Briggs, 24, has appeared in 16 games this season, starting 7, and getting more snaps up front after the Jets traded Quinnen Williams to Dallas. His stat line before Sunday’s season finale reads 4 sacks (second on the team), 34 total tackles and 7 TFL. He’s also taken 140 snaps on the Jets’ strong special teams.
“For me, I’d say it’s just continued faith,” he said. “Continuing to believe in what we decide to have going on. For me, I’m a guy that likes to put the horse blinders on, go to work, and then be able to take care of my one-eleventh. I say it all the time — you can be selfish or selfless. Be able to take care of what you have going on, be so selfish about doing what you have to do, that it helps the greater good. Do your job the best you can, and you’ll be able to help others and that’s kind of how I decide to live my football life. So, that’s kind of been what I’ve been focusing on as well.”
Briggs won’t turn 25 until September and DC Chris Harris has been impressed with his development.
“Briggs has been doing some really good things, affecting the quarterback, pushing the pocket, getting some pressures,” Harris said on Thursday. “We are really pleased with where he’s at and him continuing to grow within our defensive scheme.”
There’s no telling what the future holds for Briggs beyond the Week 18 game, but he’s bought into Glenn’s program.
“It’s just continued belief and continued trust,” he said. “Coach AG is somebody that’s extremely genuine and he’s somebody that does not change his messaging. From the beginning of the season, preseason to now, it’s been a continued message of belief and faith and trust. And that’s what we’re trying to finish the season on.”