Qwantez Stiggers opens up to The Post about journey from DoorDash driver to Jets special teams ace

Third-year Jets cornerback and special teams ace Qwan’tez Stiggers covers some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.Q: What’s different about this Jets team? Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off.A: We brought a lot of guys in that can help us win.

We just want to win.I want to see this organization win.

I want to be a part of it.Q: From your Instagram: “Overstood, Year 3.”A: I’m really standing on business this year.Like, this is the year where like a lot of people are going to feel me.

That’s what “overstood” means.Q: Why are you standing on business?A: In any situation you got to stand on business.What’s so special about this year? It’s just something that’s been marinating for so long — like, so much pain, depression, people overlooking me.

I don’t get enough respect for my role.I’m trying to earn respect for really everybody around the league — like gunners, we have a job, too.Q: Are you a Pro Bowl gunner?A: I believe so, yes.

I believe I’m an All-Pro gunner.… I got the speed, the physicality, I got the knowledge.

You’re gonna see a lot this year.Q: April 16, 2020 on your Instagram: “My mom will have a son in the NFL.”A: It was just something in my heart that I ended up posting — and look at me now (laugh)! Look at me now!Q: So you always believed?A: Always.Q: Describe your on-field mentality.A: Oh, I’m a dawg.I don’t talk a lot.

I let my game talk.Q: Who’s going to get the first interception this year for this team?A: If I had to put all my money on it … I can name two people.… I’m going to go with the corners, Azareye’h [Thomas or] Brandon [Stephens].Q: Describe special teams coordinator Chris Banjo.A: He don’t give you coach-talk.

One day Banjo’s going to be a head coach.I believe that … because of how smart he is.Q: Head coach Aaron Glenn?A: If you bulls–t, he’s going to tell you you’re bulls–tin...

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