Even though the numbers would not immediately suggest it, the New York Jets’ defense is one of the most talented in all of football.
But while star players such as defensive tackle Quinnen Williams or cornerback Sauce Gardner get most of the attention, they are not the only key cogs in the team’s defensive machinery. For New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, for example, linebacker C.J. Mosley is as important as any member of the group.
Speaking about the Jets defense earlier this week, Belichick name-dropped several players. But while most were mentioned in passing, Mosley received a comparatively extensive breakdown — a clear sign of respect from the Patriots’ head coach.