NJ.com · Nov 22, 2016
Pepper Johnson says Jets' defensive line 'doing better' than 2015. Really?
Pepper Johnson finally spoke to reporters Monday. (AP Photo | Mel Evans)FLORHAM PARK — After bizarrely refusing to speak with reporters during the Jets' bye week — as he is required to do by NFL rules — defensive line coach Pepper Johnson finally talked Monday.
And he said something curious: He believes his defensive line is playing better than it did in 2015.
Really?
"They're playing very well," Johnson said. "These guys made me defensive line coach of the year last season. I think they're doing better this year."
While Leonard Williams has been impressive this season (six sacks), Muhammad Wilkerson (2.5 sacks) and Sheldon Richardson (1.5 sacks) have underwhelmed.
