The on-field drama surrounding the New York Jets’ recently acquired star pass rusher seems to have settled down, but he’s still generating buzz off the field.
Haason Reddick has taken issue with comments made by a future Hall of Fame head coach, expressing his feelings through social media. In a post, he wrote, “Aye, someone call Bill Belichick and give him a job. Seems like he’s home bored and can’t stop talking about me. Come up for air, why don’t ya (no diddy) [crying laughing emoji].” This response was not exactly calm or family-friendly and was directed at a clip from Belichick’s recent appearance on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.”
During the interview, which covered various topics, Belichick discussed Reddick and the Jets’ disappointing loss to the New England Patriots. He commented, “Reddick came into the game and just ran by the quarterback multiple times, creating scramble lanes that the Patriots took advantage of,” which elicited laughter from the studio hosts.
While it’s understandable that Reddick would feel frustrated by criticism aired on national television, such feedback is part of the job. Given his recent performance, it’s not surprising to face scrutiny for not showing up on the stat sheet. Since joining the Jets, Reddick has often stirred drama on social media, especially during his contract negotiations with the team’s front office.
One notable incident occurred in June when fans were curious about his absence during practice. He posted a picture of himself in traditional Japanese attire while vacationing in Tokyo, Japan.
For the Jets’ sake, it’s hoped that Reddick can find his rhythm on the field. If not, this acquisition may go down as one of the team’s most questionable moves in recent memory.