Jets' Leonard Williams feeling more comfortable in 2015
New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams says he feels more comfortable than he did last season, his rookie year.
Defensive line coach Pepper Johnson has also seen a change in Williams this offseason. "He came in with a maturity, a professionalism," said Johnson. "But he just has taken it to another level." Williams had an incredible rookie year by all accounts, but the 22-year-old still sees room for improvement, particularly as a pass-rusher. "I know the playbook now, so I don’t have to think as much when I’m out there, I can just play," said Williams. "I think I did really well in the running game last year, so during the offseason I’ve been working on my pass rushing."
He's a huge part of a quality Jets' defense, which finished last year ranked sixth in Adjusted Defensive Net Expected Points per play. He picked up 63.0 total tackles and 3.0 sacks.
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