​Not every valuable player finishes the season with 1,000 yards or double-digit touchdowns. Some carve out their role in smaller, less glamorous ways.Those players rarely dominate headlines, yet they often become indispensable anyway.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe New York Jets have several of those players on the roster. One we probably ought to mention more often is a special-teamer, Isaiah Williams.Last season, Williams earned the respect of both teammates and coaches through his work on special teams, where his impact extended far beyond the return game. His consistency helped the Jets field one of the NFL’s better special teams units, and his contributions didn’t go unnoticed inside the locker room.Now comes the next challenge. Can Williams become a bigger part of the offense without sacrificing the role that made him valuable in the first place?He finished last season with modest receiving numbers, but statistics rarely tell the full story for players like Williams. His versatility gives the coaching staff another option when designing personnel packages, while his experience as a return specialist means he can influence games even on days when he catches only a handful of passes.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Jets know who their primary offensive weapons are. Garrett Wilson remains the focal point of the passing attack. Running back Breece Hall is expected to play a significant role, and young receivers such as Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper Jr. and others will compete for larger workloads. Williams doesn’t have to outproduce those players to make a meaningful impact. He simply has to continue doing the little things that winning teams value.Field position often determines close games. Reliable depth becomes critical over a 17-game season, and players capable of contributing in multiple phases give coaches more flexibility every Sunday. Those contributions rarely dominate highlight shows, but they frequently help decide outcomes.Williams may never become the Jets’ most recognizable player, and that’s perfectly fine. If he continues providing value on special teams while expanding his offensive role, he could become one of the most important complementary pieces on New York’s roster. Sometimes the players who touch the ball the least end up influencing the game more than anyone expected.Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason. This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Jets’ Isaiah Williams may be more important than people realize