Willie Gay

[Mecca]

Don't know if it was noticed but pretty early on in this game he took over as the base defense will backer.

[JakeF]

I saw him a few times but they seem to be switching guys out all night long.

[RockChalk]

I noticed he was in far more often this week, but only because he bit hard on a couple of Jackson RPO's in the 3rd Quarter. Not saying that to be down on him at all, as he needs to play in games like this to get the experience.

[BossChief]

He looked completely lost a couple times.

Nice to see him getting reps, though.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BossChief

He looked completely lost a couple times.

Nice to see him getting reps, though.

Growing pains. Pretty obvious he still has work to do but at least he was on the field and didn't blow a big one.

[warrior]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Growing pains. Pretty obvious he still has work to do but at least he was on the field and didn't blow a big one.

Growing pains and lack of pre season-

[mililo4cpa]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

I noticed he was in far more often this week, but only because he bit hard on a couple of Jackson RPO's in the 3rd Quarter. Not saying that to be down on him at all, as he needs to play in games like this to get the experience.

This....the first time I noticed him (early 3rd Q), I texted a friend saying "Willie Gay sighting!", then he bit hard inside on a play fake and Jackson rolled right around the edge....

All in all though, it was good to see him on the field.

[smithandrew051]

As long as his playing time keeps increasing, I’m happy

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by mililo4cpa

This....the first time I noticed him (early 3rd Q), I texted a friend saying "Willie Gay sighting!", then he bit hard inside on a play fake and Jackson rolled right around the edge....

All in all though, it was good to see him on the field.

Yeah. To be fair, though, Jackson makes most people look like that.

[Dunerdr]

I believe i read he had 9 snaps earlier.

[UChieffyBugger]

I only saw him get beat by Jackson once (that happens). Also saw him read a decent play and help stop a run down the middle. As long as he keeps his head in the playbook and keeps getting snaps hopefully we'll see him starting games later in the season.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Growing pains. Pretty obvious he still has work to do but at least he was on the field and didn't blow a big one.

Absolutely. I said before the season I don’t expect anything much from him till week 9-10 and I think that’s fair.

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Absolutely. I said before the season I don’t expect anything much from him till week 9-10 and I think that’s fair.

Yeah.. probably thinking too much right now.. the game will slow down for him and he will be fine..

[UChieffyBugger]

RAINBOW aka Willie Gay jr had zero snaps in week one, six snaps in week two and then NINE snaps against the Ravens...so Spags is slowly working him into the rotation. A quick glance at the Ravens forum and you'll see those folks ripping Queen to shreds...some saying "he's just an athlete who runs fast" after he had a tough time against Mahomes and co. So it's just a matter of giving rainbow time.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

RAINBOW aka Willie Gay jr had zero snaps in week one, six snaps in week two and then NINE snaps against the Ravens...so Spags is slowly working him into the rotation. A quick glance at the Ravens forum and you'll see those folks ripping Queen to shreds...some saying "he's just an athlete who runs fast" after he had a tough time against Mahomes and co. So it's just a matter of giving rainbow time.

That exactly right. Fans don't usually have realistic expectations, especially about guys that are uniquely talented at a position of need.

Gay is getting there, he just needs time.