No doubt frustrated by the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first loss of the season and the criticism he’s faced all summer, OT Broderick Jones slammed those criticizing his play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. There is. Jones responded to more than half a dozen fans and applauded those who criticized him for what they considered a poor play.
Below are just some of the comments he made after the game.
π lol Brother, do you also know about soccer?
β Broderick Jones (@millionairemov3) September 29, 2024
(lol) Then please show me how to make itπ
β Broderick Jones (@millionairemov3) September 29, 2024
Come to my place and see what you’ve done, my boy
β Broderick Jones (@millionairemov3) September 29, 2024
These are just some of the responses he’s gotten since coming off the field. We double-checked that it was Jones’ official account, and then confirmed that it was the Steelers’ official account.
Pittsburgh’s offense struggled as the entire offense played sloppy football for much of the game. The run game was chaotic, with running back Najee Harris finishing with just 19 yards on 13 carries and sparking running back Cordarrelle Patterson leaving in the first half with an ankle injury. The Steelers finished the day with 122 rushing yards, with 55 of those yards and the team’s two rushing scores coming from QB Justin Fields.
In the passing game, Fields was sacked a season-high four times. The reasons are varied, but the ugliest play was when Fields was dropped for a 20-yard loss, lost a fumble, and a drive that started inside Colts territory turned into a turnover, setting Indianapolis up for a field goal. . range.
Free rusher Broderick Jones may seem to be at fault here, but the Steelers are sliding protection against blitzes. Jones is taking away the golden rule of pass protection, the inside threat, and is not responsible for the nickel pressure. It’s fair to wonder why running back Najee Harris didn’t stay on defense on this play, but it’s probably Fields’ fault for not adjusting. And even though two players were unblocked, the ball never got hot and Fields ran backwards to avoid the rush before fumbling with the ball.
It’s not easy for players to feel the wave of criticism that comes after a loss. The internet is a cruel place for both those who play the games and those who analyze them. Jones’ frustration is understandable given the derogatory remarks he’s heard since his summer struggles, starting with a disastrous preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills and following a disastrous Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos. . Primarily, he is professional and mature for his age of 23. Iβve bounced back since the Broncos show.
But reacting on Twitter never helps, no matter how good it feels in the moment. The best thing to do after a bad loss like this is to turn off your phone and get ready for Monday.