Jets rookie Mason Taylor loves the high expectations that come from being Hall of Famer's son

Mason Taylor watched his father finish up a Hall of Fame career with wide eyes and football dreams of his own.

Now, the son of Jason Taylor is a member of the New York Jets — a second-round draft pick from LSU with famous bloodlines and an opportunity to make an immediate impact in the NFL.

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