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An inside glance at Gregg Williams’ versatile New York Jets defense

Get ready to be ferocious. Make sure you bring the attitude. Understand your complete and absolute playbook knowledge.

When playing for a Gregg Williams-run NFL defense, expectations are only the beginning. What really draws the twinkle of the madman’s eye is versatility.

A few eyebrows were raised when Adam Gase proclaimed his New York Jets defense would remain of the 3-4 variety this season. Every stop along the Williams train at the big-boy level featured heavy doses of the 4-3. He’s a four-man front play-caller and to believe the tendency has changed is a foolhearty act.