A look at what's happening around the New York Jets:

1. That's a wrap: The offseason began at 8:30 p.m. ET last Dec. 30, when the team announced the firing of coach Todd Bowles a few hours after the Jets' final game. Unofficially, it ended Thursday with the final organized team activity. It was one of the most eventful offseasons in team history, which is saying something. A few thoughts and observations as the team goes on a six-week hiatus before training camp begins (July 24):

Coach Adam Gase, left, and CEO Christopher Johnson, right, welcome new general manager Joe Douglas to the Jets in June 2019. Seth Wenig/AP Photo

2. Joe Jet & Co.: Before training camp, Douglas will hire two, possibly three executives for his front office. Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly is a strong candidate for a position, perhaps assistant GM. Well-respected personnel man Phil Savage, who knows Douglas from their days with the Baltimore Ravens, also is likely to land a spot. ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay no longer is a candidate.

3. Culture Club: When defensive coordinator Gregg Williams stepped to the podium Thursday -- his first news conference since being hired in January -- he remarked how the Jets are "a good place to be. Good timing, too."

So true.

Williams' arrival is great timing for the Jets, and here's why: It reminds me of 2009, when Rex Ryan blew into town and fueled the team and the fan base with his bravado. After three years of Eric Mangini, whose intense, buttoned-down coaching style drained the energy out of the building, they needed an infusion of confidence. Ryan provided it, and you saw the results on the field for two playoff seasons.

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I'm not saying Bowles was Mangini-esque, but his stoic demeanor trickled down to the players, particularly the defense. At times, they played like zombies. Williams will change that mentality. His fiery, in-your-face approach will create a new attitude on defense -- a wake-up call, if you will.

"The reason I keep getting hired is culture -- and culture beats strategy any day of the week," said Williams, who hasn't presided over a top-10 scoring defense since 2010.

Under Williams, the Jets will be improved on defense -- can't get much worse -- because the players are buying what he's selling. The question is, how long will it last? With coaches like Williams and Ryan, the message gets stale in a year or two. Eventually, the players figure out that strategy is important, too.

For now, yes, Williams is the right defensive coordinator at the right time. Just don't expect him to be a long-term savior.

Cimini's All-Time Jets Team Offense Defense QB Joe Namath DL Shaun Ellis RB Curtis Martin DL Mark Gastineau FB Matt Snell DL Joe Klecko WR Don Maynard DL Gerry Philbin WR Al Toon LB John Abraham WR Wesley Walker LB Ralph Baker TE Mickey Shuler LB Larry Grantham OT Winston Hill LB Mo Lewis OT Marvin Powell CB Aaron Glenn C Kevin Mawae CB Darrelle Revis OG Randy Rasmussen S Bill Baird OG Dave Herman S Victor Green Specialists: PK Pat Leahy P Curley Johnson KR Bruce Harper

4. Cimini's all-timers: As part of the NFL 100 celebration, the Jets will unveil their all-time team Oct. 13 against the Dallas Cowboys. The team will be determined by a fan vote, starting in July. Here's an early ballot, courtesy of a writer who has covered approximately 500 Jets games. Have at it:

5. The Gregg Show: Williams has opinions. Lots of opinions. His take on a few key players on defense:

On defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who managed only seven sacks the past two seasons: "We're really looking forward to cutting him loose. ... There's a drastic difference in the philosophy of how we play up front. He's had a really great spring. I can't wait to get him in pads and ready to go."

On Adams: "He's motivated by some of the guys I've coached before. He's watched the film; some of those guys are his idols, too. One of the things he's very motivated by is directness. I said, 'I've coached a lot better people than you before.' [That was] right off the bat, but that was a point. All of a sudden, he's been fun to watch."

On cornerback Trumaine Johnson, reunited with Williams after a disappointing 2018 season: "He's really motivated. He understands me, I understand him. It's my job to help him be the best he can be. He and I, we had some really good moments together [with the Rams]."

On Mosley: "He's had his ass chewed before, so I don't have to worry about that because that's how Nick [Saban] is. ... He's excited about the flexibility now with, all of a sudden, being even more of a quarterback on the defense and having the checks and audible systems and things that we teach. He's been very good. It's been fun."

6. The final word: "Excuse my French when I say this, but he's a f---ing dude. He's a f---ing dude with a f---ing arm, and he's as accurate as s---. So excuse that." -- wide receivers coach Shawn Jefferson on Darnold.