The New York Jets’ situation is officially ready to boil over, folks, after a brutal loss to the Las Vegas Raiders ignited a firestorm from former head coach Rex Ryan targeting Minkah Fitzpatrick. This team just isn’t ready to compete at a high enough level, and it’s creating some serious friction right now.
Rex Ryan Lights Up Fitzpatrick After Raiders Loss
After that rough loss to the Raiders, whispers started that Minkah Fitzpatrick had said the Jets are “just being the Jets.” That’s a gut punch if true. A Jets spokesperson stepped in, clarifying that Fitzpatrick actually said they’re “beating themselves.” But let’s be real, the damage was done. Former New York head coach Rex Ryan, never one to hold back, absolutely went off on the whole thing. He was *not* happy.
He Called Him ‘A Shell Of Himself’?
Ryan went straight for Fitzpatrick, declaring, “This had to be Minkah Fitzpatrick talking like this. You brought him in not because you thought he was a great player, because you thought he could bring some leadership… but he’s a shell of himself. This is not the same guy.” He didn’t stop there, adding, “We don’t need you to go against us. We need you to build this team up.” Ryan understood that the intention might have been “we’re killing ourselves,” but he still called the perception “horrendous.” His final words for Fitzpatrick if he truly felt that way? “adios… don’t let the door his you in the [expletive].” Talk about a mic drop.
Is Fitzpatrick Right To Be Frustrated?
Look, it’s easy to see why Ryan, a guy who clearly loves his former team, would go so hard. But you also gotta understand where Fitzpatrick is coming from. This is a veteran who has won a lot throughout his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. What we’ve seen from the Jets over the past couple of weeks, that’s gonna get frustrated reactions from guys who are used to winning. Could he be quietly asking to be traded? Maybe. But Ryan needs to cut him some slack. When a team isn’t performing, the players, especially the guys who’ve tasted success elsewhere, are going to be disappointed. With the trade deadline looming, this whole messy situation could just be getting started.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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