Lil Woody Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I don't see how you any reasonable person can put that on him in his 1st year. But I'm afraid that is exactly what the media/fanbase will do though. Because he was taken 6 overall, and because he was touted as such a great leader and those qualities were part of what made him viable at 6 overall, and because this team is such a dumpster fire due to zero leadership on the roster and coaching staff....I think he's going to be pressured to step up as a leader of professional athletes before he even knows what being a professional athlete is all about. Hopefully Leo can take that pressure off of him and let him be a rookie and let it happen naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 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.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Clouds Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 From everything I've read, being a leader just seems to come naturally to Adams. I don't think he will feel "pressured" that he has to step into that role. It appears to be something he's embraced, and thrived on, throughout his football days. Leo and David Harris will be great role models in adjusting to life as a professional athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Harris is probably the leader until the day he is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I don't think it's a matter of Adams absolutely having to be the leader out of the gate, but he seems like the type of guy who both he and the team will looking for him to develop as a leader over the course of the year and take it from there. But the first priority is still going to be getting him comfortable with this defense and in his role on the field. As already mentioned, it's pretty clear that Williams has already established himself as a serious presence among his teammates, and looks to be embracing that going forward, so that on its own helps to avoid a situation where the D feels like they have no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgivs21 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 In reality that should be big Mo Wilk. But I see it being Big Cat & Adams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, Happy Clouds said: From everything I've read, being a leader just seems to come naturally to Adams. I don't think he will feel "pressured" that he has to step into that role. It appears to be something he's embraced, and thrived on, throughout his football days. Leo and David Harris will be great role models in adjusting to life as a professional athlete. First Freshman captain in the history of the LSU program. Agreed, I don think he will feel the pressure, its just what he does naturally. The Jets still have Harris, Leo is stepping up, apparently Lee is a vocal leader. Addition by subtraction too. They got rid of the bad apples. Should help for the good ones to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Once Adams starts producing on the field and making plays that get everyone's attention he will easily fill the role of leader IMHO but hes not going to do it right off the bat. it's a role hes going to have to grow into whether he's a natural or not. To be a leader you need confidence a practice what your preach kind of confidence and that can happen quickly if Adams is as great as people are saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 He's a natural-born leader of men, so I would certainly hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 The team is having a youth movement. He's a natural for the New order, and Adams to be the face of this. High price none performing vets are now on notice (Mo). Since we are rebuilding no one is safe, tow the line or go! In two years, I think we may have one of the top Safeties combos in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTownsell1 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Lil Woody said: I don't see how you any reasonable person can put that on him in his 1st year. But I'm afraid that is exactly what the media/fanbase will do though. Because he was taken 6 overall, and because he was touted as such a great leader and those qualities were part of what made him viable at 6 overall, and because this team is such a dumpster fire due to zero leadership on the roster and coaching staff....I think he's going to be pressured to step up as a leader of professional athletes before he even knows what being a professional athlete is all about. Hopefully Leo can take that pressure off of him and let him be a rookie and let it happen naturally. Huh? Leonard Williams will be the leader. Maybe MO if he wakes up from a one year hibernation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 No vet of the ilk of richardson or mo wilk will listen to a thing anyone else says, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Well, by his entrance at 1 Jets Drive I think Jamal Adams actually believes it himself. For what it's worth, even though I was salty about not going offense in the first 2 rounds, I have to admit that I really like this young man's approach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbg5eL9T1VQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I know who won't be the leader of the defense: Kacy Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 38 minutes ago, Integrity28 said: I know who won't be the leader of the defense: Kacy Rodgers. Even he cannot figure out why he is still the DC of the NYJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Before the year is through, Jamal Adams will be the face of this franchise. He's going to be that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 6 hours ago, sciond said: Harris is probably the leader until the day he is gone Harris is the quiet type... respected, not leader of men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciond Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Harris is the quiet type... respected, not leader of men Maybe but the person who calls the defensive plays is typically the defensive leader.Sent from my LEX727 using JetNation.com mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 At this point, I'll be happy if he isn't an outright bust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Flash forward to October 15th, 2017. Adams clinging to Rob Gronkowski's right leg as he rumbles in for his third TD of the afternoon. The Jameson flowing like water, PM's @SayNoToDMC to inquire about terms of our suicide pact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetFaninMI Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Can we please let the guy play a down in the NFL before we canonize him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 minute ago, JetFaninMI said: Can we please let the guy play a down in the NFL before we canonize him? Haha. Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Can we get a gif of Sammy Watkins running 12 yards behind Marcus Maye or do I have to wait come on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, T0mShane said: At this point, I'll be happy if he isn't an outright bust. Dear God... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Jetdawgg said: Even he cannot figure out why he is still the DC of the NYJ Didn't the Jets have a top 5 D in 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, BigRy56 said: Before the year is through, Jamal Adams will be the face of this franchise. He's going to be that good. Buster Skrine is the Face of the Franchise, as God intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, T0mShane said: Buster Skrine is the Face of the Franchise, as God intended Hard to deny that head of hair, agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, C Mart said: Didn't the Jets have a top 5 D in 2015? Did that win the Jets a SB? Stop setting low goals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Jetdawgg said: Did that win the Jets a SB? Stop setting low goals Your comment had nothing to do w/any SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 16 hours ago, BigRy56 said: Before the year is through, Jamal Adams will be the face of this franchise. He's going to be that good. Some organizations find franchise quarterbacks. Us, franchise safeties and cornerbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 9 hours ago, T0mShane said: Buster Skrine is the Face of the Franchise, as God intended Says the Buster Skrine of JetNation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Lonelyhearts Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gastineau Lives said: Says the Buster Skrine of JetNation. He's more like the Stonewall Jackson of Batavia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 3 hours ago, C Mart said: Your comment had nothing to do w/any SB. Don't define the limits of my posts here. If you don't like them, overlook them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 13 hours ago, T0mShane said: Buster Skrine is the Face of the Franchise, as God intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Todd Bowles just announced that Jamal Adams has been named Captain. Also that Josh McCown will start all 16 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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