Cam Newton defends Mac Jones after Rex Ryan referred to as him ‘pea-shooter’

Mac Jones as soon as beat out Cam Newton for the beginning quarterback spot in New England.

However that doesn’t imply Newton is above defending Jones in opposition to certainly one of his “haters.”

Earlier than the Patriots’ season opener in opposition to the Eagles, Rex Ryan labeled Jones as “pea-shooter Jones.” Ryan later gave Jones credit score for taking part in properly in opposition to Philadelphia.

“Look, ‘peashooter’ Jones regarded good, and I’m going to present him whole credit score,” Ryan mentioned. “Oh my God, that regarded like an actual offense and he regarded a lot extra assured and that’s what it’s all about.”

Newton wasn’t a fan of the pea-shooter remark. He referred to as Ryan out on his new Youtube sports activities present 4th & 1, citing a necessity for individuals to take accountability for his or her feedback.

“Bro, you sound like a hater,” Newton mentioned of Ryan. “Giving anyone a backhanded praise, what was it just like the pea-shooter regarded good? Come on bro. It’s like, let’s have some grace.”

Ryan, who was previously head coach of the Jets, has an extended historical past with New England. He’s been open about making enjoyable of the Patriots, calling them a JV workforce final season.

“You took a pair L’s to New England, however you additionally gave them a pair L’s, so it’s slightly bitterness out of your days again on the Jets. It’s simply giving hater, large canine.”