Jets shrug off Ashton Jeanty's tackling criticism ahead of Sunday's game vs. Raiders
(AP) — Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders will have to wait until Sunday to see how the New York Jets tackle his tackling criticisms.The second-year running back raised some eyebrows Wednesday when he took a surprising shot at the Jets' defense, saying it has “a couple guys out there that don’t really want to tackle.
Ashton Jeanty, the Las Vegas Raiders' second-year running back, made a surprising comment about the New York Jets' defense, suggesting that "a couple guys out there that don’t really want to tackle." The second-year player did not name any specific players, but expressed confidence the Raiders' struggling run game could improve when they face the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Demario Davis, the Jets' linebacker, dismissed Jeanty's comments, stating, "It's called bulletin board material, you know? It's nothing other than that. I'm big on the game is played inside the white lines." Davis and his teammates declined to respond directly to Jeanty's remarks, emphasizing their focus on their upcoming game. Defensive coordinator Brian Duker also downplayed the impact of Jeanty's comments, expressing confidence in the team's abilities.
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