New York Jets Ink Quinnen Williams to Huge Extension
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 28: Defensive lineman Quinnen Williams #95 celebrates with linebacker Quincy Williams #56 and defensive end Jacob Martin #54 after a sack during the 1st half of the preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 28, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The New York Jets now have a happy defensive tackle on their hands.
Gang Green agreed to a long-term deal with star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams that will pay him $96 million ($66 million guaranteed) over the four seasons through 2027.
That makes Williams the second highest paid defensive tackle annually behind only Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams.
The signing assures that the Jets enter training camp with a full allotment of the roster, while avoiding the sticky nature of a potential hold out.
Williams was a critical signing. He was the Jets most impactful defensive player last season, as he helped lead the Jets to a ranking of fourth in the league in fewest points allowed (18.6 ppg), and fourth in total yards (311.1)
Williams was great at both stuffing the run and rushing the passer. In fact through his career, Williams owns 27.5 sacks and 33 tackles for loss.
The Jets begin training camp early this year — on July 19 — due to its participation in the NFL Hall of Fame Game on August 2 against the Cleveland Browns.
Gang Green’s entire summer will also be documented on HBO’s Hard Knocks, a program that many in the organization expressed displeasure of being chosen for.
11 Things You’re Gonna Need To Be a Smoker
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So you’re thinking that you may get yourself a smoker this summer. Or maybe you’re going to get your baby’s daddy a smoker this Father’s Day. It’s a great idea. The home smoking revolution began a few years ago. And that’s when I dipped my toe into the smoking waters by buying a pellet smoker.
The traditional smoking faithful are probably making a decision about my choice of a pellet smoker. Why? Because it’s a trendy thing that isn’t quite the traditional way of smoking. Huh? What are you talking about? I’ll explain.
Traditional smoking involves an actual fire and using flavoring wood for smoke. Usually, this is done in an “offset smoker” or “kettle.” The person smoking must add or remove fire depending on how hot the grill gets and has to add the flavoring wood. The pellet grill uses a different method: pellets are automatically fed from a hopper into a small burning unit when the temperature of the grill dips and needs more heat.
I got a pellet grill because I can set the temperature, stick a probe in my meat and monitor it wirelessly on an app on my phone. It’s pretty easy.
One thing to note, there’s a new grill that uses charcoal that has just become kinda popular, it’s called a “gravity grill”.
Now that’s explained, I can tell you from my experience with my pellet grill smoker that there are a few items that you’re going to need to be successful. So if you’re planning on buying a smoker for yourself or one for Father’s Day we’ve got you covered. Here are 12 things you need for smoking meat.
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Michael Cohen is the News and Sports Director at Fox Sports Radio New Jersey and Magic 98.3 FM, as well as a radio production assistant with Fox and Magic in New Jersey. He started his career in Somerset in 2018 initially as a news fill-in at WCTC 1450 AM, and soon moved up to higher responsibilities in the ensuing years, assuming News & Sports Director title in 2021Prior to his time with Fox Sports New Jersey, Michael was play-by-play voice for New Jersey Jackals baseball, and as well as play-by-play and color for the College of Staten Island basketball (men and women), softball and baseball. Michael began his career as a news and sportswriter with the Jersey Journal of Hudson County.
