The Jets report to training camp on Wednesday to begin their most eagerly anticipated camp in recent memory.

Aaron Rodgers will be the star attraction and there are plenty of other storylines for “Hard Knocks” to follow. The Jets roster is as strong as it has been in years, which will create some interesting training camp battles.

We’ll be watching over the next six weeks to see how those battles unfold and who wins the roster spots that are up for grabs.

But before a practice is held or a football snapped, we are taking a crack at what the initial 53-man roster might look like for the Jets entering September.

Here we go:

Quarterbacks (3): Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Tim Boyle

The new third quarterback rule makes this decision an interesting one for teams. I would be inclined to keep Rodgers and Wilson and stash Boyle on the practice squad, but a quarterback must be on the active roster to be the designated third quarterback on game days. I think that will make teams keep three, so Boyle makes the cut here.

Running backs (4): Breece Hall, Michael Carter, Zonovan Knight, Israel Abanikanda

The Jets swear they love their running back room, but will they be tempted to add Dalvin Cook? I think they will be if the price is right, but that would require Cook to lower his contract expectations. If Cook is added, I think Knight is the odd man out. Hall and the Jets say he is on track for Week 1. If he does not make that pace, they may have to carry him on the roster until he is ready.

Wide receivers (6): Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, Randall Cobb, Irvin Charles, Jason Brownlee

This room looks much different than it did last year, and there are some tough calls here.

You’ll notice Corey Davis isn’t listed, because I just can’t see him being on this team. It does not make sense to me. I have been waiting for them to cut him since March. Still, he remains on the roster and maybe they are not bluffing, but for this exercise, I am going to predict he is cut or traded (with the Jets eating some salary).

The other notable missing name is here is Denzel Mims. I think the Jets are tired of Mims and he’s tired of the Jets. Joe Douglas will try to find a trade partner, and if he can’t, I think the Jets will cut Mims. Charles and Brownlee inject some young blood here.

Tight ends (3): Tyler Conklin, C.J. Uzomah, Jeremy Ruckert

This group looks about the same as it did last year. Kenny Yeboah is a tough cut for me because of his special-teams value, and I could see him hanging on. Zack Kuntz is a draft pick, but is raw and the Jets could stash him on the practice squad. I don’t think he’s ready to play yet.

Offensive linemen (9): Duane Brown, Laken Tomlinson, Connor McGovern, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Billy Turner, Mekhi Becton, Joe Tippmann, Max Mitchell, Carter Warren

I went a little tackle-heavy here because the Jets have drafted Mitchell and Warren in the past two years and I think both will make the team if healthy. The battle between Tippmann and McGovern for the starting center spot will be one of the biggest in training camp. The loser can be a center/guard backup. Becton or Turner should be the right tackle with the backup becoming the swing tackle.

Defensive linemen (10): Quinnen Williams, Carl Lawson, John Franklin-Myers, Al Woods, Will McDonald, Quinton Jefferson, Jermaine Johnson, Bryce Huff, Solomon Thomas, Micheal Clemons

This is the most stacked position on the team with very little room for a dark horse to make the cut. Robert Saleh loves to have a heavy rotation on the D-line, and this group will let him do that.

Linebackers (5): C.J. Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Hamsah Nasirildeen, Zaire Barnes

Many Jets fans are still hoping the team brings back Kwon Alexander but it feels like the Jets want to give the young guys a chance. Sherwood and Nasirildeen each are entering their third seasons and have not played much on defense. The Jets can give them a shot, and if it does not work out, find a veteran before the season starts.

Cornerbacks (6): Sauce Gardner, D.J. Reed, Michael Carter II, Justin Hardee, Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Bryce Hall

This position is top-heavy. Gardner, Reed and Carter II give the Jets a strong starting group, but there is not much depth. Brandin Echols is going to be suspended for the first game, so that is why he is not here. He should be back on the roster for Week 2, and Hall then might be a goner. Bernard-Converse has versatility. I have him penciled in as the backup at slot corner. Hardee is a special-teams ace.

Safeties (4): Jordan Whitehead, Adrian Amos, Ashtyn Davis, Tony Adams

This group already is dealing with a major injury. Chuck Clark would have been a starter, but suffered a torn ACL in the final OTA of the spring and is gone for the season. It would not be a surprise if this is a position at which the Jets add someone during the final cutdowns and waiver claims.

Special teams (3): Greg Zuerlein, Thomas Hennessy, Thomas Morstead

The Jets made a swap at punter by bringing Hennessy back and getting rid of Braden Mann. Zuerlein has stopped the revolving door at kicker for now.

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One piece of business that has been overlooked as the Jets enter training camp is their top two draft picks remain unsigned.

Will McDonald and Joe Tippmann are the only Jets picks who still have not signed their deals.

Under the new CBA, it is unusual for these contract disputes to drag into training camp. There are very few things to negotiate. It usually is about offset money and the timing of how the signing bonus is paid.

The Jets have had a few notable contract disputes with rookies in recent years (Sam Darnold missed the first few days of camp in 2018).

We’ll see if McDonald and Tippmann miss time as they let their agents do their jobs. Of the two, it would seem less ideal for Tippmann as he is batting Connor McGovern for the starting center job.

It’s the start of training camp. The Jets are 0-0, and hope for this season is high. Let’s stay positive. Here are the top 10 margins of victory in Jets history:

1. Nov. 9, 2008: Jets 47, Rams 3 (margin: 44)
   2. Sept. 18, 1988: Jets 45, Oilers 3 (42)
   3. Jan. 4, 2003: Jets 41, Colts 0* (41)
   T-4. Sept. 15, 1985: Jets 42, Bills 3 (39)
   T-4. Sept. 18, 1966: Jets 52, Oilers 13 (39)
   T-6. Oct. 25, 2009: Jets 38, Raiders 0 (38)
   T-6. Sept. 20, 1998: Jets 44, Colts 6 (38)
   T-6. Aug. 31,, 1997: Jets 41, Seahawks 3 (38)
   T-6. Sept. 26, 1993: Jets 45, Patriots 7 (38)
   T-6. Nov. 12, 1972: Jets 41, Bills 3 (38)

*Playoff game