BurnleyJet Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 After a subpar preseason debut, Jets rookie defensive end Leonard Williams notched his first sack -- and his first safety -- Friday night against the Falcons. Naturally, under the bandwagon-happy microscope of preseason couch analysts and players alike, he's already drawing comparisons to the all-time greats. Watch out-of-market games "He's big, he's big-bodied," veteran offensive lineman Willie Colon said. "He's so young, he doesn't realize the potential he actually has. He has that Richard Seymour-type body, that prototype [body], and sky's the limit for the kid." To Colon's credit, Williams and Seymour have very similar builds -- they both stand above 6-foot-5 and weigh just over 300 pounds on the defensive line. But if having a big body was the only metric needed to predict a Hall of Fame career, we could enshrine Williams by Wednesday. In reality, Williams did impress against the Falcons, but his momentum-changing safety was more a result of him taking advantage of a bad read by second-string, center-turned-left guard James Stone, and not necessarily terrorizing his way through a professional offensive line. And Williams knows that. "I know preseason doesn't really count, and also it was like a wide-open," Williams said. "I think it was a missed assignment on their part. But it still felt great." The Jets start the season without their star lineman, Sheldon Richardson, who is suspended four games for violating the substance abuse policy, and are expecting Williams to slide into his role seamlessly. If Friday night is any indication of Williams' true potential, then the Jets should be above water come October. Whether the rookie out of USC can make an impact during a full 16-game slate and deserve comparisons to Hall of Famers remains to be seen. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000514357/article/jets-leonard-williams-compared-to-richard-seymour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 "I know preseason doesn't really count, and also it was like a wide-open," Williams said. "I think it was a missed assignment on their part. But it still felt great." The kid not only gets it, but he seems to love the game. Heck of a pick and we're going to need the Dline to ball out again if the back-end keeps on underperforming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drums Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Someone said it in the game thread: He gave our team a spark last night. Whether or not there were any starters left in the game at that point for the Falcons, the Jets seemed to play a little faster after that safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He said he has the body type of Seymour. That's not comparing the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He has huge potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SenorGato Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Two years in a row I think the Jets got the best individual value pick in the draft. Amaro in the 2nd last year and Williams this year at 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He was having his way with that line last night. Kid is a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Two years in a row I think the Jets got the best individual value draft in the draft. Amaro in the 2nd last year and Williams this year at 6. Amaro right now is looking like a waste of a 2nd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Amaro right now is looking like a waste of a 2nd round pick. Wait for the wind to blow again because I'm completely adamant about that call. It's a recipe for failure, but letting the situation play out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Amaro right now is looking like a waste of a 2nd round pick. And to think we could have had MG instead for that pick..LOL (in a trade) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 And to think we could have had MG instead for that pick..LOL (in a trade) I hear that Tampa thinks that a QB that they refuse to play is more valuable than a 2nd or 3rd rounder so he would never be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Wait for the wind to blow again because I'm completely adamant about that call. It's a recipe for failure, but letting the situation play out. I hear you. Its not like I didnt like the pick, but this dude outside of a nice denver game last year has done nothing. I dont recall him on the field last night either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I hear you. Its not like I didnt like the pick, but this dude outside of a nice denver game last year has done nothing. I dont recall him on the field last night either. That could be because he wasn't playing he has a shoulder injury.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 That's could because he wasn't he has a shoulder injury.. excuses. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I hear you. Its not like I didnt like the pick, but this dude outside of a nice denver game last year has done nothing. I dont recall him on the field last night either. Preseason is meaningless. Thinking/Hoping he will thrive as the big slot receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Goodman Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks for the .gifs Villain. Williams looks athletic, agile and violent out there. He's going to be really, really good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The kid has great quickness, and will get stronger because he's only 22. Unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 The kid has great quickness, and will get stronger because he's only 22. Unreal. He just turned 21 in June.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He just turned 21 in June.. Ok, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Ok, even better. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Things finally went our way for once. He's going to be a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Amaro right now is looking like a waste of a 2nd round pick. Carrying a solid tradition of 2nd round picks for the NY Jets. can we say Stephen Hill....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Things finally went our way for once. He's going to be a star A star indeed. Of course that is until he wants to be compensated for his level of pay and the collective fan base turns on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Carrying a solid tradition of 2nd round picks for the NY Jets. can we say Stephen Hill....... I just went back to 1980 looking at 2nd rd picks the only one's worth mentioning is Dennis Byrd,Lamont Jordan,Randy Thomas,Johnny Hector,Darrel Ray and David Harris.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I just went back to 1980 looking at 2nd rd picks the only one's worth mentioning is Dennis Byrd,Lamont Jordan,Randy Thomas,Johnny Hector,Darrel Ray and David Harris.. 35 years and your list is 6? I'd add that 2 of those are lucky to make the Savage HOF list of 2nd rounders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 just think, we could have had kevin white or brandon scherff. hail mccagnan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I just went back to 1980 looking at 2nd rd picks the only one's worth mentioning is Dennis Byrd,Lamont Jordan,Randy Thomas,Johnny Hector,Darrel Ray and David Harris.. 2nd round had always been a graveyard for us. All those WR we took in the 2nd round from small schools. Van slyke or something over Brackens stands out for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 2nd round had always been a graveyard for us. All those WR we took in the 2nd round from small schools. Van slyke or something over Brackens stands out for me Yeah Van Dyke over Brackens in the 2nd was a head scratcher especially with the 1st pick in the draft we took KJ.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I just went back to 1980 looking at 2nd rd picks the only one's worth mentioning is Dennis Byrd,Lamont Jordan,Randy Thomas,Johnny Hector,Darrel Ray and David Harris.. We've had a horrid list of 2nd round misses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Amaro right now is looking like a waste of a 2nd round pick. Not just a waste, but an intentional slight to Jets fans everywhere... when you consider that Landry, Davante, A-Rob, Jeremy Hill, Latimer, or Garapolo could have been drafted there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack48 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 He was having his way with that line last night. Kid is a beast he is only 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 We've had a horrid list of 2nd round misses The year we took Geno in the 2nd round, I did a historic recap of how we've used 2nd rounders going back 10-15 years. I used it to convince myself that we should be happy if he's even on the roster after 3 years, let along a pick that contributes. I threw up in my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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