Ty Montgomery: Jets '100 percent' can compete with Patriots in AFC East

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This will be Ty Montgomery's first year with the Jets, but the running back is pretty confident in his new team.

Speaking with Sports Illustrated, Montgomery said the Jets "100 percent" can compete with the Patriots in the AFC East.

"Yeah, 100 percent. Plain and simple." he said. "Just watching the Patriots from afar, something I think they do really well is they limit the self-inflicted wounds. Be it the discipline penalties offensively or defensively, turning the ball over, and they capitalize on their opponents' mistakes. I think that's going to be key for us to make sure we do. I think we have the talent. I think we have the potential to be great in this division and to win a lot of football games."

The Patriots have won 10 straight AFC East titles and do not appear to be slowing down any time soon.

Meanwhile, the Jets have had one winning season over the last eight and finished last year with a 4-12 record.

NY Jets running back @_Wifi_Ty_ tells believes the Jets have enough talent to compete with the New England Patriots in the AFC East pic.twitter.com/mIv1ND4qE8

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) July 24, 2019