Tall, physical, smart and more prone to fitting in a zone is the way Gregg Williams likes his corners within this specific version of the New York Jets defense. These aren’t the days of Deion Sanders or even Darrelle Revis anymore.
Thanks to the offensive rules that have destroyed defensive backs’ ability to one-step ahead, the idea of the lockdown corner is a thing of the past. It’s why guys like Bless Austin, Bryce Hall and Pierre Desir—the man of the moment—are leading the way at the position for the Jets.