Gang Green’s best of the 2010s: A look at the Jets’ all-decade team

The Jets Wire names the Jets 2010’s all-decade team with New York’s franchise-worst 10-year stretch ending with a 7-9 finish.

Defense

New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) blocks for cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) after intercepting a pass during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John O’Boyle/THE STAR-LEDGER via USA TODAY Sports

DL Muhammad Wilkerson: Despite his tumultuous exit, Wilkerson was one of the more tenured Jets of the decade. A team that has often struggled to get after quarterbacks, Wilkerson got after opposing passers with relative ease before he signed a lucrative contract extension.

DL Damon Harrison: Brought in as an undrafted free agent, Harrison developed into one of the best-run stuffers in the NFL with Gang Green. The Jets made a mistake allowing Snacks to walk and paying Wilkerson instead.

DL Sheldon Richardson: A highly criticized draft pick at the time, Richardson made an immediate impact on the Jets defense and earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. His immaturity led to his departure, but he did help the Jets net Darnold.

OLB Calvin Pace: Pace is largely what Jordan Jenkins is for Gang Green today, but with a bigger impact. He was valuable in setting the edge and defending the run, and the Jets are still largely looking to replace his production.

ILB David Harris: A future Ring of Honor inductee, Harris is one of the greatest linebackers that has donned the green and white.

ILB Bart Scott: Scott quickly became a vocal leader of the Jets defense and was integral in bringing over Rex Ryan’s scheme from Baltimore. He is responsible for the most famous lines in recent Jets memory, his “Can’t wait” boast.

ILB Demario Davis: Davis’ second stint in green and white was much more successful. In 2017, he compiled 135 tackles, five sacks, one fumble recovery and three pass breakups. Since allowing him to walk in free agency, Davis has become one of the best inside linebackers in the NFL.

CB Darrelle Revis: Hands down a Hall of Famer, Revis is one of the best cornerbacks to ever play the game of football. It’s easy to overlook Revis’ dominance because of a bitter divorce following the 2016 season, but he was able to shut down one side of the field in his prime.

CB Antonio Cromartie: Playing opposite of Revis is no easy task. After Revis tore his ACL in the 2012 season, Cromartie took over as the No. 1 cornerback and had his best season in green and white. He was rewarded with his walking papers and never looked the same, even when he did return in 2015.

S Jamal Adams: Through three-years in the NFL, Adams has already immersed himself as one of the best safeties in the league and franchise history.

S Jim Leonhard: Far from a tone-setting safety like Adams, Leonhard was a model of consistency. The Jets secondary often struggled in his absence.

Honorable Mentions: DL Leonard Williams, DL Steve McLendon, OLB Bryan Thomas, OLB Jordan Jenkins, S Marcus Maye.

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