Entering the 2023 season, the New York Jets defense is regarded as one of the best units in the NFL. The players have embraced that status and aren't afraid to set lofty expectations for themselves.
While speaking to reporters on Monday, veteran cornerback D.J. Reed said he believes it's possible that the Jets defense will put together a season comparable to the historic teams of the past like the 1985 Chicago Bears and the 2013 Seattle Seahawks.
"I'm very confident," Reed said, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. "I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL.