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Marcus Maye wasn’t too fond of Gregg Williams’ final play call.
And, he made it known. By repeating himself over and over again.
Following New York’s 31-28 loss on a game-winning, 46-yard touchdown by Henry Ruggs III, Maye took exception with his defensive coordinator’s decision to send an all-out blitz on a crucial 3rd and 10.
“I thought we could have been in a better call at that stage of the game,” Maye said, per NorthJersey’s Andy Vasquez.
Adam Gase also appeared unhappy with the call postgame. Maye added that Lamar Jackon shouldn’t have been in that situation.
Williams had the Jets bring the heat against Derek Carr, leaving Jackson, an undrafted free agent rookie corner, on an island with the speedy Ruggs III. Jackson had no safety help over the top and was left in the dust by Ruggs III.
“All I was thinking was don’t get beat,” Jackson said. “I don’t want to be the reason. But I was. I got beat. I’ll get better.”
The Jets’ inexperienced secondary was tested all afternoon, but they had an opportunity to step up with the game on the line and were held back by a head-scratching play-call. New York is the only team to send more than eight pass rushers on a play in the last 30 seconds of a game this season, according to NFL’s Next Gen Stats.
“We have to execute, but you have to help us out at the same,” Maye said, per The Athletic’s Connor Hughes.
Maye is a well-respected veteran in the locker room, as well as a team captain. His outspokenness about Williams’ decision to engage eight on the biggest play of the game speaks volumes.