When the season ended, New York Jets safety Jamal Adams stood in front of his locker and shared his unvarnished take on why his team finished 4-12. He said they "need more players and we need more dogs," a comment that didn't sit well with some teammates and drew the attention of management and ownership.
Maybe the star safety's words resonated. Less than three weeks later, the Jets are adding some bite to their defense. They're close to finalizing a deal with former Cleveland Browns interim head coach Gregg Williams, a Dawg Pound castoff who will bring the tenacity that Adams covets.