The New York Giants and New York Jets locked up for a joint apply on Wednesday afternoon, pitting quarterback Daniel Jones and rookie extensive receiver Malik Nabers towards All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner.
Though the Jets gained the day, it was via no fault of Jones, who accomplished 13 of his 19 move makes an attempt for one landing and no interceptions. He was additionally sacked twice.
Jones probably would have had two further landing passes, together with one towards Gardner, if not for drops by Nabers and rookie tight finish Theo Johnson.
Regardless of the strong efficiency, Gardner couldn’t comprise his laughter when requested to judge Jones after apply.
In the meantime … Jets CB Sauce Gardner on what he thought of Giants QB Daniel Jones as we speak. 🤷🏻♂️👇 pic.twitter.com/mdoz8PGaVf
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) August 21, 2024
“He’s a very good quarterback,” Gardner mentioned, initially holding again his laughter. “It was very aggressive.”
Gardner the started to chuckle and appeared to carry himself again from chirping about Jones.
“I had enjoyable on the market as we speak,” he added. “I don’t know what to say.”
Reporters in attendance disrespectfully laughed together with Gardner regardless of Jones’ sturdy efficiency.
As soon as once more, punching down on Jones proves to be the favored “in factor” and points-scorer. It’s coming from all angles at this level, together with from gamers Jones has bested on the sphere — if even for only one afternoon.
