The New York Jets’ star cornerback, Sauce Gardner, is usually full of confidence and quick to share his thoughts. However, following Wednesday’s joint practice with the New York Giants, Gardner found himself at a rare loss for words when asked to describe Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
Gardner, a two-time All-Pro known for his strong opinions and sharp skills on the field, was asked for his take on Jones, a quarterback often under scrutiny from fans and analysts alike. But instead of delivering a definitive assessment, Gardner hesitated, seemingly searching for the right words.
“Uh, he’s a, he’s a good quarterback, you feel me?” Gardner eventually replied. “I thought I was about to pick him off today. I had a little cloud rep, he had looked at the last minute to try to throw the checkdown to Wan’Dale (Robinson). I thought I had the pick, but he kept it. Um, I mean … Man… The competitive period, it was very competitive, man. It was great. I had fun out there today, you know. Um… I don’t really know what to say.”
Gardner’s unusual struggle to articulate his thoughts on Jones quickly became a talking point, with video of the interview circulating widely. Some speculated that Gardner was intentionally avoiding making any bold statements about the Giants’ quarterback.
In response to the buzz, the 23-year-old cornerback took to social media to clarify his comments, writing, “I said ‘he’s a good quarterback,’ I just got a lil distracted with something mid-interview, chilllllllll.”
While Gardner may have been at a loss for words, his actions on the field continue to speak volumes.
