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| January 07, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Jets RE John Abraham is accustomed to making adjustments. As a senior at South Carolina, he was switched to outside linebacker after three years as an end. Then, in the NFL, he was switched back to end as a rookie in 2000. But after posting 4 1/2 sacks in his first six NFL games, Abraham missed the rest of the season because of an abdominal injury.

This season, Abraham has dealt with the team's move from a 3-4 to a 4-3 scheme and injuries to both hands. After a slow start, however, he produced 8 1/2 sacks in a six-game stretch, proving he is one of the league's most feared edge rushers.

At 6-5, 300, Raiders LT Barry Sims has a big size advantage on Abraham (6-3, 265). But unless he is able to get into Abraham's body, that won't matter.

Raiders coordinator/line coach Bill Callahan has worked to develop this former ...

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