Mike Williams realizes ‘what went wrong’ with Jets after Steelers trade

Former Jets receiver Mike Williams theorized that it was his rehab from an offseason ACL reconstruction, which prevented him overmuch clip to activity pinch Aaron Rodgers successful nan outpouring and summer, that led Williams to autumn retired of favour pinch nan Gang Green quarterback. 

Williams addressed reporters aft his first believe pinch nan Steelers aft nan Jets dealt nan receiver to Pittsburgh earlier Tuesday’s waste and acquisition deadline. 

The 30-year-old called his clip successful New York “cool” contempt lasting conscionable 9 games pinch nan Jets aft signing a one-year woody pinch nan statement successful March. 

Former New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) catches a walk during believe successful Florham Park, NJ. Bill Kostroun/New York Post

But things didn’t activity retired for Williams rather nan measurement either broadside had hoped for and Rodgers called retired Williams for moving nan incorrect way that led to an interception during a Week 6 crippled against nan Bills. 

“Going location aft nan ACL not having OTAs aliases training campy to get nan chemistry correct … [Rodgers] is existent detailed. He likes what he likes. Me not being capable to modulation successful arsenic speedy is astir apt what went wrong,” Williams said, according to nan Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 

Williams started 3 games for nan Jets while appearing successful each 9 of their contests this season. 

He had 12 receptions connected 21 targets for 166 yards pinch nan Jets. 

The receiver expressed optimism astir nan caller opportunity successful nan Steel City and described himself arsenic a playmaker. 

Former New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates a first down reception during nan 2nd half against nan Denver Broncos astatine MetLife Stadium. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

“I want to make plays. I’m going to activity and show I merit to beryllium connected nan field,” Williams said. 

Prior to signing pinch nan Jets, Williams had played 7 seasons for nan Chargers aft nan squad drafted him seventh wide successful nan 2017 NFL Draft. 

Over nan people of his clip pinch nan Chargers, Williams had 309 catches for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns. 

His champion play pinch nan statement came successful 2021 erstwhile he had 1,146 yards and 9 touchdowns.