The New York Jets have Super Bowl expectations from many with the acquisition of Aaron Rodgers. And Jets cornerback D.J. Reed has only added to those lofty expectations by comparing their defense to a number of all-time great defenses.
Reed spoke to the media on Monday, where he claimed that the Jets can not only be the best defense in the current-day NFL, but be among the best defenses in NFL history with the likes of the 1985-86 Chicago Bears and the “Legion of Boom” Seattle Seahawks in 2013.
“I’m very confident,” said Reed when asked about the Jets defense. “I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, I think we can be historic. Not just the best defense in the league, but I think we can have a historical defense like the ’85-’86 Bears, like the LOB (Legion of Boom) in 2013. I think we can be that dominant if we put all of the things together and focus on the now. If everyone plays to their potential, I think the sky is the limit for us.”
It is certainly very bold to say that they can be like some of the best defenses of all time. But to be fair to Reed, the Jets’ defense was extremely formidable last year. They finished fourth in the NFL in both yards allowed and points allowed last season.
If the Jets defense is as good as Reed is claiming they can be, they will almost certainly be a Super Bowl contender like many expect considering their offense is also extremely talented with Aaron Rodgers at the helm and a ton of young and promising players alongside him.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.