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Jets fire DC Williams after curious blitz call

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Monday, 07 December 2020 10:53

The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Gregg Williams on Monday.

The decision came on the morning after Williams called an ill-fated, all-out blitz that resulted in a 31-28 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Jets named assistant head coach/inside linebackers coach Frank Bush as the interim defensive coordinator.

With 13 seconds left, Williams took an unnecessary gamble, leaving rookie cornerback Lamar Jackson in man-to-man coverage against the speedy Henry Ruggs III, who burned him for a 46-yard touchdown.

The playcall was unprecedented in recent NFL history. According to research by ESPN Stats & Information, out of the 252 pass plays attempted under similar circumstances in the past 15 seasons, the Jets were the only defense to send more than six rushers.

After the game, Williams' strategy was openly questioned by safety Marcus Maye, a team captain.

Williams becomes the first member of Adam Gase's coaching staff to be fired. Gase hired Williams in January 2019, soon after Gase was hired.

The Jets are 0-12, and the defense is ranked 29th in the NFL. Williams coached a young, unproven group that lost key starters in safety Jamal Adams (traded), linebacker Avery Williamson (traded) and linebacker C.J. Mosley (opted out).

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