Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here and we’ve got an action-packed Sports Report for ya! All kinds of football in the Report today…plus MLB schedule…and an NBA story…but first! Did you hear what Jets legend Joe Namath just said?
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 08: NFL Hall of Famer Joe Namath leaves the field during the first quarter at a game between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Namath said in an interview yesterday that he’s “seen enough” of Jets quarterback Zach Wilson. Namath said Wilson’s play has been disgusting and that, while he may have a good arm, Namath doesn’t believe in Wilson’s decision-making…and doesn’t think the team believes in him either. He also said he would fire head coach Robert Saleh and general manager Joe Douglas. BAM! Broadway Joe coming in hot!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks to pass as Josh Uche #55 of the New England Patriots pressures him in the pocket during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Jets head coach Robert Saleh STILL says that he’s sticking with Zach. WHY?! What have you possibly seen in Wilson’s first three games if not first three YEARS that has led you to believe that this guy can win big in the NFL? He can’t. His reads of the progressions and seeing a defense are atrocious. The guy just makes bad decisions constantly.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 24: Head Coach Robert Saleh leaves the field after losing to the New England Patriots 15-10 at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
And what about Jets general manager Joe Douglas? Just like Namath said, doesn’t Douglas have plenty of blood on his hands? Why did Douglas keep Wilson and not Mike White to back up Aaron Rodgers? And after Wilson lost the locker room last season…why is he even on the team?!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas attends a press conference to introduce Aaron Rodgers as the new quarterback for the New York Jets at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The bottom line is that Broadway Joe is right. Wilson has to go. ASAP. And Douglas needs to land a capable veteran quarterback or he needs to go, too. And if Saleh can’t get this team into the playoffs…send him packing as well. Sorry…but things need to change with Gang Green before this becomes yet another lost season for Jets Faithful. It’s time to do SOMETHING, Jets! Listen to Mr. Namath! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 24: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets is sacked by Anfernee Jennings #33 of the New England Patriots in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Eagles Beat Bucs
we had a couple of Monday Night Football games last night. In the first game, the Eagles defeated the Bucs…25 to 11. Philly running back D’Andre Swift continues to turn heads as Swift ran for 130 yards yesterday…as the Eagles improve to 3 and 0. Tampa Bay drops to 2 and 1.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: D’Andre Swift #0 of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks a tackle by Joe Tryon-Shoyinka #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Bengals Defeat Rams
In the second game, the Bengals beat the Rams…19 to 16. Cincy receiver Ja’Marr Chase caught twelve passes for 141 yards…as the Bengals are now 1 and 2…the Rams fall to 1 and 2.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 25: Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals jumps over Russ Yeast #2 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on September 25, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Yanks Take Down D-Backs
Over to baseball. The Yankees took down the Diamondbacks…6 to 4. Austin Wells hit his second home run of his career in the game. The Yanks are now 79 and 77.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 25: Austin Wells #88 of the New York Yankees watches his two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Mets Vs. Miami Tonight
Tonight the Mets take on the Marlins at Citi Field. The Mets are 71 and 85 for the season.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets connects on his fifth inning two run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on September 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Phils Vs. Pittsburgh
The Phillies play the Pirates in Philly. The Phillies are 87 and 69 this year.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run single against the New York Mets during the fifth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 7-5. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Lillard Maybe Headed To Toronto
According to a report on ESPN, the Toronto Raptors could end up trading for Portland Trailblazers superstar Damian Lillard. Lillard had been rumored to be going to the Miami Heat…so this news is a little surprising. Maybe the Knicks could grab him!
PORTLAND, OREGON – MARCH 17: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at the Moda Center on March 17, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
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That’s Today’s Davey Mac Sports Report!
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