The Jets shot Great Williams after a shocking game cost call

Greg Williams The Jets’ first win cost a shot Sunday and it was Monday he lost his job.

He was fired by the Jets the next day as a defensive coordinator One with 12 seconds left is called an all-out blitz And the team leads the Raiders by four points. Henry Rux III set up a 46-yard touchdown pass from the play-call Derek car, giving the Raiders a 31-28 victory and sending the Jets 0-12.

Williams, 62, has been the Jets’ defensive coordinator since last year when he joined the team with head coach Adam Case. The Jets ranked 29th in overall defense and 30th in defense scores this year.

Assistant head coach Frank Bush is expected to be appointed interim defense coordinator for the Jets.

It would have been difficult for Williams to continue as defensive coordinator after Sunday’s call-up. Defensive captain Marcus May was questioned publicly several times after the game during a zoom call with reporters. Members of the organization at all levels, from players to top management, were confused and frustrated by Williams’ decision, which was seen as driven by ego.

Williams has been playing in the NFL since 1988. He also served as Bills’ head coach from 2001 to 2003.

He is a very aggressive, often abrasive coach. Williams is best known for his role in the Saints’ Poundigate controversy. He was suspended for the 2012 season after the NFL found out he had managed the Poundy plan and lied to investigators about it.

Williams joined the Jets last year when Case was hired. Williams’ defense played better in 2019, finishing seventh overall.

This year was a challenging one for Williams. Jamal Adams for the Jets defense, the best player in his defense, traded in July. Linebacker C.J. Mosley resigned a week later. Following the team’s defeat, the Jets traded Steve McLendon and Live Baker Avery Williamson, two of the team’s captains.

Williams and Case clashed after Williams earlier this season Took a swipe at the offense During a session with reporters. Williams said his defensive score average is not all about defense, which is not so subtle digging into crime.

The so-called zero Blitz decision against the Raiders has been criticized as one of the worst calls people have ever seen, the last call Williams made for the Jets.