Richard Sherman is the latest NFL personality to take a dig at ex-Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
The San Francisco 49ers All-Pro cornerback, in a recent episode of “The Cris Collinsworth Podcast featuring Richard Sherman,” ripped not only Williams’ game-blowing call in Week 13, but also the coach himself.
“It’s just lazy football,” Sherman said of the all-out blitz that got Williams fired. “You’re literally putting everybody in the hardest position you can put [them], you know? Nothing but space and opportunity and if they pick up your blitz and these receivers can do whatever they want, they have the full field to deal with.”
"I've never been a fan of Gregg Williams. I don't understand how he kept getting hired."@RSherman_25 is NOT here for 0 blitz 🚫👎
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The play in question left undrafted rookie cornerback Lamar Jackson one-on-one with Raiders rookie wide receiver Henry Ruggs III. Jackson played 15-yards off the ball with no safety help over the top and was burned for a game-winning touchdown by the speedy Ruggs III.
Sherman’s sentiments were shared by Jets safety Marcus Maye after the game. Maye said that while Gang Green needed to execute the play, Williams has to put his players in a better position to succeed.
Williams won’t get another chance to do so with the Jets, as he was relieved of his duties by Adam Gase following the 31-28 loss. If it were Sherman, that fateful call would e the last Williams ever makes in the NFL.
“I’ve never been a fan of Gregg Williams,” Sherman said. “I don’t understand how he kept getting hired and that’s another thing that the NFL needs to address… it’s not like he’s had a consistent top-10 defense.”
Through 12 games this season, the Jets defense ranked 29th overall, 30th in scoring and 31st against the pass.
While Williams did what he could with limited personnel in his 28 games as New York’s defensive coordinator, he shouldn’t expect a letter of recommendation from Sherman.