KRL Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 From Leonard Williams: http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Williams-Looking-to-Step-Up-as-a-Leader/1a9e12b5-a60f-49c5-8437-4ecf66e152e1 Jets DL Leonard Williams has clear statistical goals for 2017, but his primary focus is on being a team leader.“With a lot of older guys being gone, I get to step into my role now and I’m excited about it,” he said. “So far throughout this offseason training, it’s been great. I’ve been stepping up and saying stuff and the guys have been responding well.”Williams established himself as a cornerstone of the defense in 2016, leading the Green & White in sacks (7.0) and quarterback hits (25) while earning team MVP honors. Despite only being in his third-year, the 22-year-old is a key part of a unit that is holding each other accountable.“You have to lead by example because if you’re telling people what to do and you’re not, you’re just a hypocrite,” Williams said. “We learned something this offseason that leading by example is just doing your job. We have to take it past that where we’re taking guys and leading them with us. If we see somebody struggling or not stepping to the line, we get on that guy. Not to call him out, but because it’s in his and the team’s best interest. We’re finishing now. It’s just the little things like staying on top of guys.”While the USC product is looking to fill a new role as a leader, he also has goals for the box score this season.“I’m going to try to make it back to the Pro Bowl again, but not be an alternate,” Williams said. “I’m also trying to get at least 10-plus sacks this year and keep elevating my game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Great kid, thanks for posting KRL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Would be great if Adams turns out as good as Williams considering how they weren't even supposed to be there for the Jets to pick..Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of barns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Mo wilk and Shel rich won't be taking any leadership points for the guy who was drafted after them. We already knew he was a good sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustiniak Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 translation: i couldn't do anything with fitz/marshall/mangold/revis there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, slats said: What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of oceans. baby steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'm not sure what it says about the general feel of the Jets these days, but I came into this thread fully assuming that the thread title was meant completely sarcastically. Very glad to see I was wrong! Bottom line, Williams has only been in the league a couple of years, is ridiculously young even for a third year guy, and is already the very best player on this team. Combine that all of that talent with a great mentality, and regardless of how much or little credit anyone wants to give the Jets for it, this was an absolute home run. Far and away the easiest guy on the team to root for on the team, and with a few key departures can hopefully at least be a driving force in getting the defense in the right mindset, even if the talent still needs some work. The Jets now just need these kind of guys to start stepping up on offense. Obviously the easiest recipe for that would be having success with one of the young QBs, but that's hardly something to bank on. Among the younger guys on their, I think Enunwa is the one who has shown some real potential to step up as a "new leader" of sorts, and hopefully that coincides with a new contract coming his way, which needs to be happening soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 26 minutes ago, slats said: What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of barns. 19 minutes ago, peebag said: baby steps. Only the Jets would ask him to hit the site of an ocean, and then hold it against him when he inevitably cannot. Because there's no such thing. GET IT???? WOCKA WOCKA!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 This kid is 22 years old, unreal. Mac hit a home run with that pick. Thank Goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: Only the Jets would ask him to hit the site of an ocean, and then hold it against him when he inevitably cannot. Because there's no such thing. GET IT???? WOCKA WOCKA!!!! which side of the ocean are you on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodeawhodat Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 29 minutes ago, SickJetFan said: which side of the ocean are you on? you sir, just out monkeyed the monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSfaninNE Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, slats said: What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of barns. He still working on oceans, jeeeez how much progress do you want in 12 months!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Geno is a pimp. He never could have outfought Revis. But I didn’t know until this day that it was David Harris all along. SAR I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe the Breadman Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, slats said: What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of barns. Hahahaha...me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 This is great news. Leo is the man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, KRL said: “With a lot of older guys being gone, I get to step into my role now and I’m excited about it,” he said. “So far throughout this offseason training, it’s been great. I’ve been stepping up and saying stuff and the guys have been responding well.”“You have to lead by example because if you’re telling people what to do and you’re not, you’re just a hypocrite,” Williams said. “We learned something this offseason that leading by example is just doing your job. We have to take it past that where we’re taking guys and leading them with us. If we see somebody struggling or not stepping to the line, we get on that guy. Not to call him out, but because it’s in his and the team’s best interest. We’re finishing now. It’s just the little things like staying on top of guys.” Jeez, I wonder who he's talking about here? What older guys did the Jets lose this offseason who could possibly be accused of yelling at everyone else while sucking and dogging it at the same time? I cant think of a name. There were so many older guys who left the team with a reputation for this type of behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, JiF said: Jeez, I wonder who he's talking about here? What older guys did the Jets lose this offseason who could possibly be accused of yelling at everyone else while sucking and dogging it at the same time? I cant think of a name. There were so many older guys who left the team with a reputation for this type of behavior. Erin Henderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSteve Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, slats said: What I really want to hear is that Hackenberg is successfully hitting the sides of barns. The Broad or non-broad side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, CanadaSteve said: The Broad or non-broad side? The one with the Broad obviously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogglez Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, Savage69 said: The one with the Broad obviously... Hack is doing just fine in that dept. His girl is a total smokeshow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLV Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Ken Shroy said: This kid is 22 years old, unreal. Mac hit a home run with that pick. Thank Goodness. In all fairness that pick was one of the biggest no brainers in NFL draft history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, johnnysd said: In all fairness that pick was one of the biggest no brainers in NFL draft history Tell that to the Redskins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadienJetsFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 This is an important development. natural Leaders will fill the void left by the vets...let's hope that one of the leaders is a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsplayer21 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Would be nice if there was even 10% focus put on offense though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Mogglez said: Hack is doing just fine in that dept. His girl is a total smokeshow. Ok forget it......I hate Hack! Can't hit side of the barn with a barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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