Will McDonald IV Joins Rare Jets Company with Four-Sack Breakout
Will McDonald IV sent a clear message to Aaron Glenn during the week. Throughout the season, Brian Costello has provided Sports+ subscribers with the latest insights from the Jets, both on and off the field.
“I just told him I was gonna keep being relentless,” McDonald said. “Move forward with that, from the beginning of the season to the end of the season. Simple.”
McDonald delivered a relentless performance in the Jets' 27-20 victory over the Browns, recording four sacks and earning a game ball. Only John Abraham (2001) and Mark Gastineau (1983 and 1984) have matched such a feat in Jets franchise history.
“He’s very relentless and he’s actually said that to the players in there ’cause he had said something to me during the week,” Glenn said. “I have a lot of belief in that player, and for him to come out and do exactly what he said he’s gonna do during the week is be relentless and go make plays, he went out there and he did that.”
After posting two sacks in the season opener, McDonald had only one sack until his breakout Sunday. He emphasized the importance of persistence:
“I’ve been relentless since the beginning of the season. Don’t nothing want to stand in front of you when you just keep being relentless the whole time. Eventually they’re gonna move up out of the way.”
This game showcased a new level of his relentlessness.
“I was just taking advantage of those opportunities that I had. You gotta take advantage of that one rep. Maybe that one rep is gonna change the game. For me, like I said, just keep being relentless.”
McDonald’s consistent drive and seizing key moments highlight his impact on the Jets' defense this season.
Author's summary: Will McDonald IV’s relentless pursuit on the field put him in elite Jets company as he capitalized on critical moments with a standout four-sack game.