Ex-Jets lineman reveals formula Geno needs to be successful

Geno Smith and Damien Woody (inset) Photo: Bill Kostroun; ESPNESPN analyst and former Jets offensive lineman Damien Woody explains why this could be Geno Smith’s year and just how devastating Gang Green’s defense could be with The Post’s Justin Terranova.

Q: How does this Jets defense compare to the ones you played alongside and were making AFC Championship games with?

A: On paper, I don’t think it’s even close. I can look at all three phases of the defense — you have to say this defense is better than the one in ’09 when it was No. 1 in the league in pretty much every category. It’s better at all three levels. You have to go out there and do it, but this defense has a chance to be special.…