After Sunday night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Jets, Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner found himself at the center of a social media storm due to a cryptic tweet. The tweet, which has since been deleted, has ignited a firestorm of speculation and debate.
Many were left wondering whether Gardner was suggesting that NFL referees could be influenced by off-field relationships or personal biases. The internet was quick to dissect Gardner’s tweet, with fans, pundits, and even some players weighing in on the controversy.
Sauce Gardner potentially to land in hot waters
In a shocking turn of events after Sunday night’s game, Jets CB Sauce Gardner’s since-deleted tweet hinted at potential bias from NFL referees and a curious connection to pop superstar Taylor Swift. The tweet, which read, “Lmaoo if I was a swiftie, the ref wouldn’t have thrown the flag,” has ignited a firestorm of speculation and debate.
đ§đĽđđĄđđđĄđ: #Jets CB Sauce Gardner says if he was a âswiftieâ then maybe the ref wouldnât have thrown the flag on him in last nightâs game vs the #Chiefs
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) October 2, 2023
He has since edited the tweet, but also said: â9/10 that ref has a family and kids so I'm not gon add to it and say⌠pic.twitter.com/cnwAxThmm3
The game in question was a tightly contested battle between the Chiefs and the Jets, with several questionable calls and penalties throughout the four quarters. Gardner’s tweet, while cryptic, implied that the referee favored the Chiefs due to Taylor Swift’s association with the team, particularly her recent romance with Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce.
The NFL community was quick to jump on these allegations, with some users commenting, “This guy doesn’t stop crying.” While some other users said, “The ref drama never ends!”
Mac Jones reportedly escapes fine after Gardner altercation
According to various sources, Mac Jones did not receive a fine despite facing accusations of striking Gardner below the waist during a scuffle in the second half of the Week 3 game at MetLife Stadium. The NFL’s investigation concluded that there was insufficient video evidence to substantiate Gardner’s claim.
During the incident, Jones found himself tackled to the ground by two Jets defenders while attempting to gain extra yardage on a quarterback sneak. Seeking assistance to rise, he extended his hand to Gardner, who, in response, brushed it aside. After Gardner got up, Jones appeared to make contact with him, who later informed reporters that he had been struck in a sensitive area. This sequence of events sparked a week of debate regarding Jones’ playing style.
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