Jets showing confidence in up-and-coming stars with new look defensive line
NY Post
The Jets parted ways with their sacks leader, traded their most versatile defensive lineman and have not yet practiced with their big pass-rush acquisition.
Not exactly the expected recipe for creating the best defensive line in the league, which is the label that NFL Network film guru Brian Baldinger recently gave to the Jets on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast.
So, why the hype?
Start with the developmental strides in technique, pad level and explosion made by 2022 first-round draft pick Jermaine Johnson as an edge complement to two-time Pro Bowl tackle Quinnen Williams.
Add in the internal optimism that there is another Johnson in the making with 2023 first-rounder Will McDonald.
“Just really trying to be an apex predator,” Johnson said. “Do power at an extremely high level, finesse at an extremely high level, and really put [offensive] tackles in a bind. Just all-around dominating everything is where my head is.”
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