In August 2018, Jalen Ramsey jumped into the headlines not for his on-field performances during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ preseason or training camp but rather for voicing his opinions. The All-Pro cornerback evaluated opposing quarterbacks, and also did not hold back when speaking about the team that had defeated his squad in the AFC Championship Game just seven months earlier: the New England Patriots.
Ramsey pointed out that it was “clear as day” that the officials wanted New England to win the game and advance to the Super Bowl, called wide receiver Danny Amendola a “terrible” player, and also said that tight end Rob Gronkowski was not “as great as people think he is.