NY Jets’ defense could regress for 2 unavoidable reasons

Quinnen Williams, Quincy Williams, New York Jets, Getty ImagesDon’t be surprised if the New York Jets’ defense isn’t quite the same in 2023

The New York Jets’ defense was an indisputable top-five unit in 2022. Here are some of the Jets’ key defensive ranks from last year:

Points per game: 18.6 (4th)

Points per drive: 1.57 (2nd)

Yards per game: 311.1 (4th)

Yards per drive: 27.3 (2nd)

Defensive DVOA: -10.1% (5th)

Will the Jets be able to replicate this outstanding production in 2023?

It’s certainly possible, but it should not be considered a sure thing. There are some red flags that suggest the Jets’ defense is due for regression. That’s not to say the unit will be bad, or even average – it’s too…