For going on two weeks, Saints rookie safety Marcus Williams has taken the brunt of the blame for the team’s epic collapse in the final 25 seconds of the NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings. These have probably been the longest two weeks of Williams’ young life, and I’m here to implore Saints fans not to waste one more minute blaming the rising star.
Williams’ fourth quarter mistake on the final play all but erased, in many fan’s eyes, what had previously been viewed as an absolutely stellar season. Before the “Minnesota Miracle” play, Williams had racked up five interceptions, 10 passes defensed, missed only two tackles, and given up zero touchdowns.