Unser Chat » Gregg Williams was hired Wednesday as the New York Jets

FLORHAM PARK Rock Ya-Sin Jersey , N.J. (AP) — defensive coordinator, the first major staff addition by Adam Gase since he became coach.The team also announced it has retained special teams coordinator Brant Boyer, whose unit had a standout season.The 60-year-old Williams went 5-3 as Cleveland’s interim coach this season after Hue Jackson was fired. At his introductory news conference Monday, the offensive-minded Gase said he was looking for a “head coach of the defense” while he focuses heavily on the other side of the ball.“We always appreciated competing against him,” Gase told SiriusXM NFL Radio. “It was always a challenge. Always loved the way his guys played http://www.indianapoliscoltsteamonline.com/ben-banogu-jersey , the intensity they played with. They defended every blade of grass. I mean, they would always get after it.”Williams is a controversial figure as he was suspended by the NFL for the entire 2012 season for his role in the “Bountygate” scandal in New Orleans. Saints defensive players were paid bonuses for injuring opposing team players.Williams has since worked with Tennessee, the Rams and Browns — the past two as defensive coordinator. He previously was the head coach of Buffalo for three seasons, and has also served as the defensive coordinator for the Titans, Washington and Jacksonville.The 47-year-old Boyer will be one of a likely few holdovers from former coach Todd Bowles’ staff. After the Jets struggled at times during his first two seasons with the team Parris Campbell Jersey , New York’s special teams unit was an overwhelming bright spot. The analytics site Football Outsiders ranked the Jets first in the NFL, while Pro Football Focus placed them fifth.Kick returner Andre Roberts was selected to The Associated Press All-Pro Team and voted to the Pro Bowl after finishing first in the league with 14.1 yards per punt return and ranking second in kickoff return average at 29.4 yards. He also scored one touchdown each on kickoffs and punts.Jason Myers, who like Roberts was in his first season with the Jets, broke the NFL record for most field goals of 55 yards or more in a season with five and the franchise record for most field goals in a game with seven. Last Week: 8-8Weeks 1-3: 23-24-1Home team in <em>bold.</em><em> Odds taken from Odds Shark.</em>Green Bay (-9.5) vs. BuffaloBuffalo surprised just about everyone vs. Minnesota last week, including myself. But can they do it back-to-back weeks.. On the road against a Packers team looking for a bounce-back win? I have my doubts.<em>Pick: Green Bay (-9.5)</em>Atlanta (-3.5) vs. CincinnatiBoth of these teams have issues on defense Will Harris Jersey , so this one should be high scoring. With new weapon Calvin Ridley & Julio Jones leading the way, the Falcons take it at home.<em>Pick: Atlanta (-3.5)</em>Dallas (-3) vs. DetroitLast week, for the first time since 2013, the Detroit Lions had a running back rush for 100 yards. That is crazy. The Lions aren’t as bad as their start to the season made them look, but I’ll take the Cowboys at home.<em>Pick: Dallas (-3)</em>Indianapolis (-1) vs. HoustonThe winless Texas DESPERATELY need a victory to kickstart & keep their season alive. I think they get it in Indy.<em>Pick: Houston (+1)</em>New England (-7) vs. MiamiCan’t see New England dropping three straight.<em>Pick: New England (-7)</em>Jacksonville (-7.5) vs. New York JetsThe Jaguars defense gets a struggling rookie (Sam Darnold) at home. Expect a few turnovers and a bounce back win.<em>Pick: Jacksonville (-7.5)</em>Philadelphia (-3) vs. TennesseeThis seems to be a popular upset pick http://www.detroitlionsteamonline.com/austin-bryant-jersey , but the Titans offense has averaged just a tad more than 16 points per game in their first three contests. The champs get it done and cover on the road.<em>Pick: Philadelphia (-3)</em>Chicago (-3) vs. Tampa BayThis Bears defense is GOOD.<em>Pick: Chicago (-3)</em>Oakland (-2.5) vs. ClevelandAll three winless teams get their first victory this week.<em>Pick: Oakland (-2.5)</em>Seattle (-3) vs. Arizona Sam Darnold won his first career start. The other top SoCal quarterback to come out of the draft, Josh Rosen, will earn one too.<em>Pick: Arizona (+3)</em>New Orleans (-3) vs. New York GiantsDrew Brees is 39. Eli Manning is 37. Both have good performances in one of the better games of the weekend.<em>Pick: New Orleans (-3)</em>Los Angeles Chargers (-10) vs. San Francisco 49ersWith Jimmy G out, the rest of this season is looking pretty bleak for the 49ers.<em>Pick: Los Angeles Chargers (-10)</em>Pittsburgh (-3) vs. BaltimoreThese games are almost always close.<em>Pick: Baltimore (+3)</em>Kansas City (-4.5) vs. Denver Can’t bet against Mahomes…. right now, at least. Also Max Scharping Jersey , KC is riding a five game winning streak over Denver.<em>Pick: Kansas City (-4.5)</em>