Gregg Williams made one horrifically bad call on Sunday, with the New York Jets sending a Cover 0 blitz at the Raiders in the final seconds of the loss to Las Vegas to basically hand Derek Carr a touchdown to Henry Ruggs and to keep the franchise winless as they perhaps have their sights set on Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence.
It turned out to be his final play-call for Gang Green.
Williams was fired by the Jets on Monday, but Jets fans sent their thanks to him after the news broke because it was that call that could help gift the franchise Lawrence.
Here’s a sampling:
Gregg Williams, thank you for your sacrifice.
— La Flama Blanca (@lerch1st) December 7, 2020
Gregg Williams died for our sins. A true Martyr. He has died and is going to live with the kings of ages past in Valhalla. pic.twitter.com/TE76QrMhWu
— VinnyFromJ16 (@VinnyFromJ16) December 7, 2020
Gregg Williams left a hero #Jetup
— Eric Belyea (@eric_belyea21) December 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/DArmstrong44/status/1335988337207898113
gregg williams, the jets lord and savior. thank you so much for yesterday. we almost won if it wasn’t for you 🙏 https://t.co/GsCSiezEOH
— Jordan Childs (@_JordanChilds) December 7, 2020
Gregg Williams to Jets fans yesterday https://t.co/sk5aFGIgXq pic.twitter.com/8kZOEm3QMx
— 𝐕⁷ 𝐈 Lenin (@bassplaysdave) December 7, 2020
Bout to cop me a Gregg Williams jersey in Gotham green. Thank you for your sacrifice King!! 🥺😢 #Jets #TakeFlight @craigcartonlive @7BOOMERESIASON
— Bobby V (@DocWeather7) December 7, 2020
Thank you Gregg Williams for your service to the tank. It will not be forgotten #TakeFlight pic.twitter.com/sv46jUyxoN
— Ryan (@SweeneyR38) December 7, 2020
Gregg Williams will go down as one of the most important coaches in jets history. He sacrificed himself to save the next 20 years of the franchise. Fell on his sword like a true hero… thank you Gregg
— Leonardo NoCaprio (@DannyD098) December 7, 2020
Thank you for your service, Gregg Williams, it will never be forgotten ❤️ https://t.co/0tVfG62QjF
— Matty Cox (@TheMattyCox) December 7, 2020
It’s so bizarre to see this, but when drafting a once-in-a-generation talent is the prize, it makes all the sense in the world.
