"I'm going to be unstoppable," says New York Jet...

[jetstream23]

...Quinnen Williams.

 

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Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams says he's 'going to be 'unstoppable' in 2020

 

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. - New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, drafted third overall in 2019, admittedly fell short of big expectations as a rookie. Emboldened, if not humbled, he predicted a monster rebound.

"I feel like I'm tapped into that zone, tapped into that level that I'm going to be unstoppable," he said Wednesday in a Zoom call.

Williams, 22, the highest-drafted defensive player in franchise history, produced underwhelming numbers - 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 13 games. After re-dedicating himself in the offseason, he oozed confidence as he spoke to reporters for the first time since last season.

"This year, I'm feeling it, man," he said. "I got my body right this offseason. I got my confidence back this offseason. I got a trainer who I've been training my butt off with. ... I just feel it, man. I'm in great shape, great condition. I got my body fat down.

"I'm rocking and rolling. I feel myself being that person that they drafted me to be. I feel like I'm coming into that person -- a dominant defensive tackle in the NFL."

The Jets could use an impact player on defense, especially after trading All-Pro safety Jamal Adams and losing middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, who opted out for 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. None of their remaining players has made a single Pro Bowl.

Williams said he reported to training camp at 297 pounds, six pounds below last year. He credited New Jersey-based trainer Don Somerville, who told ESPN that Williams weighed 325 as recently as May.

By dieting and working out, Williams said he "transformed my whole body." He ate a lot of seafood and protein, dropped fast food and trained "night and day." He was so into training that he sent his workout videos to teammates Steve McLendon and Henry Anderson.

"I reconstructed every aspect of my life around playing football this year, being on the field this year and not making the same mistakes I made last year," he said.

Williams, an all-America in his only season as a starter for Alabama, showed his inexperience as a rookie. He was indecisive at times, more robotic than instinctive. He also was slowed by a high-ankle sprain, but he refused to use that as an excuse.

The Jets expect significant improvement now that he's had a year in defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' system.

"The biggest thing I keep looking for with him is, how disruptive can you be?" coach Adam Gase said. "(It has to be) within the system, doing your job, but at the same time, making the offensive linemen think about you pre-snap."

Williams' position coach, former NFL defensive lineman Andre Carter, told him it took three years in the NFL before things clicked for him.

"I'm like, 'I can't wait until my third year. I have to hit it now,'" Williams said.

Williams' offseason was marred by a March arrest at New York's LaGuardia Airport, where he was charged with two felonies for carrying an illegal handgun. It was licensed in Alabama, his home state, but not New York.

His attorney, Alex Spiro, told ESPN recently that he expects the case to be dismissed. Williams referred to Spiro, adding, "You never want to have negative energy or negative statements or things come to the organization. But, unfortunately, I can't speak on that."

 

[Warfish]

Good. 

Looking forward to seeing it, as opposed to hearing it.

[Welp]

I think he'll have a big season. He showed glimpses last year and he's in much better shape this year. His size and athleticism is off the charts if he can put it all together he's going to be a monster.

[More Cowbell]

I like the confidence

[RutgersJetFan]

I think TSA would disagree, Quinnen. 

[Larz]

[Gibby]

Unstoppable. At the lunch line? He needs to improve a lot to justify where he was picked vs where his peers were and their production. Not saying I’ve deemed him a bust after one year...... He has a long way to go I think.

Hope so!

[ZachEY]

[Jet2020]

Q is “on the verge of a breakout season”

This used to be our annual thread around here with Quinton Coples. Hoping this Q can actually realize his potential. 

[JTJet]

Well just a couple bags of Arbys slowed him down last season, so we shall see. 

[Darnold Schwarzenegger]

It certainly would be nice if he played up to his draft position. His rookie year was atrocious. 

[JustInFudge]

Unnecessary, shut up, be humble, prove it.

or does that not apply?

[nico002]

https://www.newyorkjets.com/video/quinnen-williams-feel-like-the-person-they-drafted-and-wanted-me-to-be 

[MindOverMatter]

I'll be the first to say I hated the Jets drafting Q.Williams @ 3 overall, but if he can be an impact player and is putting in the work i'll shut up and gladly eat crow.

[yocousinvinny]

31 minutes ago, Warfish said:

Good. 

Looking forward to seeing it, as opposed to hearing it.

This.

I would expect every player on the team to preach the same lines. Especially this off season when everyone was practically locked down. From other reports and photos from camp (Braxton's hammy in particular) it seems everyone is in their best shape and chomping at the bit. 

And side note: I would hope nfl caliber trainers are better than the ones he was using on youtube. 

 

[pdxgreen]

"I feel like I'm tapped into that zone, tapped into that level that I'm going to be unstoppable," he said Wednesday in a Zoom call.

Either his training has brought about in him an air of supreme confidence or he plans to play on PCP.  

[JohnnyLV]

I'll believe it when I see it. I still see him as just Leo 2.0

[munchmemory]

[Integrity28]

If he shows up, it’ll be like having an extra 1st/rookie.

[TheNuuFaaolaExperience]

I want to see pressures, hurries, and knockdowns that alter the trajectory of the play. It's reasonable to expect 10-12 sacks from the "consensus best player in the draft." I'm not getting caught up with stats, but I want to see Q disrupt the passing game and stuff the run. 

[Barry McCockinner]

random drug test incoming

[#27TheDominator]

Somerville is the boxing guy that Bell has been training with.   Bell supposedly is down 12 lbs.  A bunch of the other guys are working out there.  QWilliams does look a bit better, but I'm a bit concerned that his weight was still up around 325 in May. 

[Greenseed4]

So we’re not going to address that he’s down 6 lbs from last year, but that he gained 30 lbs before losing it? 

[jetstream23]

1 hour ago, Jet2020 said:

Q is “on the verge of a breakout season”

This used to be our annual thread around here with Quinton Coples. Hoping this Q can actually realize his potential. 

 

Exactly.  We've seen this movie before!

 

He's had a great offseason and now (fill in the blank) is ready to breakout for the Jets defensive line!

a. Dewayne Roberston

b. Vernon Gholston

c. Quinton Coples

d. Leo Williams

e. Quinnen Williams

[SAR I]

Someone blame Adam Gase for this thanks.

SAR I

[New York Mick]

1 hour ago, JiF said:

Unnecessary, shut up, be humble, prove it.

or does that not apply?

That hasn’t applied in 20 years

[TNJet]

Quinnen > Leonard

[BurnleyJet]

Wonder if he thinks he can take his gun on the field?

Shut up and play!

[slimjasi]

It would be so awesome to see this guy ball out. 

[jamesr]

2 hours ago, jetstream23 said:

 

Exactly.  We've seen this movie before!

 

He's had a great offseason and now (fill in the blank) is ready to breakout for the Jets defensive line!

a. Dewayne Roberston

b. Vernon Gholston

c. Quinton Coples

d. Leo Williams

e. Quinnen Williams

"Can't nobody block me" - D Slob aka Bowling Ball w. Butcher's Knives

[jetfan39]

With this remarkable statement he will have all the OL men in the league gunning for him. Great bulletin board material.

[pdxgreen]

2 hours ago, jetstream23 said:

 

Exactly.  We've seen this movie before!

 

He's had a great offseason and now (fill in the blank) is ready to breakout for the Jets defensive line!

a. Dewayne Roberston

b. Vernon Gholston

c. Quinton Coples

d. Leo Williams

e. Quinnen Williams

[Wonderboy]

QW unstoppable at McDonalds drive thru.

[FidelioJet]

He showed no explosiveness at all his rookie year.  That just doesn't come all of a sudden.

He'll be a solid run stopper, big body up the middle and get his occasional pressure and even a sack once in a while - but no more than that.  Let's just say, he won't be keeping OC's up at night.

Hope I'm wrong.

[nico002]

15 minutes ago, FidelioJet said:

He showed no explosiveness at all his rookie year.  That just doesn't come all of a sudden.

He'll be a solid run stopper, big body up the middle and get his occasional pressure and even a sack once in a while - but no more than that.  Let's just say, he won't be keeping OC's up at night.

Hope I'm wrong.

You obviously didn’t watch him closely