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“Trumaine is the third corner in the nickel, and ‘Fletch’ is the third and fourth corner in three of the other packages,” Fisher replied.
Of course, if Johnson continues to give up big pass plays as was the case against the Jets, the coaching staff might reassess the situation.
Johnson gave up a go-ahead touchdown catch by Chaz Schillens when he guessed wrong in coverage, and appeared to be responsible for a 32-yard reception later in the first half to Jeremy Kerley which led to a field goal and a 13-7 halftime lead for New York.
It’s probably no coincidence that the secondary change was made following the New England contest in London, a game in which Fletcher was called for three costly pass interference penalties. A couple of them didn’t look all that flagrant.
But after that game Fisher didn’t exactly jump to Fletcher’s defense when asked what he saw reviewing game film.
“I saw pass interference,” Fisher said at the time. “He’s grabbing. When you grab and the ball’s in the air, it’s pass interference. When you grab and the ball’s not in the air, it’s defensive holding. So in each case there was hand contact. Sometimes those aren’t called, but I can see what they (the officials) saw and why they called ’em.”
All told, Fletcher has been flagged for five pass interference penalties this season (one of which was declined), which ties for the league lead with Ike Taylor and Keenan Lewis, both with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football ... 2833c.html
Of course, if Johnson continues to give up big pass plays as was the case against the Jets, the coaching staff might reassess the situation.
Johnson gave up a go-ahead touchdown catch by Chaz Schillens when he guessed wrong in coverage, and appeared to be responsible for a 32-yard reception later in the first half to Jeremy Kerley which led to a field goal and a 13-7 halftime lead for New York.
It’s probably no coincidence that the secondary change was made following the New England contest in London, a game in which Fletcher was called for three costly pass interference penalties. A couple of them didn’t look all that flagrant.
But after that game Fisher didn’t exactly jump to Fletcher’s defense when asked what he saw reviewing game film.
“I saw pass interference,” Fisher said at the time. “He’s grabbing. When you grab and the ball’s in the air, it’s pass interference. When you grab and the ball’s not in the air, it’s defensive holding. So in each case there was hand contact. Sometimes those aren’t called, but I can see what they (the officials) saw and why they called ’em.”
All told, Fletcher has been flagged for five pass interference penalties this season (one of which was declined), which ties for the league lead with Ike Taylor and Keenan Lewis, both with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football ... 2833c.html
