Jets defensive lineman Leonard Williams lined up against new center Ryan Kalil this week and got a surprise.
“He like snaps the ball and hits at the same exact time,” Williams recounted Thursday. “I was getting hit in the face and I was like, ‘What is that?’ It catches you off guard a little bit. That’s just some savvy vet stuff.”
Some savvy vet stuff is exactly what the Jets were counting on when they lured Kalil out of retirement this month. They are hoping the 34-year-old can anchor their offensive line and help second-year quarterback Sam Darnold diagnose defenses.