Jets LB aims to 'leave no doubt' that he's the best in NFL

The Jets had one of the best defenses in the league last season, allowing the third-fewest total yards per game ( 292.3 ), and All-Pro linebacker Quincy Williams was a big reason why.

The 27-year-old registered a career-high 139 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception and 10 passes defensed.

Coming off his breakout season, Williams is ready to take his game to another level.

"My biggest thing this year is 'Leave no doubt,'" Williams said via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. "For me to leave no doubt that no one feels like I'm not the best linebacker, I have to get better every single day."

That will be challenging for Williams as he must put together a 2024 campaign better than 49ers' Fred Warner and Ravens' Roquan Smith, among others.

However, he believes his speed separates him from the rest and can help him reach his lofty goals.

"My most important thing is, I'm the fastest linebacker in the league," Williams added. "So when we talk to the offensive linemen, I'll be like, 'Listen, if you let this linebacker run past you and you never let me run past you, that's a problem. I'm going to be mad.'"

While New York is returning with one of the best defenses in the league, much of the focus surrounding the team this offseason is quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who's coming off a torn Achilles.

When healthy, Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, so Williams hopes to get the best of him sooner rather than later.

"The first day he came here last year, I got my hand on the ball and I was just too happy," continued Williams. "I haven't gotten a chance to pick him off yet. My first pick — whether it's in practice or a scrimmage, this year or next year — he's going to have to sign that ball. I don't care. It's a respect thing."

If Rodgers can live up to expectations in his return and the defense — led by Williams — can pick up where it left off, the Jets will have a great chance of contending for a Super Bowl this year.