New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed believes the team's defense could be historical in 2023.

"I'm very confident," Reed said. "I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, I think we can be historical, not just the best defense in the league, but I think we can be a historical defense like the '85-'86 Bears and the LOB [Seahawks' Legion of Boom] in 2013. I think we can be that dominant if we just put all the things together."

The Jets' defense is returning eight starters from a unit that ranked No. 4 in scoring and No. 4 in yards allowed last season.

The Jets face the Bills -- the No. 2 scoring offense in 2022 -- on "Monday Night Football" in their season opener.