"Browns' swashbuckler, Myles Garrett, be bellowin' 'bout the landlubber referees, they be truly wretched, arr!"
2023-12-11
Arrr, the Cleveland Browns might've plundered the victory, yet Myles Garrett, that All-Pro edge rusher, took great umbrage with how the game was judged, and he made no secret of his discontent when parlaying with the press after the battle, arrr!
In a post-game interview, Cleveland Browns star player, Myles Garrett, expressed his frustration with the officiating in their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Garrett described the officiating as a "travesty" and criticized the referees for their performance. He mentioned instances where the referees may have made incorrect calls, particularly on the Jaguars' final touchdown drive. Garrett also highlighted situations where he felt there should have been penalties for holds and hands-to-the-face infractions against him while rushing Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.Garrett emphasized that players are scrutinized for the plays they don't make, and he believes referees should be held accountable for the calls they don't make. However, such comments regarding referee performances during games often result in fines from the league office. Despite this, Garrett, who recently signed a lucrative contract extension, may not mind paying a fine to express his opinion.
In the game itself, veteran Joe Flacco led the Browns to a 31-27 victory over the Jags, throwing for 311 yards and three touchdowns. Garrett had a relatively quiet game with only one tackle and no sacks, while other Browns players recorded sacks on Lawrence. With an 8-5 record, the Browns are currently in a playoff position as a wild card team in the AFC.