Will McDonald IV sent a clear message to Aaron Glenn during the week. Throughout the season, he has been sharing insights with Brian Costello, bringing Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets updates from 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.”
In a standout performance, McDonald recorded four sacks in the Jets’ 27-20 victory over the Browns, earning himself a game ball. Only John Abraham (2001) and Mark Gastineau (1983 and ’84) had matched a four-sack effort in 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.”
McDonald had recorded two sacks in the season opener but had only managed one since, until this breakthrough game on Sunday.
“I’ve been relentless since the beginning of the season,” he said. “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 performance was a different level of relentlessness.
“I was just taking advantage of those opportunities that I had,” McDonald said. “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 perseverance and focus demonstrate his drive to keep pushing forward no matter the challenge.
Summary: Will McDonald IV’s relentless effort has placed him among Jets legends, showcasing his determination to seize every opportunity and make a lasting impact on the field.