Gardner tried to be diplomatic about Jones's play but struggled to find the words.
The New York Jets faced the New York Giants in a joint scrimmage on Wednesday, and Gardner asked what it was like playing against the Giants' quarterback. The superstar cornerback, who is rarely short on words, really had a tough time trying to describe what facing Jones was like. Fans are loving it.August 21, 2024In his first two NFL seasons, Gardner was named first-team All-Pro. He was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 and has made two Pro Bowls.
Armed with that four-year, $160 million deal, Jones struggled mightily in 2023. He dealt with a neck injury early, then tore the ACL in his right knee in Week 9. When on the field, he was not good. He finished the season having completed 67.5% of his passes for 909 yards, with two touchdowns and six interceptions. The Giants went 1-5 in games he started. His passer rating and QBR were both career lows.
I think anyone would struggled trying to say something nice about the way Jones plays. Gardner tried to be diplomatic about it and fans noticed.Ryan Phillips is a senior writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. He has worked in digital media since 2009, spending eight years at The Big Lead before joining SI in 2024. Phillips also co-hosts The Assembly Call Podcast about Indiana Hoosiers basketball and previously worked at Bleacher Report.
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