here: Kelvin Beachum didn't practice much, likely a rest day. Brian Winters (RG) also sat. It's impossible to get a read on the receivers since Quincy Enunwa, ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen didn't practice.

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The starting defense

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Here's a look at the defense, from what I observed.

Defensive line: Muhammad Wilkerson, Steve, McLendon, Leonard Williams

Inside linebackers: Darron Lee, Demario Davis

Outside linebackers: Josh Martin, Lorenzo Mauldin

Cornerbacks: Morris Claiborne, Buster Skrine (SCB), Juston Burris

Safeties: Marcus Maye, Jamal Adams

Dylan Donahue and Jordan Jenkins worked as the outside linebackers with the second unit. Dexter McDougle, Darryl Roberts and Marcus Williams (SCB) were the cornerbacks. Doug Middleton and Rontez Miles were the second-team safeties.

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Quarterback stats (really just Petty)

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Most of the veterans sat on Thursday. Bowles seemed to give them an early start to summer. Josh McCown got two reps in team drills, and completed one pass. He finished minicamp 38 of 57 with a touchdown and three interceptions.

With McCown sitting, Petty received a lot of action. He went 7 of 12 with a touchdown and two dropped interceptions, and finished minicamp 26 of 39 with two touchdowns and two picks.

Hackenberg went 8 of 12 with a touchdown and an interception. You can find a complete review of his play here. He finished minicamp 26 of 42 with three touchdowns and two interceptions.

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Dropped interceptions

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It was the day of dropped picks for Jets defenders. Safety Corey White dropped two, while Darryl Roberts and Marcus Williams each missed one. I'll give Roberts a slight pass. His wasn't all that easy. He undercut a Bryce Petty pass for Jalin Marshall and dove to break it up. He got both hands on the ball, but couldn't pull it in.

He bounced back in a big way, though. In a red zone drill, Christian Hackenberg tried to hit Frankie Hammond with a back-shoulder pass. Roberts read the play, turned around before Hammond, and picked the ball off. He returned it for a would-be touchdown.

No excuses for White and Williams. Ball went right through their hands.

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Juston Burris shining again

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I hesitate with any cornerback observations in OTAs and minicamp. This time last year, everyone was singing the praises of Dee Milliner. See how that one turned out?

With that said, Juston Burris had a really good set of OTAs (three open to media) and minicamp. He flashed again on Thursday. Christian Hackenberg tried to get a pass to (I believe) Deshon Foxx on a drag. Burris undercut the route, batted it away and nearly got a second hand on it for an interception.

Burris is working with the starting defense in the nickel formation. If he keeps this up, he may take over as the every-down starter opposite Morris Claiborne in base, too.

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A K.D. Cannon sighting

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I'm asked more about undrafted wideout K.D. Cannon than just about any other lesser-named player on the Jets. He flashed a bit on Thursday. Early in team drills, he created nice separation with a vertical route while covered by Juston Burris. Christian Hackenberg fired a pass in his direction, but just missed him. The ball must have gone 55-60 yards in the air. Had it gone 54-59, it's a beautiful touchdown.

With Eric Decker gone, the Jets are looking for younger receivers to step up. Cannon has a chance to not only make the team, but have a role this year.

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