Heading into the 2023 season, one of the biggest holes in the New York Jets’ defense was seemingly their linebacker corps. The team’s decision not to re-sign Kwon Alexander or bring in any legitimate depth seemed like a harbinger of disaster.
Eight games into the season, though, it’s arguable that the linebackers have been the strongest part of the Jets’ defense. That is predicated upon the breakout of Quincy Williams, who is truly playing like the best linebacker in football.
For that, we need to give credit where credit is due.