Monday, Dec. 7 2020. 07:05
(Update : Monday, Dec. 7 2020. 11:13)
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams paid for his choice of play late in the game Sunday, when the New York Jets fired him on Monday.
Adam Schefter de ESPN reported the news the day after New York City’s heartbreaking setback by 31-28 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Several questioned Williams ‘play selection who opted for pressure on the Raiders’ last offensive play, leaving deep areas at risk for a long pass. What had to happen, happened, as Derek Carr joined Henry Ruggs III on 46 yards, he who had stood out from cornerback Lamar Jackson and he scored the touchdown that made the difference with five seconds remaining. in the fourth quarter.
“I just feel like there could have been a better selection of play in this situation,” said marauder Marcus Maye after the loss.
“We could almost feel the victory,” he added.
The Jets took control of the game with a touchdown from Ty Johnson with just over five minutes left in the game. Even the opposing quarterback widened his eyes as he realized the defensive cover unfolding in front of him before his team’s last play on offense.
“I couldn’t believe they were applying pressure with so many players. As soon as I saw it, I was grateful, ”Carr said.
“We just ran the coaching game. We need to execute better, but we need to have help and a better decision at this point, ”said Maye.
The Jets are now just four losses away from emulating the Detroit Lions in 2008 and the Cleveland Browns in 2017 who concluded the season with a 0-16 winless record.
