Jet's player Will McDonald IV seeks more success following a standout 2024 season
The New York Jets are gearing up for an exciting defensive season, with star players Will McDonald IV and Jermaine Johnson set to terrorize opposing quarterbacks.
Coach Aaron Glenn has praised the duo's work ethic and talent, and both players have expressed confidence in their ability to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. McDonald, in his second year in the league, led the Jets with 10.5 sacks in 2024, while Johnson, a Pro Bowl performer in 2023, is expected to return from a torn Achilles tendon for Week 1 against the Steelers.
McDonald, at 26 years old and 6-foot-4, 245 pounds, has an additional move in his back pocket if his speed rush is played. He has dedicated his offseason to eating six meals a day to gain weight, adding 15 pounds, and believes he no longer has to solely rely on his speed and spinning moves to get past offensive linemen.
Johnson, who was drafted in the first round, produced 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss in 2023. His return from injury could bolster a Jets defense that struggled in 2024, allowing 23.8 points on average and forcing only 17 turnovers.
The potential addition of a healthy Johnson could improve the Jets' defensive consistency, which was a missing factor in their performance last season. McDonald feels comfortable with coach Glenn, describing him as down-to-earth and treating him like his own son.
With McDonald and Johnson forming a formidable defensive end duo, the Jets defense, under coach Glenn, has potential for a stout front four. The hope is that the duo can bounce back, particularly if McDonald further emerges as a force. The Jets defense, with the potential addition of a healthy Jermaine Johnson, may have improved consistency in the upcoming season.
McDonald and Johnson trust each other to get the job done on the field. Their camaraderie and shared goal of success could be the driving force behind the Jets' defensive resurgence in the upcoming season.
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